False Alarm: Interceptor Launched After Red Alert Sirens in North
Red alert sirens sounded in Manara and Margaliot on suspicion of hostile drone infiltration. An Iron Dome interceptor was launched before the IDF confirmed it was a false identification.
Red alert sirens were activated Thursday in northern border communities over concerns of hostile drone infiltration in the Manara and Margaliot areas.
An Iron Dome interceptor was launched toward the suspected target. According to reports, a fire broke out in Manara, though its source remained unclear at the time.
The Home Front Command later announced: "The incident has ended, it is permitted to exit protected spaces."
IDF Spokesman: Alert Activated Following False Identification
"Following the alerts that were activated a short time ago regarding the infiltration of a hostile aircraft in the Manara and Margaliot area, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious target," the IDF Spokesman stated.
"From an initial investigation, it appears that this was likely a false target. The incident is still under review. Alerts regarding rocket and missile fire were activated as a result of the interception attempts."