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Explosions heard in Jerusalem

<p>A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.</p><p>Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.</p><p>In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.</p><p>The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions-they save lives.</p><p>Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.</p><p>Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.</p>

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COGAT informed the head of UNICEF of the suspension of aid shipments to the Gaza Strip following the thwarting of an attempted smuggling detected at the Kerem Shalom Crossing within humanitarian aid shipments coordinated by the agency.

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