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IDF Says Metula Sirens Were Triggered by False Alarm
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 11, 2026
What happened
The IDF said sirens heard in Metula were a false alarm caused by a mistaken identification. No attack, casualties, or damage were reported.
- 01The IDF said the Metula sirens were triggered by a false detection.
- 02The alarms were reported in the Finger of Galilee area.
- 03The military said no actual threat was identified.
- 04No casualties or damage were reported.
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HaaretzLeft · HebrewJun 12, 2026
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