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

HEADLINESIRGC closes Hormuz Strait, vows permanent closureUS threatens Iran blockade; refueling aircraft returnIDF destroys loaded rocket launcher in LebanonThe time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Iranian Retaliation, the IRGC has declared that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and will remain closed, signaling a hard line in their response. They also state that Trump has only one choice, which is to surrender to their demands.In US Military Role, reports indicate that after discussions Trump has threatened a naval blockade on Iran and has shared an article suggesting that such a blockade could be imposed. The situation is accompanied by heightened US force posture in the region, with a large number of American refueling aircraft having returned to Ben Gurion Airport to support operations.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF identified a loaded rocket launcher in southern Lebanon that was prepared to fire toward Israel. The launcher was struck and destroyed in a rapid counterattack before it could be launched.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US Vice President has departed Islamabad now heading to the United States without an agreement. A separate report notes that the vice president and his delegation left Pakistan after declaring talks with Iran a failure.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Gal Hirsch is facing backlash over the Independence Day torch-lighting at Mount Herzl amid a tax offenses trial dating back to 2021 in the "Defensive Shield" case, with previous charges and investigations coloring the situation. Separately, Minister Miki Zohar commented on the breakdown of talks with Iran, arguing that the American insistence on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons demonstrates close coordination between Israel and the United States, built on decades of resolve and a broad campaign of preventive actions and joint pressure.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://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74898https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1308723https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74899https://t.me/newssil/198777https://t.me/ILtoday/18635https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1308715https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74901https://t.me/ILtoday/18636https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892652https://t.me/newssil/198778