The security forces started to evaluate an aerial threat when Jerusalem and its surrounding areas activated their sirens for a suspected drone invasion.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it is reviewing the details of the incident. The residents of the capital reported hearing alert sirens, which emergency response teams used during their short time in operation.
The military announced that Jerusalem and central Israel alert systems which had sounded earlier were actually false alarm systems.
Fresh Rocket Fire in the North
The IDF reported that sirens activated in the Golan Heights area after rockets were fired again from Lebanon. The military did not provide any information about what was intercepted or any destruction that happened.
The developments come amid heightened cross-border tensions between Israel and armed groups operating in Lebanon. Earlier, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching drones toward Israel overnight.
Wider Regional Escalation
The security incidents unfolded as regional hostilities continue to intensify. Satellite imagery circulating earlier in the day appeared to show fresh damage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility complex, though independent verification was not immediately available.
Israel remains in a state of high alert, while its air defense systems continue to watch for any possible aerial threats.
Further updates will come after the IDF finishes its investigation of the events.