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Further to the alerts activated at 08:11 regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Malkia area, this was a false alarm. Further to the alerts activated at 08:40 regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration

False alarms for enemy aircraft infiltration in Malkia, Kiryat Shmona, and Margaliot; interceptor launched at a false target.

May 20, 2026 at 9:05 am IDF Press Release military

Further to the alerts activated at 08:11 regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Malkia area, this was a false alarm. Further to the alerts activated at 08:40 regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration in Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot, an interceptor was launched towards a false target.

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