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IDF says Iran missiles that struck cities of Dimona, Arad are not new threat: ‘We will investigate’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin stresses that the Iranian ballistic missiles that struck the southern cities of Dimona and Arad this evening are not a new threat, after air defenses failed to shoot them down.
“The air defense systems operated but did not intercept the missile. We will investigate the incident and learn from it. This is not a special or unfamiliar type of munition,” he says in a post on X.
Defrin says, “Our hearts are with the residents of Arad and Dimona tonight,” and he wishes the dozens of victims of the strikes a speedy recovery.
“It is important to remember, follow the Home Front Command guidelines. They save lives,” he adds.
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