The IAF intercepted a suspicious aerial target off the coast of Gush Dan early Thursday morning, the IDF stated.
Explosions were heard shortly earlier in Israel's center, Sharon, and Gush Dan areas, Israeli media reported.
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Areas included Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya, Tel Aviv, and Petah Tikva, reports said. Shortly after, rocket sirens sounded in Bat Yam, with the MDA personnel saying there were no casualties or injuries following the sires.
Two UAVs were detected afterwards, and the IAF intercepted one of them, while the other crashed in an open area, Maariv reported.
This is a developing story.