Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Pentagon lockdown sparked by false HazMat alarm
DoD drops Christian tag for LDS groups
IDF ready to seize Beirut if ordered

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 Military Role, a pair of developments shape the department’s current posture. First, the Pentagon went into lockdown after a false hazardous materials alarm, with floors two through five evacuated as responders addressed an air quality issue. Arlington County Hazmat and other fire units were on site, and a...

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Pentagon Lockdown as Hazmat Air Quality Sparks
IDF Commander Readies Beirut Advance If Ordered
EU Backs West Bank SMEs Bypassing PA

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 is locked down after a hazardous materials incident prompted air quality concerns, triggering evacuations and a shelter-in-place order as investigators assess the risk. Arlington County Fire Department Hazmat teams responded, with floors two through five evacuated. A Pentagon spokesman said the building’s safety sy...

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Pentagon trims Christian tag, sparks backlash
US sanctions IRGC missile procurement network
Knesset pushes draft evaders rights bill

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, the Pentagon updated its list of verified religious affiliations for service members, trimming the catalog to 31 categories and removing Christian as a blanket tag for several faith groups, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Defense Department notes that more than 20 of the categories are listed...

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US targets Iran Kharg Island in strikes
Three Indian sailors die in US operation
Hesder yeshivot boycott IDF tank corps

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, Washington warned Iran after overnight strikes and Iran’s IRGC threatened to turn the region into hell as tensions surge. President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran very hard tonight and indicated a plan to seize Kharg Island, the oil infrastructure hub, as part of...

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Trump vows strikes seize Kharg Island
Sirik explosions signal Iran retaliation threats
Three Indian sailors died in US operation

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, the latest headlines describe a US warning to Iran after overnight strikes, while Iran's IRGC threatens to turn the region into hell. Iranian media report explosions near Sirik, a port city in southern Iran where some of yesterday's American strikes occurred; the source of the blasts remains unclear at...

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- Iran claims US ship struck off Oman
- Three Indian sailors die in US blockade
- Lapid demands Netanyahu admit Orich funding error

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 claims it hit an American ship off the coast of Oman.

In US Military Role, three Indian sailors have died in a US operation to halt a tanker off Oman as part of Washington’s blockade of Iran-linked shipping. The deaths we...

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Three Indian sailors killed in US blockade
IDF to stream World Cup via Z-Tube
Yonatan Urich indicted over Bild leak

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, three Indian sailors have died in a US military operation to halt a tanker off Oman as part of Washington’s blockade of Iran-linked shipping, a campaign that began on April 13. Indian authorities said the deaths are the first reported since the blockade began, and that the op...

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- Strait of Hormuz Closed Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
- Netanyahu Aide Indicted Over Classified Information
- Anti-Israel Protest Leader Fights Deportation to Jordan

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 Regional Impacts, Jordan appears to have been seriously hit this morning, with uncertainty over whether US assets were struck; open-source intelligence on X indicates Iranian ballistic missiles largely avoided interceptions. In Bahrain, debris from Iranian drones that were intercepted fell on Hamad Town and Manama...

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Iranian strikes surge; Bahrain child injured
Activist group seeks Kataib Hezbollah commander release
Israel’s defense firms showcase at Berlin expo

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 Regional Impacts, debris from Iranian drones that were intercepted and destroyed injured an 11-year-old girl in Bahrain, and authorities reported vehicles on fire and damage to homes in Hamad Town and the capital Manama as debris fell. A military source said several fragments fell and that engineering units discarded th...

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Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure Region on Edge
Indian Sailors Killed in US Tanker Strike
Israel Approves 61 West Bank Settlements Funding

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, a senior IRGC commander warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is destabilized, the entire region will be turned into hell in response to recent US actions. IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Brigadier-General Majid Mousavi said Iran would act decisively if hostile moves continue, a message that followed a...

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Iran threatens Hormuz, region could burn
Iran attack hits Bahrain, 11-year-old injured
Israel approves funding 61 West Bank settlements

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, Brigadier-General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, warned from across Iran that destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz would turn the entire region into hell. This threat was reported as a developing story by the state media. Separately, a Hebrew-language briefing notes that Iran has endured three attacks this...

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- Hamas Tightens Gaza Grip Amid Torture Claims
- Maine Primary Reveals Israel Policy Rift
- US Israel Replace MOU with Tech Pact

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, Hamas has tightened its grip on the Gaza Strip, moving to reassert an authoritarian policing structure. Eyewitness accounts and documents allege makeshift torture chambers within Gazan hospitals and schools, with detainees suspected of disloyalty being interrogated and abused as the Interior Ministry resumes internal security...

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US Unleashes Tomahawk Strikes on Iran
Netanyahu Declares Israel at War With Hezbollah
Israel Plans 61 West Bank Settlements

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 US Military Role, missile interceptors from an American MIM-104 Patriot battery engaged Iranian medium-range ballistic missiles over Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan earlier this morning. Secretary of War Hegseth wrapped up his press event with the remark, “We’ll strike ’em hard tonight, and hopefully Iran makes a good decision. Thank you.”...

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US conducts self-defense strikes on Iran again
UNHCR Global displacement falls returns surge
Democrats torn on Israel after Platner win

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, for the second straight night, the US military conducted self-defense strikes against Iran shortly after midnight Tehran time, with CENTCOM saying targets included military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across Iran, and that the strikes were completed about four hours after they began. The...

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Iran missiles strike Muwaffaq Salti base Jordan
Trump threatens major strike over Iran deal
Spain antisemitism spike as arms embargo bites

The time is now 11:40 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alert sirens sound in Northern Israel.

In Iranian Retaliation, NEW: Iran’s IRGC says it launched 12 ballistic missiles at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, targeting “locations housing US F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets,” as well as military facilities and command centers. Accord...

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Trump hints US strike Iran power plants
Khaled al-Aydi espionage case shocks Beirut
Torah study law advances after preliminary reading

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, President Donald Trump said the United States may begin striking Iran's power plants and bridges because Iran has taken too long to reach a peace deal. He told Fox News's Trey Yingst that he “may keep going” and that Iran “had a chance to sign a deal and su...

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Trump hints strikes on Iran power plants
Turkey debuts Roketsan UAV-230 boosts firepower
Gaza abductions widen amid drone footage

The time is now 9:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Trump told Fox News last night that strikes destroyed about 55% of the air defense systems and radars Iran restored during the ceasefire.

In US Military Role, US President Donald Trump said the United States may begin striking Iran's power plants and bridges because the Islamic regime...

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Autonomous Corsair saves downed helicopter crew
Erdogan warns Israel threatens Turkey regional stability
Israel education drive reaches 70k students

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 US Military Role, for the first time ever a US Navy Corsair autonomous surface vessel rescued two US Army helicopter crew members after their Apache helicopter was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The operation was conducted by a Corsair unmanned surface vessel operated by...

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NATO ally labels Iran rhetoric fearsome
Erdogan warns Israel mischief threatens Turkey
US curbs Israel as Iran supports Hezbollah

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, a NATO member’s remarks are described as "I smell fear" and labeled as "Pure Iranian rhetoric." The article provides no further detail beyond those phrases.

In Regional Impacts, Turkish President Erdogan warned that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a point where they thre...

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Gallant backs seizing Iran's enriched uranium
Autonomous ship rescues two after Apache down
Iran seizes Ali Karimi assets

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 Operation Lion's Roar, former defense minister Yoav Gallant argues Israel should have seized Iran's enriched uranium during Operation Roaring Lion. He told 103FM that "We should have gone and brought the enriched uranium by force in a military operation during the campaign. That would have uprooted the nuclear program from Iran." He...

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Gallant urges seizing Iran enriched uranium
Houthis ban Red Sea Israeli navigation
Likud dismisses Gallant expulsion petitions

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, Israel should have seized Iran's uranium during the Roaring Lion campaign, Gallant says. Former defense minister Yoav Gallant told 103FM on Monday that Israel should have gone and brought the enriched uranium by force in a military operation during the campaign, arguing that such an action would have uprooted the...

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Gallant urges seizing Iran's uranium by force
Iran tests limits, UAE attack signals risk
US Iran talks advance on nuclear issues

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 Operation Lion's Roar, former defense minister Yoav Gallant says Israel should have seized Iran's enriched uranium by force during Operation Roaring Lion, arguing that such an action would have uprooted the nuclear program. “The ability of the US Army together with the Israeli army existed, and that was something th...

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- Iran Tests Boundaries, Eyes UAE Nuclear Facility
- Houthis Ban Israeli Red Sea Navigation
- US-Iran Talks Narrow Core Nuclear Issues

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, geopolitics expert Yonatan Adiri says Iran has entered an aggressive phase of friction-testing with Israel, the United States, and regional actors, reshaping the Middle East and forcing Israel to reexamine the limits of its campaign. He argues Tehran is deliberately pushing against neighbors, against Israel, and...

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Iran tests limits with UAE reactor strike
Hezbollah drones thwart Israeli Lebanon advance
Port of Aydhab reveals ancient water networks

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 has entered an aggressive phase of friction-testing with Israel, the United States, and regional powers, geopolitics and technology expert Yonatan Adiri warned during a 103FM interview on Monday. He said the confrontations are shaping a new reality in the Middle East and forcing Israel to reexamine the...

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Iran Strikes Kuwait Bahrain Jordan in Retaliation
Iran Shoots Down US Apache Helicopter
Ceasefire Frays as Iran Israel War Persists

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 attacks Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes - report
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it carried out strikes in response to US strikes on Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites earlier Tuesday. Kuwait’s army reported intercepting hostile aerial targets afte...

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Iran strikes Kuwait Bahrain Jordan, escalation erupts
Ramat David airbase possibly damaged by Iran
IDF captain dies; organs save six

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 Operation Lion's Roar, electronic warfare personnel helped open the skies over Iran as the Air Defense Command’s achievements allowed the Air Force to fly freely in Rising Lion and Roaring Lion this week; the unit will be honored with the Israel Defense Prize, and Lieutenant Colonel M. described a ne...

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Israel vows deeper strike on Iran
Iran fires missiles, downs US drone
Captain Shahar Gamla organ donations save lives

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that Iran's attempts to "dictate equations and change reality" will fail, stressing that the Israel Defense Forces remain on high alert and prepared to resume operations against Iran if necessary. Speaking during a military drill, Zamir said Israel's recent strikes in...

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Israel ready for decisive strike on Iran
Iran fires missiles as US drone downed
Border Police officer arrested in ambush plot

The time is now 10:02 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 Staff Eyal Zamir warned that Iran's attempts to "dictate equations and change reality" will fail, stressing that the Israel Defense Forces remains on high alert and prepared to resume operations against Iran if necessary. Speaking during a military drill, Zamir said Israel's recent...

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US Iran Talks Unimpeded By Strikes
Bandar Abbas Explosions Shake Southern Iran
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Tyre Area Lebanon

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 Negotiations with Tehran unimpeded by US strikes on Iran, US officials say, President Donald Trump told ABC News that he believes the United States and Iran will still reach a very good deal after the strikes, in a phone call just before CENTCOM announced actions. CENTCOM described the strikes as a proportional...

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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing
Border Police officer suspected of murder plot
Fifth man charged in Hatzalah ambulance arson

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, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted after tonight’s retaliatory strikes by the United States against air defense and radar sites in Southern Iran, stating: “Despite its defeats on the battlefield, the US opted to test our determination.” “Our Powerful Armed Forces will leave no attack or threat u...

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US strikes Iran after Apache downing
Airspace closed across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait
Sirotkin jailed over Tel Aviv protest

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 United States began launching self-defense strikes against Iran on Tuesday evening in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the strikes as a proportional response to what it called unjustified Iranian aggression, and said they targeted several Iranian...

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- US strikes Iran after Apache downing
- Torah Study bill advances amid coalition rift
- Israel road toll climbs despite crackdown

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 Operation Lion's Roar, Israel’s road fatality figures for 2026 show an overall improvement when March is included, but National Road Safety Authority data indicate the decline came largely from an exceptional drop in traffic during March’s operations. Excluding March, 157 people were killed this year compared with 147 in the...

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Iran warns Trump no retreat no concessions
IRGC strikes Erbil Kurdish opposition HQ
Israel may strike without US backing

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, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf delivered a pointed, metaphor-laden address before lawmakers, signaling defiance after US warnings and the downing of an American Apache helicopter over the Persian Gulf. He warned that President Trump was riding a saddled horse into a dangerous trap and that the regime would not...

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US Informs Israel of Imminent Iran Attack
Israel May Face Iran Alone Netanyahu Warns
Torah Study Bill Advances as Coalition Divides

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 United States has informed Israel that it will attack Iran in the coming hours. The report says the notice was conveyed to Israeli authorities in the near term.

In Regional Impacts, Dubai has become a genuine destination for vacationers and professionals planning where...

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- Israel hardens militarily as diplomacy wanes
- Trump backs US response after Apache downing
- Gotliv indictment delays immunity vote

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel has strengthened militarily across Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria since October 7, but its diplomatic influence has fallen, potentially limiting long-term strategic gains. The analysis notes that Israel now maintains multiple security zones and is prepared to act decisively against its enemies, including Iran, without relying...

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IDF vows bigger Iran strike after airstrike
Iran Apache downing spurs US response
Beirut strikes allowed for Hezbollah attacks

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 Operation Lion's Roar, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the recent airstrike in Iran was a precursor to a far more significant and heavy operation, and that the IDF is prepared to strike Iran again if it attacks Israel. Speaking during a visit to Northern Command and a training exercise...

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IDF Vows Bigger Iran Strike
Iran Ends Missile Attacks Sets Deterrence
Israeli Poll Shows Trump Security Shift

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

In Operation Lion's Roar, during a visit to the Northern Command, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the Israeli airstrike on Iran was a precursor to a much more significant and heavy operation and that the IDF is prepared to strike again if Iran attacks. He emphasized the effort to dismantle terror infrastructure...

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Iran Ends Missile Attacks, Signals New Deterrence
Trump Vows Victory; Apache Rescued Near Hormuz
Palestinian Factions Rift Clouds Cairo Talks

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, Iran appears to have ended its ballistic-missile attacks against Israel. The regime’s airstrikes followed two days after it targeted Israel in response to actions in Lebanon, signaling that Iran is trying to set new lines of deterrence against Israel. Israeli officials say Jerusalem will not permit th...

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- Hezbollah border breach attacker killed by IDF
- UN finds Israel enabling West Bank violence
- Israel unprepared for Gaza War prison surge

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, a Hezbollah terrorist breached the border fence from Lebanon into Israeli territory and was killed by IDF troops. IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post that the attacker fired on IDF personnel from inside Israeli territory, having just crossed...

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Satellite shows Ramat David hangar damaged
Hezbollah infiltrates border, fires on troops
State audit warns cyber gaps threaten economy

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 Northern Israel's Ramat David Air Base struck during Iran conflict, satellite images appear, and the latest imagery suggests a possible strike on a hangar at the base near Migdal Ha’emek in the north, though the extent of damage remains unclear. Satellite imagery published by Soar Atlas on X/Twitter early Tu...