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Further to the alerts activated at 12:54 and 13:05 in several areas in the north of the country, the Air Force intercepted several launches that crossed from Lebanon towards Israeli territory.

Israel's Air Force intercepted multiple launches from Lebanon into northern Israel today following earlier alerts.

May 31, 2026 at 1:40 pm IDF Press Release military

Further to the alerts activated at 12:54 and 13:05 in several areas in the north of the country, the Air Force intercepted several launches that crossed from Lebanon towards Israeli territory. An additional launch fell in an open area according to policy.

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