IDF: Interceptor mistakenly launched at own fire in southern Lebanon, no injuries

The IDF says an interceptor was mistakenly launched toward a target that was later identified as IDF fire from operations within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported. The incident is under review and no sirens were activated, in accordance with protocol.

The IDF announced Wednesday evening that an interceptor was mistakenly launched toward a target that was later identified as IDF fire from operations within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported, and no sirens were activated in accordance with protocol. The military says the incident is under review. The Security Zone is the area in southern Lebanon where Israeli forces maintain a presence under the ceasefire framework.

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