On The Hour – April 26, 2026 | Assassination Attempt on Trump, Hezbollah Escalation & Iran Tensions

An assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump sends shockwaves across the globe, as Secret Service agents act within seconds to neutralize the attacker. We break down what happened, who the suspect is, and what we know so far from the ongoing FBI investigation. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. Despite a ceasefire extension, Israel is ramping up strikes against Hezbollah following repeated violations. At the same time, U.S.-Iran negotiations appear to be at a standstill, raising serious questions about regional stability and control of the critical Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Palestinian municipal elections return for the first time in years—what do the results reveal about public sentiment and the future of leadership? Guests: - Catherine Perez Shakdam – Executive Director, We Believe in Israel; Journalist & Middle East Expert - Ahmed Quraishi – National Security Specialist; Journalist & Middle East Analyst - Itamar Marcus – Founder, Palestinian Media Watch Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of Israel. https://www.iltv.tv Follow ILTV Israel News on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iltvisraelnews/ Follow ILTV Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iltv_israel/ Follow ILTV Israel News on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/ILTVNews ILTV Israel News Website - https://www.iltv.tv ILTV is an independent English-language media company based in Tel Aviv that provides daily news and entertainment to its viewers. Launched in 2015, ILTV is committed to producing high quality content in a broad array of subjects, from reporting news and current events to programming which highlights technology, art and entertainment, sports and culture. In today’s media, biased reporting and anti-Israel agendas are prevalent, as the State of Israel is under relentless attack. From the “spinning” of unfolding political events in order to display Israel in a negative light, to the misrepresenting facts, media outlets are providing the fuel which shapes negative public opinion and contributes to the Delegitimization of the State of Israel. #Israelnews #israel #Iltvisraelnews #newsfromisrael #israeltoday #iltvdailynews #tv7