The Israeli army said on Saturday February 4 that it intercepted a "
small plane
" over the Gaza Strip, where witnesses told AFP they heard "
explosions
" near the border.
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The army stressed that it was not rockets or other fire that posed a threat to the Israelis.
“
It was not a projectile launch
,” the army added indicating routine operations continue on the home front.