Siren tests today in Yesha, Mivtahim, Amiaz, Yavul and Bnei Netzarim; Netiv HaAsara, Mevkiim and Karmiya removed

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Siren tests will be held today in the Gaza Envelope area: at 09:30 in Yesha, Mivtahim and Amiaz; at 11:30 in Yavul; and at 13:10 in Bnei Netzarim. The Home Front Command said that in the event of a real alert, an alert will be activated through the Home Front Command app and through the supplementary alert means.

An earlier announcement this morning mistakenly also included the communities Netiv HaAsara, Mevkiim and Karmiya. The IDF spokesperson clarified that no test will be held in these communities, and that the error, made in good faith, will be investigated.

Sirens will be activated during the day in the Gaza Envelope areas for maintenance and functionality checks. The Home Front Command said this is an important update for the coming hours, and that in the event of a real alert, supplementary means will also be activated.