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

HEADLINES
Trump backs plan to blockade Hormuz Strait
Erdogan vows to enter Israel
Gaza freedom flotilla heads toward Israel

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 Regional Impacts, after weekend ceasefire talks in Islamabad failed, US President Donald Trump shared an article suggesting he would out-blockade Iran’s hold over the Strait of Hormuz. The piece, published by Just the News, claimed the president could repurpose the strategy he used against Venezuela and that it would be very easy for the US Navy to exert complete control over what does and does not go up and down the Strait. Vice President JD Vance spoke after nearly a day of negotiations, saying, “We will see if the Iranians accept it.” Pakistan, the mediator, issued a statement thanking both sides for their willingness to negotiate and urging them to uphold the ceasefire until a deal could be reached. As of Sunday morning, both the United States and Iran left the talks unsatisfied, with Vance saying the United States had been “quite flexible,” and the Iranian team saying the negotiations had been conducted in an atmosphere of mistrust. In addition, another Gaza “freedom flotilla” is reportedly on its way. Turkish President Erdogan was quoted as saying, “We can enter Israel. There is no reason not to do this. It would require force and unity.” He also referenced the ceasefire day and criticized Israel’s actions, noting Pakistan’s mediation in broader conflicts. In Lakia, police raided a residence and arrested three men, brothers aged 22, 19 and 18, suspected in a brutal murder that occurred in the village about two months ago, with authorities citing internal feuds with the victim’s family.

In Uplifting News, an article titled “When is the avocado ripe? That’s not the only question — now its secrets are revealed” highlights new findings about the fruit, suggesting there are additional insights into avocado ripeness and related questions that are being brought to light.

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