JERUSALEM – Iranian state media on Monday claimed that Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system was hacked, allegedly causing several Israeli missiles to misfire and strike within its own territory. The claims, reported by Iran’s IRNA news agency, cited cellphone footage as evidence but have not been independently verified.
According to IRNA, the videos purportedly show Israeli interceptors behaving erratically during recent missile exchanges, which the agency attributes to a cyberattack. The report added that Iranian missiles were able to bypass the Iron Dome and hit ground targets unimpeded.
Israeli officials have not responded to the hacking allegations. However, the Israel National Cyber Directorate confirmed on Sunday that a false emergency alert—urging residents to seek shelter—was sent out in error, possibly due to a cyber incident. The warning was retracted shortly after, and no casualties were reported.
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| Tel Aviv, Israel - a city protected by the Iron Dome - during a missile attack from Iran. (Photo: IRNA) |
The alleged attack comes as Israel and Iran continue a fifth consecutive day of direct military confrontation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported multiple incoming missile alerts on Monday morning in the northern city of Haifa and nearby areas, including Caesarea, home to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence.
IDF said the country’s air defense systems responded accordingly, and citizens were advised to shelter in place until further notice. No injuries were reported from the morning salvo.
Overnight on June 16, Iran launched several limited missile barrages toward Israel, according to The Times of Israel. While fewer in number than previous attacks, the strikes resulted in some casualties in cities including Petah Tikva, Haifa, Bnei Brak, Bat Yam and Tamra.
Security analysts remain skeptical of Iran's hacking claim, noting that Iron Dome is operated via secure military networks, largely isolated from public internet access.
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