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Interceptor missile fired at ‘false identification’ over southern Lebanon — IDF
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
This picture taken from a position in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel shows an Israeli Iron Dome missile streaking across the sky to intercept incoming projectiles on June 8, 2026 (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
An interceptor missile was launched at a “false identification” over southern Lebanon 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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