A loud explosion and mysterious beams of light were reported in Tel Aviv early this morning, causing chaos and widespread concern among residents.
Bollywood Fever: Footage from Tel Aviv, Israel, captured a chaotic scene early this morning following a loud explosion and unusual beams of light in the sky. The explosion, which was heard and felt miles away, occurred at approximately 3:30am and has left residents alarmed.
Update: An initial investigation by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has revealed that a human error led to the failure to intercept an explosive-laden drone that struck Tel Aviv early this morning. The drone, identified but not engaged by air defenses, directly impacted an apartment in Tel Aviv at 3:12 a.m. after approaching the city from the sea.
Due to the failure to take action against the identified target, which was confirmed to be a large long-range attack drone, no warning sirens sounded to alert residents.
The IAF is still probing the origin of the drone, with preliminary beliefs suggesting it came from the south, possibly Yemen. However, other launch sites such as Iraq or Syria have not been ruled out. The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, but the IAF has yet to verify this claim.
In a separate incident overnight, another drone heading toward Israel from the eastern direction, likely originating from Iraq, was successfully shot down by fighter jets outside of Israeli airspace.
The IAF acknowledged the gravity of the incident, stating that it “shouldn’t have happened” and taking full responsibility for the failure that led to the attack. One man was killed, and four others were wounded in the drone strike on Tel Aviv.
This incident follows a recent announcement by US CENTCOM about the destruction of Houthi missiles and four drones, although this is not directly related to the overnight attack on Tel Aviv. The IAF continues to investigate the exact origin and circumstances surrounding the drone strike.
Witnesses reported seeing strange beams of light in the skies over Tel Aviv, unlike anything they had seen before. The exact nature and cause of these lights remain unclear.
Reports indicate that the explosion might have involved a vehicle, but details are still emerging. Emergency services have been dispatched to the area, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion and the unusual light phenomenon.
Mark Zell Tweeted: Israeli Police and Security Forces are attempting to clear the area near where the explosion occurred in Tel Aviv. Ambulances and firetrucks are heading towards the site of the blast.
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