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IDF identifies Iranian ballistic missile fire targeting southern Israel

By Emanuel Fabian 8 April 2026, 2:39 am
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF has identified a ballistic missile attack from Iran, targeting southern Israel.

Sirens are expected to sound soon.

It marks the second missile attack on Israel since US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran that White House officials say Israel is also part of.

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