Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Israel deploys commandos to Azerbaijan near Iran
US intercepts Davina tanker in Indian Ocean
Two IDF officers seriously wounded in Lebanon

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 Operation Lion's Roar, Israel deployed commandos and intelligence units to Azerbaijan to support operations against Iran during Operation Roaring Lion. The forward position near Iran's border placed forces about 60km from the Iranian city of Tabriz. The forces included several dozen soldiers, among them Israeli special forces and the...

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Covert Israeli Network Spans Azerbaijan, Iran Border
Air Strikes Hit Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
Polls Favor Eisenkot as Netanyahu Era Wanes

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli forces operated from a network of covert positions across several Middle Eastern countries during the war with Iran, including sites in Azerbaijan located near Iran’s northern border. The positions were initially established as potential emergency rescue hubs but later took on broader military and in...

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Iran fires on US destroyers near Oman
Self-detonating marine drone near Constanta oil terminal
Eisenkot leads reshaping Netanyahu race

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 Iranian Retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it fired warning shots today— including drones and missiles— at two US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Truxtun (DDG-103), while the ships were operating in the Gulf of Oman, forcing them to withdraw into the Indian Ocean.
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Iran Fires Warning Shots at US Destroyers
Self-Detonating Drone Shocks Constanta Romania
Eisenkot Rises as Israeli Opposition Grows

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’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is claiming to have fired “warning shots” today, including drones and missiles, at two US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Truxtun (DDG-103), while the ships were operating in the Gulf of Oman, forcing them to withdraw into the Indian Ocean...

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Netanyahu vows Hezbollah deal only with agreement
Trump calls Netanyahu crazy sparks rift
Eisenkot narrows gap to Netanyahu rivals

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a Security Cabinet session on Thursday to discuss Israel's plans for military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. He told ministers there is no...

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Israel deploys commandos to Azerbaijan against Iran
Drone self-detonates near Constanta oil terminal
Netanyahu stalls Lebanon deal without Hezbollah approval

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli commandos reportedly deployed to Azerbaijan during the Iran war, with elite special forces, rescue troops and Mossad operatives operating from sites near Iran’s northern border to support intelligence gathering, drone missions and potential pilot recovery operations.

In Regional Impacts, a marine drone of th...

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Israel Expands Footprint to Somaliland and Azerbaijan
Hamas Gains Ground Rafah First Push
Netanyahu Resists Trump Hezbollah Ceasefire Split

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 Operation Lion's Roar, authorities say Israel operated from Somaliland in addition to Azerbaijan during the war, and built a network of secret sites established before and during the conflict to support operations.

In Regional Impacts, security officials warn that Hamas is exploiting the governance vacuum in Gaza to re-establish...

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Ford carrier blaze cripples largest ship
Hamas reasserts power in Gaza amid vacuum
Iranian drone strikes Oman port Mina al-Fahal

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 US Military Role, new footage shows extensive damage aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier during its Iran deployment. The March 2026 fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford began in the laundry area, and the ship’s fire-suppression system failed, forcing sailors to fight the blaze manually for more than 30 hour...

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Iran Warns of Fresh Strike on Israel
Oman Port Hit by Iranian Drone Attack
Israeli Voters Reject Trump War Demands

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, Mohsen Razaei, adviser to the Supreme Leader in Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that there may be another strike on the way that will put Israel and the US back in their place.

In Regional Impacts, an explosion at a port in Oman is believed to be...

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Lebanon ceasefire stalls after Hezbollah rebuffs terms
US moderates clash over Iran war calculus
Israelis reject US dictates on military action

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel holds off on Lebanon ceasefire after Hezbollah torpedoes US efforts, ministers voice opposition to the US-backed framework, but Netanyahu says there was no agreement to approve after Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the terms. An update based on satellite imagery...

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US House blocks Lebanon war powers vote
EU funds Lebanese army to curb Hezbollah
First woman completes Sayeret Matkal training

The time is now 1:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, a majority of House Democrats joined Republicans to block a Lebanon war powers resolution proposed by Representative Rashida Tlaib. The chamber voted 92 to 324 against the measure, with 117 Democrats voting against it and 91 in favor, while only one Republican was among the yes votes and two Democrats voted present...

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IAEA blind on Iran enriched uranium stockpile
EU boosts Lebanon funds to curb Hezbollah
First woman completes Sayeret Matkal training

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IAEA has been unable to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities hit in war, and a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog says the agency has no information on Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and is unable to discharge its safeguards responsibilities.

In the Conflict...

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New Haven seeks suspect for antisemitic assault
Surveillance backs victims in New Haven harassment
Police urge witnesses to come forward

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 Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, New Haven police are searching for a man accused of targeting visibly Jewish pedestrians with anti-Semitic remarks and physical intimidation in downtown New Haven. The incident occurred Tuesday at about 3:50 p.m. near the intersection of Crown and Temple streets, according to police. Police reviewed surveillance...

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Detains 60 after protest near judge's home
Jerusalem Pride marches amid security surge
Yael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog Prize

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 Israeli Domestic Politics, more than 60 suspects were detained after the ultra-Orthodox protest near the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Justice Noam Sohlberg. Senior Israel Police Superintendent Chaim Taieb told 103FM that the incident was not a routine protest but a serious criminal event with real intent to harm. He said investigators...

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IDF Captain Killed by Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missile
US Expands Travel Warnings for Iran Gaza
Jerusalem Pride Route Changes Amid Security

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israel Defense Forces announced that Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, of the 75th Battalion in the 7th Armored Brigade, from Mishmar HaShiva, was killed in a Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, a Hezbollah terrorist fired an...

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- IDF exits Debin as Hezbollah kills captain
- Detentions after ultra-Orthodox protest near Supreme Court
- NYC subway antisemitic attack leads to charges

The time is now 8:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli military says it withdrew from Debin in southern Lebanon’s Marjeyoun region, with Lebanese Army units entering to lift earth barriers and reopen roads. The IDF describes the move as part of a posture to clear vi...

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Over 60 detained near Sohlberg home
Memory politics flare over Jewish Brigade symbols
Dutch exec moves to Israel over antisemitism

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 Israeli Domestic Politics, more than 60 suspects have been detained after a violent ultra-Orthodox protest near the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Justice Noam Sohlberg. Senior Israel Police Superintendent Chaim Taieb told 103FM on Thursday that the initial phase of the investigation is nearing completion and all suspects are expected to...

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Trump US could obtain enriched Iran uranium
Israeli captain killed by Hezbollah missile
Bronx woman charged in subway antisemitic assault

The time is now 6:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, US President Donald Trump said Washington did not need a deal with Iran to obtain enriched uranium from the country. "We could get it right now. I don't think they could stop us if we wanted, but there's no reason to. It's entombed," he told reporters in the...

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Barnea's Mossad fuels dozens of simultaneous ops
Brave captain killed as Hezbollah strikes IDF
EU funds Lebanese army with 100m euros

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, enabling dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence. Rom described Barnea’s effort as a “revolution of remaking portions of the Mossad,” moving beyond the era when great operat...

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Young Israeli Tank Officer Killed by Hezbollah
UN Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon Attacks
US Lawmakers Seek End to 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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, from Mishmar HaShiv'a, was killed in southern Lebanon when a Hezbollah anti-tank missile struck an IDF tank north of the Litani River. The Israeli Air Force and ground forces immediately struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the area. Lemberg was...

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- Mossad overhaul expands operations across Middle East
- Serbian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
- US eyes new Israel MoU curbs aid

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 Operation Lion's Roar, outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea led the Mossad to help change the entire Middle East, former top Mossad official Ilan Rom told the Jerusalem Post in an interview on Wednesday night. Rom, who served in the Mossad for around 25 years, discussed Barnea's "revolution of...

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Stutzman Proposes Move From Aid to Trade
Judiciary Condemns Violent Protests Outside Supreme Court
London Hotel TV Displays Free Palestine Antisemitism

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 Policy Concerning Israel, Representative Marlin Stutzman of Indiana has introduced a non-binding congressional resolution calling for negotiations on a new memorandum of understanding between the United States and Israel that would gradually end the annual 3.8 billion dollars in American military assistance to Israel and replace it with a...

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EU backs Lebanon army to curb Hezbollah
Congress Eyes New Israel Aid Framework
Gulf States Build Oil Lifeline Pipelines

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 Regional Impacts, Persian Gulf states are investing in pipelines, railroads and storage facilities to keep oil flowing even if the Strait of Hormuz is closed. The Wall Street Journal reports the move aims to preserve crude flows regardless of potential chokepoints in the region.

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Beaufort Ridge hit IDF braces north
EU funds Lebanon to curb Hezbollah
Qaani calls Israel to withdraw from Lebanon

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir told northern leaders that the military stands "shoulder to shoulder" with their communities during a joint assessment of the security situation in northern Israel on Thursday. He said the IDF's goal is to protect northern residents and increase the...

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IDF Dismantles Hezbollah Hubs on Beaufort Ridge
Iran's Qaani Demands Israel Withdraw from Lebanon
Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire Israel Remains at Risk

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 Regional Impacts, IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir told northern leaders that the military stands "shoulder to shoulder" with their communities during a joint assessment of the security situation in northern Israel on Thursday. Zamir emphasized that the goal is to protect northern Israeli communities and...

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Beaufort Ridge: IDF cripples Hezbollah
Damascus launches Tourism Police amid revival plan
First woman completes Sayeret Matkal course

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 Regional Impacts, IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir told northern leaders that the military stands "shoulder to shoulder" with their communities during a joint assessment of the security situation in northern Israel on Thursday. Zamir emphasized that the IDF's goal is to protect northern Israeli communities and increase the...

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- Damascus rolls out Tourism Police 300M Beaumont
- Hezbollah warns border unsafe IDF strikes Maaraka
- Bennett unveils From Tribes to a People

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, regional developments are reshaping how governments welcome visitors and manage tourism. Damascus has created a new Tourism Police Unit, charged with the security of visitors and with guiding tourists to attractions and along established tourism routes to travel safely within the country, a move...

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- Barnea era forges Mossad as war juggernaut
- Trump warns war resumes only if attacked
- Lebanon currency steadies at 89,500 amid war

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 Operation Lion's Roar, veteran Mossad chief David Barnea completed his five-year term this week, a period the exclusive report describes as transforming the agency from a shadowy operator into a war-fighting juggernaut capable of influencing multiple Middle Eastern fronts—from Iran to Hezbollah and overseas counterterrorism efforts. Th...

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Mojtaba Khamenei Urges Unity as Drones Persist
Hezbollah Drones Strike IDF Chief Milo
Israel High Court Ends Red Cross Ban

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 Iranian Retaliation, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message read during ceremonies marking the founder of the Islamic Republic Ruhollah Khomeini's death anniversary and a major Shi'ite holiday that Iran's enemies, defeated on the battlefield, are now seeking to undermine public resilience and sow internal divisions. He called...

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Hezbollah drone hits Milo's vehicle unharmed
Israel High Court voids ICRC prison ban
SpaceX IPO tops $1.77 trillion valuation

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, former Mossad chief David Barnea speaks in an exclusive interview about what might have been with Iranian regime change, what might be with Hezbollah, and the Mossad's future under Roman Gofman. An update from the region: the IDF disclosed that Hezbollah drone struck the...

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Trump ceasefire ends if Iran kills Americans
Hezbollah drones strike Northern Command chief Milo
US mediates Israel Lebanon ceasefire pilot zones

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 Iranian Retaliation, President Trump told his aides that the ceasefire with Iran will be permanent unless American service members are killed, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US officials. He said the United States would tolerate limited exchanges of fire and keep a fragile ceasefire in place...

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Gazan Teens Used by Hamas to Infiltrate
US Pushes Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Hezbollah Tensions
EU Sanctions Israeli Right Wing NGOs

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 Regional Impacts, Hamas has been using Gazans, including teenagers and people with disabilities, alongside militants to gather intelligence on IDF troops, identify blind spots, and test routes for infiltration as the army prepares for a large-scale operation deep into Palestinian territory. A Southern Command military source said the plan to...

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US strikes narcotics vessel; two dead
Hapoel Tel Aviv routs Rishon Lezion 95-69
Jerusalem sweeps HaEmek, reaches semifinals

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, the US military said on Wednesday that it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. According to US Southern Command, intelligence assessments determined that the vessel was engaged in narcotics trafficking operations. The military announced the strike in a post on X...

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- US hits drug-smuggling ship, two dead
- Lebanon and Israel condemn Iran regional attacks
- Israel thwarts Hezbollah fiber drones on Syria

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, Lebanon & Israel jointly condemn Iran's retaliatory ‘attacks’ across the region for undermining West Asia stability. The two allies say these actions threaten stability across West Asia.

In US Military Role, the US military said on Wednesday that it carried out a strike on a ve...

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Lebanon and Israel condemn Iran regional attacks
US strikes drug trafficking vessel two dead
Knesset debates Western Wall egalitarian prayer

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, Lebanon and Israel have jointly condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks across the region for undermining West Asia stability.

In US Military Role, the US military said on Wednesday it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. According to US Southern...

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House approves prolonged war powers measure
Kuwait airport drone strike kills one
All 10 hostages freed in California

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, Trump told advisers he could resume military action if Iran kills US troops, while talks over the nuclear deal reportedly stalled over Tehran’s demand for compensation, and the House approved a measure requiring congressional approval for a prolonged campaign. Separately, Joint Task Force Southern Spear under SOUTHCOM conducted a st...

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US strike kills two narco-terrorists aboard vessel
Iran drone attack hits Kuwait Airport casualties
10 hostages freed in California school district

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, according to a release from US Southern Command, at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel operated by a known designated terrorist organization. Two narco-terrorists were killed in the strike.

In Regional...

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- US Strikes Terrorist Vessel Two Killed
- Ceasefire Talks Conditional on Hezbollah Evacuation Litani
- House Limits Trump Iran Military Action

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, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel operated by a known designated terrorist organization at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan. Two narco-terrorists were killed in the strike.

In Regional Impacts, Just in: Human remains were...

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US strikes terrorist vessel two narco-terrorists killed
Remains found of Givati officer Nirel Zini
IDF destroys 20 Hezbollah sites ceasefire talks

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, a release from US Southern Command indicates that at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel operated by a known designated terrorist organization. Two narco-terrorists were killed in the strike.

In Regional...

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Ceasefire hinges on Hezbollah Litani withdrawal
IDF uncovers Hezbollah depot destroys six tons
House backs Iran war powers restraint

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, Lebanon and Israel have agreed to implement a ceasefire, in a joint statement with the United States released after negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from Hezbollah and the evacuation of all its operatives from the South Litani Sector, according to the...