19 Nov 2019 | 06:04 AM UTC
Israel: Projectiles intercepted in Golan Heights November 19
Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepts four projectiles over the Golan Heights on November 19; further cross-border strikes possible
Event
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the Iron Dome defense system intercepted four projectiles over the Golan Heights during the early morning hours (local time) of Tuesday, November 19. Regional officials said that rocket alert sirens were sounded in Neve Ativ, Nimrod, and Majdal Shams communities. No associated damages were reported. Further cross-border strikes are possible in the near term.
Advice
Individuals in Israel are advised to monitor developments to the situation and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments. Seek immediate shelter in the event of a rocket attack.
Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.
