Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-05 at 08:01

HEADLINESIntercepted Iranian missiles strike southern IsraelHezbollah rockets target UNIFIL postsUS airman rescued; Trump issues ultimatumThe time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, at least one instance of intercepted missile fragments hit southern Israel on Sunday afternoon, United Hatzalah announced. The IDF confirmed United Hatzalah’s announcement, and Search and Rescue Brigade soldiers were mobilized to the area where the reported hit occurred. Ramat Hovav officials said a factory in the town’s industrial zone was hit, but they reported no damage in residential areas. The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority stated that shrapnel from the intercepted Iranian missile hit an open area near a factory, with no casualties, though shrapnel did strike inside the factory, causing minor damage, and firefighters were dispatched to control the fire. Sirens sounded in the Beersheba area at about 1:35 p.m. and again at about 1:50 p.m. The intercepted fragments did not cause injuries. Earlier on Sunday, Hezbollah rockets toward northern Israel triggered sirens in the Haifa area, with no injuries or damage reported.In US Military Role, The Jerusalem Post notes that a second US airman has been rescued from Iran and that President Trump has issued an ultimatum. The report, part of the publication’s must-listen roundup, frames these as top developments. Trump said the brave pilot rescued from the mountains of Iran is badly injured and indicated he would hold a press conference later.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF identified approximately 165 Hezbollah rocket launches that landed at or near United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon posts in southern Lebanon as they were fired toward Israel. The rockets fell short of reaching the Israel-Lebanon border, landing near or at UNIFIL positions, and the military published an infographic showing some launch locations and trajectories. Hezbollah has launched rockets toward Israel since Operation Roaring Lion, with the IDF conducting strikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut, southern Lebanon, and other parts of the country. Several IDF divisions have entered southern Lebanon to carry out counterterrorism operations since the operation began.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar offered Easter greetings.In Uplifting News, Happy Resurrection Sunday!Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892112https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-891749https://t.me/hnaftali/22632https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-892097https://t.me/newssil/197900https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892110https://t.me/ILtoday/18393https://t.me/ILtoday/18391