• Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 12:04
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINES- US Strike Kills 175 at Minab School- Tehran Bank Sepah Data Center Hit- IRGC Warns Hormuz Transit Requires PermissionThe time is now 12:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the data center of Iran's state-run Bank Sepah in Tehran was struck, disrupting the bank’s ability to process salaries for Iran’s military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strike also disrupted services at Bank Sepah and Bank Melli, with online banking inoperable and only card-based services continuing. Explosions were reported across several Tehran neighborhoods as the ongoing strikes linked to Roaring Lion and Epic Fury continued.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, documentation confirms an attack near the Bushehr airport, and additional explosions were heard in Tehran.In US Military Role, since the start of Operation Epic Fury, US forces have struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran, including over 60 naval ships. The mission is described as aiming to end Iran’s ability to project power and harass international shipping crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with American forces saying they have achieved air superiority over large portions of Iran and are dismantling missiles, drones, and the regime’s defense industrial bases. A preliminary US military investigation found that a Tomahawk cruise missile likely struck the girls’ elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, on 28 February 2026, killing at least 175 people, most of them children. Officials say the missile was intended for a nearby IRGC naval facility but outdated or incorrect targeting data reportedly misidentified the school, and the strike destroyed Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls Elementary School as the investigation continues. The US Army has issued a warning to Iranian citizens to stay away from ports with Iranian military activity.In Regional Impacts, IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri warned that vessels must obtain permission from Iran before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing incidents involving ships such as Expres Rome and Mayuree Naree. The Mayuree Naree, a Thailand-flagged bulk carrier, was hit by two projectiles, causing a fire and damage to the engine room; twenty crew members were evacuated to Oman, with three still missing, and an explosion occurred in the stern area. Separately, reports say explosions at Abu Dhabi Airport Fire broke out at the old airport following interception debris, and the fires were extinguished.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Kiryat Shmona mayor Avichai Stern described Hezbollah’s border threat as persistent and urged decision-makers in Jerusalem to pursue a permanent resolution, noting that residents have endured underground shelter living and that evacuating vulnerable populations could be considered. In a separate development, UK prosecutors lost their appeal to reinstate a terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara for displaying the Hezbollah flag at a London gig; the charge had been thrown out earlier for procedural reasons, and prosecutors said they would challenge. Kneecap representatives said they did not support Hamas or Hezbollah and that the flag incident occurred on stage.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Justice Ministry’s Pardons Department has completed its work on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s clemency request and has forwarded its opinion to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu before sending it to President Isaac Herzog. The department added that if prosecution authorities submit a position before the president makes a decision, it will update its opinion accordingly. The process is moving forward while Netanyahu’s criminal trial continues, and Eliyahu is handling the file rather than Justice Minister Yariv Levin. The briefing from the Home Front Command head, Shai Klaper, emphasized daily consideration of civil-defense policy and said the resilience of Israeli citizens—as well as national continuity in the economy and education systems—is essential to achieving victory. Reports note Iran has attacked oil infrastructure, and that the Iranian navy’s involvement has escalated, with references to developments along the northern border introducing new factors.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889604https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72138https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889602https://t.me/selena_updates/57945https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72136https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889601https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72140https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-889614https://www.jpost.com/international/...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 18:03
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESIsrael destroys IRGC command center in TehranIranian strikes ignite Persian Gulf shippingRafah raid nets Hamas tunnels weapons cacheThe time is now 6:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Defense Forces said operatives of the Iranian regime who operated within a command center of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in central Tehran were eliminated as part of a wide-scale air campaign. Dozens of fighter jets conducted additional waves of strikes on infrastructure sites tied to the Iranian regime in Tehran and other areas in Iran. The jets, acting on intelligence, identified operatives within the IRGC command center in the heart of Tehran; within seconds of the identification, the jets struck and eliminated the operatives. The strikes also targeted infrastructure in Tehran including command centers and situation rooms used by the IRGC's air force; a compound at the heart of the central military university of the IRGC, Imam Hussein University, used by the regime's operatives to oversee the campaign and conduct meetings; sites used to store and manufacture ballistic missiles prepared for launch, as well as missiles designated to harm Israeli aircraft operating in Tehran. Simultaneously, command centers and military bases of the Internal Security and Basij forces were struck.Additionally, opposition sources report drones operated by Israeli and American forces in the skies over Tehran attacking barricades that Basij members erected to control crowds and suppress protests; the drones are said to be aimed at these barriers.In another development, Iranians in occupied Iran are recording and thanking the United States and Israel as drones carry out military operations against the IRGC and Basij.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a video recorded in Tehran minutes ago shows the aftermath of a precise drone strike by the Israeli Air Force eliminating a convoy of the security forces of the Islamic regime on Chamran Highway; you can see fire trucks at the scene trying to put out the fires.In US Military Role, RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom is loading bunker-busting bombs onto American strategic bombers.In Regional Impacts, the war with Iran is reshaping Middle East dynamics and sidelining Palestinian issues, with crises intensifying in the West Bank and Gaza, and the Palestinian Authority increasingly sidelined from decisions shaping the region. Analysts Hiba Husseini and Kobi Michael offer different readings, but both note the Palestinian arena is being pulled along by a regional war set elsewhere.Also in Regional Impacts, an Iraqi port official said two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were attacked within Iraqi territorial waters in the Persian Gulf, causing both to catch fire; authorities evacuated 25 crewmembers. Iran also reported a wave of attacks, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. An oil tanker was struck by an Iranian drone at Umm Qasr Port, Basrah, in southern Iraq, and is engulfed in flames, with fire breaking out on another oil tanker near Umm Qasr port in Basra. Iraqi channels also reported that multiple tankers were burning in the Persian Gulf off Basra following a coordinated Iranian attack.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Defense Forces precisely struck two Hamas terrorists who planned to carry out an imminent terror attack and posed a real threat to IDF forces operating in Gaza City, north Gaza, in the past day. As part of the operation to clear the Rafah area of underground terror infrastructures and terrorists, Golani Brigade combat teams located two additional terrorists in an underground compound who were eliminated, and a cache of numerous weapons in the compound was found, intended to be used against IDF forces.Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that they conducted a joint operation with Hezbollah against Israel.The IRGC said, The IRGC: We carried out a joint operation with Hezbollah against Israel.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said, We've won. Let me tell you, we've won. You know, you never like to say too early you won. We won. We won the bet—In the first hour, it was over.The president added that earlier today the IEA agreed to coordinate the release of a record 400 million barrels of oil from various national petroleum reserves, which will substantially reduce oil prices as we end this threat to America.In Hebrew-language remarks on the duration of the operation against Iran, Trump said that we do not want to leave early, we do not want to return every two years, and that while he may not always be president, the mission will be completed quickly but not before finishing the work.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 ...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 17:03
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESIsrael strikes Tehran Spaha Bank, IRGC financesIran demands future guarantees for ceasefireUS loads bunker-buster bombs at FairfordThe time is now 5:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, reports from Iranian opposition channels say the Israeli Air Force attacked the Spaha Bank building in central Tehran, with the bank described as the central financial arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the channel through which salaries are paid to its members.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian officials told Bloomberg they demand guarantees that neither the United States nor Israel will attack Iran in the future in order to sign a ceasefire for the current conflict. The officials say the regime's main concern is a resumption of Israeli operations once the war ends, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted that ending the war requires recognition of Iran's legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression. The Israel Defense Forces conducted a wide-scale wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps infrastructure across Iran, and simultaneously with strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, with the IDF saying it hit several IRGC infrastructure sites in Tehran and other strongholds. There were also reports that there was a launch from Iran.In United States Military Role, at the Royal Air Force base at Fairford in Britain, bunker-busting bombs were loaded onto United States strategic bombers.In Regional Impacts, analysts say the war with Iran is shaping the region's dynamics, with Palestinians facing daily insecurity in the West Bank, Gaza's political future uncertain, and the Palestinian Authority increasingly sidelined from key decisions. Separately, the Thai-flagged bulk carrier M/R MAYUREE NAREE was struck in the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian uncrewed surface vessel while trying to transit the strait, causing a large hole and several fires onboard; twenty Thai crew members were rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman, with three missing as of the evening. After a wide Hezbollah barrage toward Israel, Lebanon's presidency and Syria's president and France's president Macron spoke; there were indications that Iran had planned hundreds of missile launches that day before the air force changed the balance. Alarms and sirens were heard as rockets and drones were reported from Lebanon into northern Israel.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, northern Israel continues to face sustained cross-border attacks from Hezbollah and other actors, with more than forty rockets fired at Haifa and the surrounding area, and sirens continuing to sound across the north as drones operate from Lebanon and Iran.In United States Policy Concerning Israel, Governor Gavin Newsom said he is in constant coordination with security and intelligence officials to monitor potential threats tied to the conflict in the Middle East, and that there are no imminent threats at this time, with the state prepared for any emergency. In a separate development, former United States President Donald Trump again criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request, arguing that Netanyahu should decide on the pardon himself and that he should be focused on the war.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.SOURCEShttps://t.me/newssil/195130https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889644https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72193https://t.me/newssil/195129https://t.me/abualiexpress/117308https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-889648https://t.me/DefenderDome/19061https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295149https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72192https://t.me/newssil/195131https://t.me/ILtoday/17682https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295148https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72195https://t.me/selena_updates/57977https://t.me/DefenderDome/19060https://t.me/newssil/195128https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72191https://t.me/newssil/195127https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72187https://t.me/JewishNews24/51054https://t.me/JewishNews24/51055
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 16:02
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESMortozov laid to rest after Yehud strikeUS-Israel air alliance tightens over IranIranian mines threaten Strait of HormuzThe time is now 4:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Mortozov, 40, was laid to rest in Petah Tikva after dying of wounds suffered in an Iranian cluster bomb strike that hit a Yehud construction site on Monday. First responders said the victims were not in a shelter when the munition struck, and Mortozov died a day later in hospital; Rustam Gulomov, 61, was killed in the same attack. Mortozov, a Petah Tikva resident, is survived by his wife and three children, aged 15, 12 and 4, and had moved to Israel from Azerbaijan in 2007. At the funeral, his son Jubran expressed his grief, saying he would never forget his father and promising to care for the family; Mortozov’s brother also spoke at the service.In US Military Role, an American pilot radioed to an Israeli pilot: “Be safe out there, strike hard,” signaling close coordination as the two allies continue air operations. The IDF says the Israeli Air Force and the US Air Force are operating with full aerial freedom over Iranian skies.In Regional Impacts, the United States Central Command said it sank several inactive Iranian naval vessels, including 16 minelayers, as Tehran appears to begin mining the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is thought to hold between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines, though only a few dozen have been laid recently, and officials say the United States is exploring options to restore commercial maritime traffic through the chokepoint that handles a substantial share of global oil and gas shipments. Separately, naval drones described as explosive-laden unmanned surface vessels have been used in at least two attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf, underscoring a dangerous new threat to the corridor; the first attack struck the MKD VYOM off Oman, and a later strike hit the Sonangol Namibe near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port, prompting concern over further disruption of regional energy flows as markets react to the widening conflict.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, five people were injured when a rocket hit a residence in the Upper Galilee after Hezbollah and Iran launched a joint attack on Israel, with four injuries attributed to anxiety; firefighting crews and United Hatzalah responded to multiple sites as rockets and shrapnel affected northern communities and a fire started in a forest area. The IDF said it was conducting strikes in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to the barrage. In northern Israel, alarms and reports of rockets and shrapnel continued, and emergency services provided treatment for a man in his 50s with a mild hand injury. TheIDF later indicated it would respond with heavy fire in Lebanon following Hezbollah’s barrage, and threats of further missile fire toward southern Israel were reported as the conflict escalated.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Iran has demanded a guarantee that neither the United States nor Israel will attack again before signing a ceasefire for the current conflict, according to unnamed Iranian officials cited by Bloomberg. In parallel, the UN Security Council approved a resolution drafted by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemning Iran’s attacks against regional states, with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions from Russia and China; the measure calls for an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks and threats. Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danon, said Iran is targeting regional states out of despair as the world begins to recognize Tehran’s true intentions.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.SOURCEShttps://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-mortozov-victim-of-iranian-cluster-bomb-strike-laid-to-rest-in-petah-tivka/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjlapv15bghttps://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-889642https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/sea-drones-target-oil-tankers-middle-east-conflict-risks-widenhttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-889639https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295127https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295124https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295123https://t.me/hnaftali/22214https://t.me/ILtoday/17677https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889644https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295125
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 15:03
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESIsrael airstrike kills Khamenei and IRGC chiefsMissiles reach southern Israel amid Iran clashUS blamed for Minab school strikeThe time is now 3:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, an IDF official told The Jerusalem Post that the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the top echelon of Iran’s military and the IRGC on day one was an incredible turning point, made possible by a giant, highly coordinated airstrike that took months of planning. About 40 seconds of action around 8:15 a.m. on February 28 killed Khamenei, IRGC chief Mohammad Pakpour, military chief Abdolrahim Mousavi, defense minister Amir Nasirzadeh, National Defense Council secretary Ali Shamkhani, and roughly 35 other senior officials. Key Israeli aircraft involved included F-16s, F-35s, and F-15s, with contributions from other platforms and an American-led armada. The IDF described the first-day airpower and munitions as changing the course of the war.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, missile fire is now reaching southern Israel, with ongoing alerts as Iran launches toward southern regions and launches from Iran toward southern Israel have been detected.In Iranian Retaliation, Tehran provided dramatic testimony alleging that drones are striking Basij personnel. Separately, a former deputy commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Ali Fadavi, claimed on Iranian state media that an American F-15 was shot down over Southern Tehran.In US Military Role, preliminary findings indicate the United States is responsible for the Tomahawk strike on the Iranian girls’ school in Minab, where more than 175 people were killed, according to The New York Times. The ongoing investigation says CENTCOM had been using outdated target coordinates provided by the DIA, and it is not clear when the school building ceased to be part of the adjacent IRGC base. Officials are examining why the outdated information was not double checked and whether AI or other intelligence systems could have contributed, though that possibility has been deemed unlikely at the time.In Regional Impacts, medical teams treated two lightly injured people in the north—a 35-year-old woman with a head injury and a 50-year-old man with a hand injury—who were evacuated to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, with other patients treated for injuries while moving to shelters and for anxiety. Sirens were heard across southern Israel’s Negev and across northern Israel as missiles and UAV attacks were reported, with dozens of interceptions over northern skies as more than 100 projectiles were launched. Initial reports also noted casualties in northern Israel, as the region faced a multi-front intensity.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF is now firing heavy fire in Lebanon after Hezbollah’s massive rocket barrage. The IDF Spokesperson said a wide wave of strikes had begun in Dahieh in Beirut against Hezbollah infrastructure, with ongoing interception efforts. A military source said dozens of launches had come from Lebanon to Israel, and the Air Force would carry out dozens of strikes across Lebanon in the hours ahead. Attacks reportedly began in the Dahieh district of Beirut. Hezbollah has announced the start of Operation Al-Asf al-Ma'kul (The Devouring Wind) against Israel, joining tonight’s rocket barrage of more than 100 rockets; Hezbollah previously declared operations named The Eaten Straw. Northern Israel remains under an immediate threat of more rockets from Lebanon.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said he is not worried about an Iranian attack on US soil. He claimed that Iran’s mine-laying ships were destroyed, and that “just about all” of Iran’s navy is gone, while urging oil companies to use the Strait of Hormuz, which he said Iran had closed with submarine mines. He cited the removal of reserves by the IEA—about 400 million barrels—to avert a global supply crunch and noted his ongoing engagement with other world leaders via a G7 virtual meeting, asserting the United States possesses the greatest military in the world.In Israeli Domestic Politics, former defense minister Yoav Gallant announced that he will not run in the upcoming elections and is taking a pause from political life. The government approved an updated 2026 state budget late Tuesday night, adding about NIS 30 billion to defense in light of Operation Roaring Lion, and allocating over NIS 5 billion in coalition funds for the 2026 budget, including hundreds of millions of shekels for haredi institutions and investments in West Bank settlements. The plan also directs funds from other ministries, with the budget having passed its first reading in January and awaiting final votes by the end of March; if not approved, the Knesset would dissolve and trigger early elections. The session approving the move occurred by Zoom amid the ongoing war...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 14:02
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESIDF claims killing Khamenei and IRGC chiefsUS probes outdated coords behind Minab strikeGlobal oil release to ease Hormuz riskThe time is now 2:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israel Defense Force described day one as a turning point, saying a coordinated airstrike enabled the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and roughly 35 other top Iranian officials including IRGC leaders in about 40 seconds around 8:15 a.m. on February 28, with participation from F-16s, F-35s, and F-15s among others and extensive planning. The IDF said airpower and munitions were deployed across the first day of attacks. The IDF also released footage of strikes on IRGC command-and-control nodes in Tehran and additional targets inside Iran, including IRGC C2 centers associated with the IRGC Air Force, a facility at the IRGC central military university, ballistic missile storage and launch sites, and bases operated by the Basij Internal Security Force.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian agency Far­s reported that security personnel, including Basij members, were killed in Tehran in an attack on four checkpoints in the capital, described as a joint operation by Mossad and loyalists to the regime. Sirens were heard across central Israel during a missile attack from Iran, with at least one missile intercepted. Other notices indicate further interceptions and ongoing siren activity across central Israel as the conflict persists.In US Military Role, preliminary findings indicate the United States was responsible for the Tomahawk strike on the Iranian girls’ school in Minab, where hundreds were killed. The investigation says CENTCOM relied on outdated coordinates provided by the DIA, and that the building had originally been part of the nearby IRGC naval base, though it is not clear when the two areas separated. Officials are examining why outdated information was not double‑checked and whether AI or other intelligence systems could have influenced the targeting, though that possibility is viewed as unlikely at the time.In Regional Impacts, the International Energy Agency’s 32 member states approved releasing 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves to mitigate potential disruptions from the Iran conflict and the threat to the Strait of Hormuz. The G7 backed the move, with Germany, Japan, and Australia among those expected to draw on reserves; Japan’s prime minister said the country would lead in easing supply and demand conditions. Germany’s economy minister emphasized solidarity with the IEA effort. Separately, CENTCOM warned civilians to avoid ports used by Iranian military forces along the Strait of Hormuz, saying civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected status and become legitimate military targets under international law, while Iranian naval assets have been reported in some civilian ports. The United States said it would continue taking precautions to minimize harm to civilians.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, launches toward central Israel were reported as intercepted, with further fire from Lebanon toward the north noted as the regional struggle intensifies, reflecting the widening scope of hostilities linked to Iran and its allied groups.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said he was not worried about Iranian attacks on US soil. He claimed that Iran’s mine-laying ships had been destroyed along with much of the regime’s navy in a single night, and urged oil companies to utilize the Strait of Hormuz. He noted ongoing discussions with G7 leaders and framed the oil reserves release as a necessary response to the disruption, saying the group had never seen anything like it.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the government approved an updated 2026 state budget during wartime, adding about 30 billion shekels to the defense budget to support Operation Roaring Lion. More than 5 billion shekels were allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions, with additional funds directed toward West Bank settlements; the spending comes from other ministries. The budget was passed unanimously in a Zoom meeting and awaits final votes before the end of March to avoid dissolution and new elections.In Uplifting News, evangelical leader Mike Evans visited a Beit Shemesh family devastated by a missile strike and provided $50,000 in aid to help with medical bills, housing, and recovery, meeting with the injured at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and hearing firsthand how the attack affected their lives.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-889632https://t.me/DefenderDome/...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 11:03
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESNetanyahu says Iran war lasts weeksSalalah oil tanks ablaze from dronesTrump says Iran war ends soonThe time is now 11:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in closed-door remarks to local leaders that Israel expects the war with Iran to last weeks rather than days, aiming to end the conflict’s most intensive phase before Passover or to reduce Iran’s launch capabilities enough to shift to an emergency routine, while warning that regime change in Tehran cannot be imposed “at the push of a button.” Opposition sources reported a massive explosion at an Iranian military base in western Tehran’s Qads area following an Israeli and American strike. An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander, Colonel Majid Kashafi, a former senior official in the IRGC’s Air and Space Force, was eliminated last night in a targeted attack on his car inside Iran. Separately, reports said something big blew up in or near the Iranian holy city of Qom.In US Military Role, Iranian air force radar systems at the port of Bandar Abbas were described as affected in the wake of an American strike.In Regional Impacts, regional observers reported a series of drone-related attacks on Oman’s oil infrastructure. Video and subsequent reporting described a massive fire at storage tanks at the Mina Petroleum Facility at Salalah port after a drone strike attributed to Iran. Oman’s authorities said several drones were intercepted, but one struck fuel tanks, triggering fires and damage to storage infrastructure, with no casualties reported. The Port of Salalah is a key logistics and energy hub along the Arabian Sea. In addition, a Thai merchant ship was reported to have been hit by a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iraqi channels reported American and Israeli strikes against command facilities of the Iraqi Shiite militant group al-Hashd al-Shaabi near Mosul. A Popular Mobilization Forces ammo storage site exploded following a reported airstrike by the same coalition elsewhere in Iraq’s al-Suwaira area. Basij members on motorcycles, disguised as maintenance workers and wearing civilian coats, were described in coverage as fearing elimination.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump told Axios there is “practically nothing left” to target in Iran and that the war there will end “soon,” adding that “any time I want it to end, it will end,” as Washington and Tel Aviv pursue strikes aimed at dismantling Iran’s military capabilities and nuclear program.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Tzohar has petitioned the High Court of Justice for the fourth time seeking an order that the Rabbinate license it to issue official kashrut certification, arguing the state has not acted since a November ruling directed the Rabbinate to decide whether Tzohar qualifies and to issue a license. The filing frames this as a constitutional right to provide food supervision and kashrut services amid a long-running religion-and-state dispute surrounding a 2021 kashrut reform. In a separate Hebrew-language piece, a report describes a dramatic government move related to defense and security, with emphasis on significant steps affecting pilots, Iron Dome, Arrow missiles, and related defense structures. In Israeli Economy and Business, the Agriculture Ministry disclosed a broad enforcement operation that uncovered a network supplying unregulated dairy products to m shops in Rahat and Hura, including the seizure of around 4,500 eggs bearing counterfeit Passover marks and about 600 kilograms of smuggled beef, alongside roughly 4.5 tons of dairy from a non-regulated dairy operation in Hebron. Authorities also disrupted shipments and documented accompanying paperwork that exposed the supply chain, with additional seizures tied to other crossings and routes aimed at distributing unapproved dairy products for the Passover period.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.SOURCEShttps://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjwhteycwehttps://t.me/abualiexpress/117272https://t.me/selena_updates/57936https://t.me/ILtoday/17669https://t.me/abualiexpress/117271https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295006https://t.me/DefenderDome/19036https://t.me/selena_updates/57938https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72130https://t.me/newssil/195066https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72127https://t.me/abualiexpress/117273https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72131https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72128https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/trump-tells-axios-war-iran-will-end-soon-practically-nothing-left-targethttps://www.jpost.com/...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 10:02
    Mar 11 2026
    HEADLINESAhmadinejad escapes regime control, location unknownIsrael strengthens north as Hezbollah fires missilesIraq stalls PM naming after electionsThe time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, joint Israeli-US strikes at the outset of the current war targeted former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but associates cited by The Atlantic say the operation did not kill him and instead acted as a jailbreak from regime control. They describe how Ahmadinejad, whose movements had been restricted since January mass protests that Officials say saw about 36,500 killed, now appears free to move with his family having fled underground after strikes near his residence in Narnak, northeast Tehran, and with several of his bodyguards killed. He has made a small number of public addresses since the alleged escape, including a congratulatory message on Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to supreme leader, while the regime reportedly does not know his current location.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports of explosions were received from Bushehr and Madan in Iran. CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper said the Iranian navy is out of the fight and that the mission has escalated to a level akin to the fourth Lebanon War, with a new factor recently arriving at the northern border. He noted ongoing uncertainty and warned that readiness in the north is markedly different from what was expected on October 7. The IDF continues to operate in Lebanon with precision, and the overarching question remains when and how this confrontation might flare again.In US Military Role, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper stated that American forces continue delivering decisive blows against the Iranian regime, focusing on eliminating Iran’s influence in the region. He said the US fighting force has grown during the campaign while Iran’s fighting capacity has diminished, and the effort centers on targets aimed at removing Iran’s influence on Americans and neighboring states.In Regional Impacts, Iraq remains unable to name a new prime minister four months after elections in November 2025. Initial backing for former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki gave way to opposition from the United States, and Iran-backed militias have been active against US forces and the Kurdistan Region as Shi’ite politicians maneuver within a broad parliamentary and constitutional crisis intensified by the regional war between Iran and the US and its allies. A separate assessment notes that the Iran war is becoming a test of endurance for the region, with oil prices surging as a potential lever, hitting near 120 dollars a barrel before easing to about 90 dollars, while global travel and shipping face disruptions. Washington signals a wary calculus as Iran’s leadership remains cohesive in the face of sustained strikes, and the Iranian public has shown anger from earlier January protests while largely staying home.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli military said IDF chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir ordered reinforcements to the north, reinforcing the Northern Command and moving the Golani Brigade to the northern sector following recent developments in the war with Iran. The IDF characterizes Hezbollah as acting on behalf of the Iranian regime and states it will not tolerate harm to Israeli civilians, while Hezbollah fired missiles at northern Israel on March 2 in what was described as retaliation for the killing of Khamenei. Israeli strikes have extended into southern Lebanon and Beirut, with Lebanese counts reporting hundreds of casualties as the conflict with Iran’s proxies deepens.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Israeli President Isaac Herzog characterized the Iran war as a turning point for the Middle East and a step toward a better future, describing the US-Israel alignment as part of a historic process that weakens the regime he calls the empire of evil.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Tzohar has returned to the High Court, petitioning for an order compelling the Rabbinate to license it as a certified kashrut authority. The petition marks the fourth attempt in a long-running dispute over whether Tzohar qualifies to issue official kashrut certificates, arguing that the state has yet to decide or grant a license despite a 2021 reform aimed at shifting oversight away from the Rabbinate. Separately, the Religious Services Ministry published a centralized list of women’s mikvaot with protected spaces nearly two weeks into the war, following ITIM’s appeal. Wartime guidance requires such spaces to be reachable within alert time, while men’s mikvaot were closed; the list identifies facilities meeting the safety criteria for women seeking to immerse.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 ...
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