At 9:51-9:52 AM, the "Tseva Adom" alarm sounded in Haifa, signaling a possible missile attack or the launch of anti-missile missiles at an aerial target. Residents reported hearing an explosion after the missile defense system intercepted the target.

Earlier that morning, an explosion was heard in Haifa without a siren, prompting reports of an anti-missile missile launch.

At 7:30 AM, the IDF confirmed that air defense forces intercepted a suspicious air target off the coast of Haifa, with no casualties or damage reported.