An urgent airstrike alert has been issued in northern Israel, according to the press service of the Israel Defense Forces. The alert circulated through a Telegram channel and was later confirmed by multiple security briefings.
Sirens were heard in Ayelet HaShahar, a town in northern Israel, as the alert spread. Local residents reported the sounds and the accompanying warning signals, which prompted precautionary measures and emergency responses in the area.
Further reports from the IDF stated that several suspicious aerial targets appeared to cross into Israeli airspace from Lebanon after the sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee region. The military described the crossings as potential threats and responded with interceptor fire aimed at neutralizing the targets.
Interceptors were launched toward the approaching targets and, according to the IDF, the interceptors did not strike any civilian structures in the area but fell in the vicinity of Ayelet HaShahar as part of the defensive action.
Earlier in the day, officials from the Israeli General Security Service carried out preparations for the operation of an underground shelter near Jerusalem. The shelter is designed to withstand missile threats and various other weapons systems, with its exact location and depth kept confidential for security reasons.
In broader regional developments, conflicts in the Middle East continued to intensify. Reports indicate a strike targeting the residence of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas political bureau, in Tehran. Local assessments suggest the building was impacted by an Israeli missile strike, underscoring ongoing security tensions in the region.
There are also indications that Israeli forces are aligning their posture for potential actions against Iran. Sources within Israel have suggested that preparations are underway for a broader operation that could unfold over several days, signaling a prolonged phase of heightened military activity in the region.
Analysts note that these developments reflect a sustained pattern of regional escalation, with multiple actors involved and a range of strategic actions aimed at deterring or countering perceived threats. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing updates from military and security agencies outlining further measures as events unfold.