Hezbollah’s first-time rocket launch towards Tel Aviv sparked chaos and alarms across the city in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. The IDF confirmed the interception of a surface-to-surface missile from Lebanon aimed at central Israel by the David’s Slingshot defense system.
Despite the incident, the IDF maintained current defense guidelines, and normal activities continued in central Israel. Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s municipality assured normalcy while staying in touch with security services for any updates.
Magen David Adom reported no casualties following the rocket launch, easing concerns. Reports suggested the missile targeted an IDF intelligence base in Glilot, as airlines temporarily canceled flights to Israel.
The Mayor of Netanya confirmed no injuries, while Ramat Gan’s Mayor expressed concerns over disruptions in the education system. The incident marked the first rocket attack on central Israel since the Houthis’ missile strike on September 15.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the situation unfolds.