Interceptor launched over Kiryat Shmona, IDF says it was a false alarm

An interceptor was launched in the Kiryat Shmona area this morning, the IDF confirmed, but said it was directed at a false target. No casualties or impact were reported. The incident is under investigation.

An interceptor was launched over Kiryat Shmona at around 10:44 this morning, according to reports from the field. The IDF quickly clarified that the launch was triggered by a false target, and no real threat was detected. The incident is under review. Separately, The Zioneer reported earlier this morning (08:55) on a false-alarm interceptor launch in the Western Galilee.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 10:45 · 18 JulLatest

   IDF confirms the false alarm interceptor occurred in the Kiryat Shmona area.

2. 10:36 · 18 Jul

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

• Developing5 days ago · 08:55 · 13 JulThis morning: Interceptor launched toward false target in Western Galilee, IDF says
• Strongyesterday · 00:29 · 17 JulIDF: Sirens in Kiryat Shmona were false alerts triggered by Israeli activity in southern Lebanon
• Developing19:54 · 17 JunReports of interceptions over Kiryat Shmona without warning sirens
• Developing19:04 · 14 JunRocket sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and Manara; interceptions and a fall reported

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