Gaza false alarm: Iron Dome interceptor fired accidentally

Following sirens, an Iron Dome interceptor was activated in Israel’s south on Thursday morning.

By World Israel News Staff

An Iron Dome interceptor was fired in error at 10:07 AM Israel time on Thursday, the IDF reported. ‘Color Red’ sirens were heard in the Sha’ar Hanegev and Sedot Negev council regions as the rocket launched.

Earlier in the day, military police blocked several junctions close to the Gaza border. Sixteen thousand people live in the affected area.