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IDF Clarifies Early Phone Alert in Bnei Brak Caused by Cellular Network Glitch

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IDF Clarifies Early Phone Alert in Bnei Brak Caused by Cellular Network Glitch
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 hour ago

What happened

The IDF explained that an early warning message sent to phones in Bnei Brak was due to a cellular network technical fault during maintenance, not a security threat.

  • 01IDF confirmed the early phone alert in Bnei Brak was due to a cellular network technical fault.
  • 02The issue occurred during maintenance and infrastructure upgrades by a cellular company.
  • 03Old messages stuck in the system were accidentally released, triggering the alert.
  • 04The alert was a technical error, not related to any security incident.
  • 05The IDF clarified the situation to prevent public concern.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew20 minutes ago
IDF Clarifies Early Phone Alert in Bnei Brak Caused by Cellular Network Glitch
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
IDF Clarifies False Mobile Alert in Central Israel Was Technical Glitch
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
IDF Attributes False Security Alert in Central Israel to Technical Glitch

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