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Navy holds live-fire drill off Eilat, residents alarmed

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Navy holds live-fire drill off Eilat, residents alarmed

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TL;DR

Gunshots were heard minutes ago off the coast of Eilat, sparking concern among local residents. According to Itai Gal-On (N12), the sounds came from an Israel Navy exercise. Footage cited under Section 27A.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Minutes ago, residents of Eilat reported hearing gunshots from the sea, leading to concern in the southern port city. Itai Gal-On (N12) clarified that the sounds originated from a live-fire drill conducted by the Israel Navy, not a hostile incident. The report cites visual evidence under Section 27A of the Copyright Law. This follows a series of security incidents in the Eilat area in recent days, including a hostile aircraft penetration and interceptions, as The Zioneer reported on June 9. Unlike those events, the current episode is a routine military exercise, though it triggered momentary alarm among civilians. No shelter-in-place orders or injuries have been reported.

02 · How it developed

3 developments

  1. Latest

    IDF explains wind amplified sound during routine sector handover exercise

  2. The sounds of gunfire were confirmed as an Israel Navy live-fire exercise

  3. Shots reported from sea off Eilat's southern beaches; Navy patrols

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03 · Source and signal

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