Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-01 at 17:01

HEADLINES
- Iran says ex-foreign minister wounded in attack
- US adds 18 A-10s to Middle East
- Iranian president says Iran never started wars

The time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, a report from Iran says the former foreign minister was wounded in an attack. The topic block also highlights headlines about Iran strengthening its support for Hezbollah, a reference to Trump’s actions related to NATO, and assessments from a nuclear expert on how Israel and the United States could neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat, along with notes about a base commander's drill hours before the attack.

In US Military Role, the United States is expanding its deployment of A-10 attack aircraft in the Middle East. A New York Times report says 18 additional A-10s are to be sent to the region to join about 12 already operating there, a move described as strengthening air support and battlefield coverage for ground forces.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian released a message to the American people saying Iran has never initiated war in modern history and arguing that portrayals of Iran as a threat serve other powers’ interests. He said Iran’s military buildup is defensive against US aggression and noted a long historical arc in which the relationship shifted after 1953. The block also notes sirens sounding in Avivim on the northern border, underscoring ongoing regional tensions.

In Uplifting News, Temple Israel in suburban Detroit announced a new Passover ritual this year: a single Lego block placed on seder plates to symbolize vulnerability and rebuilding after last month’s attack on the congregation, which occurred while 104 preschoolers were inside the building. The articles also reflect on Passover traditions and meanings, including a reflection on how a rushed Seder can still convey depth, the practice of diminishing personal joy to acknowledge others’ suffering, and the enduring symbolism of matzah as a sign of humility and freedom as the Exodus story is retold.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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