Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-07 at 22:02

HEADLINESTwo-week Israel-Iran pause tests as attacks persistHormuz transit fees spark billions in revenueKataeb Hezbollah frees US journalist Shelly KittlesonThe time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the fighting across the region remains fragile as a two-week pause is tested by ongoing attacks and mixed signals from both sides. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the Iranian Armed Forces, including the Artesh and the IRGC, to cease all firing against Israel and other Middle East countries, according to IRIB. At the same time, Israeli warplanes have been striking Iranian missile launchers, while reports say Iran has fired six salvos of ballistic missiles at Israel since the ceasefire was said to take effect, with Iranian state media later saying the IRGC missile units were ordered to stop firing. Iran also struck the Habshan gas-processing facility in Abu Dhabi, and separate reports note power outages in parts of Kuwait following an Iranian missile attack. A series of sirens across northern, central and southern Israel accompanied three missile attacks from Iran, some using cluster warheads and others intercepted, with multiple impacts reported and no injuries. In the last minutes, Iranian attacks reached Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait, and there are fresh mentions of additional launches from Iran, as well as a separate claim that Yemen’s Houthis fired at Israel but the missile failed moments after launch. Across this evolving landscape, the ceasefire remains fragile and disputed, with both sides signaling restraint at times and retaliation at others.In Iranian Retaliation, authorities report that there are currently no injuries from Iranian missile attacks in the past hour, even as the broader exchange continues to unfold. Earlier, a blast in Tel Sheva following Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack on southern Israel left two 15-year-old and one 12-year-old teenagers lightly injured. Iranian state television has announced that the nation’s armed forces have been instructed to cease fire, signaling a possible shift in the rhythm of counterstrikes as the region weighs the terms of any pause.In Regional Impacts, the regional architecture is shifting as a two-week ceasefire plan allows Iran and Oman to charge transit fees on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with officials saying the proceeds would help rebuild Iran after the recent strike campaign. The plan coincides with a broader set of economic ripples from the conflict, including Asia’s stock markets rising and oil prices sliding below $100 a barrel as discussions of safe Hormuz passage and a temporary halt to hostilities circulate. The foreign minister of Iran said transit through Hormuz would be possible with coordination and technical considerations, while Madagascar declared a two-week energy emergency as fuel disruptions ripple through fuel-importing economies. Overnight attacks on a Saudi petrochemical complex were reported, and observers note that although Iran and Oman have not historically charged transit fees, a new framework could yield tens of billions in transit revenue if sustained. The Associated Press reports that Iran will continue to collect transit fees during the two weeks, even as discussions emphasize safe passage through Hormuz.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, developments underscore the regional dimension of the confrontation. Iraq’s Iranian-backed Kataeb Hezbollah released US journalist Shelly Kittleson, a week after her kidnapping in Baghdad, in what officials described as an exceptional gesture amid a broader war environment. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed her release and departure arrangements. In parallel, debate has sharpened over whether Iran’s ballistic missiles program and nuclear ambitions should shape external action, with questions raised about Israel’s potential actions against Hezbollah. An Israeli official asserted that the United States coordinated in advance with Israel on the temporary ceasefire and warned that Iran’s opening of the Hormuz Strait came without consulting any of its demands, including a final end to the war, compensation or sanctions relief, while emphasizing that Washington would push for the removal of nuclear material, cessation of enrichment and other steps in subsequent negotiations. A separate voice noted that Iran’s 10-point peace plan—recently described by some as a workable basis for negotiation—envisions a range of measures from ending attack on Iran to reopening Hormuz and sharing transit fees, highlighting how proposals are shaping the strategic dialogue. The conflict also involves ongoing questions about whether Iran’s proxies, including the Houthis in Yemen, could still threaten wider targets, even as some launches fail.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington frames the pause as a strategic victory and emphasizes reopened mobility through the Strait of Hormuz. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called tonight’s two-week ceasefire with Iran a victory for the United States and credited President Trump and the military with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli officials say the United States coordinated the temporary ceasefire in advance and describe the arrangement as enabling Iran to open Hormuz without accepting preconditions such as a final end to the war, compensation or sanctions relief, while making clear that next negotiations will press for the removal of nuclear material, cessation of enrichment, and the cancellation of ballistic missiles. Proponents of the plan point to Iran’s 10-point peace framework as a basis for negotiation, though critics warn that the framework would require concessions that could be difficult to verify. An exclusive intelligence briefing reviewed by Reuters indicated the FBI warned of a persistent threat from Iran’s government to US personnel and facilities, underscoring a tension between public messaging of restraint and private risk assessments. Senator Lindsey Graham also voiced interest in reviewing Iran’s 10-point proposal as the diplomacy unfolds.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a senior Israeli official stated that the ceasefire was coordinated with Israel, and that Iran’s move to open Hormuz came without concessions from its side, while noting that US negotiators would demand the removal of nuclear material, a halt to enrichment, and the end of ballistic missile threats in talks to follow. A separate, Hebrew-language report quotes a claim that the ceasefire agreement also includes halting IDF attacks in Lebanon, reflecting internal debate over how the region’s conflicts intersect with domestic political calculations and security assurances. An Iranian report also claimed that Prime Minister Khamenei ordered restraint across all military units, underscoring how the ceasefire dynamics intersect with regional and national narratives inside Israel.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. 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