Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-05 at 19:01

HEADLINES
Iran Attacks Across Tehran Shiraz Qom Tabriz
Elite PJs Retrieve Downed Airman in Iran
Haifa Rescue Ongoing; Power Lines Cut

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports describe a wave of attacks across Iran targeting multiple centers, including Tehran, Shiraz, Qom and Tabriz, among others.

In US Military Role, officials say a comprehensive list of strategic targets in Iran has been finalized and joint coordination between the US military and the IDF is complete, with the plan outlining the division of roles and mission objectives should a looming ultimatum expire. President Trump has warned that without a deal it would be over for Iran, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has briefed the Security Cabinet on the developments. Separately, the US Air Force Pararescue unit, the PJs, led a mission to retrieve a downed American airman after an F-15 was shot down over Iran, a mission illustrating the prowess of Joint Special Operations Command. The PJs trace their roots to the end of World War II and are recognized as among the most elite forces, trained to operate behind enemy lines under difficult conditions.

In Regional Impacts, rescue teams and firefighters in Haifa continue operations at a collapse site where a residential building was hit, with Lahav rescue units, Home Front Command, MDA and police coordinating at the scene. The operation proceeds under challenging conditions due to structural instability; one person has been evacuated in critical condition and seven in mild condition, while four people remain out of contact. Deputy Fire Chief Kobi Mizrahi says the effort remains focused on the wreckage, that the main fire is under control, and that specialized equipment and cameras are being used to locate those still missing. In addition, the electricity company says power lines in the Haifa area will be cut in the next hour to allow heavy equipment access, causing an outage on Shimshon Street.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Air Force is conducting strikes in Lebanon at this hour.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the High Court issued a conditional order requiring the state to explain why there is no policy setting a process for protests during wartime that properly balances security needs with the rights to free expression and protest. The ruling does not establish new crowd limits or a fresh operational framework, but moves the case forward by directing police, the Home Front Command, and the Attorney-General to show cause why no policy has been adopted. Response affidavits are due Monday afternoon, with written arguments possible by Tuesday noon. The petition was filed by activist Itamar Greenberg and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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