Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-06 at 20:01

HEADLINES
- US soldiers injured in Kuwait drone attack
- WHO suspends Gaza medevacs after contractor killed
- Israel to gradually reopen schools after Passover

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, 15 American soldiers were lightly injured in a drone attack at Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait overnight.

In Regional Impacts, the World Health Organization suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah crossing after a contractor working with the WHO was killed during a security incident; two WHO staff members were present but unharmed, and the incident is under investigation. Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles aimed at the Eastern Region, with debris falling near energy facilities, and said authorities would assess any damage. In Kuwait, reports indicated 14 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 46 drones in a 24-hour period. Alarms were raised in Metula near the frontline.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, schools for children aged zero to eight are set to gradually reopen on Sunday, pending approval from local authorities, with Education Minister Yoav Kisch saying the plan allows a gradual return to in-person learning after Passover while ensuring safety and addressing pedagogical and emotional needs. The implementation of the plan for Sunday is subject to a situation assessment by the Home Front Command to be conducted on the holiday Eve. The Finance Ministry’s request to require educators to make up missed days during the summer vacation was rejected amid opposition from teachers’ organizations. Daycares, kindergartens, and schools were closed after the US-Israel war with Iran began in late February, and studies in local authorities with low rocket risk have resumed under guidance from the Home Front Command and the Education Ministry.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Frankfurt’s Astor Film Lounge declined to participate in Jewish Film Days this year, citing financial reasons, prompting backlash from the Jewish Community of Frankfurt, which argued the move signals that Jewish life and presence are no longer welcome at the venue. The cinema’s manager said the decision was financially motivated, while citing staff reluctance to work on Jewish events and security considerations.

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