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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 · Jul 12, 2026
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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