IDF says aerial object over northern Israel likely a balloon, not a drone

Single source · Northern Israel, Israel (approximate) · 2026-10-13 07:52 UTC

According to the IDF, as relayed by The Jerusalem Post, an aerial object that entered northern Israel on Saturday was likely a balloon and not a drone. No other sources describe the incident.

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• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-13 07:52 UTC

First reported 2026-10-13 07:52 UTC; last updated 2026-10-13 07:58 UTC.

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