Balloon found in community near Gaza apparently did not come from Strip

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The balloons found near Ibim in southern Israel are not believed to have been launched from the Gaza Strip, police say.

According to Channel 13 news, a resident of the area called police to let them know that he launched the balloons last night during an event in southern Israel.

No explosive device was found on the balloons.

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