Iran’s regime believes time is working against Trump more than against itself, and therefore prefers to continue the war of attrition and pay in cash to secure gains down the road. To prevent that, Trump must take decisive steps he has so far avoided, including destroying Iran’s national infrastructure.

Iran continues to insist on collecting payments in Hormuz as compensation for war damage. Israel is preparing three lines of attack targeting energy facilities, research institutes and senior officials. The most important of them, Mohammad Vahidi, has already evaded more than one assassination attempt.

This piece was written at the start of trading in New York and should be read in that context. Even so, more than anything else, it reflects the mood on Wall Street at the opening bell.

US officials say targets struck on Iran’s Kharg Island included bunkers, a radar station and ammunition depots. Trump: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”

With about a day left before the deadline expires, the US president held a marathon of calls with regional leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At the center of the talks was the possibility of a significant escalation in the fighting against the Iranian regime.

The four are being investigated by the Shin Bet and police. It is the third case involving Israelis allegedly working for the Iranian regime to be made public in the past 24 hours.

As Europe shrugs off the Iranian threat, the old fantasy that aggression can be contained without confrontation is proving dangerous once again.

Tehran insists on a permanent end to hostilities, war reparations, sanctions relief, and international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz – as Trump warns of strikes on power plants and bridges.

Lena Ostrovsky, a voice coach at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Jerusalem, was killed alongside her husband, son and daughter-in-law.

With roughly 36 hours left on his self-imposed deadline, Trump has threatened to strike power stations and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened – and Gulf states are watching in dread, fearing their critical desalination plants could be next.

A father released from Rambam's underground ward was killed alongside his wife, son, and son's partner when a missile struck their home.

At Israel Hayom's request, a Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon authorized publication of new details Sunday in a serious security investigation being conducted by the Shin Bet and the International Crime Investigations Unit.

Ministerial procurement committee approves sweeping expansion of Arrow interceptor output, as defense officials signal Israel has the endurance and firepower for a long campaign.

Rescue teams worked through the night before confirming all four victims dead; among them, an elderly couple, their son, and his partner.

Islamabad's army chief held overnight contacts with the US vice president and Iran's foreign minister; the proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's commitment to renounce nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief.

Majid Khadami – successor to the commander Israel eliminated during Operation Rising Lion – was killed in a strike on a Revolutionary Guard headquarters, Iranian state media reported.

Do not be fooled. Trump's "Glory be to God" invoked a theological code, far more than a simple “with God’s help.” It is tied to Easter, Ronald Reagan’s “evil empire” speech and the eradication of leaven from the world, making a diplomatic solution harder and pushing toward a decisive blow

Frenzied mediation efforts by Egypt and Oman to secure a short ceasefire have failed after Tehran gave no response. In Washington, officials are demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no conditions. President Donald Trump has approved operational plans, and officials in Jerusalem and Washington are preparing for the next stage of the campaign.

Amid tension in Washington, Israeli cabinet ministers are set to receive a briefing on the next phase of Operation "Roaring Lion " and possible strikes on infrastructure facilities in Iran. At the same time, ministers will be updated on the campaign in Lebanon.

An Iranian missile weighing about half a ton struck a five-story building in the city, which later partially collapsed. Magen David Adom reported one person seriously wounded, several lightly wounded and people suffering from shock who were evacuated from the scene. Extensive searches continue for an elderly couple, their son and his partner. Police bomb disposal experts are trying to neutralize a 450-kilogram warhead that did not explode.

The president sent an unusually blunt message to the Islamic Republic's leadership and closed his post with "praise be to Allah" – Netanyahu responded: "I salute you. We all do."

A source from western Syria tells Israel Hayom that al-Sharaa's men – many of them mercenaries – are selling weapons to Hezbollah on the black market, while the government plays both sides.

A Jewish-community newspaper ad meant to win over voters backfired badly when it showed bread during the holiday that forbids it. The candidate apologized and pointed the finger at her campaign adviser.

Danny Danon describes a historic level of US-Israel coordination, sharply criticizes Europe's shielding of Iran at the Security Council, and eyes an expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Ben Gurion restrictions partially eased at midnight; two regional carriers extend Taba airport operations through April 19.

Details emerging about the heroic operation that extracted the US Air Force crewmember from southern Iran point to a high-risk mission executed with precision.

Trump issues threats but struggles to force a decision, and the confrontation with Iran continues without a breakthrough. In Israel, warnings are mounting over Tehran’s nuclear program and the strain on the IDF, while criticism of the government’s conduct is growing on the home front. 

Firefighters and a district hazardous materials unit were called to the airport after a package at the shipping complex began emitting smoke. Workers were evacuated immediately over fears of exposure. The incident ended without injuries.

In a complex military operation and amid fighting with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, US forces succeeded in locating and rescuing the Air Force crew member who ejected over Iranian territory.

As President Donald Trump's ultimatum nears its end, there are almost no contacts between Washington and Tehran. Israeli officials believe the failure of the talks is pushing the war into a decisive economic phase. The goal: hitting the Iranian oil and transport sectors until the economy is paralyzed and the  regime collapses.