The Arrow missile defense system successfully intercepted a surface-to-surface missile heading toward the southern resort city of Eilat early Monday morning, the IDF has said.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Video: Streak left in the wake of a missile interception over Eilat, July 3, 2024
"Air defense fighters successfully intercepted a surface-to-surface missile headed toward Israeli territory from the Gulf of Aqaba area using the Arrow system," a military spokesperson stated.
The missile launch triggered sirens in Eilat and surrounding areas around 8:57 a.m. local time. Video footage showed the Arrow interceptor missile streaking into the sky above the city.
In northern Israel, sirens also sounded on Monday morning in communities near the Lebanese border after four rockets were fired from Lebanon. One of the projectiles was intercepted by air defenses while the others struck open areas, according to the military.
