Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-07 at 11:02

HEADLINES
IDF Knocks Out IRGC AI Facility
US Strikes Kharg Island Targets 50 Sites
Iran Attacks Jubail Petrochemical Complex

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF attacked and destroyed the AI facility of the IRGC during the recent attacks in the country.

In US Military Role, the US military conducted strikes against military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, described by a US official as restrikes on sites hit previously, in the early morning hours EST. The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, and Kharg Island is a focal point in Iran's oil exports, with 90% of exports processed and shipped from the island. A US official described the strikes as restrikes, with The Wall Street Journal reporting about 50 sites targeted and noting that there were no attacks against the island's oil infrastructure. Earlier in the war, a prior strike was described by Trump as having “totally obliterated every military target in Iran’s crown jewel,” while energy infrastructure was reportedly avoided.

In Regional Impacts, Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream energy sector, in what IRGC described as a response to the enemy's actions in the aggression against Asaluyeh petrochemical plants. Jubail hosts major joint ventures between Aramco and SABIC, and IRGC said it targeted with medium-range missiles and several suicide drones the Sadara complex and other facilities in Jubail, including one belonging to ExxonMobil. It also said it hit a petrochemical facility in Juaymah, reportedly owned by Chevron Phillips. It was not immediately clear which facility or facilities were hit, and video footage showed smoke and flames in the Jubail direction.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Kurdish forces: A crucial piece in Iran’s democratic future - opinion. The Kurdish forum at the Moshe Dayan Center and the Alliance Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University hosted a webinar with leading Iranian Kurdish figures discussing challenging Iran’s clerical regime, envisioning a post-Islamist era and potential collaboration with the US and Israel. Guests included General Hussein Yazdanpanah of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, Ahwan Chiako of PJAK, and Fariba Mohammadi of Komala. Despite Turkish efforts to cancel the event, the center defended its autonomy and continued dialogue, exploring Kurdish agency, perspectives, and expectations in the broader regional picture.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight, presses for deal. Trump set a deadline of 8 p.m. EST for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences if no agreement is reached. US Vice President JD Vance said the US feels confident a deal can be secured by Trump’s deadline and noted that the United States has largely accomplished its military objectives in Iran; he added that there were statements indicating plans to strike Kharg Island, and that those actions had been carried out.

In Uplifting News, Chinese construction workers in Israel: 'I’d rather be bombed than live in poverty' amid ongoing conflict, with many choosing to stay for higher wages rather than evacuate; the Chinese Embassy has coordinated evacuations via the Taba Port in Egypt for an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 workers. A worker said, “I’m working here, everything is normal. If there’s an air raid siren, you take cover. We’re used to it by now. Life isn’t just about having enough to eat. We want freedom. We want to live with dignity.” Another worker stated, “I’d rather be bombed to death than die in poverty.” Also, NASA’s Artemis II mission has produced imagery including “Our, Humanity’s Moon” and a photo of Earth from the far side of the Moon captured earlier today.

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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