The Israeli military on Friday said air raid sirens sounded in central Israel, including areas north of the commercial hub of Tel Aviv, after an aircraft infiltrated.
"Sirens have been activated in several areas in central Israel following an intrusion of hostile aircraft. Interception attempts have been made, and details are under investigation. Additional explosions may be heard, originating from interceptions or debris," the military said in a statement.
Roughly 20 minutes after the alert, Israel's military said the incident had ended.
The air raid sirens came as Israelis observe the Yom Kippur holiday.
Earlier on Friday evening, air raid sirens blared in many areas across northwestern Israel after dozens of projectiles were fired from Lebanon, the military said.
From sundown on Friday until nightfall on Saturday, markets are closed, flights are stopped, and public transport is halted as most Jews fast and pray on the Day of Atonement.
Due to its status as Judaism's holiest day, Yom Kippur is traditionally observed with a complete media silence.
Media outlets, however, have pledged to cover major developments or updates, as Israel fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas militants in Gaza.
With AFP
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