Two Hezbollah missiles hit central Israel, interceptors missed, no warning sirens sounded (original) (raw)

Also, the IDF said that the technical failure did not occur because of some new kind of Iranian technology, but rather the missiles fired were weapons the IDF is acquainted with.

HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS take part in a military exercise during a media tour organized for the occasion of Resistance and Liberation Day, in Aaramta, Lebanon, last month.

(photo credit: AZIZ TAHER/REUTERS)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

MARCH 10, 2026 19:08

Updated: MARCH 10, 2026 19:18

The IDF said on Tuesday that an atypical technical failure led to two Hezbollah missiles hitting central Israel on Monday, with interceptors missing their marks and without even a warning siren.

One of the missiles struck Ramle, and the second hit an open area in the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council, lightly wounding a bunch of civilians.

Despite the failure, most of the missiles fired on Monday were intercepted by Israel's multilayer air defenses.

Also, the IDF said that the technical failure did not occur because of some new kind of Iranian technology, but rather the missiles fired were weapons the IDF is acquainted with.

Following a probe into the incident, the IDF said that "adjustments were implemented to strengthen interception capabilities against similar threats in the northern area."

IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Over the course of Operation Roaring Lion thusfar, the IDF has dismantled over 70 missile launchers in Lebanon.

The military also renewed its strikes against Hezbollah terrorists and infrastructure in Beirut on Tuesday, confirming it had struck and killed a cell of Hezbollah terrorists by directing an aircraft to carry out a strike on Monday.

James Genn contributed to this report.