Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-01 at 06:01

HEADLINES
Houthis Enter Conflict, Hormuz Blockade Tightens
Bath Mayor Resigns Over Antisemitic False Flag
Fuel Prices Surge, Australia Braces for Months

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, four weeks into the conflict between Israel and Iran, the war shows signs of strain even as Passover approaches. After a month of fighting billed as a quick campaign, leaders on both sides have faced a tougher road, with Yemen’s Houthis entering the conflict last weekend and the Strait of Hormuz blockade continuing. Ballistic missile attacks have slowed but remain a daily reality, and restrictions and night sirens continue to disrupt daily life. Ceasefire discussions are common in the Israeli press, but a swift victory appears unlikely. Public sentiment remains supportive of confronting Iran, even as uncertainty and fatigue grow, and many describe Passover as a moment that blends strain with cautious optimism for a favorable outcome.

In Iranian Retaliation, US President Donald J. Trump will deliver an Address to the Nation on Wednesday night at 9:00 PM EST to provide an important update on Iran, according to the White House.

In US Military Role, the Nevada National Guard announced it has deployed a contingent of Airmen with the 152nd Airlift Wing from Reno to the US Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury.

In Regional Impacts, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned that the war's economic shocks will be felt for months and urged Australians to use public transport. Australia imports about 90% of its fuel and has seen petrol prices surge and localized shortages due to the US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Albanese said the shocks will be with us for months and urged people to fill up only as needed and to consider others in the community, as public transit is encouraged to ease demand. He noted that Australia is not an active participant in the conflict.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the Mayor of Bath, England, resigned after amplifying the idea that Jewish ambulance arson was a false-flag attack; law enforcement has deemed the fires an antisemitic act.

In Uplifting News, Chabad donors have sent 2.5 million dollars to Israel and global Jewish communities ahead of Passover. Donors led by Igor Tulchinsky, CEO of WorldQuant, and coordinated through the Chabad Network Fund, are funding Chabad emissaries across Israel and around the world to support Israeli communities, soldiers, evacuees, and grieving families as the holiday approaches.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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