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Iran fires 5th ballistic missile wave at Jerusalem area — intercepted, no injuries

·Jerusalem, Israel

The IDF intercepted Iran's fifth ballistic missile wave of D34, which targeted the Jerusalem area. No injuries or direct impacts were reported; sirens activated across the Jerusalem area. Per IDF reporting, Iran fired approximately 20 ballistic missiles at Israel over D34, of which about half were intercepted and half hit open areas 'per protocol.' At least two missiles carried cluster bomb warheads. The IDF assessed that Iran attempted to launch dozens more missiles during the day but a wave of Israeli strikes thwarted the plans — the IAF hit 50 ballistic missile targets with 140+ bombs in a single strike wave.

The IDF detected an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting the Jerusalem area at approximately 15:10 UTC (18:10 local time) on April 2, 2026 (D34). IDF statement: 'The IDF has detected a new ballistic missile attack from Iran, targeting the Jerusalem area. Sirens are expected to sound in the coming minutes.' Significance: Jerusalem is the Israeli seat of government (Knesset, Prime Minister's Office) and home to major religious sites (Western Wall, Temple Mount, Church of the Holy Sepulcher). Targeting Jerusalem with ballistic missiles carries maximum symbolic weight: - Politically: attacking the Israeli capital directly, not just population centers - Religiously: on Passover Day 1, the holiest Jewish festival, with Holy Week simultaneously underway for Christians - Militarily: demonstrates Iranian willingness to target the capital after D34's cumulative escalation D34 Iranian missile attack pattern: - 02:04 UTC: Ballistic missile attack on northern Israel - 04:30 UTC: Continued overnight salvos, fourth attack wave - 15:10 UTC: Ballistic missile targeting Jerusalem (this event) Note: This is a breaking event. Intercept status and impact details were not yet available at time of reporting. Source: Times of Israel April 2 live blog (IDF statement, 15:15 UTC).
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IranOPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran fires ballistic missile at Jerusalem area on Passover Day 1 — targeting the Israeli capital for the first time on D34. Fifth Iranian missile wave of the day. Consistent with Khatam Al-Anbiya vow of 'crushing, broader, more destructive' actions following Trump's address.

IDFSUPPORTINGMILITARY

IDF: 'Detected new ballistic missile attack from Iran targeting the Jerusalem area. Sirens expected to sound in coming minutes.' Air defense systems activated. Intercept status and impact details pending.

Sources

T1Times of Israel April 2 live blog — IDF: Iran ballistic missile fire at Jerusalem area10% reliability