Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-10 at 04:02

HEADLINES
Iran War Lingers as Ceasefire Falters
Kamal Kharazi Dies After Tehran Airstrike
US Summons Iraqi Ambassador After Drone Strike

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the assessment of the Iran war’s end is that it is a mixed result. The ceasefire with Iran is tenuous and cannot yet be defined as a victory, even as some leaders push that line. The piece notes that Israelis were fed the belief that conflicts could be resolved quickly and decisively through military force alone, a framing that has proven oversimplified after years of combat. In Gaza, the promised total victory did not materialize; Hamas remains in control of about half the territory and has not disarmed. In Lebanon, Israel remains entangled in a difficult position and the North is again testing how the conflict shapes reality on the ground. The article argues that the public’s current unease stems from living through a two-and-a-half-year war that has challenged the notion that military pressure alone can deliver decisive outcomes, with the June escalation against Iran cited as part of a longer pattern of hard-to-define results.

Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi, 81, has died from injuries sustained in an airstrike on his Tehran residence. Iranian state media reported the attack, described at the time as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, which killed his wife and left him seriously wounded. Kharazi previously served as foreign minister from 1997 to 2005 and later led the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, advising the supreme leader on foreign policy. The state-media account did not specify who carried out the strike. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim eulogized him, characterizing the attack as a Zionist act of killing.

In Regional Impacts, the United States summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullah after a drone strike against a major US diplomatic facility in Baghdad. The US Embassy in Baghdad said Iraqi militias aligned with Iran conducted multiple drone attacks near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and the Baghdad International Airport, and Washington pressed Baghdad to dismantle Iran-aligned militia groups, while acknowledging Iraqi forces’ efforts to respond. The State Department stressed the Iraqi government’s responsibility to prevent such attacks and the challenge posed by elements tied to the Iraqi government providing cover for these militias. Dozens have died in Iraq since the start of the Iran war, including civilians and members of Iran-affiliated groups. Separately, Kuwait condemned drone attacks targeting vital facilities in the country, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty. In London, Prime Minister Keir Starmer drew comparisons between Trump and Putin and urged Israel to halt Lebanon strikes, expressing frustration over energy costs and the broader war dynamics.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, new air-raid sirens were heard in the north as attacks continued along the border. A strike in the western Galilee damaged a home in Misgav, underscoring spillover risks as talks with Iran begin. Hezbollah and other proxies continue to press fire toward Israel, including alerts in central areas and the south. An online poll reported 63% of respondents are dissatisfied with the war’s outcome against Iran, highlighting growing public skepticism about the war’s trajectory and its regional implications.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Lazar Research poll shows former prime minister Naftali Bennett’s party gaining two seats to 24, narrowing the gap with Likud at 25. The opposition bloc, excluding Hadash Ta’al and Ra’am, holds 61 seats to the coalition’s 49. Overall satisfaction with the war’s outcome remains low at 32%, with 11% very satisfied and 21% fairly satisfied. Among coalition voters, 47% believe Israel and the United States won the war, 21% believe they did not, and 32% say it is too early to tell. Among opposition voters, only 10% believe there was a win, while 61% do not, and 29% say it is too early to tell.

In Uplifting News, Argentina’s President Javier Milei will light a torch at Mount Herzl during Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony. Transportation Minister Miri Regev said Milei was chosen for his strong support for Israel in international forums and his stance against antisemitism, noting his acts such as recognizing terrorist-designated groups and efforts to secure hostages’ release, as well as his move to rename “Palestine Street” as “Bibas Family Street.” Regev described Milei as a close friend and genuine ally of the Jewish people and a model of partnership in defending Israel’s right to defend itself.

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