The Times of Israel is liveblogging Thursday’s events as they unfold.

No injuries reported in Iran missile attack; bomblet from cluster warhead damages water main in Bnei Brak

No injuries are immediately reported after an Iranian ballistic missile carrying a cluster bomb warhead spread bomblets across central Israel.

One impact in Bnei Brak appears to have struck a water main, causing damage.

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Rescue forces head to possible impact site in Bnei Brak after Iran cluster bomb attack

The Iranian ballistic missile fired at central Israel a short while ago carried a cluster bomb warhead, according to the IDF.

Rescue forces are responding to reports of a possible bomblet impact in Bnei Brak.

Meanwhile, sirens sound near Haifa amid a Hezbollah rocket attack from Lebanon.

NASA Artemis II astronauts blast off to moon, the first crewed lunar mission in decades

Four astronauts blast off aboard a massive NASA rocket on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

With an intense roar that reverberates far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white rocket carried three Americans and one Canadian away from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 p.m. local time, according to an AFP journalist onsite.

“We’re going to the Moon!” yells a spectator.

IDF detects Iranian missile attack targeting central Israel

The IDF has identified a new ballistic missile attack from Iran, targeting central Israel, following a lull of seven hours.

Sirens are activated in Tel Aviv and dozens of other communities across the area.

US intel agencies reportedly believe Iran unwilling to hold serious talks on ending war

Multiple US intelligence agencies have assessed in recent days that the Iranian government is not currently willing to engage in substantial negotiations to end the war, the New York Times reports, citing US officials.

The officials tells the US newspaper that the Islamic Republic thinks its in a strong position and does not have to agree to US demands for a deal. They also say that while Tehran is willing to maintain diplomatic channels, it doesn’t trust Washington or believe US President Donald Trump is serious about talks.

As the report comes out, a senior Iranian source tells Reuters that Iran is demanding a guaranteed ceasefire to end war permanently.

According to the source, intermediaries contacted Iran on Tuesday, with discussions focused on continuing diplomacy. The source adds that no talks have taken place via mediators for a temporary ceasefire.

At the same time, Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the United States of making “maximalist and irrational” demands and denies negotiations on a ceasefire are taking place.

“Messages have been received through intermediaries, including Pakistan, but there is no direct negotiation with the US,” says foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, quoted by the ISNA news agency.

He adds in comments carried on state television that Iran is ready for any attack, including an invasion by ground forces.

Houthi official warns that Yemen rebels could close Bab el Mandab if Gulf states join war

A senior Houthi official warns that the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen could move to close the Bab el Mandab strait if any Gulf countries join the US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

“We bear a religious, moral and humanitarian responsibility that precludes us from standing idly by,” Houthi Deputy Information Minister Mohammed Mansour tells Al-Monitor.

“The option of closing the Bab el Mandab strait is a Yemeni option that can be implemented should the aggression against Iran and Lebanon escalate savagely, or if any Gulf state becomes directly involved in military operations in support of the [Zionist] entity or the United States,” Mansour says.

Arkia flight from Tel Aviv to Bangkok makes emergency landing in Ethiopia due to sick toddler on board

The Israeli Arkia airline says its flight from Tel Aviv to Bangkok made an emergency landing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia earlier this evening due to a sick toddler on board.

The two-year-old’s family got off the plane to seek medical attention, and the flight has since continued on to Bangkok, the airline says.

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