ByJAMES GENN

Israeli civilians called the Israel Police after locating a large missile fragment in an open area near Ramat Hasharon, central Israel, on Wednesday.

The fragment is believed to be from an interception during Operation Roaring Lion, the police said.

Police officers, including sappers and bomb disposal officers, were dispatched to the scene in order to handle the possibility of any unexploded ordnance.

Fragment poses no danger, police confirm

Israel Police confirmed that there were no casualties in the incident and that the fragment posed no danger.

However, the police also reminded the public to remain vigilant, avoid direct contact with any missile fragments, and call the police immediately if they find any suspicious items.

A fragment of a missile fired from Iran toward Israel, intercepted by Israeli air defense systems, seen lodged in the ground in the Golan Heights, April 7, 2026.
A fragment of a missile fired from Iran toward Israel, intercepted by Israeli air defense systems, seen lodged in the ground in the Golan Heights, April 7, 2026. (credit: MAOR KINSBURSKY/FLASH90)

Several large fragments fell during the operation after being intercepted by Israel's air defense systems, including Arrow and Iron Dome.