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Israeli Defense Launches Interceptor at False Target Over Sea Near Haifa

Jul 22, 2024, 07:55 PM

An interceptor missile was fired by the Israeli Air Defense Array at a suspicious aerial target over the sea off the coast of Haifa in northwestern Israel. Footage shows the missile launch, which occurred a short while ago, in response to what was initially perceived as a potential threat. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later confirmed that the target was a false identification and posed no security threat. No sirens were sounded according to protocol, and there is no fear of a security incident.