Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-07 at 20:02

HEADLINES
Iran missiles intercepted over central Israel
Trump announces double sided ceasefire with Iran
Pakistan backs Lebanon ceasefire Hormuz open

The time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alert sirens sounded in central Israel as missiles fired from the Iranian regime continued to strike toward Israeli territory. Israel's air defenses reported intercepts of missiles aimed at the center and the south, with no injuries reported. Reports from the south described further alarms, with additional interceptions as missiles from Iran were directed toward southern Israel. A separate update noted that sirens were heard in southern Israel after a missile attack that was intercepted, with no injuries. In a broader regional note, Iran has launched missile attacks in the last minutes on Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

In Regional Impacts, Pakistan’s prime minister said a ceasefire is in effect immediately and will include Lebanon. Pakistan also insists that the ceasefire includes Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible for two weeks, coordinated with Iran’s armed forces, with due consideration of technical limitations.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump announced a “double-sided ceasefire” between the United States and Iran in a post on Truth Social, saying that Operation Epic Fury will be suspended for two weeks to allow diplomacy to proceed. He said Iran had submitted a 10-point proposal for ending the war, providing a workable basis on which to negotiate, and that almost all points of past contention have been agreed to. A senior White House official told that Israel also agreed to the temporary ceasefire as negotiations proceed. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council later claimed that the US agreed to a 10-point plan, including the cessation of sanctions since the Bush era and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, with credible reporting indicating such points will be discussed after the ceasefire; it’s yet unlikely the US agreed to these conditions preemptively.

In Uplifting News, theaters across the country are reopening just in time for Passover vacation, operating with the approval of the Home Front Command and with protection nearby for everyone. Some venues tell audiences to remain seated during alerts and to move to garages or bomb shelters when needed, and several children’s films are among the newly available titles, including Hoppers from Pixar-Disney. Miriam on screen highlights biblical trailblazers, noting Miriam’s defiant role and connections to films such as The Prince of Egypt, with a noted cast and songs that bring her story to life. An evening of Bible prophecy in Sapporo, Hokkaido, inside the Sapporo Clock Tower drew attendees from across the region and beyond, with a speaker presenting a message called “Coming Soon” and focusing on Israel’s place in world affairs, while organizers and volunteers were thanked for their service.

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