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IDF: Mass central Israel sirens were due to just 2 projectiles fired from Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in central Israel, October 28, 2023. (AP Photo/ Oded Balilty)
The Israel Defense Forces says rocket sirens that sounded across central Israel earlier were due to just two projectiles fired from the Gaza Strip.
Both rockets fired by Hamas were intercepted, one by the short-range Iron Dome air defense system, and the second by the medium-range David’s Sling, the IDF says.
The IDF says the widespread alerts across central Israel were due to fears of shrapnel falling, contrary to the belief that a large barrage was fired from Gaza.
