Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Israel vows Dahiyeh strikes if Hezbollah attacks
Khamenei unseen as missiles fly under protocol
Oman silent as Hormuz tolls loom

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, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has the full right to defend itself and will exercise that right as needed in a pre-recorded statement on Monday evening, telling the nation that he is in contact with President Trump and that, together, they will bring safety to the...

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Iran fires 20-plus missiles at Israel
Beirut Dahiyeh strikes, rockets hit IDF
Saudi Qatar urge diplomacy after missile exchanges

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, lines of communication between Iran’s supreme leadership and other officials have reportedly been disrupted since Sunday night, with reports suggesting missile launches toward Israel may have been carried out under pre-established military protocols without coordination with the office of the supreme leader. The rapid Islamic Revolutionary Guard Co...

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- Iran fires 20+ missiles in new clash
- Iran seeks to reclaim regional influence
- Iran cancels domestic flights amid tensions

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 officials say the current round of missile exchanges is behind us, with the next challenge likely to come from Washington as Tehran-Washington talks navigate the issues in Lebanon. Iran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at Israel, and the IDF warned that renewed conflict could last...

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Israel Takes Initiative as Iran Stumbles
Four Fronts Emerge as Houthis Join
US-Backed Talks Aim to End War

The time is now 9:03 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran's strikes on Israel are described as an effort to claw back regional influence rather than a direct response to events in Beirut. The analysis notes that Iran has suffered setbacks, including the loss of the Assad regime in December 2024, and that Israel and the United States have attacked...

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Iranian missiles push Israel into four fronts
Smotrich floated Beirut Dahiyeh bombardment plan
Houthis join four fronts target Tel Aviv

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a former IDF Home Front Command official said Iran’s attacks were expected and Israel must defend the north even if that invites further fire. Brigadier-General (Reserve) Dedi Simchi told 103FM on Monday that he was not surprised by Iran's audacity and that striking Dahiyeh to protect ci...

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Israel Dismantles Iranian Air Defenses, Boosts Superiority
Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis Strike as Israel Responds
Qatar-Saudi Mediation For Regional De-Escalation

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 Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF says it completed a wave of strikes targeting aerial defense systems belonging to the Iranian regime in western and central Iran. The military is releasing footage showing the dismantling of one such system, which housed missiles intended to target aircraft. Following the strike, secondary explosions were...

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Iran missiles fired as Israel strikes Tehran
Israel hits Hezbollah HQ Beirut amid tensions
Ben-Gurion caps travelers at 2,500

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, US President Donald Trump called for Iran and Israel to stop "shooting" at each other in a post on Truth Social. The post follows multiple waves of Iranian strikes against Israel, and the Israel Defense Forces struck several locations across Iran, including in Tehran. This is a developing story.<...

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- Israel Dismantles Iranian Defenses in Hours
- Ben-Gurion Cuts Flights Amid Iran Attacks
- Houthis Ban Red Sea Navigation

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, the Iranian regime spent months rebuilding its defenses, Israel dismantled them in a few hours.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Ben-Gurion Airport will remain open for now, but officials are expected to reduce the number of passengers and departing flights following the resumption of hostilities and...

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Israel Dismantles Iran Defenses in Hours
Israel Shuts Schools Nationwide Exams Postponed
Houthis Block Israeli Ships in Red Sea

The time is now 4:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In The Iranian regime spent months rebuilding its defenses, Israel dismantled them in a few hours.

In Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic. Ben-Gurion Airport will remain open for now, but officials are expected to reduce the number of passengers and departing...

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- Israel Strikes Iran as Escalation Deepens
- Iran Retaliates Explosions Ring Tehran and Isfahan
- Israel Declares Restricted Activity Schools Closed

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel says its early Monday strikes hit military targets in western and central Iran as a deliberate reply to Tehran’s challenge after Hezbollah’s attack on Beirut’s Dahiyeh. The operation ended a quiet spell and followed warnings from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minist...

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- Israel hits 15 Iran targets including airport
- Iranian missiles strike central Israel in retaliation
- Hormuz under new fees oil climbs

The time is now 2:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel signals to the Iranians that attacking energy targets and oil infrastructure is on the table. The message comes as the region tensions rise and discussions over potential escalation expand beyond traditional battlefield targets.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel’s early Monday strike ag...

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Israel strikes Karun Mahshahr petrochemical partial damage
Iran unleashes second missile wave on Israel
Oil surges near ninety seven per barrel

The time is now 1:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Iranian hardline outlet Raja News floated the possibility that public messaging from the United States about Iran could be part of a tactical deception, as Iranian media reported explosions in several cities following alleged Israeli strikes. The same outlet suggested Azerbaijan may have been used as...

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Israel strikes Mehrabad, hits Iran targets
Iran fires 11 missiles at Israel
US denies involvement as crisis escalates

The time is now 12:02 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 Air Force struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, in response to an Iranian missile attack on Israel, the IDF confirmed. The strikes were described as targeting radar sites and other military infrastructure. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the strikes were carried out with...

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Israel hits western and central Iran targets
Israel hits Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut
Israel tightens Home Front rules disrupting sports

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 Operation Lion's Roar, Israel's Air Force said it struck military targets in western and central Iran in the last hours, following an Iranian missile attack on Israel. The strikes, confirmed by the IDF, came as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted the targets were hit with air-launched ballistic missiles. Th...

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- Israel widens Iran strikes on Tehran Isfahan
- Beaufort Castle Hezbollah tunnel targeted Beirut damaged
- Israel tightens Home Front rules probes reform

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 Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Air Force struck military targets in western and central Iran, the IDF confirmed, after an Iranian missile attack on Israel. Fires burn and smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike on Isfahan in Central Iran. Tonight's retaliatory strikes by...

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Trump Netanyahu push delay as deal nears
Iranian missiles strike Mojtaba Khamenei believed injured
US-Israel rift deepens after 100-day nadir

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a phone conversation between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly discussed the Iranian missile attack. The participants were told Trump asked Netanyahu not to respond to the attack and to wait a few days for negotiations, claiming that something good in terms of a deal was...

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Iran fires missiles at Israel truce stalls
Trump says Iran deal near restraint urged
Online antisemitism Promised 3,000 Years Ago resurges

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran fired a volley of missiles at Israel Sunday night, sending roughly 10 missiles at northern Israel around 10 p.m. in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh district earlier in the day. No Israelis were hurt. Israel initially vowed to respond, but US President Donald Tr...

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Iranian missiles strike north Israel; intercepts ongoing
Trump: Netanyahu must accept Iran deal
Israel halts Gaza aid; crossings closed nationwide

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 Operation Lion's Roar, there is online chatter about what name will be given to the operation or war, with social media discussion focusing on how the conflict will be labeled.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens rang across northern Israel after an Iranian missile launch Sunday evening, with the...

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Northern Israel under sirens as missiles intercepted
Trump urges Netanyahu not to strike Iran
Yesh Atid challenges comptroller vote in court

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens sounded across northern Israel after an Iranian missile was detected Sunday evening. The Air Force has intercepted all missiles so far, with additional waves expected in the coming hours. No casualties have been announced. Citizens who sought shelter can leave, but are advised to stay...

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Iran missiles strike Israel vows strong retaliation
Damascus fragments hit, Daraa hit, flights canceled
Court petitions challenge Netanyahu comptroller election

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, sirens wailed across northern Israel after Iran launched missiles, with the Air Force intercepting the initial salvos and more waves anticipated in the hours ahead. No casualties have been reported, and residents who had sought shelter were advised they may come out but to stay alert near...

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Iranian missiles strike Israel as sirens blare
Trump urges Iran back to talks
Israel Lebanon ceasefire weakens Iran leverage

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens sounded across northern Israel after an Iranian missile launch Sunday evening, with the Israel Defense Forces intercepting all missiles reported so far and additional waves expected in the hours ahead. No casualties have been reported. Residents who sought shelter can leave but are urged to stay near...

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IDF probes deadly West Bank infant death
Beirut attack prompts Israeli defense readiness
Netafim opens Hermosillo plant creating 200 jobs

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 Regional Impacts, the IDF opened an investigation into a West Bank operation near Hebron in which a seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed. The army confirmed the probe after the incident occurred on Friday during a nearby operation, with three Palestinians wounded when a soldier fired at a vehicle accelerating toward the...

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Beaufort Ridge Hezbollah tunnels exposed
IAEA draft pressures Iran over bombed sites
Deri backs Torah study exemption push

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a senior political figure told Channel 14 that if Iran attacks Israel, there will be a response that will reopen the war.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Palestinian-born alleged Hamas operative who resided in Crete was arrested by the Greek Anti-Terrorist Service and...

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- Iran: U.S. bases, Israeli assets legitimate targets
- Mossad Deputy Ousted as Threat Goes Critical
- Nigeria rescues 360 Boko Haram captives

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 Iranian Retaliation, Iran's top negotiator warns that US bases and Israeli assets in the Middle East have become legitimate targets following the US naval blockade of Iran and Washington's green light for Israel to escalate attacks in Lebanon. Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf posted the remark on...

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Mossad Deputy Ousted Espionage Threat Critical
Hamas Operative Arrested in Crete Amid Explosives
US Drafts IAEA Iran Site Resolution

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 US Military Role, the Pentagon has raised the Israel espionage threat to critical as Mossad chief ousts his deputy.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Greek authorities arrested a Palestinian-born Hamas operative who resided in Crete on Saturday night. The 37-year-old was charged with joining Hamas...

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Israel hits Hezbollah in Dahieh district
Trump says Iran deal near Lebanon optional
Israel High Court orders Levin cooperation

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh district after Hezbollah fired on northern Israeli towns, marking another escalation in the renewed confrontation with the Iran-backed group. The prime minister’s office said the strikes hit terrorist headquarters in Dahieh, carried out...

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Pentagon flags critical espionage threat Mossad shakeup
Turkey seeks Jerusalem governance under its leadership
IDF dismantles Hezbollah launchers after rocket attack

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 US Military Role, the Pentagon has raised the Israel espionage threat to 'critical' as the Mossad chief ousts his deputy.

The report indicates a heightened alert level tied to leadership changes within Israel’s intelligence service, with the escalation described as significant in the bilateral security relationship.

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Lebanon jails exiles 15 years for incitement
Sharon attack leaves one dead, five wounded
Shmuel Ben Ezra named NSC head

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon sentences anti-Hezbollah activists to 15 years in absentia for ‘inciting’ IDF action. A Lebanese court sentenced two citizens living outside Lebanon to 15 years in absentia after a long trial that began in November 2024, accusing them of collaborating with Israel and inciting it to cont...

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Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Launchers From Morning Attack
Sharon Attack Triggers Death Penalty Pledge
New Authority to Oversee Veteran Trauma Benefits

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF says it dismantled the launchers used by Hezbollah to carry out the morning rocket attack on northern Israel. The military also reports that it has eliminated two Hezbollah FPV drone operators. Journalist Amih Segal reports that fighters from the Givati...

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US-Iran stalemate with blockade and munitions boost
Hezbollah operative eliminated in southern Lebanon
Sharon region terror attack leaves one dead

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 US Military Role, fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the US military is adapting to a state of conflict that is not full-scale war, but far from peace. On ships and bases in the Middle East, US troops — including some recovering from injuries — operate amid exch...

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- Israel Intercepts Lebanon Attacks Hezbollah Operative Killed
- Hamas Member Detained in Crete Plans Attacks
- US Seeks IAEA Iran Condemnation

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, developments across the region continue to reflect the wider tensions tied to Iran’s influence and its proxies. The IDF said that after alerts were triggered moments earlier in the Yiftah and Ramot Neftehli areas, two launches from Lebanon were in...

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US Downs Drones Strikes Iranian Radar Sites
Budget Favors Yeshivas Rattles Reservists and Tech
Judiciary Trust in Peril Amid Overreach

The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States said it shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones threatening international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, CENTCOM announced on X early Sunday. CENTCOM also disclosed that multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward Kuwait, Bahrain, and the...

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US downs Iranian drones hits radar sites
Hezbollah rockets intercepted at Israel Lebanon border
France coordinates sanctions on West Bank violence

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, The United States shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones threatening international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, CENTCOM announced in a post to X/Twitter early Sunday morning. “American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression,” CENTCOM wrot...

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US strikes Iran radar sites after drones
Ceasefire under strain as Hezbollah risks grow
Montreal temple arson suspect charged antisemitism spike

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, over the weekend the United States said it shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones threatening international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait, Bahrain and the Strait. United States Central Command said American forces remain...

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- US shoots Iranian drones, intercepts missiles
- Gaza tent strike kills six, fifteen wounded
- Israel intercepts Lebanon projectiles, soldiers killed

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 US Military Role, the United States said it shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones threatening international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, CENTCOM announced in a post to X/Twitter early Sunday morning. CENTCOM also revealed that six ballistic missiles and drones were...

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Hezbollah FPV drone wounds four IDF reservists
US eyes sanctions to make Iran pay
Rabello elected state comptroller sparks debate

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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, four IDF reservists were moderately wounded by an explosive-laden first-person view FPV drone launched by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon yesterday. The troops were taken to a hospital and their families were notified.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States...

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- SOCAR expands Israeli gas footprint, Tamar stake
- Hezbollah drone wounds reservists; Hamas commander killed
- Netanyahu's personal attorney Rabello named state comptroller

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 Regional Impacts, Azerbaijan's energy footprint in Israel has expanded across multiple fronts. SOCAR now operates the largest new exploration zone in Israeli waters, holds a 10% stake in the Tamar gas field, ships about three LNG cargoes to Egypt each month, and partners with a Qatari company...

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- SOCAR Backstops Israel Gas Expands East Mediterranean
- IDF Kills Hamas Commander Farwana
- OPEC Plus Considers Higher Quotas Amid Hormuz

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 Regional Impacts, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR has expanded across Israel’s energy landscape, providing backup supplies as Israeli gas exports to Egypt and Jordan have stopped and restarted three times since October 2023. SOCAR now runs the largest new exploration zone in Israeli waters, holds 10 percent of the Tamar gas fiel...

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Finish the job against terrorists, US urged
France-led sanctions pressure Israel over West Bank
Jewish unity tested by rising antisemitism

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 Military Role, a commentary repeats the message that you can’t negotiate with terrorists and urges the President to finish the job. The piece frames decisive action as essential in countering terrorist threats.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, France and allies eye coordinated sanctions to pressure Israel ov...

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- Efrat Junction ramming intensifies West Bank fears
- Lebanon pivots to diplomacy against Hezbollah
- US taps Iranian assets for Gulf reconstruction

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 Regional Impacts, a suspected car ramming incident at the Efrat Junction in the West Bank was announced by the IDF as taking place Saturday night. The military said that, beforehand, dozens of Israeli Jewish rioters blocked roads in the area, forced Palestinian cars to turn around, and...