Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-29 at 03:02

HEADLINES
Iran Mulls Response If Trump Declares Victory
US Plans Warship Outsourcing to Korea Japan
Three Killed in Gaza Hamas Police Outpost

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, US intelligence agencies have been directed to assess how Iranian decision-makers might react if President Donald Trump declares a unilateral victory and moves to pull back from prior commitments in the conflict with Iran.

In US Military Role, the Pentagon is weighing outsourcing warship design and construction to Korea and Japan, with a proposed 1.85 billion feasibility study in the 2027 budget to explore adopting or co-producing advanced hulls such as Japan’s Mogami-class and Korea’s Daegu-class frigates to supplement the US Navy.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, three people were killed in a drone strike on a Hamas police outpost at the Haloul junction in the north of Gaza City, with videos showing the bodies of Hamas police arriving at hospitals; two responses are noted regarding the incident.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move he sees as less risky than pulling out of the conflict or restarting combat operations, and the reporting notes that the intelligence community was directed to assess the risk of declaring unilateral victory and withdrawing. In separate coverage, Trump is described as betting that Iran will collapse as the blockade drags on, with continued pressure on Iran’s ports and oil exports viewed as safer than renewed strikes or withdrawal, as talks stall as Tehran weighs a new proposal and Washington demands a 20-year enrichment freeze; during a state dinner with Britain’s King Charles, Trump said the US military was “doing well” in the Middle East and that they have militarily defeated that opponent and will not let that opponent have a nuclear weapon. The broader context notes Iran’s blocking of most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and that the US has begun blockading Iranian ships this month.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu’s defense team asked the Jerusalem District Court to delay Wednesday’s testimony, but the judges rejected the request, and the hearing will proceed as scheduled; Netanyahu returned to the witness stand after a two-month pause caused by regional security developments. Also overnight in the West Bank, two IDF soldiers were wounded during operations in Silwad after attackers stabbed them; the soldiers returned fire, killing one attacker and arresting the other, and were evacuated to a hospital. In Samaria, two IDF soldiers were stabbed during an operation overnight, with troops responding by opening fire; one attacker was killed and the other neutralized and apprehended. Israeli security forces also defused an explosive device outside the Jewish community of Shiloh in Samaria that had been attached to a Palestine Liberation Organization flag. An Israeli court also rejected Netanyahu’s request to postpone his testimony today due to a national security situation, after judges reviewed classified information and declined the change.

In Uplifting News, the US State Department confirmed that limited numbers of new passports bearing the visage of President Donald Trump will be issued to commemorate the United States’ 250th Anniversary. The companion America250 passport will feature commemorative artwork drawn from the Declaration of Independence and a photo of Donald Trump, while retaining all standard security features and the validity of regular US passports.

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