Earthquake in Eilat and the Arava
According to a preliminary assessment by the Geological Survey of Israel, the earthquake felt in the Eilat area measured 4.5 on the Richter scale.
The tremor is assessed to have originated in the Taba area in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, at a depth of 8 kilometers.
There are no reports of damage or injuries as a result of the earthquake.
Home Front Command issued earthquake warnings at 11:25 AM for Be’er Orah, Elifaz and Timna Mines in the Arava region of the Negev Desert, and for Eilat, Ailot and the Shhorat Industrial Area.
Following the alerts, the IDF advised the public to follow the official instructions on the Home Front Command app and website. The military said the details were under review.
IDF corrects siren test announcement
No siren tests will take place today, Wednesday, in Netiv HaAsara, Mavki’im or Karmia, the IDF Spokesperson clarified. Those communities were mistakenly included in the headline of this morning’s announcement.
Home Front Command’s test in Yevul was scheduled for 11:30 AM. Tests in Yesha, Mivtahim and Ami’oz were scheduled earlier this morning at 9:30 AM. The next scheduled test is at 1:10 PM in Bnei Netzarim.
The IDF described the incorrect headline as a human error made in good faith and said the incident will be investigated.
Rafael unveils Super Ice cruise missile
The Israeli defense contractor unveiled the missile this morning, saying it carries a much larger warhead and has an extended range compared with its predecessors.
Super Ice can carry a 1,000-pound warhead compatible with the Mark 83 bomb. It supports launches from fighter jets, naval vessels and ground-based launchers, “providing maximum operational flexibility,” according to Rafael.
Rafael’s earlier Ice Breaker and Sea Breaker cruise missiles could carry 250-pound warheads and had ranges of up to 300 kilometers.
The company has not disclosed Super Ice’s range. It says the missile was “designed to address complex operational requirements and engage high-value strategic targets across challenging environments and extended operational ranges.”
“The missile incorporates advanced capabilities, including robust autonomous navigation, low-altitude terrain-following flight, all-weather operation and high-precision engagement of diverse targets,” Rafael says.
Enforcement at four outposts in Judea and Samaria
IDF soldiers and Border Police officers completed operations near the Palestinian villages of Burqa, Wadi Rahim and Jalud. In its November 10 statement, the IDF described the four outposts as illegal and said the operations had taken place over the preceding two days.
The military said the sites had repeatedly been sources of violence and illegal activity, including attacks by Israeli civilians against Palestinians.
Forces removed vehicles, tents and temporary structures, including structures built in areas covered by a closed military zone order. According to the military, the outposts lacked basic infrastructure and adequate living conditions.
During the operation overnight Monday near Burqa, forces encountered barricades of burning tires, rocks and spike strips placed by Israeli rioters, the IDF says. Two security force vehicles were damaged.
The military also reported that Israeli civilians threw stones at the forces and carried out arson attacks in and around the village. Forces cleared the barricades and restored order.
Three Israeli civilians were detained and transferred to the Binyamin Police Station in the Judea and Samaria District for questioning.
Police forensic investigators entered the scene under IDF protection to collect evidence, document findings and take witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
