Over several days from February 17 to February 22, 2024, Israel experienced a series of security alerts across different regions, with rocket and drone alert sirens sounding in both northern and southern parts of the country. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported sirens in Ashkelon, Mavki'im, and Metula, indicating potential aerial threats. Alerts for hostile aircraft intrusions were also reported, suggesting a heightened state of security concern. In northern Israel, multiple sources confirmed the sounding of sirens, alerting to incoming rockets, drones, and terrorist infiltrations. The situation escalated with the sounding of rocket alert sirens in Eilat, southern Israel, at 5:52am on February 22, where the IDF's long-range Arrow air defense system intercepted a missile over the Red Sea. The missile, believed to be launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, was heading towards Israel but did not enter Israeli airspace when it was shot down. Reuters reported that Israel's military confirmed the interception of an aerial target in the Red Sea area, following the sirens in Eilat warning of incoming rockets and missiles.
⚠️ ISRAEL SOUNDS SIRENS IN EILAT, INTERCEPTS AERIAL TARGET (Reuters) Israel's military said it intercepted a target in the area of the Red Sea on Thursday after sirens warning of incoming rockets and missiles sounded in the southern city of Eilat. "The target did not cross…
The IDF says the long-range Arrow air defense system intercepted over the Red Sea a missile, apparently launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, which was heading for Israel The missile, fired toward Eilat, did not enter Israeli airspace when it was shot down, and sirens… https://t.co/jNBq6jouUE
Missile interception over Eilat a short while ago. It's likely a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis in Yemen. https://t.co/rWZGEyMkzq
Sirens at 5:52am in Eilat. https://t.co/jjLCucxrf5
Incoming rocket sirens sound in Eilat.
#BREAKING | Sirens sounded in Eilat, southern Israel https://t.co/oDhsmfQHyK
#BREAKING: Rocket alert sirens sounding in Eilat. https://t.co/LuT9Qsofkq
Sirens in Eilat, Southern Israel. https://t.co/GlKr6UZMvm
...Rocket Alert Northern Israel...
🔴Rocket alert sirens go off in Shtula, northern Israel
🚨rocket alert sirens sounding in northern Israel
Rocket Alert Northern Israel
🚨 hostile aircraft intrusion alert sirens sounding in northern Israel
Drone Alert Northern Israel
Sirens sounded in Metula, northern Israel.
🚨🇱🇧🇮🇱 NORTHERN ISRAEL ATTACK WARNING ENDED It’s unclear whether the drones or missiles were intercepted or if it was a false alarm. Source: News Cabinet https://t.co/LjrUSKfExX https://t.co/UILPg3xZ5z
Multiple alerts in northern Israel a short time ago. https://t.co/m8edSghTNn
Lots of warnings sounding in northern Israel
#BREAKING: Hostile aircraft intrusion alert sounding in northern Israel https://t.co/FwueUnjdf1
🚨Sirens sound in northern Israel alerting of incoming rockets and drone infiltrations
🚨Sirens sound in northern Israel alerting of incoming rockets and terrorist infiltrations
Drone and Rocket Alert Northern Israel
🚨Rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israel
Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
IDF: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
IDF: Sirens sounded in the city of Ashkelon and Mavki'im, southern Israel.