The IDF said on Monday evening that the Air Force intercepted five drones over the Mediterranean Sea.

The drones, which were fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon late Monday afternoon, were downed before they reached Israeli airspace.

Traffic at Ben-Gurion Airport was briefly halted as the drones headed toward Israel. Following the interceptions, normal air traffic resumed.

On Monday evening, residents of Tel Aviv reported hearing the sound of an explosion. Shortly later, the IDF spokesperson reported that a projectile launched from Lebanon fell in an open area. In accordance with protocol, no sirens were sounded.

Earlier Monday, air traffic at Ben-Gurion was halted for half an hour due to fear of a security incident.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)