IDF Says Two Interceptors Were Fired at False Target in Southern Lebanon

The IDF said Friday evening that two interceptors had been launched at a false target in the area of southern Lebanon where Israeli troops were operating. The statement clarified an earlier announcement about an interceptor fired toward a suspected aerial target near the troops. Issued at 7:57 p.m. Israel time, the follow-up identified the target as false and specified that two interceptors were involved. The military said no alerts were activated, in accordance with its warning policy.