Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-01 at 05:02

HEADLINES- Israel Plans Roaring Lion Campaign Debriefs Reveal- Iran Vows Revenge Launches Missiles Regionwide- Airspace Lockdown Forces Regional Flight CancellationsThe time is now 5:02 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 conducted several visits to Air Force and intelligence bases to conduct a formal debriefing and lessons-learned process following the conclusion of Operation Rising Lion in June. The IDF said a renewed operational planning cycle for a potential new campaign against Iran’s “terror regime” is underway, built on the operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion, with an emphasis on sharpening readiness for future escalation on the Iranian front. On Tuesday Zamir visited Hatzerim Airbase with the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Major General Tomer Bar, the Hatzerim Airbase Commander Brigadier General R, and other commanders, to assess the scale of readiness ahead of Operation "Roaring Lion," with dozens of briefings and operational discussions forming part of the process.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the block centers on a statement from the IDF spokesperson in Arabic: when the lion roars, history silences the tyrants’ illusions.In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian top officials vowed Sunday to avenge their slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, defying President Donald Trump’s threat of an unprecedented escalation in force. As crowds gathered in Tehran, explosions rang out and the Israeli military announced that it was again striking targets in the heart of the city, with more blasts heard in Jerusalem, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha and Manama. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called Khamenei’s killing a “declaration of war” and pledged retaliation, while Ali Larijani warned that Iran will teach an unforgettable lesson to international oppressors. Separately, Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Cyprus landed in the sea.In US Military Role, having dropped about 1,200 bombs on Iran, the IDF and the US Air Force are described as close to achieving air supremacy over Iranian airspace, a development that would enhance both nations’ ability to target a wider range of targets and to support anti-regime protesters. As of 10:15 a.m. Sunday, the air force carried out its first major wave attacking Iranian regime targets in Tehran; previously, strikes were limited to targeting the Supreme Leader and anti-aircraft defenses, and to missile launchers.In Regional Impacts, stand-up comedian Daniel Chen’s home in central Israel was hit directly during Iran’s missile barrage, with Chen describing a sudden, loud blast, taking shelter, helping others, and witnessing injuries in the chaos. Airspace across the Middle East remained largely closed or severely restricted, with Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar largely empty. Airlines canceled or suspended flights across the region as airspace remained restricted, including Greece’s largest carrier halting flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Erbil through March 2 and canceling other Middle East services through March 3; the airline also paused Canada-Israel and Dubai routes. Air France canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut, and KLM adjusted schedules as carriers reevaluated operations amid the closures.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran-backed terrorists in Diayala, Iraq.In Uplifting News, Atara, who identifies as the mother of Boaz, describes founding Neriah Ba’oz, a social space for children that offers after-school Torah study, social activities, play, and a library, born from the loss of Boaz, a commando who was killed in Yehuda’s defense. The space has quickly become small for growing demand, and donations are requested to help more children join; the message emphasizes that no child should be left alone this Purim season.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888345https://t.me/abualiexpress/115879https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/iran-vows-revenge-slain-supreme-leader-despite-trump-threathttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/69998https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888344https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888339https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888337https://t.me/selena_updates/56368https://t.me/abualiexpress/115881https://t.me/hnaftali/21653