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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-06 at 19:03

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HEADLINES
Rockets Rain Down on Ashdod Amid Escalating Conflict
Iran's Financial Ties to Hamas Exposed by Israel
Meat Cleaver Attack in NYC Leaves Children Hurt

The time is now 03:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Air raid sirens are sounding across southern Israel as Hamas has claimed responsibility for launching a significant rocket attack targeting Ashdod. The Israel Defense Forces report that approximately ten rockets have been fired from Gaza, with most intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system. There are reports of at least three individuals suffering minor injuries from the attack in Ashkelon. The barrage has prompted alerts in multiple cities, including Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Yavne.

In a related development, Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly unveiled documents that allegedly demonstrate Iran's financial support for Hamas prior to the October 7th attacks. The documents indicate that Hamas sought $500 million from Iran to facilitate its operations against Israel. Katz emphasized that Iran remains central to the coordination and support of various terror groups throughout the region, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and others.

In a separate incident in New York City, police shot an assailant who attacked several individuals, including children, with a meat cleaver in Brooklyn. The assailant was shot when he refused to disarm and approached police officers. Several victims have been hospitalized, with at least one child reported in critical condition.

Meanwhile, tensions are escalating in the broader region, with reports emerging of potential Iranian military buildups and increased hostilities involving pro-Iranian forces in Yemen. Concurrently, Turkey's Foreign Minister has attempted to de-escalate growing tensions with Israel following recent airstrikes on strategic locations in Syria, which Israel conducted to prevent Turkish influence in the area.

Back in Israel, the political landscape continues to shift as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with former President Donald Trump. This meeting is seen as a significant pivot from the strained relations experienced during the Biden administration. The discussions are expected to cover Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza, the hostage crisis, as well as US tariffs impacting Israeli goods.

As the region braces for further developments, the situation remains fluid, with both military and diplomatic fronts active.

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.

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https://t.me/abualiexpress/92514
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1186306
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