JERUSALEM, March 4, (V7N) – Missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday set off air raid sirens across large parts of Israel, with the military saying it was “operating to intercept the threat.”  

The order to seek shelter covered Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other areas nationwide, but was lifted after several minutes with no immediate reports of direct impact. Israel’s emergency medical service Magen David Adom said it had received no reports of casualties.  

Israeli media reported shrapnel fell near Jerusalem, sparking a fire. Police said officers were searching for impact sites involving debris or interceptor fragments.  

The military noted a previous missile launch from Iran about five hours earlier.

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