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Earlier today (Friday), the Air Force successfully intercepted a rocket launched towards IDF forces operating in the southern Lebanon area.

IDF intercepts rocket and drones launched by Hezbollah towards forces in southern Lebanon; no casualties reported.

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Alerts were activated in open areas according to policy. In another incident, an interceptor was launched towards a suspicious aerial target identified in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon; the results of the interception are under review. In several additional incidents during the day, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched several explosive drones towards IDF forces operating in the southern Lebanon area, with no casualties. No alerts were activated according to policy.

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Thursday, 18 June 2026 Updated continuously