Israeli military: No security incident in city of Eilat

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's military said on Saturday there was no indication of a security incident in the Red Sea port city of Eilat after reports of explosions were heard there.

"A short while ago, reports were received regarding explosions heard in the area of Eilat. It was found that no projectiles were fired toward the area of the city and no interceptor was launched. There is no indication of a security incident," the military said.

(Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch, Eidting by Timothy Heritage and Sandra Maler)

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