Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-06 at 23:02

HEADLINES
Israel hits Tehran Bahram, Azmayesh, Mehrabad airports
Impeachment bid targets Hegseth over Iran war
WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations at Rafah

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IDF said it struck Iranian regime terror infrastructure in Tehran and across Iran, targeting Bahram Airport, Azmayesh Airport, and Mehrabad Airport in an effort to wear down Iranian Air Force and IRGC Air Force capabilities. Earlier, an attack was reported at Kashan airport, and a projective hit a central Tehran synagogue with the origin unknown; the Iranian Red Crescent also reported strikes on a Tehran residential area. This remains a developing story. Separately, footage and reports from Tehran describe Mehrabad International Airport as burning after airstrikes; a missile fired from Iran toward the south was intercepted; Israel reportedly completed a raid on Tehran, and Iran has said it found holes in its air defenses. The situation continues to evolve.

In US Military Role, officials tell Axios that President Trump may hold off on strikes against civilian infrastructure in Iran and extend the negotiation deadline, but only if he sees a deal coming together, while a defense official said they are skeptical there will be any extension this time. Representative Yassmin Ansari introduces articles of impeachment against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accusing him of complicity in what she calls an illegal war and threats against civilian infrastructure in Iran, and she has called for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Trump. Senator Graham warned that this time tomorrow night, they will either have a deal or they will blow them up.

In Regional Impacts, the World Health Organization suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing after a contractor working with WHO in Gaza was killed in a security incident; two WHO staff were present but unharmed, and the incident is under investigation. Rafah is currently the only point of access to outside medical care for Gaza, and thousands of patients still await evacuation.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran’s 10-point peace proposal calls for an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, an end to the attacks, and the lifting of all sanctions. The plan also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with ships charged roughly two million USD to cross under terms reported by the New York Times, with funds to be used to reconstruct infrastructure damaged by US and Israeli attacks. Iran delivered the proposal to the United States via Pakistan, in response to a temporary ceasefire plan proposed by the US, while Trump has set a deadline for reopening the strait.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish leaders expressed alarm over Abdul El-Sayed’s decision to campaign with Hasan Piker, a streamer accused of antisemitism. The Hillel at Michigan State University called the visit deeply troubling, and at least one planned speaker withdrew amid concerns from Jewish constituents. Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League criticized what he called the normalization of antisemitism in politics.

In Uplifting News, NOW: President Trump speaks to the Artemis II astronauts.

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