Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-07 at 14:01

HEADLINES
Iran fires missiles as Israel sirens sound
Azores hosts US landings, overflights restricted
UN convoy attacked by Hezbollah in Lebanon

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alert sirens sounded in southern Israel as Iran continued to fire missiles. A ballistic missile was launched and allowed to strike an open area under protocol; there were no injuries. Sirens were also reported in the north as launches from Iran were identified.

In US Military Role, Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by US aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, on condition they were not used to bomb civilian infrastructure. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said the US had complied with the condition in the spirit of loyal cooperation, but landings had also been refused on several occasions. Spain, France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland have restricted or refused US military aircraft access to their airspace or bases in connection with the war in Iran. US President Donald Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Washington to end its blockade of Gulf oil or see the US destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran. Lisbon noted that access to the base is allowed for military action in the event of an attack on the United States, provided the response is necessary and proportional.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a humanitarian convoy escorted by UNIFIL in southern Lebanon was disrupted when a Hezbollah armed vehicle entered the convoy and opened fire toward the Israeli army. An Israeli drone strike targeted the vehicle, injuring one UNIFIL force. The Papal Nuncio to Lebanon, Monsignor Paolo Borgia, who was part of the same convoy, was forced to turn back and cancel his visit due to the incident caused by Hezbollah. Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah said it will release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured the Temple Mount with Home Front Command officials, urging expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions and critiquing the High Court’s decision to allow larger anti-war protests. The Home Front Command still opposes reopening the site, even as the tour proceeds, and no agreement was reached on reopening. The High Court had allowed no fewer than 150 participants at three sites and no fewer than 600 people at Habima Square for protests.

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