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- Iranian missiles strike Haifa, fear erupts
- Two bodies recovered as Haifa casualties mount
- US mediators push 45-day phased ceasefire

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Tehran was reported a short time ago to have a column of thick smoke over Azadi Square as blasts were described near Mehrabad airport in the western part of the city. Early signals point to missiles identified as launched from Iran, triggering sirens in central and northern areas and prompting ongoing assessments at an incident site in Haifa. The situation has prompted a regional alert as emergency services respond and monitor for further threats. There were reports that a missile strike damaged a building in Haifa, with rescue teams on the scene and people receiving medical attention as needed. Authorities cautioned that the situation could evolve as more information becomes available.

In Iranian Retaliation, reports describe a mounting toll as Iranian missiles target areas in Israel. An individual who had just boarded a flight to Sapporo observed that towns and their surroundings appeared to be under attack by an Iranian cluster-warhead missile. Rescue teams worked through the night, with two bodies recovered from under rubble at a Haifa home and two people still unaccounted for; an 82-year-old man was in serious condition and taken into surgery, and eight others were lightly wounded, including a baby. Later, authorities confirmed that two people trapped under the debris at the Haifa site were recovered dead as rescuers continued to search for others.

A video released by the US military shows how sustained air support secured their second airman’s extraction, with troops deterring approaches to the rescue route as the operation progressed.

In Regional Impacts, authorities said the alarms in the north and central areas of the country were being followed by an all-clear in many zones, including parts of the Gulf region, Carmel, Wadi Araba, Menashe, Upper Galilee, and areas of the Galilee. The note came as sirens had previously been heard across broad northern areas, with search and rescue efforts continuing at the Haifa strike site as crews assess damage and threats.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, officials say the United States, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war. The plan is described as two-phased, with an initial 45-day pause followed by negotiations on a broader end to the conflict; the pause could be extended if more time is needed. US President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal there is a Hormuz-related deadline for Iran, set for Tuesday evening.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a journalist on the ground in Beit Shemesh noted a police checkpoint aimed at deterring vehicle theft or suspicious activity, praising officers for continuing their work during war-time conditions and sirens. In Jerusalem, police responded to an incident near the Tombs of the Kings, where about 100 people attempted to enter a private compound and cross its boundaries. One person was arrested, and three officers were lightly injured. Authorities used crowd-control measures to restore order; the Tombs of the Kings is a historic site at the junction of Nablus Road and Salah Ad-Din Street, long associated with the French government’s care and with local significance in Jewish heritage.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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