In a statement posted on Telegram, the Israeli military said it had identified a missile heading towards Israel and that air defence systems were operating to intercept it.

The announcement triggered alerts across several areas as authorities monitored the situation.

Shortly afterwards, the military informed residents in areas where warning sirens had sounded that they could leave protected shelters.

The update indicated that the immediate threat had passed after the interception efforts.

No casualties reported

Israel’s emergency services reported that no injuries had been recorded at the time of the announcement.

Authorities continue to assess the situation and monitor for any further developments.