Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-22 at 02:01

HEADLINES
Iran Won't Extend Ceasefire Khamenei Obstacle
US Freezes Iraqi Oil Proceeds Halts Aid
Independence Day Marred by Stabbings and Fire

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran will not commit to longer ceasefire; US assessment points to Khamenei as obstacle. Trump posted overnight about Iran’s economic collapse, claiming security forces are going unpaid and losses in Hormuz have reached '$500 million a day'; an IRGC-linked outlet warned the blockade means 'continued war,' while CNN said aides opposed easing pressure.

In Regional Impacts, US halts dollar shipments to Iraq, freezes military aid over militia concerns. The administration has blocked nearly $500 million in Iraqi oil sale proceeds from accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and has suspended funding for some counter-terrorism and military training programs until Iran-backed militias are dismantled. Washington has also summoned Baghdad’s ambassador after a drone attack on a US facility, a sequence linked to broader tensions around Iran’s proxies. Separately, Syrians seeking asylum in Europe face higher rejection rates as governments tighten rules; thousands have had claims rejected in a context where Assad’s efforts to centralize power are complicated by ongoing violence, and a young Alawite student Mohamad and his father were among those displaced after a violent incident in Jableh before seeking asylum in Amsterdam, where their claim was rejected.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, DOJ investigating UW after Seattle group's call to materially support 'Lebanese Resistance'. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression says the DOJ is acting beyond its lawful bounds, arguing the federal government cannot demand universities monitor off-campus private expression, noting historical regulatory constraints. Harmeet Dhillon said SUPER UW was holding a fundraiser for the "Lebanese resistance" and has a history of antisemitic activity on campus; the group described the fundraiser as a crucial effort for Lebanon.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in US history.’ The prominent pro-Israel attorney announced he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a Republican, describing himself as a lifelong Democrat. He cited Democratic support for an arms embargo on Israel and anti-Israel rhetoric from a Michigan Senate candidate, arguing that the hard left anti-Israel wing has moved into the mainstream, while acknowledging that Republicans also have problematic elements.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Independence Day celebrations marred by stabbings, fire as multiple Israelis injured. Across central Israel, a series of incidents left several people wounded, including a 28-year-old man wounded on Hashomer Street in Rishon LeZion and evacuated in moderate but serious condition, a 21-year-old seriously wounded in a stabbing in Petah Tikva, and two men in Netanya with serious and moderate penetrating injuries. Earlier in the night, a residential fire added to the disruption of observances. Later, Netanyahu faced a Memorial Day ceremony crowd where bereaved families gathered at Mount Herzl; during MK Ofir Sofer’s address at the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery in Tel Aviv, attendees clashed and attempted to snatch protest signs reading “Government of death.” In a Memorial Day address, Netanyahu spoke of Israel’s war context and asserted that the nation has “already removed an existential threat,” while President Trump, in a separate moment, told CNBC he expects to be bombing Iran again if talks collapse before the ceasefire deadline.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Alleged Iranian front group calls on Americans to kill Trump, claims it could have killed Ivanka. Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, or HAYI, released statements through Islamic Regime-affiliated channels calling for the murder of Ivanka Trump and urging Americans, especially those in security roles and Epstein victims, to kill the president; the group has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks and arson across Europe, including recent attention in London, with threats and insults directed at Trump and his family. Hotel under fire for banning Jewish guests. A Kyrgyzstan hotel in Osh posted a sign declaring that “Jews and animals are not allowed,” a move condemned by Israel’s embassy as openly antisemitic and a violation of human dignity; the embassy called the display unacceptable and said such acts demand a clear response, while the Israeli ambassador reaffirmed the need to uphold equal treatment and condemn discrimination.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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