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HEADLINES
- Israel under Iranian missiles as ceasefire nears
- UN probe links Hezbollah to peacekeepers deaths
- Trump backs two week Iran US ceasefire

The time is now 7:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a missile launched from Iran was intercepted, and the Home Front Command says civilians may exit protected spaces. Ahead of what officials describe as a potential ceasefire, more missiles were fired into central Israel as air defenses engage the threats and residents are ordered to shelter in place. Reports indicate Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and central Israel are under Iranian missile attack, with alarms and sirens reported in multiple locations as the situation unfolds. One report notes Iran launched missiles just now to celebrate the ceasefire, while the Iranian regime continues to fire ballistic missiles toward Israel.

In Regional Impacts, alarms were heard in Jerusalem and the Shfela as the region braces for further strikes and ceasefire developments. Early warning alerts were issued across multiple zones, with anticipated alerts in the Beqa’a, Samaria, Dan, the Yarkon area, the Shfela, Kishon, the Judean Lowlands, Jerusalem, Judea and the Dead Sea region as the ceasefire window comes into play. If a ceasefire is reached in the next three hours, there are no winners in this war: the IRGC has lost most of its assets, leaders and capabilities; the Iranian people are not free and there has been no real regime change; the Gulf states remain watchful as the conflict continues.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF will now give its full attention to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. A preliminary UN probe into the deaths of Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon found that one was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two others by an improvised explosive device most likely placed by Hezbollah; the UN said these are preliminary findings and the investigation is ongoing. The spokesperson noted the incidents are unacceptable and urged national authorities to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators as the broader fighting in the region persists.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump announced a double-sided ceasefire between the United States and Iran following a Pakistani proposal requesting a two-week extension to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He described the measure as a pause that would allow diplomacy to finalize a broader peace framework, noting that Iran had submitted a ten-point proposal considered workable; the White House said a formal response would follow. Earlier, Trump indicated he would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz immediately, a move framed as part of a potential double-sided ceasefire as negotiations continue.

In Uplifting News, movie theaters reopen across the country just in time for Passover vacation, operating with the approval of the Home Front Command and a requirement for nearby protection. Some venues advise audiences to remain seated during alerts and to move to garages or bomb shelters if needed. The reopening includes Hot Cinema and Movieland, as well as selected Cinema City and Planet locations and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. Among offerings are child-friendly titles like Hoppers. Miriam on screen also spotlights films depicting biblical trailblazers to watch during Passover.

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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