Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-02 at 12:02

HEADLINES- IDF Kills Iran Oil Headquarters Commander- Yemeni missiles trigger Israeli red alerts nationwide- Iran mobilizes millions in Janfada campaignThe time is now 1:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Defense Forces said it struck and killed Jamshid Eshaqim, the commander of Iran's Oil Headquarters, earlier this week following intelligence from the IDF Intelligence Directorate. The Oil Headquarters is described by the IDF as a core part of Iran's armed forces, enabling ongoing activity and military buildup through profits from oil sales. Eshaqim led the financial arm of Iran's regime as well as the military industries responsible for ballistic missiles and the regime's mechanisms of repression, and he helped allocate funds for Iran's proxies across the Middle East, notably Hezbollah and the Houthis. The IDF notes that oil revenues have funded the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other forces for years, with dedicated oil-sale headquarters helping to manage that income despite sanctions.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alerts and sirens were reported in Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and the Tel Aviv area as tensions and cross-border fire resurfaced. Reports describe a volley of missiles launched from Yemen toward Israel, with alarms and warnings in central Israel. One account notes that a Yemeni missile was intercepted over the Petah Tikva area, leaving damage limited to property and no injuries. Residents were urged to shelter and follow emergency guidance.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran launched a volunteer recruitment drive named Janfada, or Sacrificing Life, amid fears of a potential US ground invasion. A nationwide text urged citizens to prepare to defend the country against US–Israeli threats. Mohammad Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, said that within less than a week a powerful national campaign had brought forward around 7 million Iranians who had stepped up and declared they are ready to pick up arms and stand in defense of the nation, noting that Iranians don’t just talk about defending their country and have done it before.In US Military Role, the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group departed Naval Station Norfolk for the Middle East, with reports that it could join the Lincoln and Ford in the region, potentially bringing three carriers to operate there. The Lincoln is currently in the Arabian Sea, while the Ford is temporarily docked in Croatia for repairs following a fire. Officials said the Bush, America’s newest Nimitz-class carrier, is expected to arrive in the Middle East in coming weeks, with the region likely to see continued carrier presence for the foreseeable future.In Regional Impacts, the IRGC attacked an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, with Bahrain's interior ministry and civil defense teams reporting a fire at a company facility after the strike and ongoing extinguishing efforts. Bahrain has called for a UN Security Council vote on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency listed several bridges as potential military targets in the region, including in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Jordan, while Mehr reported drone attacks against US fighter jets at Jordan's Al Azraq base.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel's Defense Minister Katz issued a stark warning to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, declaring that he and his associates would pay a very heavy price for attacks on Israeli citizens during Passover and would end up at the bottom of hell with Nasrallah and other eliminated proxy leaders. The warning followed assessments that Iran and Hezbollah could coordinate attacks at the start of the holiday, after Iran fired around 10 ballistic missiles minutes before Passover began. Officials also indicated that coordinated actions at the holiday’s start were being considered.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 11:30 tomorrow.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. 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HEADLINES- Israel kills IRGC Oil Command chief- Iran hits Bahrain cloud center, drones deployed- Romania weighs cancelling $427m Elbit drone dealThe time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel says it killed Jamsheed Assahaki, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Oil Command, in Tehran. The army describes the Oil Command as a component of the regime’s armed forces that funds ongoing activity and military buildup through oil sales. It says Assahaki oversaw the financing arm of the regime’s forces and the industries that produce missiles and suppress dissent, and that he worked to provide funds for the regime’s terror networks across the region, including Hezbollah and the Houthis. Reports linked to the operation describe broader regional reverberations, including damage to property in the north such as a kindergarten destroyed in Nahariya and alarm sirens during Passover; a strike in Beirut reportedly unsettled Hezbollah’s front at the heart of its operations. Military sources cited in the coverage discussed possible objectives of the strike, with some suggesting it aimed to sever Tehran’s connections, while others left open broader aims or did not rule out wider disruption.In Regional Impacts, the region’s tense dynamics continued to unfold, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly attacking an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, leaving the site damaged after an Iranian strike and prompting civil defense measures at a company facility. Authorities described the attack as part of retaliation dynamics in the region, while state media also listed several bridges as potential military targets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Jordan. Separately, Iran was reported to have conducted drone operations against US forces at Jordan’s Al Azraq base. In a related development, Polish prosecutors opened an investigation into a bomb attack that wounded a Polish UN soldier on a peacekeeping patrol in Lebanon, saying the March 29 attack near Bint Jubayl involved an improvised device along the convoy route and that the bombing was thwarted by vehicle security measures; the wounded soldier sustained facial and head injuries as UNIFIL continues to operate in Lebanon.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a senior Israeli official issued a stark warning to Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem, saying he would not live to see Israel’s full response to Passover attacks and that he and his associates would pay a heavy price. The remarks came after a situation assessment at the IDF’s command center beneath the Kiyra compound, and followed warnings that Iran and Hezbollah might coordinate attacks at the start of the holiday as Iran fired about ten ballistic missiles minutes before Passover began. Separately, alarms were raised in the north over concerns of intrusions by unmanned aerial vehicles, and, in the wake of recent hostilities, two people were treated for light shrapnel wounds after shelling toward the Carmiel area, with another casualty reported in the same incident and some evacuees experiencing anxiety.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, French authorities detained a European lawmaker, MEP Rima Hassan, in Paris as part of a terror probe linked to a social media post that appeared to praise terrorism; investigators are also examining alleged possession of a synthetic drug after police found a substance in her bag.In Israeli Economy and Business, Romania is weighing whether to cancel a $427.2 million contract to buy drones from Israel’s Elbit Systems because of delivery delays. The deal, signed in 2022, anticipated deliveries beginning in 2025; Elbit reportedly requested three postponements, with the first two accepted by Bucharest, and delay penalties totaling about 60 million euros. The Romanian defense minister said he is assessing whether to terminate the contract, noting that some devices would be less relevant if delivered years later. Romania, a European Union and NATO member, borders Ukraine and has faced drone incursions into its airspace; its defense budget for 2026 is set at about 2.45% of GDP. Under the EU’s SAFE rearmament initiative, Romania has been allocated roughly 16.6 billion euros to invest, with plans to spend about 200 million euros on drone procurement.In Uplifting News, Spring 2026 fashion embraces comfort, color, and optimism with collections featuring soft textures, pastel tones, and festive elegance designed to transition from casual neighborhoods to celebratory dinners. The season highlights warm neutrals alongside spring brights, with denim and relaxed silhouettes, and a compact holiday capsule intended to simplify choices while maintaining spring-sforward style. Additionally, an opinion piece reflects on how survivors of the Holocaust kept Passover alive in 1946, recounting Seder gatherings in displaced persons camps as a defiant act of dignity, memory, and survival in the wake of unimaginable loss.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. 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HEADLINES- Israel under missile fire as Iran strikes- Iran targets Tehran-Karaj Bridge Alborz Plant- Austria bans US military flightsThe time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alert sirens rang across southern and central Israel as Iranian missiles continued to be fired at Israeli targets. Authorities described sirens extending to the Ashdod area and the Dead Sea region, with alerts also heard in Jerusalem and across central Israel. In the north, reports noted property damage in Nahariya and the destruction of a kindergarten as the strikes persisted. Officials stressed that the campaign reflects ongoing Iranian pressure, even as interception efforts continue and residents seek shelter amid the renewed hostilities.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran warned that regional bridges, including the B1 bridge linking Tehran and Karaj, were among potential targets after what it called an engineering masterpiece strike. The regime urged civilians to avoid the area, and Tehran said an Alborz industrial facility was hit as it named regional infrastructure as possible targets.In US Military Role, Austria became the latest country to bar passage of American military flights through its airspace, joining France, Italy and Spain in restricting US military air routes.In Regional Impacts, Israelis are living under a psychological war as the conflict nears the fourth week of fighting. American and Israeli air forces have disrupted a large share of Iran’s ballistic missiles and launchers, with interceptions reported at a high rate, though some missiles still get through. Across communities, sirens continue to sound in Jerusalem and across central Israel, and everyday life remains punctuated by alerts, shelters, and interrupted sleep as families cope with the disruption and the ongoing threat.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem that the group and its allies would pay a heavy price for attacks on Israeli citizens during Passover. Separately, Hamas called for Friday to become a day of public rage in solidarity with the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian prisoners, while a rocket from Lebanon struck a kindergarten in northern Israel. As the fighting with Iran-backed forces extends into a second month, Lebanon’s prime minister Nawaf Salam said there is no end in sight to the conflict, with displacement and fear mounting in border areas.In Israeli Economy and Business, Romania is weighing canceling a $427.2 million contract to buy drones from Israel’s Elbit Systems due to delivery delays. The deal, signed in 2022, planned deliveries starting in 2025, but the supplier has requested three postponements. Romania cited penalties totaling about 60 million euros and questioned whether delayed devices would remain relevant, with analysts noting Romania’s defense budget and EU rearmament initiatives shaping the decision.In Uplifting News, survivors of the Holocaust kept Passover alive in 1946, gathering in displaced persons camps across Germany, Austria, and Italy to reclaim dignity, remember loss, and celebrate resilience. The observances, led by figures such as the Klausenberger Rebbe, stood as a powerful act of defiance in the wake of atrocity and the dawn of a renewed hope.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://t.me/StandWithUsBreakingNews/7977https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304388https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304386https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304385https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryhage3o11ehttps://t.me/selena_updates/60521https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-891787https://t.me/ILtoday/18337https://t.me/ILtoday/18334https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-891949https://t.me/selena_updates/60523https://t.me/ILtoday/18336https://t.me/ILtoday/18335https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1sy00eniwlhttps://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-891946https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-891765

HEADLINESIRGC commander killed Kamal Kharazi seriously injuredUS strikes near Karaj B1 bridge destroyedNahariya hit UAE intercepts missiles dronesThe time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, General Mohammad Ali Fath Alizadeh, commander of the Basij forces' Al-Fatehin unit, was eliminated in an Israeli strike, and he also served as deputy commander of the ground forces of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. In Tehran, former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi was seriously injured in an attack on his home, and his wife was killed; Kharazi led Iran’s foreign ministry from 1997 to 2005 and now heads the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations while sitting on the Council for the Preservation of the Regime's Interests. Airstrikes also targeted fuel depots at Mashhad airport, and the air control tower in Tabriz was destroyed.In US Military Role, American warplanes conducted strikes near Karaj, northwest of Tehran, with observers noting a large plume of smoke. The attack reportedly destroyed the B1 bridge linking Karaj to Tehran, a structure described as among the region’s highest and opened this year. US Central Command later published video showing continued strikes against missile, drone, and naval infrastructure across Iran.In Regional Impacts, there was property damage in Nahariya, with multiple sites affected and a city kindergarten destroyed. The UAE Ministry of Defense also released a daily report stating that air defenses engaged 19 ballistic missiles and 26 one-way attack drones over the last 24 hours, launched by Iran at the United Arab Emirates.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli engineering vehicles destroyed buildings yesterday in An-Nakoura, in the western sector of southern Lebanon, and there are reports of explosions at buildings in An-Nakoura.In Israeli Economy and Business, Romania is weighing canceling a $427.2 million contract to buy drones from Israel's Elbit Systems due to delivery delays. The deal, signed in 2022, envisioned deliveries beginning in 2025; Elbit requested three postponements, with the first two accepted, and penalties totaling about €60 million have accrued. Romania's defense minister said the government is analyzing whether to terminate the contract. Romania, an EU and NATO member, has a defense budget of 2.45% of GDP and is part of the EU’s SAFE rearmament initiative, which allocates substantial funding for drone programs.In Uplifting News, observers describe Israelis enduring Iran’s psychological warfare with resilience. After more than four weeks of Operation Roaring Lion, life on the home front remains tense but steady as people support one another. American and Israeli air forces have destroyed about 90% of Iran’s ballistic missiles and launchers, yet attacks continue, with a 96% interception rate; hundreds of civilians, including children, have been rushed to hospitals as operating rooms work around the clock. A psychologist notes that families are coping with anxiety, children out of school, and economic strain, yet the nation remains determined to endure and hold onto the hope of eventual relief.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://t.me/selena_updates/60510https://t.me/selena_updates/60507https://t.me/selena_updates/60500https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304372https://t.me/DefenderDome/19926https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304374https://t.me/DefenderDome/19927https://t.me/abualiexpress/119396https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-891946https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-891787

HEADLINESIsrael targets Iran's Supreme Leader KhameneiHormuz Talks Draw 35 Nations US AbsentLebanon Rocket Fire Escalates Regional Proxy WarThe time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a year marked by conflict casts a shadow over the Jewish calendar as Passover approaches. The year’s tensions include Israel’s targeted strike against Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other key figures around him, viewed as a modern confrontation with a Persian adversary. The Hamas assault on October 7, 2023—an event that exposed life’s fragility—occurred on Simchat Torah, following Sukkot, and the earlier Tisha B’Av-era debates over reform also framed the national mood. Now Passover, the Festival of Freedom, arrives as war against Iran looms in stark reality. The Haggadah’s words, echoed through generations, resonate with a nation facing danger while seeking safety and survival amid ongoing hostilities.In Regional Impacts, Britain will host a virtual meeting of about 35 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper will chair the talks, and the United States is not expected to attend. The discussion follows President Trump’s remark that securing the waterway is a task for other nations to resolve, with Iran having effectively shut the Strait in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Energy prices have risen as governments seek diplomatic and political measures to restore freedom of navigation. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the gathering would assess all viable diplomatic options to restore open passage for global trade. Separately, Dubai’s luxury retail scene has felt the strain as the Middle East war drags on: rows of high-end stores sit largely quiet, with tourism dipping while locals continue to shop. A sense of caution pervades, and retailers describe a mood that the situation is temporary, though some shoppers say the moment is dangerous and not ideal for a busy shopping season. Dubai’s city that longs for stability has faced drone and missile threats from Tehran as offensives continue, prompting businesses to adjust and shoppers to weigh risk against routine privilege.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, alarms rang in the north after rocket fire from Lebanon, with Passover spent in shelters as hostilities persist. Since this morning, there have been continuous strikes toward the north, with dozens of targets reported deep inside the adversary’s territory. Forces say they are destroying a battlefield corridor in southern Lebanon. In what is described as a significant disclosure, Iran’s uranium program is said to remain in Iran, while the United States has shifted course in its approach. An official notes that the event in Arad is unique and that the specifics are known to those involved, underscoring the intensity and unpredictability of the current regional dynamic.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-891594https://www.jpost.com/international/article-891939https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/04/dubais-luxury-stores-take-hit-mideast-war-dragshttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304352

HEADLINESIDF strikes Tehran Karaj, hits IRGC basesMojtaba Khamenei vows resistance amid uncertaintyBritain hosts Hormuz talks US stays awayThe time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian news agency Fars reports the IDF attacked the B1 bridge connecting Tehran to Karaj and several points in the Azimiyeh area in Karaj. Another report notes bombing of IRGC targets in the mountains behind Ozmaieh, Karaj. Iranian opposition sources cited in this block say the IDF attacked the B1 bridge in Karaj, and the Israeli military said it destroyed an IRGC Ground Forces base in Tehran and a mobile command post as part of strikes targeting the regime’s infrastructure, also hitting a ballistic missile storage site in the Tabriz area as part of an effort to degrade the regime’s missile array. The US Central Command, overseeing Operation Epic Fury, says more than 12,300 targets have been destroyed since late January and more than 13,000 combat flights have been conducted, with at least 155 Iranian navy vessels rendered inoperative by American attacks. Residents report significant strikes on Tehran and nearby Karaj in the last two hours, with dozens of explosions across Northern Iran. Earlier, video clips circulating from Iranian opposition sources show airstrikes today across Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, and Tabriz.In Iranian Retaliation, New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei responds to Trump by insisting Iran under his leadership will continue its “resistance,” i.e., regional aggression and terrorism. It is still not clear if Mojtaba is alive, and if he is, whether he is in any shape to issue statements, let alone lead the Islamic Republic.In Regional Impacts, Britain will host a virtual meeting of about 35 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States not expected to attend. The talks aim to assess viable diplomatic and political measures to restore freedom of navigation in the area as Iran has effectively shut the Strait in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, a move that has pushed energy prices higher. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the gathering would evaluate all viable measures to restore navigation. In parallel, French President Macron pushed back on the idea of forcing Hormuz open by military means, saying it is unrealistic and would take forever, warning ships would face threats from the IRGC and missiles, and stressing that any solution must come in consultation with Iran.In US Policy Concerning Israel, analysis describes confusion, contradictions and no exit plan in Trump’s Iran speech, as critics—from Britain’s Telegraph to US media—dismiss the speech as recycled slogans while Trump touted gains and sidestepped economic pain and public concerns.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74358https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74357https://t.me/abualiexpress/119390https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-891937https://t.me/DefenderDome/19925https://t.me/ILtoday/18332https://t.me/ILtoday/18333https://www.jpost.com/international/article-891939https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1rh4riizlhttps://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkl1aajjwe

HEADLINESIsrael hits IRGC bases, mobile postsBritain convenes Hormuz talks; US absentFamily-run Mazor pharmacy supports PassoverThe time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli military says it destroyed an IRGC Ground Forces base and a mobile command post in Tehran as part of strikes targeting the regime’s infrastructure. It says Iran has begun using mobile units as command centers to dodge Israeli and American airstrikes, and that commanders were inside them when they were hit. The IDF also struck a ballistic missile storage site in the Tabriz area as part of a broader effort to degrade the regime’s missile array. US Central Command confirms the EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft is deployed in the region and reports more than 12,300 targets destroyed since late January and over 13,000 combat flights, with at least 155 Iranian navy vessels rendered inoperative by American actions. Among the targeted facilities are IRGC command and control centers and headquarters. A Hebrew-language report from the front describes air alarms along the line, notes statements about battlefield developments, and recounts claims of a unique event in Arad, a dramatic description of a building collapse likened to a pancake, and the recovery of a fallen soldier’s burial site after 78 years. Reports also identify Brigadier General Mohammad Ali Fathalizadeh, commander of the IRGC’s Fatehin unit, as having been eliminated.In Regional Impacts, Britain will host a virtual meeting of about 35 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States not attending. The gathering follows President Trump’s assertion that reopening the waterway is an issue for other nations to resolve and comes as Iran has effectively shut the Strait in retaliation, helping push energy prices higher. French President Emmanuel Macron said it would be unrealistic to force open Hormuz by military operation, noting that such an effort would take a very long time and would risk those passing through the strait due to threats from the Guardians of the Revolution and ballistic missiles. A separate Hebrew-language report mirrors Macron’s stance, insisting that Hormuz should be opened through diplomacy rather than force.In Uplifting News, a Passover tribute from a Jerusalem neighborhood pharmacy spotlights Mazor, a family-run drugstore in the German Colony. The Kimiagarov family has owned Mazor since 1981, and the shop has endured despite a Super-Pharm branch opening directly across the street 12 years ago, as well as changes brought by local infrastructure projects. The piece highlights how this small, community-focused pharmacy continues to provide care and healing to neighbors as the Seder season approaches.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-891937https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304332https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74355https://www.jpost.com/international/article-891939https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/04/macron-says-it-unrealistic-open-hormuz-strait-forcehttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304326https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-891789

HEADLINES- Israel strikes IRGC bases killing Fatehin commander- UK limited against Iran missile threat- Hormuz talks aim reopen strait amid tensionsThe time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli military said it destroyed an IRGC Ground Forces base and a mobile command post in Tehran as part of strikes against regime infrastructure, noting the Iranian regime has begun using mobile units as command centers to evade airstrikes, with commanders inside them when hit. The IDF also struck a ballistic missile storage site in the Tabriz area as part of the effort to degrade the regime's missile array. The US Central Command reported the EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft deployed in the Middle East and said more than 12,300 targets have been destroyed since late January, along with more than 13,000 combat flights, and at least 155 Iranian navy vessels rendered inoperative. In a separate development, Brigadier General Mohammad Ali Fathalizadeh, commander of the IRGC’s elite Fatehin unit, has been eliminated.In Iranian Retaliation, British defense experts say the United Kingdom has a very limited capability to shield itself against the growing ballistic missile threat from Iran and Russia. Iran's top military leadership has warned that no enemy will exploit the country and that the regime will remove the specter of war from above it. Iran has signaled a hard line and is expanding support for regional proxies, including Hezbollah.In Regional Impacts, Britain will host a virtual meeting with about 35 countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States not attending. The talks come after President Trump said the Strait could open naturally and that it was up to nations relying on the waterway to ensure it stays open. Iran has effectively shut the Strait in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that began in late February, underscoring the urgency to restore freedom of navigation as energy prices rise. Separately, a broader regional shift is seen as Iraqi oil convoys move to Syria along an alternate route that bypasses Hormuz, part of a wider effort to create new energy corridors from the Gulf to the Mediterranean, including routes passing near Israel.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF began demolishing homes in southern Lebanese villages along the border that were used by Hezbollah as bases for reconnaissance and anti-tank fire, according to military sources. The destruction follows orders from Defense Minister Israel Katz to accelerate demolition of Lebanese homes in border areas to neutralize threats, with residents allowed to evacuate northward. Israeli forces also continued their ground incursion into southern Lebanon, with several Hezbollah fighters detained as prisoners of war after surrendering in the past day.In Israeli Economy and Business, reports note oil shipments from Iraq to Syria are moving along an alternate route to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, part of a broader regional effort to create new energy corridors from the Gulf to the Mediterranean. Analysts say this shift benefits various market players rather than Israel.In Uplifting News, Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table explores how Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and evolving ways to mark the Seder night. The Haggadah is read with commentary from sages of old, offering multiple perspectives, and the festival, sometimes called the Festival of Freedom, invites flexible approaches to observance in the spring season.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-891937https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74355https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304319https://www.jpost.com/international/article-891939https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304323https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304322https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-891935https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304321https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-891616

HEADLINESIsrael Braces Night of Iranian Hezbollah FireIDF Expands Ground Push into Southern LebanonIran Vows Crushing Attacks on US IsraelThe time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, overnight Iranian attacks triggered sirens across Israel four times on Wednesday night, with five people wounded by shrapnel in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, including two seven-month-old infants who were lightly injured. In northern Israel, two men aged 34 and 85 were moderately wounded by shrapnel after a Hezbollah rocket attack and were evacuated to the Ziv Medical Center in Safed, the 34-year-old suffering a head wound and the 85-year-old a hand wound. The military said it was operating at the scenes of reported shrapnel falls and urged people in the surrounding areas to avoid affected locations, not to touch interception parts, and to allow police and rescue forces to perform life-saving operations. Hezbollah fired a total of 35 rockets during the barrage.In Regional Impacts, China said on Thursday that US and Israeli strikes on Iran were the root cause of the Strait of Hormuz disruption, calling for an immediate halt to the war and saying military means cannot fundamentally solve the problem. The US embassy warned that Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours, urging Americans in the country to leave immediately. Iran’s military vowed to carry out crushing attacks against the United States and Israel, saying, “With trust in Almighty God, this war will continue until your humiliation, disgrace, permanent and certain regret, and surrender.” In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF has begun demolishing homes in southern Lebanese villages along the border that were used by Hezbollah as bases to launch anti-tank fire and conduct reconnaissance of Israeli forces. Defense Minister Israel Katz had ordered destruction of Lebanese homes south of the Litani River, saying the military would accelerate the process while continuing to allow residents to evacuate northward. IDF divisions pressed deeper into southern Lebanon overnight as ground operations continued, and several Hezbollah fighters were detained after surrendering to Israeli forces in the past 24 hours, with those prisoners transferred to Israeli authorities.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States is grappling with extracting Iranian uranium and is weighing alternatives from tactical burial to heavy economic pressure, as it prepares for the possibility of a complex military operation in the heart of Iran. In the north, two people were wounded in Kiryat Shmona amid a morning of shelling, while other reported incidents included a major building collapse in Tel Aviv and updates on a missing Israeli soldier’s burial place, which had remained unknown for 78 years. Iran has also been reported as strengthening its support for Hezbollah as part of the broader regional dynamics.In Israeli Economy and Business, Gulf states are considering bypassing the Strait of Hormuz with a new network of oil pipelines, roads, and railways that could connect the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean through the port of Haifa. The Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia has already relied on an East-West pipeline to sustain exports and that the broader plan envisions a comprehensive network to reduce dependence on the Hormuz strait. A Lebanese construction company, Cat Group, confirmed the involvement of major builders in such expansions, reflecting a potential shift in regional energy logistics.In Uplifting News, the discussion opens with a moral reading of Exodus for our time, suggesting that moments of historical fracture reveal courage, persistence, and movement forward under pressure, and invites a reconsideration of miracles as human endurance as much as divine intervention. Passover reimagined explores how Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table, highlighting the festival’s evolving meanings and the idea of multiple perspectives within Torah interpretation. Finally, Dr. Daria Kozlova is highlighted as Israel’s most unusual doctor—a leading pediatric cancer pathologist at Beilinson and Schneider hospitals who, as a conservative Orthodox Christian and mother of three, also performs stand-up by night, describing her patients as neatly arranged in boxes, a way of finding calm amid the work.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. 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HEADLINESIsrael strikes IRGC bases across IranIRGC sacrifices Iran for missilesGulf states eye Hormuz bypass via HaifaThe time is now 4:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF reports a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime's infrastructure across Tehran. The Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck a base of the IRGC Ground Forces, a central unit within the regime’s military. Throughout the operation, hundreds of command centers and headquarters belonging to the Iranian regime across Iran have been struck and rendered inoperable. In recent days, Iranian authorities have begun relocating their command centers into mobile units, with regime commanders operating from within them. As part of the campaign, a ballistic missile storage site in the Tabriz area was struck, part of the ongoing effort to degrade the regime’s missile array.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, new details allege the IRGC sacrificed Iran for missiles. The report centers on claims that the IRGC has driven Iran toward its missile capabilities, describing the regime’s strategy in relation to missiles.In Iranian Retaliation, missiles and the IRGC’s missile program are in focus as new material surfaces. The report touches on Iran’s missile activities and related developments, highlighting questions around the regime’s missile posture and response.In US Military Role, nearly five weeks after the opening strike, President Trump says war goals are nearly achieved, but Iran continues missile fire, proxy forces remain active, enriched uranium stays buried, and threats persist despite talk of regime change.In Regional Impacts, the US State Department is offering up to $3 million for information on Iranian-backed terrorists targeting US diplomatic facilities in Iraq. Separately, President Trump has threatened to cut off all US weapons supplies to Ukraine unless European allies join a military coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with NATO leaders holding urgent talks and France, Germany and the United Kingdom signaling readiness to contribute to safe passage through the strait.In US Policy Concerning Israel, multiple US intelligence agencies have assessed in recent days that the Iranian Government is not currently willing to engage in serious or substantial negotiations to end the ongoing war against Israel and the United States. Assessments indicate the Iranian Government believes it is in a strong position in the conflict and does not have to accede to America’s diplomatic demands, and while Iran is willing to keep channels open, it does not trust the United States or President Trump.In Israeli Economy and Business, Gulf states are considering bypassing the Strait of Hormuz with a new network of oil pipelines, roads and rails that would connect the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean through the port of Haifa. The Financial Times reports that options under review include a route that would bypass Hormuz entirely, with Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline cited as a precedent for maintaining exports during the disruption. Industry executives note the potential for a broader network beyond a single pipeline, aiming to reduce reliance on the Hormuz chokepoint.In Uplifting News, From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime, Mehran Rezvani, a 60-year-old born in Qaem Shahr, Iran, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel. Rezvani collaborates with a Norwegian-led humanitarian effort at the Eitanim Mental Health Center outside Jerusalem, illustrating a personal journey from Iran’s revolutionary era to active involvement in humanitarian work in Israel.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304282https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74350https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304284https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304283https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkzdicijwxhttps://t.me/selena_updates/60457https://t.me/selena_updates/60456https://t.me/selena_updates/60458https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-891934https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-891782