Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-13 at 07:02

HEADLINES
Eagle 44 base crippled; jets trapped underground
Strait blockade starts; ships targeted, oil soars
IDF ends Hezbollah push; fighting wanes

The time is now 7:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, satellite imagery shows tunnel entrances hit and runway access blocked at the Eagle 44 base, a secret Iranian underground air base near the Strait of Hormuz. The site, revealed in 2023, is said to house jets and drones underground, and the imagery depicts the entrances and the runway as damaged, likely trapping aircraft inside.

In US Military Role, the blockade related to the Strait of Hormuz was set to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time and targets ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, a plan that differs from pledges to block all vessels entering or leaving the Strait itself. The move could extend to other Iranian ports such as Jask or Chabahar, and its effectiveness remains uncertain. The United States has deployed additional Navy vessels to the Strait, and the broader regional picture includes a ceasefire announced on April 8 that prompted resumed flights and economic activity. Separately, oil markets reacted, with prices rising above $103 a barrel after the blockade was announced, underscoring how the move could affect regional trade and energy markets.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF said that after completing its operation against Hezbollah in Bint Jbil in southern Lebanon in the coming days, major fights in the area would largely end. Clearing operations to remove Hezbollah weapons found during the invasion could continue for a longer period, and there may be limited clashes with leftover Hezbollah forces in parts of southern Lebanon that have not withdrawn north of the Litani River. The broader posture has shifted toward preventing real-time rocket threats to Israel’s home front, with air strikes focusing on immediate threats rather than deeper Hezbollah capabilities.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Hebrew University poll shows most Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire and are divided on whether to uphold it, with support for Prime Minister Netanyahu at 34% now, down from 40% at the war’s start.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an opinion piece argues Europe failed the test of the Shoah and may be failing again to confront absolute evil, noting that remembrance on Yom HaShoah carries heavy weight while antisemitism persists across far-right and far-left currents and in Islamist networks. Separately, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem condemned an Easter ceremony in El Burgo, southern Spain, where a seven-meter effigy depicting Prime Minister Netanyahu was burned, calling the act antisemitic and urging the Catholic Church to address what it describes as one-sided criticism of Israel; the organization cited similar incidents in other countries and tied the statements to broader concerns about antisemitism.

In Uplifting News, International Good Deeds Day continues to grow, with 115 countries and millions of participants taking part in 2026. Initiated by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison 20 years ago, the day features hundreds of thousands of volunteer projects worldwide. In the United States, events in cities like Miami included meals for the elderly and clothing donations, reflecting a global effort to connect people through acts of goodwill.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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