Israel & the United States at War with Iran
Special Update from Israel
April 13, 2026
Prepared by and sent from Jewish Federations of North America's Israel Office
- Ceasefire between Iran and Israel + the US holding, even as negotiations break down
- Fighting with Hezbollah continues as talks between Israel and the Lebanese Government begin
- Unrelenting rocket attacks on Israel’s north continue
- US Blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is in place
Jewish Federations Webinar
Wednesday, April 15 at 1pm ET
Join Jewish Federations of North America for a timely briefing on the Iran ceasefire, ongoing tensions in Lebanon, and the impact of weeks of disruption on Israeli society, from families running to shelters to reservists called up. Featuring Col. (Ret.) Miri Eisin with expert insight on what’s next.
Ceasefire
- The US‑brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran has continued to hold formally, but senior US, Israeli, and Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that it remains extremely fragile.
- US‑Iran negotiations held in Islamabad, Pakistan, over the weekend ended without agreement after more than 20 hours of talks. The negotiations broke down principally over Iran’s refusal to commit to abandoning uranium enrichment and nuclear weapons capability. Iranian negotiators said US demands were excessive.
Read entire update here.