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Sirens sound in Israel as projectile intercepted from Gaza Strip

Sirens sound in Israel as projectile intercepted from Gaza Strip

Al Arabiya18-07-2025
Sirens sounded in Netiv HaAsara, in southern Israel, at the northern border with the Gaza Strip, Israeli military said on Friday, adding that a projectile that crossed from the northern part of the Gaza Strip was intercepted.
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