HEADLINES
Temp worker fired after Ben-Gurion plane photos
Tennessee adopts Judea and Samaria terminology
Lebanon ceasefire row over inclusion escalates risk

The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, a Ben-Gurion Airport employee was fired after photographing US military planes operating from the airport and sharing the images in a WhatsApp group. The Israel Airports Authority said the report is inaccurate in parts, noting the individual was a temporary employee who served two months and was dismissed for a disciplinary violation, in line with protocols. An IDF soldier in the area who also photographed the planes is under disciplinary review for posting images online, with the IDF indicating it informed the airport about the worker’s actions. Since the start of Roaring Lion and Epic Fury operations, US military aircraft have been operating at Ben-Gurion, including refueling and cargo planes transporting munitions.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Seattle student group fundraiser held by SUPER UW is soliciting support to materially aid what supporters call the Lebanese resistance, with an April 21 event at the Cherry Street Village interfaith center that will screen The Last Sky and host a merchandise and bake sale to raise mutual aid for Lebanon, aiming to raise about $1,500. An opinion piece argues the United States must prioritize Hezbollah in negotiations with Iran, describing Hezbollah as a forward arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and recounting years of attacks on Israeli civilians along the northern border, alongside broad concerns about Iran’s influence in the region. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says Lebanon remains part of the current Middle East ceasefire framework, even as the US and Israel deny that Lebanon was included; the ministry also cited coordinated international efforts to prevent further attacks, while US Vice President JD Vance asserted that Lebanon was never part of the ceasefire and characterized that understanding as a misperception. Reports also cite claims that the Lebanese president was pressured not to speak with Prime Minister Netanyahu by Hezbollah-linked forces. Separately, reports say more terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon were attacked, and that Bint Jbeil’s terror school was destroyed, underscoring ongoing regional security tensions.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 1446, the Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act, sending the measure to the governor to require state agencies to use the term “Judea and Samaria” in official communications starting July 2026; supporters say the change reflects historical references and seeks consistency across government materials, while opponents argue it shifts terminology away from widely used international terms such as the West Bank. A former senior Israeli defense official and Iran nuclear expert warns that any potential US-Iran deal should be viewed with caution, emphasizing that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium—about 450 kilograms produced since 2018—remains the central obstacle, potentially bringing Iran close to a bomb if undisturbed, and arguing that neutralizing that material must be a condition of any agreement. An item notes Miriam Adelson’s decision to take a strong political stance against the Democrats involving a reported figure of 40 million dollars, highlighting intra‑American political dynamics around Israel policy.

In Uplifting News, Building New Lives in Israel — One Story at a Time highlights six North American Jews who made aliyah with support from Nefesh B’Nefesh in partnership with Israeli agencies and institutions. The program follows their journeys overcoming language barriers, adapting to Israeli life, and integrating into a family-centered culture where Israelis are described as strongly supportive communities. Interviewees describe the sense of belonging, resilience in the face of adversity, and a continued commitment to Israel as a homeland and place of community.

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