IDF Attributes False Missile Alert in Central Israel to Technical Glitch

The IDF spokesperson announced that a technical malfunction caused a false missile alert to be sent to mobile phones in central Israel, including the city of Bnei Brak, on Sunday morning. The alert was mistakenly triggered by the system misidentifying missile launches from Iran to Jordan as launches aimed at Israel. The IDF emphasized that there is no current security threat or actual missile attack on Israel.

Residents in Bnei Brak and other central areas reported receiving early warning alerts, which the IDF confirmed were erroneous and part of an ongoing investigation. The Bnei Brak municipal security and emergency department clarified that the cellular alert messages received by some subscribers of the mobile operator Cellcom were due to a technical fault and not a real warning, urging the public to rely only on official Home Front Command updates and avoid spreading unverified rumors.

This incident follows previous false alarms in May when sirens were triggered in southern Israeli towns due to a misfired interceptor missile. The false alert occurred amid heightened tensions with Iran, as the Israeli Air Force recently conducted strikes on Iranian targets overnight. The Home Front Command's alert systems are currently operating at an elevated readiness level, and hospitals nationwide are preparing for emergency scenarios.

The IDF is investigating the malfunction to prevent future occurrences. Meanwhile, the public is advised to continue following Home Front Command instructions and seek shelter immediately if alarms sound, even if a technical error is suspected.