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Israeli army says sirens sounded after missiles launched from Iran

Israeli army says sirens sounded after missiles launched from Iran

LBCI20-06-2025
The Israeli army said Friday sirens had sounded in southern Israel after missiles were fired from Iran.
"Sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the military said on Telegram, adding it was working to intercept them.
AFP
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