The National Cyber Authority issued a statement regarding calls received by Israelis containing hostages' screams and explosion sounds, emphasizing that these are "attempts to create panic among the public." According to the authority, "in recent hours, numerous reports have been received about phone calls containing recordings with intimidating messages and sounds of explosions and screams in the background. Receiving the call does not damage the phone device." The authority explained that "if such a call is received, disconnect and block the phone number on the device," and noted that the calls are coming from the following numbers: 079-9444000, 074-7375311, and 072-2604986.