Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-29 at 07:02

HEADLINES
Ceasefire stalls as Iran proxies regroup
Israelis back rivals as Netanyahu falters
Two ultra-Orthodox Jews stabbed outside synagogue

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus warns that ceasefire frameworks should not be mistaken for a strategic resolution. He says Iran, Israel, Gulf states, and the Iranian proxies such as Hezbollah are using the pause to resupply and prepare for what is likely to come, whether in a local flare-up with Hezbollah or a broader regional confrontation involving the United States. Gulf states are bolstering defensive capabilities, and Israel is replenishing its stockpiles, while the Iranian regime appears to be rebuilding its capacity to seize the moment. Separately, a Lebanese student, aged 14, allegedly asked the IDF spokesperson to bomb her school, claiming Hezbollah stored weapons there; authorities opened an investigation, but security forces found nothing, and the school's principal said the student admitted the messages were part of a game and that legal action could follow. In Lebanon, reports circulated of Israeli attacks in the southern part of the country.

In the US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, with reports noting two IDF soldiers were wounded.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a recent Agam Institute study shows Israelis are divided on the outcomes of the wars with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. A plurality feel Israel is stronger than before the war, but about a third believe it has been weakened. Morale, international relations, and political leadership are ongoing concerns, with two-thirds saying Netanyahu’s performance during the war was disappointing and his opponents, such as Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, being preferred by a majority. More than 40% oppose the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, instituted on April 16 after pressure from the United States, and only 15% of Jewish participants supported the ceasefire, with 22% support across Israeli society. A Hebrew-language report notes that Netanyahu returned to testify two and a half hours after leaving for the crisis unit.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, two ultra-Orthodox Jews were stabbed outside a synagogue in Golders Green, London; the attacker was arrested.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Defense Minister Katz imposed sanctions on a fundraising campaign for a flotilla to the Gaza Strip.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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