Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-11 at 02:01

HEADLINES
- Iran holds thousands of missiles, launchers reactivable
- China plans Iran air defense shipments covertly
- Beersheba court approves using Yotam's sperm

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

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran still retains thousands of ballistic missiles and has the ability to reactivate launchers, according to a recent intelligence assessment referenced in reporting. Despite a massive depletion since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran's short- and medium-range missile stockpile remains in the thousands, and such missiles could be dug out of bombed storage sites. While American officials have said over half of Iran's launchers have been rendered inoperable, officials say many launchers can be reactivated. Officials are concerned the current ceasefire could permit a portion of the arsenal to be rebuilt. Iran also maintains a small number of cruise missiles, though its drone stockpile is heavily depleted due to a combination of use and airstrikes. Citing Israeli officials, the report stated that Iran cannot currently manufacture more missiles.

In Regional Impacts, US intelligence indicates China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, using third countries to conceal shipments. The systems include shoulder-fired anti-air missiles known as MANPADs that pose a threat to low-flying US aircraft, and there are signs shipments may be routed through third countries to mask their origin. The ceasefire is also seen as a possibility for Iran to replenish certain weapon systems with help from foreign partners. Earlier this week, President Trump announced a 50% tariff on imports from countries supplying military weapons to Iran with no exemptions, a move announced just after the two-week ceasefire.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Beersheba Family Court approved Iris Haim to have a child using the sperm of her son, Yotam Haim, who was abducted by Hamas during the October 7 massacre and was killed by IDF gunfire while attempting to escape captivity. The request was submitted months earlier, and Iris argued that Yotam viewed bringing children into the world as a significant personal dream, and he spoke openly about fatherhood before his death. The family noted that Yotam spoke with his father in the last year of his life about continuity and the hope of grandchildren.

In Uplifting News, a deeper reflection on the Passover story emphasizes that freedom is not only about leaving hardship but about creating a reality in which that hardship does not repeat itself. The piece explores a teaching from the Talmud and shares thoughts about preparing for Passover and the festival’s broader meaning of independence and renewal that speaks to people beyond the holiday itself.

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SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892618
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892622
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892616
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892531