Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-12 at 02:01

HEADLINES
US eyes Hormuz blockade as talks stall
Netanyahu testimony canceled amid political tremors
Ethereum up over ten percent this week

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 US Policy Concerning Israel, after the weekend ceasefire talks in Islamabad failed to produce a deal, the president shared a post suggesting he would out-blockade Iran’s hold over the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the US Navy could easily control traffic through the Strait. The post also indicated the strategy could repurpose a tactic used against Venezuela. Vice President JD Vance said after nearly 24 hours of negotiations that they left with a simple proposal, a final and best offer, and that they would see if Iran accepts it. Pakistan leads the mediation and urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire until a deal could be reached. By Sunday morning, both the US and Iranian delegations left the table unsatisfied, with Vance saying the US had been quite flexible and the Iranian side saying negotiations had been conducted in an atmosphere of mistrust. In a related development, talks over Iran’s nuclear program collapsed, with Iran rejecting US demands to curb its program, while Tehran accused Washington of excessive conditions; despite the impasse, both sides signaled a willingness to continue diplomacy.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the testimony of Prime Minister Netanyahu scheduled for this week was canceled.

In Israeli Economy and Business, the weekly crypto report describes a green week across the market, with Ethereum up more than 10%.

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