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Rocket debris found in water along Haifa beach - police

Rocket debris was found in the water near a Haifa beach, prompting an immediate police response at the scene and evacuation of beachgoers, according to a Friday statement by Israeli Police.

Police received reports of a large piece of explosive in the water near the Meridian Hotel, prompting an immediate investigation. The IDF and Haifa police cleared a 2km radius while they worked to clear the explosive.