Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Netanyahu says Iran war lasts weeks
Salalah oil tanks ablaze from drones
Trump says Iran war ends soon

The time is now 11:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in closed-door remarks to local leaders that Israel expects the war with Iran to last weeks rather than days, aiming to end the conflict’s most intensive phase before Passover or to reduce Iran’s launch capabilities enough to shift to an emergency rout...

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Ahmadinejad escapes regime control, location unknown
Israel strengthens north as Hezbollah fires missiles
Iraq stalls PM naming after elections

The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, joint Israeli-US strikes at the outset of the current war targeted former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but associates cited by The Atlantic say the operation did not kill him and instead acted as a jailbreak from regime control. They describe how Ahmadinejad, whose movements had been restricted since...

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- Iran Fires Missiles From Civilian Areas
- US Attacks 5,500 Targets Sinks 60 Ships
- Hormuz At Risk as Oil Markets React

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, the IDF says Iran has been launching ballistic missiles and drones from densely populated civilian areas, putting Iranian civilians at risk when launchers are used and when they are later targeted by Israeli strikes. The military's Persian-language spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel (Reserve) Kamal Penhasi, said the IDF...

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Israel pursues limited aim countering Iranian missiles
IDF reinforces North as Hezbollah attacks Lebanon
Hormuz threat rattles oil markets

The time is now 8:11 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, defense sources say that regime change in Iran has never been a military objective, even as the war focuses on countering Iran's ballistic missile threat. They said the IDF aimed to create conditions that could allow the domestic opposition to rise and topple the regime if enough people...

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Israel seeks regime change in Iran war
Iranian hackers breach Hebrew Academy amid cyberattack
US strikes Iranian missile launcher after cookoff

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, defense sources say regime change is not a military goal, but the IDF has sought to create conditions that might enable such a shift if Iran’s domestic opposition can mobilize in sufficient numbers. The military emphasizes that action alone would not guarantee change, and public me...

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Iran's new supreme leader wounded day one
Iran declares banks and economic targets legitimate
Iranian drones crash near Dubai, injuring four

The time is now 6:02 AM 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 saluting Israeli pilots as they return from sorties against the Iranian terror regime.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir saluted Israeli pilots as they returned from missions described as targeting the Iranian terror network, reflecting ongoing operations tied to...

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Israel Iran clashes widen with drone strikes
Iran strikes US defense system tensions rise
Dubai drone strike injures four people

The time is now 5:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said today that we cannot allow an ayatollah-led regime with a nuclear weapon, especially one with capabilities that could reach Italy and Europe. Across the region, air raid sirens were heard in Gush Dan and the Shomron, as the IDF reported strikes...

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Israeli strike targets Iran drone launch site
Beirut apartment strike kills four
Dubai airport drone attack injures four

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli Air Force struck a group of operatives from Iran’s drone array at a launch site in western Iran shortly before they were set to launch drones toward Israel. The IDF said the strike occurred after the operatives entered the site, and it is continuing to target mi...

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- Israel Iran clash escalates with drones missiles
- US B-52s deploy as UK shifts policy
- Dahieh evacuation as Israel widens operations

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a drone breached the northern border, with no casualty details provided.

In Iranian Retaliation, overnight Iran fired several limited volleys of missiles at central Israel. The missiles were all intercepted, but shrapnel and parts of cluster warheads did fall. No reports...

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Israel's Lion Mission Tests Aircrews
Khatami Air Base Destroyed Dozens Jets
Drone Strike Hits US Facility Near Baghdad

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, the Israeli Air Force continues its historic mission as a senior officer, speaking in a Walla interview, says air crews are deeply committed and resilient under heavy workloads and constant air sorties. He describes fierce competition among pilots for cockpit seats and says they are eager to fly more...

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Israeli Air Crews Thrive Under Historic Mission
Kharg Island Could Trigger Hormuz Crisis
Iran backed drones strike Baghdad US facility

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 Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Air Force continues its historic mission with a senior officer describing air crews' commitment and resilience amid heavy workloads and constant sorties. He says pilots are competing not just for jobs but for the privilege to fly and contribute, driven by a sense of pride...

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Beit Shemesh casualties rise amid Israel-Iran strikes
Lion's Roar pilots race for cockpit seats
Iraq drone strike underscores Iran proxy reach

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, a senior Israeli Air Force officer reflects on the mission in a Walla interview, describing intense competition among pilots for cockpit seats and a strong eagerness to fly more as part of this historic effort. He emphasizes the crews’ commitment and resilience amid a heavy workload an...

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Iran-Israel-US strikes escalate satellite hit
Israel shelters under red alerts across regions
US halts Hormuz escorts, strikes mine vessels

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, Iran reports a broad wave of strikes attributed to Israel and the United States. Censorship-approved footage is described as capturing the moment a missile struck a satellite station, with additional material circulating that purports to show the killing of a senior Iranian official. An ex-air force officer says...

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Iran missiles target Israeli soil, red alerts
US destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels near Hormuz
Boeing inks 5,000 air bombs for Israel

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alert sirens sounded across central Israel as missiles fired by Iran continued to target Israeli territory. The alerts expanded to the Sharon region and to parts of the Dan and Shomron regions as additional launches were reported. The Israeli military said missiles were launched from Iran...

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Israel Intercepts Iran Missile Assault Escalation Deepens
B-21 Raider Tests Signal New US Bomber
Iran Missiles Target Saudi Base Intercepted

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, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Iranian people to seize the moment, posting on X that dreams would become reality and that the time to pass the torch is fast approaching. The remarks come amid US skepticism about the likelihood of regime change in Iran, even after...

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Iranian missiles drive Israeli sirens Beirut stronghold
US tests B-21 Raider refueling flight
Saudi intercepts six missiles at Prince Sultan

The time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, missiles from Iran set off air-raid alerts across central Israel and the Jerusalem corridor, with four sirens in a single hour just before midnight and additional alerts reported in the Haifa Bay and Carmel areas. A separate overnight missile salvo was described as small in number, with...

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- IDF strikes Tehran and Hezbollah in Beirut
- US sinks Iranian minelayers near Hormuz
- Netanyahu urges Iran regime change amid missiles

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, the IDF has begun an additional wave of airstrikes on terror regime targets in Tehran, Iran, and, in parallel, a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahieh suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, with footage from Dahieh.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli...

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- Iranian missiles intercepted across Gulf and Levant
- Iranian drones downed as jets evade defenses
- Netanyahu coalition defers haredi draft bill

The time is now 6:02 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 central Israel as missiles launched from Iran were intercepted. In the latest wave, Iran attacked in Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel, with a missile intercepted and no injuries reported.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran has...

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Israel US push for Iran regime change
Iran bombings target regime assets
Unity pauses draft bill, defense budget approved

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 Operation Lion's Roar, Israel is pursuing what Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman described as a historic operation that could create the conditions for regime change in Iran. He said Israel can create the conditions for internal change and that if the Iranian people seize that opportunity it would be a...

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Israel-US operation could spark Iran change
Trump launches Epic Fury into Iran
Hormuz Strait mines threaten shipping safety

The time is now 4:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel is described as creating conditions for internal change in Iran, with Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman telling The Jerusalem Post that while Israel can set the stage for change, the Iranian people must seize the moment, and that the joint US-Israeli operation could be a major historical...

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Iran Has Materials for Eleven Nuclear Bombs
Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Tactics in Lebanon
Trump Sees End To Iran War

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

In Operation Lion's Roar, a series of airstrikes targeted regime police headquarters and other law enforcement facilities in Bonab, northwestern Iran, earlier today.

In Iranian Retaliation, Witkoff said it was clear Iran wasn't seeking a diplomatic settlement to this conflict. He noted that ahead of the anticipated US-Israeli campaign...

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Interceptions Over Central Israel Signal Clashes
Iran 460kg 60% Enrichment Fuels Nuclear Fears
Hezbollah Guerrilla Tactics Rise in South Lebanon

The time is now 2:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Interceptions in the skies of central Israel. Interceptions were reported over central Israel as tensions in the region persist.

In Iranian Retaliation, 460 kilograms of uranium enriched to sixty percent, enough to make eleven bombs, were cited by United States special envoy Steve Witkoff as material Iran...

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Lion's Roar Ushers US-Israel Iran Offensive
Yehud Tragedy Highlights War's Human Toll
Black Rain Threatens Iran Amid Oil Attacks

The time is now 1:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Operation Roaring Lion signals a new era in Middle East power politics and reveals unprecedented US-Israel cooperation as the two governments pursue Iran’s leadership, its nuclear program, and its missile arsenal, with a broader aim of destabilizing or potentially overthrowing the regime added since June. The operation, a...

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Unprecedented US Israeli operation targets Iran leadership
Iran missiles half cluster munitions IDF says
WHO warns black rain in Iran strikes

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 Operation Lion's Roar, Operation Roaring Lion, conducted jointly with the American military, is a sequel to the June 2025 Operation Rising Lion. It targets Iran's political and military leadership, its nuclear program, and its missile arsenal. Since June, the objective has included destabilizing or overthrowing the regime as part of...

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- Fate of Badfar disputed amid brutal strikes
- Iran missiles half cluster munitions spark alarm
- US leads war denies sole strikes

The time is now 11:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, conflicting reports on Tuesday left open questions about the fate of Asadollah Badfar, the head of Basij affairs within Iran’s armed forces general staff, with opposition-linked media saying he was killed in joint Israel-US strikes and noting a funeral in Qom a day ea...

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Iran Kills Senior Basij Official, Escalation Surges
Ramadan Dims Across Arab Israel Amid War
Erbil Drone Strike, Dahieh Attacks Escalate

The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports carried by Alhadath, a Saudi network, said a strike in Iran killed a senior Basij official. The account notes that the US Defense Secretary said today would be among the most intensive days of hostilities. Sirens were heard in Israel after missiles were fired from Iran...

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Israeli strike kills Basij commander Badfer
Airstrikes hit Tabriz, targeting multiple sites
Iranian missiles trigger Israeli red alerts

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, Iranian opposition sources claim Asadallah Badfer, the commander-general of the Basij, was killed in an Israeli strike and was buried in Qom on March 8. A separate report says massive airstrikes struck Tabriz in northwest Iran, hitting Hafez and Manzariyeh Streets, the Tabriz governor's office, a Basij checkpoint, the Ministry...

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Israel Iran clash widens as Tehran strikes
IDF eighty percent Iranian launchers destroyed
Saudi Pakistan defense pact cementing regional security

The time is now 8:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, sirens are sounding in the north as launches against Israel intensify, signaling a widening security crisis. The coverage notes oil prices fell in the wake of President Trump’s remarks, while Saudi Arabia transmitted a firm message to Iran as advisers around the president push for a qu...

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IDF Aims 95 Percent Missile Launchers Destroyed
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Amid Lebanon Escalation
Pakistan Saudi Talks Signal Regional Security Urgency

The time is now 7:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, a senior Israeli official indicated the IDF intends to eliminate the vast majority of the Iranian regime's missile launchers and that normal life could resume only after firing capability is reduced to a negligible level, with the campaign continuing until the launchers are largely destroyed. The official said...

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Iran missiles strike Israel IDF intercepts
Kerman Airport Damaged in US-Israel Strike
Hezbollah rockets near Israeli base IDF strikes

The time is now 6:02 AM 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 central Israel as Iran launched a barrage of missiles, with the IDF intercepting the projectiles. No casualties or shrapnel damage were reported. Magen David Adom first responders were dispatched to a few scenes where people were injured while moving to protected spaces. An Israel Air...

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- Israel-Iran Clash Deepens as Netanyahu Speaks
- Patriot System in Turkey Amid Iran Threats
- Lebanon Ceasefire Urged as Hezbollah Strikes

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Iranian people must ultimately decide their future, as Israel continues strikes on the regime and seeks lasting change in the region. The statement underscores the ongoing pressure from Israel amid a broader confrontation with Tehran.

In Regional...

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Iran missile factory destroyed launch activity wanes
US-Israel strike hits Sahab Pardaz Tehran contractor
Iran internet blackout tops 240 hours

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 Operation Lion's Roar, satellite imagery shows extensive damage at Shahroud's solid motor production lines, with damage to mixing and casting buildings and what might be non-destructive testing and premix facilities; a large smoke plume rose over Tehran after strikes on Iranian oil facilities near the capital and at sites around Tehran...

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IRGC appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Iran strikes Bahrain high-rise casualties confirmed
US warns Iran oil routes at risk

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, the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader is presented as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' provocative battle cry. The IRGC chose him despite his lack of prior official posts, limited charisma, and only modest religious authority to serve as the earthly representative of al-Mahdi. The...

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Iran strikes Bahrain high-rise kills
South Korea cannot block Patriot redeployments
Oil prices tumble after Trump speech

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, authorities report that a drone intrusion into the western Galilee has ended and residents in the protected zone may leave. A separate hostile air incursion was observed in Shlomi, Metzuba and the surrounding area. There were no reported casualties in the official notices. In the broader war context, oil markets...

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Iran accuses US Tomahawk strike on Minab
US acknowledges deadly first-day school bombing mistake
Six Democrats push for Iran war hearings

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a new investigation has shed light on events surrounding a reported attack on a school in Iran at the start of the Middle East war. Iran accuses Israel and the United States of striking an elementary school in the southern city of Minab, saying more than 150...

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Graham urges restraint, Saudi join Iran conflict
Iran blocks oil, US vows tougher strikes
France defends Cyprus amid drone incidents

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, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina urged Israel to rein in attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure and called on Saudi Arabia to participate in the fight, warning that targets should be chosen carefully as the goal is to empower the Iranian people without crippling their chance for...

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- Intercepted encrypted message targets Iranian sleeper cells
- Dignified transfer honors seventh fallen soldier
- Bahrain Millennium Tower attack leaves one dead

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, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter presents today’s Roaring Lion update.

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter presents today’s Roaring Lion update.

In Iranian Retaliation, US authorities reportedly intercepted an encrypted transmission intended for Iranian sleeper cells, relayed internationally shortly after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was...

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Intercepted Iranian sleeper cell alert after Khamenei
Barksdale lockdown as unauthorized drone buzzes base
Saudi intercepts missiles and drones from east

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 Iranian Retaliation, the US may have intercepted an encrypted transmission intended for Iranian sleeper cells or covert operatives, ABC News reported. The transmission was relayed internationally shortly after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli airstrike. The alert described the transmission as potentially intended to activate or provide...

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- Potential sleeper cells activated after Khamenei strike
- Australia deploys Wedgetail to Middle East
- Iran fires missiles at Manama, casualties reported

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, authorities say an encrypted transmission that appears aimed at Iranian sleeper cells may have been activated or prepared for activation after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Israeli strike, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News. The transmission was relayed internationally and...

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Israel hits Tehran in massive airstrikes
Iran strikes Bahrain warns of Hezbollah escalation
IDF hits Hezbollah launcher as clashes flare

The time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Air Force has launched another massive wave of strikes against the Islamic regime in Tehran.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens sounded across northern Israel amid a missile attack from Iran.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran fired missiles at Manama, Bahrain, hitting a...