Air raid sirens sounded repeatedly across northern and central Israel on Monday afternoon following missile launches from Iran.
Air defense systems successfully engaged and intercepted both incoming attacks. The Magen David Adom emergency service said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage in both instances. Home Front Command later said residents could leave protected areas.
Earlier, sirens sounded across large parts of northern Israel as missiles fired from Iran and rockets launched from Lebanon struck the region in overlapping attacks.
The first wave of sirens was activated in the Netanya area and surrounding communities during an Iranian missile barrage targeting Israel. Shortly afterward, alerts expanded northward toward Haifa and across much of the Galilee as Hezbollah launched rockets from southern Lebanon.
Some of the launches were intercepted while others fell in open areas. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Additional alerts were later activated in Beit Yanai and Mikhmoret without prior warning due to concerns over interception debris.
Maps from the Red Alert warning system showed dozens of communities affected as sirens spread across the coastal plain and into northern Israel.
Authorities urged residents in affected areas to follow Home Front Command instructions and seek shelter when sirens sounded.
There were no immediate official reports of casualties or damage from the strikes.
First published: 13:38, 03.10.26