On Sunday, July 19th, 2026, Israeli and Jordanian forces successfully intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba, according to the Israeli military. The interception resulted in shrapnel striking parts of Israel, but no injuries were reported.

FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky, reporting from Israel, noted the incident contributed to a growing "sense in Israel that the war is escalating."

The event highlights ongoing regional tensions involving Israel, Jordan, and Iran.

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