Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-18 at 02:01

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1:00one vessel has since returned to an Iranian port, two others have turned around, and the remaining two are being shadowed by US Navy Ali Burk class guided missile destroyers in the Arabian Sea, according to a US official. In Israeli domestic politics, the analysis piece argues that the clash between Eta Mar Ben Givir and the high court is playing straight into Netanyahu's hands. Separately, finance minister Batesar L. Smotrich has appointed Israel Malachi as the new director general of the finance ministry, succeeding Ilan Rom. Malachi, who has served as the ministry's deputy director general for the past three and a half years, will take over the post. He is described as having extensive familiarity with the Ministry of Finance and its departments, with broad experience in government and parliamentary processes, and in coordinating between multiple levels of government and third parties. During his tenure as deputy director general, he led post-war rehabilitation efforts for communities in the Gaza envelope and in the north.

2:01He previously served as treasurer of the Mateh Bainiamin Regional Council, and as a board member of KKLJNF, including membership on the organization's finance committee. In Israeli economy and business, all prices dropped to a five-week low, with Brent crude down about 9.1% to $90.38 per barrel. And European gas prices down roughly 7%. The shift came as Iran indicated that the hall was straight would reopen to shipping, alongside market signals indicating movement toward a potential deal with Tehran. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel today, ongoing war report update. I'm Noah 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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