Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-22 at 00:02

HEADLINES
Iranian Front HAYI Threatens Ivanka Trump
London Talks Forge Plan to Reopen Hormuz
US Missile Stocks Face Near Term Depletion

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, known as HAYI, a suspected Iranian front group, issued a statement via Islamic Regime-affiliated channels threatening to kill Ivanka Trump and urging Americans, particularly those within the US security apparatus and those linked to financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to kill President Donald Trump. The statement also denounced Trump as a “child rapist,” a Twitter addict, and a “fried chicken lover.” HAYI has claimed responsibility for arson and bombing attacks across Europe, most recently in London, beginning with the March 23 arson of four Jewish community volunteer ambulances, and it referenced an attempted attack on the Finchley Reform Synagogue.

In US Military Role, the United States faces a near-term risk of depleting key missile stockpiles after heavy use during operations against Iran. A Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis, cited by CNN, suggests it could take three to five years to replenish stockpiles to pre-war levels, despite recent Pentagon contracts to expand production. Since the war began on February 28, the United States has expended at least half of its THAAD missiles, almost half of its Patriot missiles, and at least 45 percent of its Precision Strike Missiles. Approximately 30 percent of Tomahawk missiles, a substantial portion of stockpiled Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles, and around 20 percent of SM-3 and SM-6 missiles have also been used, according to CSIS assessments and sources familiar with classified Pentagon data.

In Regional Impacts, military planners from more than 30 countries will meet in London for two days to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and outline detailed plans. More than a dozen countries have signaled willingness to join an international effort led by Britain and France to protect shipping in the Strait when conditions permit. The British government says the talks aim to translate diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard freedom of navigation and support a lasting ceasefire.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Alan Dershowitz announced he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a Republican, describing himself as a lifelong Democrat who sees the party’s current stance on Israel as a departure from his views. He cited what he called the hard left anti-Israel wing moving into the mainstream and noted past involvement with the Abraham Accords. Separately, remarks attributed to President Trump suggested that opening the Strait of Hormuz could derail any deal with Iran unless Iran’s leadership were removed. In addition, Fox News host Sean Hannity warned that a ceasefire extension announced by the president would be short-lived unless a deal is reached quickly.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu was heckled at a Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families sought comfort, with scuffles erupting when protesters clashed with supporters and attempted to seize signs reading “Government of death.” The ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem included Netanyahu addressing wartime threats from Iran and Hezbollah. A separate note from the day highlighted Ambassador Danon’s message from the United Nations, celebrating Israel on Independence Day and reaffirming a strong stance in international forums.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Julian Casablancas, frontman of The Strokes, drew criticism for comments in an uncut SubwayTakes interview in which he said American Zionists enjoy white privilege but behave as if they are Black people during slavery. Separately, a Kosovar teenager identified as Erjon S. was charged with three counts of attempted murder for attacks near a synagogue in Essen, Germany, including assaults on a teacher and a janitor, with prosecutors stating the teenager planned to kill as many Jewish people as possible. Five influencers are highlighted for using social media to counter fake news and antisemitism, employing approaches ranging from food and law to satire, journalism, and personal storytelling.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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