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Iranian state television reported on Tuesday that a ceasefire had begun in the conflict with Israel, even as Israel continued to warn its citizens of fresh missile attacks launched from Iranian territory.

The latest wave of strikes hit after 4 a.m. local time in Tehran — the same hour Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had indicated Iran would halt its offensive if Israel stopped its airstrikes.

Despite the ceasefire claim, heavy barrages persisted, sending Israelis rushing to bomb shelters for nearly two hours before authorities announced it was safe to leave, though they urged the public to remain close to shelters for the rest of the day.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” shortly after Iran carried out a limited missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. So far, Israel has not officially confirmed Trump’s announcement.

Residential Buildings Damaged in Beersheba

According to Israeli police, at least three densely populated residential buildings in Beersheba suffered severe damage from the missile strikes.

Charred cars and shattered glass littered the streets while hundreds of emergency responders worked to rescue survivors from the debris. The impact was so powerful that several people were injured inside their reinforced safe rooms — structures designed to withstand rockets and shrapnel but not direct hits from ballistic missiles.

Residents were seen evacuating with suitcases on Tuesday morning.

“I don’t believe the Iranians,” said Ortal Avilevich, who lives just five minutes from the site of the blast. “I’m happy with Donald Trump and I think Iran is afraid of him, but I hope there is quiet right now.”

Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Survivors

Israeli firefighters confirmed they had recovered four bodies from one building in Beersheba. This direct hit comes only days after the city’s main hospital sustained extensive damage from a prior strike.

Rescue teams continued searching for more victims trapped under the rubble while the surrounding area remained cordoned off due to safety concerns.

Children Rescued from Collapsed Buildings

Emergency crews reported saving at least three people, including children, who were trapped beneath debris after the missile attack in southern Israel.

Streets near the impact zones were covered with broken glass and building fragments as worried residents stood outside their damaged homes, watching the rescue operations unfold.

Israeli Airspace Reopens for Emergency Flights

Following hours of closure due to the missile strikes, the Israel Airports Authority confirmed that the country’s airspace has partially reopened for emergency flights.

Before this, multiple planes had been forced to circle over the Mediterranean Sea while awaiting clearance to land. Although Israel’s airports have mostly remained shut since the conflict with Iran began, a small number of emergency flights had resumed operations in recent days.

Conflicting Reports as Ceasefire Takes Effect

While Iranian state TV displayed an on-screen announcement claiming a ceasefire was in force, Israeli officials simultaneously warned the public about another wave of incoming missiles — just 20 minutes after the ceasefire deadline set by Trump’s statement.

Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue services confirmed that at least three people were killed and eight others injured in the latest barrage, with significant damage reported in a residential building in the country’s south.