Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-04 at 11:02

HEADLINES
US-Israel strike hits Karaj Bridge Iran
Hormuz crisis looms as UAE intercepts missiles
IDF hunts Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon

The time is now 11:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, new footage shows the moment of the bombing of Karaj Bridge by airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel in Iran.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens were heard in northern Israel as cross-border hostilities continued. The block also notes reports of a direct hit in Ramat Gan with an 84-year-old survivor, and references to Hezbollah activity and an American aircraft being shot down, with US rescue personnel entering the area.

In Iranian Retaliation, over the past two hours Iran fired missiles at central and northern Israel. There were impacts and reports of damage to parked vehicles and homes, but no reports of serious casualties. Immediately after the sirens, Israelis were back on the beaches.

In Regional Impacts, the Strait of Hormuz crisis underscores why this narrow passage holds the world’s economy hostage, as it carries about 20% of global oil supply and disruptions could trigger fuel shocks, food supply risks, and global market instability. Iran has approved the passage of commercial ships carrying essential goods and humanitarian supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, provided they comply with established protocols. The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence published numbers showing that since yesterday, UAE air defenses have tracked and intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 one-way attack drones launched by Iran.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Givati Brigade fighters under the 91st Division have been operating in southern Lebanon in recent weeks, expanding focused ground activity to protect residents of the north; in the last 24 hours they identified and eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist cell, and conducted targeted raids on military buildings used by the organization, with weapons caches found including anti-tank missiles, RPGs, rockets, and Kalashnikov rifles, while overnight headquarters in terrorist hideouts and anti-tank missile launch positions were attacked as part of support operations. In Latakia, western Syria, a demonstration in support of Palestinians included hanging a doll modeled after the Israeli prime minister.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump warned that Iran has 48 hours remaining of his ten-day ultimatum to make a deal or open up the Strait of Hormuz.

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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