Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-02 at 08:01

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

HEADLINESIran uses civilian sites for missilesGulf States Plan Haifa Route Bypassing HormuzUS policy unsettled on Iran NATO riftThe time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a leaked secret document from Iran’s intelligence service, a 33-page briefing obtained by the hacker group Adalat Ali, outlines Tehran’s policy to use civilian infrastructure, garages and service centers as legitimate launch sites for missiles. The report is paired with additional details that four people were wounded in Bnei Brak and two in Kiryat Shmona, with a building damaged in Shfar’am. Updates described a building collapse in a Tel Aviv neighborhood described as pancake-shaped. The material also references a long-unsolved IDF casualty whose burial place was unknown, identified after 78 years, with a 60-year-old man killed by a vehicle near the Eshkolot junction. The document closes with a characterization of Iran’s aim to crush Israel’s plans and notes that Tehran is increasing its support for Hezbollah.In Regional Impacts, The Financial Times reports that Gulf states are weighing a wholesale plan to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by building a new network of pipelines, roads and railways that would connect the Arabian Peninsula with the Mediterranean via the port of Haifa. The report notes Saudi Arabia has kept its oil exports flowing largely through the East-West pipeline, which links its fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu and bypasses Hormuz. A senior Gulf energy executive described the East-West pipeline as a masterstroke in hindsight. The FT piece also references other potential projects that would create a broader network to reduce reliance on Hormuz. A separate report highlights a revealed mechanism used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to pressure vessels in the Hormuz Strait, described as a coercive tactic against ships transiting the area.In US Policy Concerning Israel, observers note that President Trump’s comments on NATO pose a direct challenge to alliance cohesion, while contemporaneous coverage suggests uncertainty surrounding Washington’s posture on Iran. A separate analysis summarizes Trump’s messaging on the Iran situation as contradictory: he cited an appeal attributed to what he described as “Iran’s new president” for a ceasefire, but it remains unclear whom he meant, and whether that figure is even functional. Trump’s public stance implies that a ceasefire would hinge on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with hints that some nuclear questions had already been settled, even as the broader conflict and missile issues remain unresolved. The reporting underscores a lack of an official Iranian response and continuing questions about what comes next.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a high-ranking air force official reassures the public that Israel possesses interceptors for a prolonged conflict and that there is no cause for alarm. A separate briefing offers a more optimistic note, saying Israel will continue producing interceptors and bringing additional systems online. A report on air defense describes a breakthrough in technology used in the field, noting that what once took days during major operations now transpires in minutes. Another defense official cautions that lasers cannot be relied upon as the sole solution, highlighting the complexity of defending against evolving threats.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, at Ohio University, influencer Myron Gaines performed a Nazi salute and mocked the Holocaust, delivering antisemitic conspiracy theories during a campus appearance, including remarks about Holocaust tolls and accusations that Jews control America. The event drew immediate backlash from campus communities and observers. In Australia, a Bondi Beach attacker suspect, Naveed Akram, facing 59 criminal charges including murder and terrorism offenses, lost a bid to keep the identities of his family anonymous; the judge ruled that open reporting serves the public’s right to know in such a high-profile case.In Uplifting News, Mehran Rezvani, a 60-year-old originally from Qaem Shahr in Iran, has become an unlikely volunteer for Israel. He is part of a group of eight Norwegian volunteers working at the Eitanim Mental Health Center near Jerusalem, assisting through Nachamu Nachamu Ami, a Dutch humanitarian organization. Rezvani defected from Iran in his youth and has found a new purpose supporting Jewish communities abroad and in Israel, demonstrating that individual journeys can cross borders in unexpected ways.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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HEADLINES78-Year IDF Soldier Burial Found Amid ShrapnelMissile Strikes on Israel Amid Trump ThreatsArgentina Designates IRGC as Terrorist OrganizationThe time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, authorities report 12 zones of falling shrapnel across the Gush Dan region, four people wounded in Bnei Brak, and damage to a building in Shfar’am described as having collapsed in a pancake shape. A fallen IDF soldier, whose burial place had not been known for 78 years, was located. A 60-year-old man was killed by a vehicle near the Ashkolot junction. Iran is strengthening its backing for Hezbollah as part of its broader pressure campaign in the region.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran fired missiles at Israel on Thursday after a White House address in which President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Islamic Republic into the “Stone Ages” with heavy strikes over the next two to three weeks. Trump said the campaign was moving toward its objectives and that, in coming weeks, those goals would be brought back to the Stone Ages. Britain is set to host a meeting with about 35 countries on how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz that Iran has effectively blocked without a deal to end the war. The war has killed senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son has since replaced him. The attack was framed as part of a broader outlook, with officials saying the core strategic objectives are nearing completion. Iran’s missiles also set off sirens in the Haifa area and in the Galilee, though no casualties have been reported so far.In Regional Impacts, Germany and Poland are described as coming under pressure as emergency measures are rolled out in response to the widening crisis, underscoring the broader tension rippling through Europe and the Middle East.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Argentina designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, triggering sanctions and restrictions. The move cites the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish center as two of the most serious terrorist attacks in history carried out by the IRGC’s regional arm, Hezbollah. Argentina’s government will place the IRGC in the Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Acts of Terrorism and its Financing, aiming to curb its operations in the country and protect the financial system. The decision was praised by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.In US Policy Concerning Israel, US intelligence assesses that Tehran has lost trust and that there is no horizon of a renewed agreement at present. There is no expectation of a forthcoming deal, even as regional tensions persist and global powers weigh their next moves.In Israeli Domestic Politics, observers note that Avigdor (Smutrich) is at a low point in his political career, but one big opportunity could keep him in the Knesset. Other analyses suggest Smotrich could win the elections if a particular scenario materializes. Separately, an assessment of Ari Gilad’s numerology suggests a sharp, curious mind with emotional depth and leadership potential, helping to explain his public prominence in a changing political landscape.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the influencer Myron Gaines drew wide condemnation after performing a Nazi salute at Ohio University and mocking the Holocaust’s death toll, while voicing antisemitic conspiracy theories on campus. His real name is Amrou Fudl. In Australia, Naveed Akram loses a bid to keep his family anonymous as he faces 59 criminal charges, including 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder following a Hanukkah attack on Bondi Beach. A judge ruled that reporting on family identities could proceed, upholding open justice in a high-profile case.In Uplifting News, Mehran Rezvani, a 60-year-old Iranian volunteer who defected from Iran, has become a devoted supporter of Israel and now volunteers near Jerusalem with eight Norwegian volunteers at the Eitanim Mental Health Center, on behalf of Nachamu Nachamu Ami, a Dutch humanitarian organization. Rezvani, who left Iran after being part of its weightlifting team and competing in the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, reflects a surprising personal transformation. Also, mothers of freed Gaza hostages describe the lasting pain of their 477 days apart, sharing lessons of fear, resilience, and rebuilding as their daughters return home amid ongoing conflict.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-Iran clashes flare as missiles flyCompass Call debuts in combat over IranReal-time missile tracking revolution speeds responseThe time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens warning of missile fire were activated in the valleys, Carmel and throughout the Galilee, with no casualties reported so far.In US Military Role, hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran in a prime-time address, a move that unsettled markets. Stocks fell and oil prices surged as officials cautioned there was no concrete timeline to end the conflict. Brent crude rose about 5% to around $106.16 a barrel. The US Central Command announced the deployment of EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack aircraft to the region, marking the first known combat deployment of the platform, designed to disrupt adversaries’ communications, warning systems, navigation and control networks.In Regional Impacts, following the northern alarms, residents were cleared to exit the protected area, with no injuries reported. Additionally, authorities reported 12 debris-fall zones across the Gush Dan region, four people wounded in Bnei Brak, and a building hit in Shfar’am.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, actions attributed to Iran and Hezbollah included a volley of missiles and drones toward Israel, with missiles fired from Yemen and Lebanon and additional short-range launches toward northern communities, reflecting intensified cross-border activity in the region.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an incident at Ohio University saw influencer Myron Gaines perform a Nazi salute and mock the Holocaust death toll during a campus appearance, drawing condemnation for antisemitic rhetoric. In Sydney, Naveed Akram, 24, faced 59 charges including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, and a terror offense after a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach; he lost a bid to keep his family’s identities private as open reporting was allowed. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee is set to consider a resolution condemning the growing influence of AIPAC, a move that has sparked debate about antisemitism and political power while noting the group’s prominence in fundraising and elections.In Uplifting News, Coming home: Traveling from Maine to Israel during the Iran war follows a man in Portland, Maine who announced a resolve to return to Israel and began coordinating travel back, including a flight from JFK to Israel via Arkia, with a layover in Sharm el-Sheikh and encounters with volunteers and a diverse group of fellow travelers heading toward Israel. Also, a piece titled what took days, minutes describes a revolution that allows locating missiles in real time, speeding detection and response as events unfold.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/diaspora/antisemitism/article-891931https://www.jpost.com/travel/article-891608https://www.jpost.com/international/article-891930https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-891929https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/04/hopes-dim-swift-end-iran-war-after-trump-speech-oil-prices-surge-anewhttps://www.ynetnews.com/article/r111glusjzlhttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304225https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304224https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304223https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304221https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304219

HEADLINES- Drone intrusion rocks western Galilee, injuries reported- US deploys Compass Call to disrupt Iran- Ohio campus Nazi salute fuels backlashThe time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, authorities report a suspected drone intrusion into the western Galilee. Across the Gush Dan region, 12 sites were reported where debris fell from the incident. In Bnei Brak, four people were injured, and in Shfar’am a building was damaged with descriptions of a pancake-shaped collapse. The Tel Aviv area has been described as a neighborhood of collapses that continues to experience disruption. An IDF fallen soldier, whose burial place had been unknown for 78 years, was located. A 60-year-old man was killed by a vehicle near the Eshkolot junction on the holiday eve. Iran has signaled stronger support for Hezbollah as part of its broader effort to counter Israel.In US Military Role, the US Central Command announced the deployment of EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack aircraft to the theater in the Middle East as part of the operation against Iran. The platform is intended to disrupt adversaries’ communications, warning systems, navigation, and control networks, marking a notable step in the initiative.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an incident at Ohio University drew wide attention after influencer Myron Gaines performed a Nazi salute during a campus appearance and espoused antisemitic conspiracy theories. He claimed the Holocaust death toll had been distorted, telling students that “number one, women are stupid, Jews control America and Blacks are criminals,” and questioned documented evidence about the Hamas attack. He alleged a much lower death toll and asserted that Israel propagates lies to serve its narrative.Also in this topic, Naveed Akram’s case in Australia saw him lose a bid to prevent publication of his family’s identities after he opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Akram, 24, faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, and a terror offense. A judge ruled that open reporting should proceed, rejecting his request for a protective publication order due to concerns about safety and the public’s right to know.Additionally, the Democratic National Committee plans to consider a resolution condemning the growing influence of AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby, and its associated super PAC. The move comes amid debate within Democratic circles about outside spending and concerns among some Jewish Democrats that vilifying AIPAC could fuel antisemitism. The resolution names AIPAC and United Democracy Project as major outside spenders and invites amendments before a vote.In Uplifting News, a piece from Portland, Maine, follows a rabbi’s decision to return to Israel amid the Iran war. He described arriving back in the United States on a flight from Tel Aviv to New York’s JFK, with a later connection through Sharm el Sheikh. He chose the first available ticket and noted a small, resilient group of travelers and volunteers, including firefighters and a Chabadnik from Kiryat Malachi, a mother and two teenagers, and a Hassidic couple with young children. The departure reflected a broader sense of connection and continuity as families and communities seek safety and reunite with loved ones 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-1304215https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1304219https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-891931https://www.jpost.com/international/article-891930https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-891929https://www.jpost.com/travel/article-891608