Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Stay informed, no matter how busy you are. Reporter Noa Levi of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you the most crucial updates from Israel every hour. Sourced directly from leading news channels and top-rated RSS feeds, our team distills extensive news coverage from 'Telegram Channel Israel Today', 'Haaretz', 'JPost.com', 'The Times of Israel', 'Ynet' and more, into concise 2-3 minute summaries. From breaking headlines to political shifts and cultural happenings, get a comprehensive snapshot of the nation's heartbeat without the fluff. Subscribe now and never miss a beat from the heart of Israel. Sources: Telegram Channel Israel TodayTelegram Channel Stand With Us Breaking NewsTelegram Channel News Before EveryoneFront - GlobesHaaretz latest headlinesJPost.com - Homepage & BreakingMaariv.co.il - NewsThe Times of IsraelIsrael Hayomynet DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER This podcast's content is generated using advanced artificial intelligence techniques and aims to summarize information from various sources. It's important to note that while the AI strives for accuracy, it might not always provide an exact representation of the news. There's potential for unintended inaccuracies or omissions. The content provides an overview of discussions over the last hour and serves as a digest for those seeking a concise update. For comprehensive and direct information, please refer to primary news sources. mini-news-jingle by Code Box and news-end-signature by Mansardian used under CC BY 4.0. Code generating this podcast is available under the MIT license and can be found here: https://github.com/mplawner/hourlynews.

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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 19:03

    HEADLINES - Israel hits Iran Broadcasting HQ in Tehran - Six US troops killed in Iran strikes - IDF kills PIJ Lebanon commander Rami The time is now 7:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens sounded across Israel as Iran fired a new barrage of missiles late Monday night. Initial reports had suggested Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel at the same time as the Iranian attack, but the IDF Spokesperson's Unit denied that account. The IDF urged residents to stay near a safe space and continue following Home Front Command instructions. Magen David Adom reported no casualties or injuries, and police were responding to a missile impact in central Israel. The Israeli military later said it struck the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting headquarters in Tehran, with Tasnim, a semi-official IRGC-linked outlet, reporting two explosions near the station. Ahead of the strike, the IDF issued a Farsi evacuation warning for Iranians in the Evin area near the IRIB facility, warning that military operations would continue in the hours ahead and urging Iranians to evacuate. In the hours after the barrage, several missiles downed over Israel appeared to be medium-range weapons with cluster munition warheads, a tactic previously used by the IRGC. More launches into northern Israel were detected. No reports of falls or casualties from the latest barrage have been reported, though the situation remains fluid. In Iranian Retaliation, US intelligence officials assess that Iran and its proxies could target the United States with attacks in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. A February 28 threat assessment by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis, reviewed by Reuters, said Iran and its proxies probably pose a threat of targeted attacks in the homeland, with a likely emphasis on cyber actions such as website defacements and distributed denial-of-service campaigns. The report said a large-scale physical attack is unlikely in the near term, but Iran and its proxies will almost certainly escalate retaliatory actions — or calls to action — if reports of Khamenei’s death are confirmed. Iran confirmed reports of Khamenei’s death on Sunday. In US Military Role, CENTCOM on Monday announced the death of two additional US service members during the Iran operations, raising the total number of casualties since the start of the war to six. The statement said the soldiers were killed during the Iranian attack against US bases in the Middle East, and that the remains of two previously unaccounted-for service members were recovered from a facility struck in the initial attacks. “As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six US service members have been killed in action. Major combat operations continue,” the CENTCOM release said. Separately, explosions were reported at an American base in Jordan, underscoring the widening scope of the conflict. In Regional Impacts, reports say a fire broke out at the US Embassy in Riyadh after the earlier explosions. In Tel Aviv, police and bomb squads were responding to reports of fallen ordnance, with authorities saying there were no injuries at the scene. After a risk assessment, the Home Front Command said people could exit protected spaces but should remain near them and follow official guidance; medics surveyed several sites and found no confirmed injuries. An overnight missile attack was reported to have targeted five countries, including Israel, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain, and there were reports of a blast at the US Embassy in Riyadh. The United Arab Emirates was said to be dealing with a wave of missiles launched from Iran, with authorities warning of continued risk across the region. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the killing of Abu Hamza Rami, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Lebanon commander, in a strike on Beirut. The military said Rami was responsible for advancing and carrying out hundreds of terrorist attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians, and that the operation inflicted a severe degradation on PIJ’s ability to conduct attacks from Lebanon. Earlier, the IDF began aerial strikes in Beirut, as it also resumed deep operations in Lebanon in response to rocket fire from Hezbollah toward northern Israel. In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US State Department issued a broad travel advisory urging Americans in the Middle East to depart immediately from the region due to serious safety risks, as Israel and the United States continue to exchange strikes with Iran. The advisory covers the region’s principal countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel and the Palestinian territories, as well as Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The State Department noted that airspace restrictions and flight cancellations have complicated departures, and the US Embassy in Jordan evacuated all personnel due to an unspecified threat. Americans needing assistance are urged to contact the Department. In Uplifting News, a video circulating from the center of the country shows residents dancing near a site where a fragment reportedly fell, a moment of celebration amid the tense hours. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 18:03

    HEADLINES Iranian missiles pound northern Israel central hit Hezbollah enters war amid 15-missile exchange Six US troops killed in Iran attack The time is now 6:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, more launches toward northern Israel were detected, and the IDF says all the launches originated from Iran. The Israeli air force operated with freedom of action in Tehran, and a chase is now underway. Sirens expanded across the north, central regions, and parts of the south as the attack unfolded, and a direct hit was reported in central Israel with debris from intercepts seen burning over the country. Reports describe missiles carrying cluster munition warheads and a split-head design over the central area, and explosions were observed in Jerusalem as authorities assess the center’s damage. In Iranian Retaliation, several Iranian ballistic missiles downed tonight appear to have been medium-range missiles equipped with cluster munition warheads, a profile previously used by Iran’s IRGC in strikes last June against populated areas in Israel. Red alerts are in effect across Israel as Iran mounts a large-scale ballistic missile attack targeting northern, central, and southern Israel. In US Military Role, two more US service members have been killed in Iran, raising the total to six during Operation Epic Fury. They were killed during the Iranian attack against US bases in the Middle East, and the bodies were retrieved. As of 4 pm ET, six American service members have been killed in action, with the remains of two previously unaccounted-for personnel recovered from a facility struck during Iran’s initial attacks. Major combat operations continue as American forces conduct strikes in support of allied partners in the region. In Regional Impacts, explosions were reported at the American base in Jordan, and there have been blasts noted in Kuwait, Doha, and Abu Dhabi as air defenses contend with a broad missile barrage. UAE authorities say air-defenses across the country are countering a ballistic missile barrage from Iran. Across the region, authorities warn residents to remain in protected spaces, while early reports indicate no confirmed casualties from the latest barrage in some areas. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah officially enters the war with a statement accusing a 15-month pattern of Israeli aggression and urging an end to the cycle of violence, calling confrontation a legitimate right and framing its response as defensive. The IDF says there is no shooting from Hezbollah at this moment. Hezbollah’s message reiterates that it has joined the fight, and reports indicate 15 missiles in play, with 10 fired by Hezbollah and 5 by Iran, signaling a significant escalation across Lebanon and the broader theater. In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US State Department has called on all American citizens to immediately leave 14 countries in the Middle East region, a warning reflecting the heightened security risk amid ongoing hostilities. In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the NYPD says it is deploying extra resources to Jewish sites and neighborhoods across the five boroughs in light of the heightened threat environment. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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. SOURCES https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291258 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70489 https://t.me/newssil/193828 https://t.me/abualiexpress/116182 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70483 https://t.me/selena_updates/56732 https://t.me/newssil/193823 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70480 https://t.me/DefenderDome/18609 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70479 https://t.me/newssil/193820 https://t.me/newssil/193819 https://t.me/newssil/193818 https://t.me/DefenderDome/18611 https://t.me/JewishNews24/50477 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888589 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70487 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70491 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70488 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70486 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70485 https://t.me/newssil/193827 https://t.me/newssil/193826 https://t.me/DefenderDome/18610 https://t.me/Newss0nline/61010 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70482 https://t.me/newssil/193822 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70478 https://t.me/DefenderDome/18608 https://t.me/selena_updates/56733 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70484 https://t.me/abualiexpress/116181 https://t.me/newssil/193824 https://t.me/newssil/193821 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70477 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70475 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70490 https://t.me/JewishNews24/50478

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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 17:02

    HEADLINES Israel strikes Tehran civilians urged evacuate US weighs ground action in Iran Hezbollah finances hit PIJ commander slain The time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Operation Lion's Roar, parallel to the evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military in Persian for residents near Tehran’s broadcasting complex, the IDF in Arabic issued an urgent evacuation advisory to residents in Lebanon, targeting a long list of villages and instructing them to move north beyond the mapped village boundary to ensure safety as Hezbollah activity is pressing Israeli operations. The message emphasizes that anyone near Hezbollah fighters, their facilities or weapons could be putting their lives at risk and must evacuate immediately. Separately, the Israeli Air Force has reportedly gained freedom of action in Tehran, and a broad warning campaign has begun to push civilians in the Tehran area around the state broadcasting complex to evacuate promptly for their safety. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, early indications say the IDF has launched a wave of strikes against the Iranian regime in Tehran, with Israeli air operations continuing in the capital. The military has also released footage showing an attack earlier Monday against a moving ballistic missile launcher inside Iran, illustrating a coordinated strike effort amid the broader confrontation. In US Military Role, CENTCOM reported two additional US service members killed in Iran, bringing the total fatalities in the current operations to six, with the bodies recovered recently from a facility struck during initial Iranian attacks. The release notes that major combat operations continue and that the identities of the fallen will be withheld for 24 hours after next of kin notification. Separately, officials said the United States is not currently postured for ground forces in Iran, though the administration views potential options as available if needed. President Trump has signaled that he could consider ground actions, while suggesting the objective could be achieved without them and noting that past moves have been substantial. He also stressed the importance of keeping civilians safe during the operations. In parallel coverage, some US officials expressed frustration over briefings from allied leaders about the Iran campaign, underscoring tensions over messaging as the conflict unfolds. In Regional Impacts, Israel later confirmed that alarms in the north were the result of a false identification tied to an unmanned aircraft incident. In the Gulf, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are scrambling to bolster air defenses, warning that Patriot systems may be depleted within days and urging allies to strengthen interception of drones. They also note that MAMBA systems are in scarce supply due to shipments to Ukraine, complicating the regional defense posture as Iranian operations continue. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli military carried out strikes on Hezbollah’s financial network, targeting the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, which finances Hezbollah operations across Lebanon. The strikes aim to disrupt billions of dollars in recovery and financing needs for Hezbollah, which has long depended on Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - Quds Force, with funds routed through Syria. In a separate strike in Beirut, Israel killed the commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Lebanon region, Adham Adnan Al-Atman, marking another escalation in the Lebanon theater as the conflict broadens. In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump indicated in a CNN interview that a “big wave” in the war against the Iranian regime remains to come, saying the current actions are powerful and that the 2020 strike that killed IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani was a pivotal move that helped Israel. He added that the war might have been shorter than initially expected and that civilians should stay indoors during operations. Meanwhile, reporting from Washington highlighted anger within the Trump administration over briefings from Netanyahu’s circle that suggested the prime minister pushed Trump to take action, with officials calling the framing a political misrepresentation and reiterating that the president acted because it was what was right for the world and the Middle East. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 16:05

    HEADLINES Israel hits Tehran Parliament Building Lebanon on edge as evacuations surge Trump outlines four Iran war aims The time is now 4:04 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Operation Lion's Roar, Netanyahu's 2015 Congress speech: A blueprint for action, not a failure - analysis. Exactly 11 years ago, on March 3, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress to oppose the nuclear agreement with Iran. The speech did not stop the deal; the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was signed. But today, as Israel and the United States strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, the speech is read as a blueprint for action rather than a failure. Its central claim was that the deal would not prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and that, when restrictions expire, the risk would rise. Had President Trump not withdrawn from the agreement in 2018, most of the sunset clauses would now be expiring. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Reports from Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency that the Iranian Parliament Building in Tehran has been targeted within the last few minutes by strikes from the Israeli Air Force. Reports from Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency say the Iranian Parliament Building in Tehran has been targeted within the last few minutes by strikes from the Israeli Air Force. In US Military Role, Bombing Iran, Trump has 'epic fury' but endgame undefined. US President Donald Trump says he attacked Iran to eliminate a threat. How he sees the war ending is much less clear. Trump at first said he was eliminating a nuclear threat. After Saturday's first strikes killed the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, he called on Iranians to rise up. But Trump soon said his war launched alongside Israel was not about regime change after all. In the end, the mission of the military operation launched by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may best be summed up by the name the Pentagon gave to it -- "Epic Fury." Trump has threatened four weeks or more of war against the country of 90 million people, where hundreds have been reported dead, warning of even more devastating strikes. Facing criticism over the lack of clarity, Trump and his top aides on Monday laid out four objectives for the war -- all of them military in nature. They include destroying Iran's navy and military capacities, ending the clerical state's support for regional militants and preventing it from developing a nuclear bomb. Matthew Kroenig, a vice president at the Atlantic Council, said that Trump had already achieved much of what he wanted, including eliminating parts of its capabilities. In Regional Impacts, A Purim party in a shelter: Minnie Mouse and songs amid ballistic missiles. Imagine your children being awakened after the bath-story-bedtime routine, not by street noise but by sirens announcing missiles approaching. No Purim party is complete without Spider-Man, and at the party in a building’s bomb shelter in Jerusalem there were two. Outside, rockets were intercepted, and inside the shelter the sounds of children and parents singing holiday songs filled the space. The tenants had turned the shelter into a makeshift gathering spot with a children’s corner, art supplies, and shared games, maintaining a sense of normalcy as the war raged nearby. Meanwhile, an urgent Arabic-language warning from the Israeli Defense Forces circulated to residents in Lebanon, urging them to move north beyond the line marked on the map for safety and warning that Hezbollah activity could put lives at risk. In Regional Impacts, דובר צה"ל בערבית פרסם אזהרה דחופה לתושבי לבנון: "עליכם להתפנות מיד." Reports from Israel’s Channel of Defense: the IDF in Arabic issued a urgent notice to residents across multiple Lebanese villages, warning of imminent danger and urging immediate evacuation to safer areas, citing Hezbollah activity and the risk to civilian lives. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, צה״ל פרסם הוראת פינוי לכפרים רבים בדרום לבנון. The Israeli military published evacuation orders for many villages in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah this morning chose to enter the war by launching rockets and drones FROM SOUTHERN LEBANON. Those Hezbollah installations in Southern Lebanon had reportedly already been cleared by the Lebanese Armed Forces as part of the ceasefire agreement. Lebanon said this had been done. Lebanon lied. שגריר ישראל בארה"ב יחיאל לייטר: מספר 2 בהנהגת חיזבאללה נפצע קשה בנסיון חיסול ישראלי בלבנון. גורמי הביטחון בשלב הזה לא מתייחסים. The Israeli ambassador to the United States, Iehiel (Yehuda) Leiter, says the number two figure in Hezbollah leadership was seriously wounded in an Israeli attempt in Lebanon; security officials were not commenting at the moment. In US Policy Concerning Israel, מזכיר המדינה רוביו: "אחת ממטרות המבצע - להרוס את היכולות הבליסטיות שלהם ללא יכולת שיקום. נשמח לראות חילופי משטר, ושהאומה האיראנית תוביל לזה, אבל מטרת המבצע למנוע מהם נשק בליסטי." Secretary of State Rovio says one of the mission goals is to destroy Iran’s ballistic capabilities without a path to rebuild. He added that they would welcome changes in leadership led by the Iranian people, but the aim remains to prevent Iran from possessing ballistic weapons. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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. 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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 15:03

    HEADLINES Israel strikes Tehran as Iranian toll rises US CENTCOM Iranian ships vanish from Gulf Aramco facility damaged by Iranian drones The time is now 3:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli officials say the toll among Iranian security forces has reached the 1,000‑plus range, with estimates of 1,000 to 1,500 killed so far as Operation Roaring Lion and the joint Epic Fury campaign continue. Israel reports strikes across Tehran aimed at internal security emergency bases, as well as Basij and IRGC installations, and says more than 10 headquarters of Iran's intelligence ministry and IRGC Quds Force positions were hit. The Israeli Air Force is said to have targeted surface-to-surface missile launchers, weapons production facilities, and other IRGC air force sites. An IDF intelligence briefing this week reviewed assessments amid the ongoing strikes. The IDF has also announced a strike package targeting the Iranian Interior Security and the Ministry of Intelligence, along with IRGC headquarters in Tehran. An IDF assessment projects that within two to three days, fire from Iran will be significantly reduced as launchers and missiles are hunted and neutralized. A Hebrew‑language report described a broad air offensive involving 30 squadrons and combat pilots, reflecting the scale of the operations discussed in this topic. In US Military Role, US Central Command says that two days ago the Iranian regime had 11 ships in the Gulf of Oman, and today there are zero, framing a decisive change in maritime activity after decades of harassment. CENTCOM notes that freedom of maritime navigation has supported American and global prosperity for more than eight decades, and that US forces will continue to defend it. CENTCOM also reports that it has attacked more than 1,250 targets in Iran so far. The White House published new photos showing the Trump administration monitoring Operation Epic Fury, underscoring ongoing US interest and involvement in the campaign. In Regional Impacts, a Purim party in a Jerusalem shelter unfolded with children dressed in costumes, Minnie Mouse among them, as ballistic missiles were intercepted nearby. Inside the shelter, families sang Purim songs and maintained a sense of normalcy, converting the space into a child-friendly area with a corner for play amid the conflict. A separate assessment notes Britain’s attempt to stay out of the conflict while Iran reportedly struck Cyprus, and a commentator cites Pete Hegseth arguing for swift action even as intelligence assessments remain contested. Satellite imagery appears to show significant damage to the Aramco oil facility following what are believed to be Iranian drone strikes, with burn marks and structural destruction visible, though official assessments of the full extent remain pending. Sirens were heard in Bahrain, illustrating the broader regional reverberations of the escalation. In US Policy Concerning Israel, an analysis revisits Netanyahu’s 2015 Congress address, describing it as a blueprint for action rather than a failure. The piece notes that the speech warned the nuclear deal would not prevent Iran from obtaining weapons and suggested that, had sunset clauses not been addressed, outcomes might have differed. Today, with Israel and the United States conducting strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, the analysis argues that some arguments once viewed as contested now appear more persuasive in hindsight. In Israeli Domestic Politics, the government approved an immediate emergency grant to residents whose homes were damaged and deemed uninhabitable by Iranian missile strikes. Each affected resident will receive NIS 2,000 initially, split as NIS 500 for urgent personal needs and NIS 1,500 allocated to local authorities for rapid response. Residents whose homes or property were heavily damaged will be evacuated to a government‑funded hotel. Those affected are asked to report damages through the Tax Authority hotline or its online portal, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich indicated that the government will support those evacuated and provide additional assistance as needed. In Uplifting News, a piece argues that addressing loneliness and social disconnection through investments in children, community, and human infrastructure can drive long-term economic resilience. It highlights Sderot as a case where strengthening social ties and community leadership is linked to broader growth, stressing that the quality of relationships matters more than sheer quantity for sustained well‑being and prosperity. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. 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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 14:03

    HEADLINES - 600 Targets Hit in Iran Roar Expands - Spain Blocks Bases Amid Iran Campaign Escalation - Tel Aviv Stock Rally Breaks Covid-era Record The time is now 2:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF spokesperson announced that more than 600 targets in Iran have been struck and warned that Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for joining the campaign. Officials described the operation as broad, saying the numbers behind the effort are remarkable and signaling a sustained campaign across the region. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel estimates that more than 1,000 IRGC and Iranian security officials have been killed in the strikes so far, with some estimates much higher, as the campaign has targeted IRGC, Basij, and government facilities since the Roaring Lion operation began alongside the US-led Epic Fury. On Monday, Israel conducted a significant strike in Tehran, focusing on internal security emergency bases, Basij facilities, and IRGC installations. Some estimates place fatalities over 2,000, while the more conservative assessment cites over 1,000. Israel also says it has disrupted Iran’s missile program by thwarting scientists who specialize in ground-to-ground missiles. In the broader campaign, Bandar Abbas port was reported to be smoking after an attack, and there was an attack on an IRGC base in Zanjan. In Iranian Retaliation, an Iranian drone strike on a hotel in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, injured two employees with the US Department of Defense over the weekend, according to a diplomatic cable from the State Department seen by The Washington Post. In US Military Role, fifteen US aircraft have departed from the Rota and Morón military bases in southern Spain after Spain’s government declined to allow the facilities to be used for potential strikes on Iran. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spain would not permit its jointly operated bases to support attacks on Iran. In Regional Impacts, the US Embassy in Kuwait has instructed staff to shelter-in-place, while recommending that all Americans in the country do the same, with the airspace over Kuwait still closed due to constant attacks by Iran. The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army mourned the loss of a sergeant in the naval force who was killed this evening while performing his duty. Bloomberg reports that the UAE is expected to run out of interceptor missiles within roughly a week at its current usage rate, while Qatar could deplete its supply in as little as four days, with both countries pressing the United States for immediate additional military assistance. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry issued a circular to diplomatic missions abroad informing them of the Cabinet decision banning Hezbollah’s military activities, urging missions to convey the decision to host countries and rely on it in official contacts. Ehud Yaari comments that militias could play a role in bringing down the Iranian regime. Watch how Hezbollah raises large sums of civilian money to pay for its weapons, infrastructure, and terrorists, with strikes aimed at the heart of this funding network to cut off financing. Commenting on the Lebanese prime minister’s remarks after an emergency cabinet meeting, Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad said Lebanon’s government is unable to act against the Zionist enemy, but rejected any justification for aggressive measures against Lebanese who reject the occupation. Adham Al-Atman (Abu Hamza), commander of the Islamic Jihad/Al-Quds Brigades in the Lebanese arena, was eliminated by an IDF airstrike in Dahieh, Beirut this morning. In Israeli Domestic Politics, the government approved an initial emergency grant to residents whose homes were damaged and deemed uninhabitable due to Iranian missile strikes, with NIS 2,000 allocated per affected resident. The distribution plan provides NIS 500 directly to residents and NIS 1,500 to local authorities to fund their immediate response efforts. Those with significant property damage will be evacuated to a government-funded hotel. The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved extending the emergency declaration on the home front until March 12, as part of preparations for a prolonged campaign, with officials noting expansion of an order under the emergency framework. In Israeli Economy and Business, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange recorded its strongest single-day gains since the coronavirus-era surge nearly six years ago, marking one of the market’s most significant rallies in recent history. In Uplifting News, Israeli President Herzog was seen reading the Megillah with fighters from the IDF’s elite Duvdevan Unit, expressing admiration for the troops and wishing for achievements and good news in this heavy campaign. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 13:02

    HEADLINES Israel extends home-front emergency amid Iran war IAEA no evidence of Iran nuclear strikes US says campaign ahead ground troops possible The time is now 1:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Operation Lion's Roar, the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved extending the country’s declaration of a special emergency situation on the home front until March 12, amid Israel's ongoing Operation Roaring Lion and the joint Israel–US campaign against Iran that began on Saturday. The committee heard briefings from the National Security Council, the IDF Operations Directorate, and the Military Intelligence Directorate on campaign preparations, the current situation assessment, and readiness for ongoing operations, with the Home Front Command briefing addressing field concerns. The committee’s chair, MK Boaz Bismuth, said, “We are preparing for a prolonged campaign. Israel will not stop halfway until the threat is completely eliminated.” The panel also unanimously approved the expansion of an order under another provision related to the emergency framework. In Operation Lion's Roar, there were also indications regarding the broader strain on Iran facilities as statements from various parties circulated about potential damage to Iran's nuclear sites. The IAEA’s director-general, Rafael Grossi, told the IAEA Board of Governors that there is no evidence that either the US or Israel has struck any Iranian nuclear sites, including the Bushehr power plant or the Tehran research reactor. Reports from the same period suggested a possible attack on Isfahan, but Iran, Israel, and the US offered conflicting accounts, and no definitive confirmation of damage to nuclear facilities had been publicly established. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, footage released by the IDF shows a fighter pilot attacking Tehran while apparently dodging an Iranian missile fired in his direction. The Israeli military says the air force has conducted more than 1,000 combat sorties over Iranian skies. The reported strikes centered on Iranian targets produced no casualties, and civil-defense guidance was updated to reflect ongoing risk in the region. The report notes ceremonies for Yossi and Beloria Cohen, honored for losses suffered in earlier strikes, and it includes warnings from security services that Iran may alter its missile-launch approach moving forward. In US Military Role, President Trump said the operation against Iran is substantially ahead of schedule and that the US military will do whatever it takes to achieve the mission’s objectives, outlining aims to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities, annihilate its navy, prevent a nuclear weapon, and curb its regional support. He also indicated the campaign could extend beyond an initial four to five weeks if necessary. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cautioned the war might last up to six weeks, while stressing it would not drag on indefinitely. Separately, Reuters reported that Trump said he ordered the US military to attack Iran to thwart Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic-missile programs, signaling a direct personal authorization of strikes within the broader campaign. In Regional Impacts, Qatar’s defense ministry said it shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets that approached from Iran, amid a wider wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks affecting Gulf states allied with the United States after airstrikes began on Saturday. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a separate incident near Bahrain’s port, where a vessel was struck by two unknown projectiles and later extinguished, with the crew evacuated. The US embassy in Bahrain issued travel advisories urging caution for citizens abroad as debris from missile interceptions was reported in the region. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel’s defense establishment announced a completed round of strikes across Lebanon targeting assets tied to the Al-Qarq Al-Hassan Society, a civilian-finance entity used to fund Hezbollah and support its operations, including salaries and transfers from Iran. The activity underscores concerns about Hezbollah’s financial network and its impact on regional stability. Separately, the Israeli Air Force confirmed it shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israeli territory after border alarms were triggered. In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump said he would not rule out deploying ground troops into Iran “if necessary,” speaking with the New York Post and arguing that leaders sometimes must act without broad public backing as the operation moves ahead. He described the mission as “way ahead of schedule” and reiterated a readiness to take additional actions beyond what has already been planned. The White House emphasized that the aims remain focused on disabling Iran’s strategic capabilities, while observers noted the statement as part of a broader posture on the campaign. In Israeli Domestic Politics, the IDF Home Front Command extended security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and school closures until at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Netanyahu’s adviser Yonatan Urich faced renewed police efforts to extend restrictive conditions, with a court hearing set for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to determine whether to prolong contact bans with the prime minister and the PMO, as well as a travel ban through March 19. Separately, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized what he described as a hypocritical and irresponsible legal-judicial establishment tied to decisions around a suspect involved in allegations of improper ties with Qatar, urging steadfast preparation and resilience for the nation. In Israeli Economy and Business, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed on its strongest day since the pandemic era, marking a period of notable performance not seen in nearly six years. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 12:03

    HEADLINES Iran facility near Isfahan hit escalates Trump hints US ground troops in Iran Beirut toll climbs as Dahieh strikes The time is now 12:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, explosions were reported near Isfahan, Iran, on Monday afternoon, according to local media and footage circulating on social media. The blasts appeared to come from near a nuclear facility in the central city, with footage showing smoke rising from an Iranian air force base in the area. The reports come amid ongoing Israeli-US airstrikes on Iranian regime, military, and nuclear infrastructure, as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury. This is a developing story. In Iranian Retaliation, indications of launches from Iran in the hour ahead were reported. In US Military Role, President Trump said he would not rule out sending US ground troops into Iran if necessary, telling the New York Post he was not concerned with polling and that the operation was way ahead of schedule as the US and Israel press their campaign under Roaring Lion. He said the focus was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and that senior Iranian figures had been targeted in rapid strikes, while the administration has framed the effort as moving quickly. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the campaign would not be complete overnight and would not become an endless war, with aims including destroying Iran's missile capabilities, naval assets, and other security infrastructure. CENTCOM for the first time stated that the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, a drone carrier operated by Iran’s IRGC Navy, was targeted within hours of launching Operation Epic Fury and that it is the only carrier to have been hit, countering Iranian state media claims of broader attacks against the USS Abraham Lincoln. In Regional Impacts, Qatar’s defense ministry said it shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets over its airspace, with no further details released. Arab states in the Gulf have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel began airstrikes on Saturday. The IRGC announced that an oil tanker was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being attacked by two drones. Reports from Beirut described the Dahieh district as burning, with the Lebanese Health Ministry reporting casualties, including dozens killed and hundreds injured in related strikes. Initial reports also noted explosions at an airbase in eastern Jordan near Ar-Rwishd. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces struck a senior Hezbollah militant in Beirut and renewed airstrikes in the Dahieh district. A second senior Hezbollah leader was reported eliminated in Beirut, and in response to rocket fire from Lebanon, the IDF carried out heavy strikes in Dahieh and in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuation of dozens of villages. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 31 dead and 149 wounded from these attacks, with about a third in Dahieh; the army’s Arabic-language spokesman posted evacuation orders for 30 villages in southern Lebanon. Abu Hamza, a commander of the Islamic Jihad’s military wing, was killed in Dahieh. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for mediation with Iran and condemned the US-Israeli strikes as unprovoked aggression, offering Moscow’s help and citing ongoing talks with Iranian leadership. Moscow says it seeks to use its ties to Iran to help restore calm in the region. Separately, remarks attributed to Trump argued that the Iranian regime already possessed the capability to strike Europe with ballistic missiles and could reach the United States, while describing intelligence as showing the attack would occur in broad daylight. Trump also suggested that Khamenei was at breakfast with senior officials and did not expect a daytime strike. In Israeli Domestic Politics, the IDF Home Front Command extended security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and school closures through at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Police sought to extend restrictions on Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Netanyahu, with a hearing set for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Beit Shemesh to view the site of nine fatalities from an Iranian missile strike, saying the barbarity of the terror regime is exposed and warning that nuclear weapons would threaten humanity. In Israeli Economy and Business, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed its strongest day since the coronavirus period, nearly six years ago. Energy prices rose sharply as Iran’s strikes on the Gulf disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz; US oil traded around $72 per barrel, Brent around $79, and European natural gas futures surged as Qatar halted production. Reports noted disruptions to tanker routes and increased electronic interference affecting shipping data. In Uplifting News, Michael Dickson, executive director of StandWithUs Israel, shares a hopeful vision for Iran-Israel peace. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa 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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