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IDF: Interceptor missile launched over southern Gaza was false alarm
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An interceptor missile was launched at a “false identification” over the southern Gaza Strip a short while ago, the military says.
No sirens sounded as no towns were under any threat.
The IDF says there was no actual attack and the incident is under further investigation.
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