Israel's Shin Bet security agency clarified Monday evening that there is no concrete threat directed at the city of Eilat, responding to unspecified security reports. The statement did not elaborate on the nature of the reports that prompted the clarification.
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) issued a statement Monday evening clarifying that despite unspecified security reports, there is no concrete, specific threat currently identified against the southern city of Eilat. The clarification follows a period of heightened sensitivity around the city, which has seen multiple brief security incidents over recent days — including Home Front Command alerts that were later declared false alarms or terminated without explanation. As The Zioneer reported, local officials including Mayor Eli Lankri have previously stated there is no immediate, specific threat, even as the Shin Bet director reportedly warned of a possible large-scale attack scenario. The latest statement from the agency appears aimed at calming public concern without providing further operational detail.
2 developments
- DevelopingIsraeli officials downplay overnight siren event, say it was not a threat
- DevelopingIranian state news agency says Tehran ready for any scenario, no direct threat to strike Israel
- StrongIranian media retracts, says no attack on Israel
- ConfirmedHome Front Command declares Eilat security incident over, lifts shelter-in-place order
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