Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-07 at 23:02

HEADLINES
- Israel Hit by Iran Missiles; Injuries Reported
- Trump brokered two week Iran ceasefire begins
- Hormuz Fees Could Net Billions During Ceasefire

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

In Operation Lion's Roar, Israeli warplanes are bombing Iranian missile launchers.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, overnight Iran launched a missile barrage toward Israel, triggering sirens across southern, central, and northern areas including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and the Jerusalem corridor. Magen David Adom reports three shrapnel fall sites in central and northern Israel, with interceptor fragments and debris also found in the Sharon area. Central District police, Border police, and bomb disposal teams were dispatched to assess the scenes and ensure safety. Four people were lightly injured in the southern Tel Sheva area, and about 15 people experienced anxiety. Additional police were sent to sites in the Negev after interceptor fragments fell in the region. Separately, Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered the Iranian Armed Forces to cease all firing against Israel and other Middle Eastern countries. As of now, there are no reports of injuries in any Iranian missile attacks over the past hour, though later reports noted two 15-year-old and one 12-year-old teenagers sustaining light injuries in Tel Sheva.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran fired missiles toward Israel in the early hours following President Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire, with air raid alerts continuing in Israel. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it had accepted the two-week ceasefire but stressed that war itself had not ended. The broader region saw continued alerts, and Reuters reported an Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia’s Jubail area and missile warnings in the United Arab Emirates after the truce announcement, underscoring the fragility of the pause. White House officials framed the halt as a victory for the United States and its military, while a senior Israeli official said the United States coordinated the temporary ceasefire in advance and argued Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz without concessions. Other reporting noted that Iran was pressing to have conditions met in talks, and there were indications that Prime Minister Netanyahu had spoken with President Trump before the ceasefire was announced.

In Regional Impacts, a two-week ceasefire plan agreed to by Iran and the United States would allow Iran and Oman to charge transit fees on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with proceeds intended to support Iran’s rebuilding efforts after the strike campaign. Neither Iran nor Oman has historically charged transit fees, but officials say possible charges could amount to billions, given ships carrying roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil. It is noted that Iran would continue to collect transit fees during the two-week ceasefire.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iraqi pro-Iranian militias announced a two-week ceasefire in Iraq and the surrounding region. The discussion also raises questions about broader weapons programs, with inquiries about ballistic missiles, nuclear sites, and enriched uranium, and whether Israel would be allowed to take action to disarm Hezbollah.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US intelligence agencies warned that Iran poses a persistent threat to American military personnel, government facilities, Jewish and Israeli institutions, and Iranian dissidents in the United States. A March 20 report labeled a “Public Safety Awareness Report” cautioned against broad threats to the American public, even as top officials publicly downplayed overall risk. At the same time, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called tonight’s two-week ceasefire with Iran a victory for the United States and its military, saying it reopened the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Israeli official said the United States coordinated the ceasefire in advance and emphasized shared goals with Israel, including demands on nuclear material and missile capabilities as negotiations proceed. Reports also noted that Trump spoke with Netanyahu before the ceasefire announcement.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu, in his first English remarks on the ceasefire, said Israel supports President Trump’s decision to pause hostilities against Iran for two weeks, while noting that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon.

In Uplifting News, 18Doors, a national nonprofit supporting interfaith Jewish families, has significantly cut its staff from 15 last August to four this week. A board member attributed the budget squeeze to philanthropy shifting its focus toward Israel, with the organization led now by Ellen Frank and Adam Pollack after CEO Mike Wise stepped down. The referral service connecting interfaith families and clergy remains operational, though to a lesser degree, as the nonprofit confronts ongoing budget constraints.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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