An interceptor missile was launched over the southern Israeli city of Eilat, with no sirens or red alerts activated. Reports indicate that Israeli air defenses successfully intercepted two aerial targets, possibly drones launched by Iraqi militias, off the coast of the Red Sea port of Eilat. Israeli authorities confirmed the interception of a 'hostile target' coming from the southeast. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) was involved in the interception, and the policy of the IDF Home Front Command was cited as the reason for not activating alarms. Two missiles were intercepted over the Red Sea port of Eilat.
A short while ago, an explosion was heard in Safed (northern Israel) as Israel's aerial defense system intercepted what is reported to be a Burkan missile from Iraq. Warning sirens did not go off. There are no reports of injuries, but shrapnel that fell in open areas started… https://t.co/795GOWkYYm
Israeli Channel 14: The fighter intercepted a suspicious target in the Gulf of Eilat area in southern Israel. https://t.co/qTqNpLwos0
IAF intercepts two aerial targets in the area of Eilat https://t.co/vqCgrMWDqw
Reports of the interception of an Aerial Object in Eilat, Southern Israel. https://t.co/E5e5zGl3WS
Israeli Authorities have now Confirmed that a “Hostile Target” coming from the Southeast was Intercepted moments ago above the City of Eilat in Southern Israel; they further state that No Red Alert was Ordered due to the Policy of the IDF Home Front Command, with the Target… https://t.co/HVX9tQKTzi
Two missiles intercepted over Eilat without alarm sounding - report https://t.co/vqCgrMXbg4
WATCH: Israeli air defenses shoot down a hostile target off the coast of the Red Sea port of Eilat https://t.co/WmDVwvheFQ
Report of a successful interception off the coast of Eilat, no alert was activated. https://t.co/AwfvpkEBXr
Amazing view of an Israeli interceptor fired over Eilat a short time ago, possibly due to a drone launched by Iraqi militias. https://t.co/0Nxk1B2pGO
Initial Reports of an Interception over the Southern Israeli City of Eilat, with No Sirens or Red Alerts having been reported. https://t.co/QUp2wKqDrB
Reports of an interceptor missile launch over Eilat. No sirens sounded. https://t.co/nO4Ti8omP2
Reports of interceptions in Eilat right now