Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-07 at 03:02

HEADLINES
Iranian missiles strike central Israel amid sirens
King Fahd Causeway closed amid retaliation fears
US-Iran talks miss deadline, possible extension

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, overnight an assassination attempt targeted the Paradise project in east Tehran, with a residential building hit at three o'clock in the morning. The report provides no details on casualties. In a separate safety advisory, the IDF's Persian-language spokesman issued an urgent warning advising Iranians not to travel by train across Iran until 21:00 Iran time, saying travel near railway lines puts lives at risk.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian missiles struck central Israel in multiple waves, triggering sirens across central and southern Israel. The authorities report at least six impact sites, including damage to residences and a pedestrian area in Rosh HaAyin, and reports of a damaged car and road damage from fragments. No injuries have been reported as of the latest checks. Separately, reports also note impacts in Bnei Brak and Ramat Hasharon, with emergency crews search ongoing.

In Regional Impacts, the King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain was temporarily closed as a precaution against possible Iranian retaliation threats. Across Israel, authorities say there are numerous fallout and shrapnel sites in the Tel Aviv area and nearby cities, including at least 10 sites in Tel Aviv and Ramat Hasharon, with minor damage to buildings and vehicles and no reported injuries. A car was damaged by shrapnel in a parking area in front of the Ramat Gan stadium, and another vehicle overturned in central areas; a significant fallout zone was reported in Rosh HaAyin with damage to homes and a promenade. Emergency crews are monitoring the situation and urging the public to avoid affected sites.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, discussions between the United States and Iran are not closing the gap by the Tuesday deadline, according to The Wall Street Journal citing officials. The administration and mediators warn that Iran is prepared to escalate and that talks may extend beyond the deadline rather than yield a deal, with threats to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and strike Iranian bridges and power plants if no agreement is reached. Some lawmakers see diplomacy as preferable, but Senator Lindsey Graham has signaled that a reasonable deal is required or else military options could be used.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Iran's Mehr news agency reports that a synagogue was damaged in Tehran during a nighttime attack, as comments on the report circulate.

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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