IAF intercepts UAV from the east of Israel, shrapnel causes fire to break out in Safed

A UAV that approached northern Israel from the east was successfully intercepted by an IAF fighter jet outside of Israeli territory, the IDF announced early on Friday.  

As a result of the interception, shrapnel fell in northern area, causing a fire to break out in the area of Safed. No injuries were reported. 

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