IDF: Interceptor launched toward false target in southern Lebanon, no security concern

The Israeli military says an interceptor was fired toward a false target in an area where its forces are operating in southern Lebanon early Saturday morning. No alerts were activated and the incident is under investigation, the IDF stated, adding that no security incident is suspected.

The IDF spokesperson stated at 10:32 Jerusalem time that an interceptor was launched toward a false target in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces are operating. The military confirmed no alerts were activated, the incident is under investigation, and no security incident is suspected. N12 correspondent Guy Varon reported the interception was due to a false identification. Similar false-target interceptor launches have occurred in the area in the past, typically without further consequences.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 10:35 · 18 JulLatest

   N12 reports interception was triggered by false identification.

2. 10:34 · 18 Jul

   IDF confirms no security incident suspected following the false target interception.

3. 10:33 · 18 Jul

   IDF: Interceptor launched toward false target in southern Lebanon, incident under investigation

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