Sirens rang out across several cities in northern Israel after the IDF intercepted an airborne target that infiltrated from Lebanon amidst the ongoing Gaza war, now in its 248th day.
The alarms blared in the coastal cities of Acre, with the blasts heard in the Haifa region as missiles were fired to eliminate the airborne threat. According to the IDF, the incident concluded successfully and the interception triggered concerns over potential falling debris, activating the rocket alert systems in those areas as a precaution.
Video: Iron Dome interception over Haifa region
According to reports, multiple interceptions took place in the Acre and Haifa vicinity, with residents reporting hearing several explosions. Emergency services reported only one minor injury, a woman who was hurt while seeking shelter.
Video: Iron Dome interception of Hezbollah rockets near Safed in Northern Israel
Meanwhile, Arab sources claimed IDF forces were engaged in overnight operations in Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank, marked by exchanges of fire and an explosive attack on an Israeli military bulldozer.
The events unfolded as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was preparing for meetings with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during his current visit.
