HEADLINES
Haifa struck as Iran missiles trap four
Ceasefire plan fuels hope for Hormuz reopen
High Court tightens wartime protest rules

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens may be heard in the coming minutes across the Dead Sea area, the Arava, the Negev, and the Gaza envelope as Iranian launches are reported to continue. Initial notices describe two moderately injured and one lightly injured, with about twenty impact sites reported in the central region. Rescue and response operations are ongoing in Haifa through the night, with authorities citing difficulties in locating missing persons. In the Negev, there are reports of anxiety and distress as missile fire persists. A missile from Iran struck a building in Haifa, leaving four people cut off at the scene.

In US Military Role, the United States and Iran are discussing a potential two-phase deal, including a 45-day ceasefire, through mediators in Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, with text exchanges between the US special envoy and Iran’s foreign minister. The plan envisions phase one as a 45-day ceasefire during which talks would pursue a permanent end to the war, with the possibility of extension if needed. Mediators say the deal could include confidence-building steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s uranium stockpile, though some concessions are not expected to be fully traded for a ceasefire. Separately, observers note that discussions about Iran’s internal situation reflect concerns that the regime faces economic and institutional strain that predates the current confrontation and may influence external dynamics.

In Regional Impacts, shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile hit at least 15 sites across central Israel on Monday morning, with emergency responders reporting at least three people treated for injuries, including a woman around 34 who was seriously injured near Petah Tikva and evacuated for chest injuries, later updated to moderate status. Another person was evacuated with light injuries in the Tel Aviv area, and responders worked to extinguish vehicle fires caused by the shrapnel. Footage from the scene shows property damage and significant disruption. Separately, an Iranian official signaled that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until war damages are fully compensated, with the IRGC Navy preparing for a new order in the Persian Gulf and arguing that reopening would come only after compensation, while Iran continues to permit limited transit for select ships at high tolls.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington and Tehran are reported to be exploring a two-phase framework that would start with a 45-day ceasefire and a pathway to a broader settlement, with mediators seeking partial measures to restore confidence and potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s uranium stockpile. The arrangement is described as involving regional mediators and direct communications between senior officials. An editorial note offers a different lens, suggesting that while President Trump holds strong leverage in discussions about Iran, there is a recognition of one key factor that will shape decisions going forward, highlighting the strategic balance at play.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the High Court of Justice faces tension with police over wartime limits on protest and speech. As demonstrations unfolded, police arrested 17 protesters after roughly 600 gathered at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square, despite a court ruling that had allowed a larger gathering earlier in the evening. The court said authorities must establish a framework to permit up to 600 demonstrators, and the state did not present its position in time for the Friday hearing, prompting the judiciary to move toward a structured approach to civilian expression during war.

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