Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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US Launches Seventh Night Strikes on Iran
Iran Attacks Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq
Strait of Hormuz Tankers Struck by Mines

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a full-scale offensive and the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. Here are the latest developments: Bahrain's army said its air defence systems thwarted a wave...

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Iran Attacks Gulf as US Strikes Continue
Turkey Qatar Hamas Ties Under Scrutiny
IDF Freezes Psychiatric Reservist Review

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes. Iran says it attacked US-linked military, intelligence and fuel facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after a seventh night of American strikes, while Bahrain reported interceptions and Kuwait temporarily suspended airport operations.

In the Conflict with Iran...

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Iran attacks US-linked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait
Hamas financing exposed via Spanish shell company
Lod court blocks Likud delegate vote

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Iran says it attacked US-linked military, intelligence and fuel facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after a seventh night of American strikes, while Bahrain reported interceptions and Kuwait temporarily suspended airport operations.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar re...

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- Kuwaiti Defenses Halt Iranian Missile Drone Wave
- Sa’ar Ties Global Sumud Flotilla to Terror
- Lod Court Halts Likud Candidate List Vote

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, Kuwaiti air defenses are engaging another wave of Iranian missile and drone threats.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described links between radical left-wing political movements in the West and Islamist terrorist organizations, stat...

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- Iran escalates strikes threatening Gulf shipping
- Hamas links to Global Sumud Flotilla revealed
- Lod court halts Likud candidate list vote

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran renewed attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics infrastructure, escalating the war one week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart. Both sides also targeted shipping traffic, with the US saying...

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- Seventh straight US strikes on Iran
- Bahrain sirens as Iranian attack inbound
- Israeli court halts Likud vote amid protest

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the US military said late Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, carried out at President Donald Trump’s direction and marking a seventh consecutive night of attacks. US Central Command said forces used fighter aircraft, aerial drones and warships, along with ot...

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Over 50,000 Troops Engaged as Strikes Persist
Bahrain Braces as Iranian Attacks Loom
Haifa Antisemitism Conference Draws Global Scholars

The time is now 11:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States has completed its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with CENTCOM saying targets included surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. CENTCOM also says it is enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports, and officials note that more than 50,000 American service...

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Seventh night of US strikes on Iran
Bahrain braces for Iranian drone missile wave
Israel extends military service to 32 months

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, ...
The United States has completed its seventh consecutive night of air strikes on Iran, with Central Command saying the operations targeted surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. CENTCOM says the action is part of holding Iran accountable at the direction of...

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Iran strikes US bases in Saudi Arabia
US strikes Iran; Tehran claims ship hit
Israel extends mandatory service to 32 months

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, an unnamed US official told BarakRavid that the first Iranian attacks against US bases and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia in four months occurred earlier.

In US Military Role, on the seventh night of Gulf clashes the United States conducted new strikes in Iran, while Tehran claimed...

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Iran Attacks Kuwait Soldiers Wounded Infrastructure Hit
US Strikes Iran Bahrain AI Hub Destroyed
IDF Detains Israelis Crossing Into Syria

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran fired several ballistic missiles and drones towards Kuwait on Friday, Kuwait's military stated in an X/Twitter post citing Kuwaiti Defense Ministry Spokesperson Major-General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi. Several Kuwaiti soldiers were wounded by falling shrapnel from intercepted aerial targets, according to the statement. Multiple sites were hit...

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- Iran hammers Kuwait, soldiers wounded
- First Full Ship Shock Trial Begins
- Emanuel warns Israel losing U.S. legitimacy

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the US Geological Survey said the experimental explosion yesterday off the coast of Ponce Inlet, Florida, measured at magnitude 3.9. A spokesman for the US Navy said the event was the first of two scheduled test events for Full Ship Shock Trials as part of the certification...

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Florida shock trial for USS Ted Stevens
Iran hits Kuwait Bahrain drone depot
Emanuel's Tel Aviv trip signals Democratic shift

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the US Geological Survey described an experimental explosion off the coast of Ponce Inlet, Florida as a magnitude 3.9 event, with a Navy spokesman saying it was the first of two scheduled test events for Full Ship Shock Trials as part of the certification process for the Future...

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US to Base Refueling Jets at Ben-Gurion
Orthodox Oppose Permanent DST Prayer Times Risk
Since Oct 7 Israel Faces Delegitimization Campaign

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 US Military Role, officials say the United States plans to send dozens more refueling aircraft to Israel as part of discussions about expanding military operations against Iran. The plan would position these aircraft at Ben-Gurion Airport because the base is considered less exposed to Iranian attacks than other regional facilities...

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Dozens More Refueling Planes for Iran Strike
Israel 5050 Parity Push in 100-Day Campaign
Democrats Vote 103 to Cut Israel Aid

The time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the Trump administration has told Israel it is sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of a potential expansion of military operations against Iran, Axios reported citing three US and Israeli officials. While President Trump has not yet made a final decision on a larger offensive, options...

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- IRGC claims down US drone in Ramshir
- US sends refueling planes to Israel
- Hezbollah fortress revealed in southern Lebanon

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, the IRGC is now claiming that they shot down a US RQ-11 small-UAS in the Ramshir area of Khuzestan Province, Iran. It’s unclear whether the aircraft was a US system, given Iraq’s known use of the platform for short-range reconnaissance and the distance from the...

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US Hits Iran Surveillance Tower Amid Expansion
IDF uncovers underground Hezbollah fortress targeting north
Shin Bet probes Iran timing leak

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US forces destroyed a surveillance tower along Iran's Gulf of Oman coastline, part of a surveillance network used for decades by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to track and target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said. The strike on the Chah Bahar Shahid Kalantari...

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US destroys Iranian surveillance tower in Syria
US seeks more Israeli refueling aircraft
Funeral drone strike kills Gaza mourners

The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US forces destroy Iranian surveillance tower, no troops killed, captured in Syria, CENTCOM says, CENTCOM reported that US forces destroyed a surveillance tower along Iran's Gulf of Oman coastline as part of a broader action against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a strike CENTCOM described as directly degrading the IRGC's ability...

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Puerto Madero Chiapas Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning
Nine Komala Killed in Sulaymaniyah Attack
House Divided Over Israel Aid Policy

The time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero in Chiapas, Mexico, a shallow quake that shook buildings in Guatemala and El Salvador and prompted a tsunami warning. Separately, Kuwait and Pakistan are in early talks to broaden a defense pact, seeking to expand cooperation to include forces, fighter jets...

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US destroys Chabahar tower used by IRGC
Iranian attack damages Kuwait desalination plant
Nine Komala fighters killed in Sulaymaniyah

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, CENTCOM has confirmed the destruction of the surveillance tower at Chabahar Port, stating it was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to monitor and target vessels transiting the region.

In Regional Impacts, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said an Iranian attack damaged...

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Israel kills Hamas commander Hamdan in Gaza
Iran strikes Syria in retaliation near al-Tanf
Kuwait seeks Pakistani troops amid Iran threat

The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli military and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Anas Mahmoud Ahmed Hamdan, a Hamas Company Commander who helped lead the captivity of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip and coordinated their transfer and return under hostage release deals. Hamdan also oversaw propaganda for Hamas’ Kh...

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West Bank car ramming attempt near Tarqumiyah
Two laws shield Ultra-Orthodox draft evaders
Opposition says laws weaken Israel's security

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, a suspected attempted car ramming occurred near the Tarqumiyah crossing, north of Hebron, in the West Bank. A driver reportedly tried to run over police officers at a planned checkpoint and fled into the West Bank. IDF forces are searching the area for the suspect. An IDF reserve force...

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Iran releases footage of top missile cities
US strike wipes Chabahar Maritime Watchtower
Israel ultraorthodox draft exemptions spark security debate

The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran released never-before-seen footage of its top commanders touring massive underground missile cities. The footage comes amid claims that the regime is preparing for war while funding terror across the Middle East, and observers say the world cannot afford to appease them any longer.

In US...

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Tankers stuck on attacked bridge in Iran
IDF posts on Alkhayam prison ruins
Chabahar watchtower crushed by US strikes

The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a convoy of oil tankers is stuck on a bridge that was attacked in Iran. The reports describe the tanker convoy halted on the damaged bridge.

In Iranian Retaliation, video shows the Kohorstan Bridge on the Bandar Abbas–Shiraz corridor after the US strike tonight.

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US strikes Iran as prices nearly double
EU force to replace UN Lebanon mission
Israel Parliament dissolves ahead of elections

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, a new wave of US attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire held. Iranians described mounting economic problems and worries about what comes next, with reports of pre-war prices nearly doubling. A software...

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- US strikes Iranian targets regime toppling aim
- Iranian strikes hammer Abu Dhabi base
- Germany proposes EU force to replace UNIFIL

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US forces have launched a major wave of strikes against Iranian military targets. No deal is going to solve the problem, and some officials say toppling the regime remains the objective. The development signals a sharp escalation in the stand-off, with authorities stressing the...

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Iran Claims Strike on al-Tanf Base
Germany Proposes EU Force to Replace UNIFIL
Israel Unveils Hypnosis Drone Swarm Disruptor

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they attacked a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria in retaliation for the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr, according to Iranian state media. Reuters could not independently verify the claim, and there was no immediate comment from the Syrian government or...

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Iran claims al-Tanf attack in Syria
US strikes Iran, CENTCOM confirms operation
Opposition leads 62-48 in Maariv poll

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria in retaliation for the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr, state media reported. Reuters could not independently verify the claim, and there was no immediate comment from the Syrian government or the US military...

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Iran Claims US al-Tanf Strike in Retaliation
US Launches New Iran Strike Wave
Israel Dissolves Knesset, Votes Set October 27

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they attacked a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria in retaliation for the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr, state media reported. Reuters could not independently verify the claim, and there was no immediate comment from the Syrian government or the US...

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Iran Attacks US Bases Amid Ongoing Strikes
Israel Dissolves Knesset Ahead of Vote
Shorty Medical Clown Lifts Traumatized Kids

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran said it launched fresh attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday after a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military facilities. The US military said it completed another night of strikes on Iran to degrade Iranian military capabilities, including on Qeshm Island and near...

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- US hits Iran again for sixth night
- Israel dissolves Knesset as election looms
- Medical clown Shorty brightens Tel Aviv hospital

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, CENTCOM announced that at 9:40 p.m. ET, US forces completed their latest major wave of strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the region. According to CENTCOM, US fighters, unmanned aircraft...

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Sixth straight night strikes on Iran
Wildfire smoke blankets New York air
Knesset dissolves as Israel heads to election

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the US military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marking a sixth consecutive night of American attacks. US Central Command said forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that...

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GOP pushes $95B defense and voter ID
Herzog dreams Israel Saudi peace
Wood shifts on genocide label for Gaza

The time is now 10:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Republicans in the US Congress forged ahead on Thursday with a $95 billion budget plan to meet President Donald Trump's demands for new defense funding for the war in Iran, farm assistance, and a sweeping overhaul of voting requirements ahead of the November midterm elections. A Republican-controlled budget...

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US strikes Bandar Abbas as Iran escalates
Herzog envisions peace with Saudi Arabia
Israel extends military service to 32 months

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the current aerial picture over the region tonight, based on publicly available flight-tracking, shows a US Navy P-8A Poseidon, multiple US Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft, and an unidentified US Air Force aircraft orbiting over the United Arab Emirates. Officials emphasize...

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Herzog Eyes Saudi Peace Amid Iran Strikes
Knesset Extends Service to 32 Months
Trump-Backed Budget Advances Defense and Voting Reform

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, President Isaac Herzog told Saudi state media Al-Arabiya that his dream is to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia and that he has great respect for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. He said the goal is rapprochement between the nations and that dialogue between Jerusalem and Mecca should...

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US widens strikes on Iran's critical infrastructure
IRGC hits US airbase in Jordan
Knesset passes 32-month mandatory service extension

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Washington says it plans to target Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities as strikes widen to an airport, bridges and a communications tower, with roads blocked and casualties reported as Tehran threatens regional sites and Jerusalem prepares for possible retaliation. CENTCOM has released imagery of US Marines with the 11...

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US strikes Bandar Abbas bridge, intensifies blockade
Iraq militia offers $10M bounty on Trump
Knesset approves historic 32-month service, media overhaul

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, CENTCOM has released imagery of US Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting a verification boarding of the tanker M/T Wen Yao in the Gulf of Oman as part of enforcement of the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran. CENTCOM says US forces have...

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Iran Attacks Gulf Bases and Closes Hormuz
US Expands Iran Campaign Targets Infrastructure
Knesset Enshrines Torah Study in Basic Law

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 Iranian Retaliation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran is “not the once very strong, powerful terrorist state that they were” before Operation Epic Fury, noting that its leadership remains in contact with the United States and has shown interest in a new peace deal after the collapse of the...

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- Iran weaker post Epic Fury seeks peace
- US widens Iran strikes, risks escalation
- 150,000 illegal weapons threaten Israel's stability

The time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran is not the once very strong, powerful terrorist state that they were before Operation Epic Fury, and that Tehran’s leadership remains in contact with the United States and has expressed interest in reaching another peace deal after the co...

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- US widens Iran strikes as talks loom
- Fifth night of strikes deepen Gulf tensions
- Knesset enshrines Torah study sparks debate

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran is “not the once very strong, powerful terrorist state that they were” before Operation Epic Fury, and that Tehran’s leadership remains in contact with Washington and has shown interest in a new peace deal after the MoU co...

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Gulf Allies Urge Trump Toll Reversal
Knesset Approves Broadcasting Overhaul Media Control
House Defeats Israel Aid Cut Amendment

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the day presented a mix of disputed claims and official clarifications about US actions in the region. Dubai’s Government of Dubai Media Office said Reuters’ account of blasts in downtown Dubai was false and urged the public to rely on official sources for accurate information; Iranian state media and...