EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 08:05
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIsrael targets Iranian defense cell and launchersIranian clerics vow revenge after Khamenei deathWar powers showdown over Iran strike loomsThe time is now 8:04 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli Air Force aircraft attacked and neutralized a cell from Iran’s defence apparatus as it tried to activate anti-attack systems against Israeli troops. The Air Force also pressed its campaign against Iranian fire-control sites and ballistic missile launchers.In Iranian Retaliation, after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued fatwas urging Muslims worldwide to seek revenge. Hamedani wrote that avenging the martyr’s blood is obligatory for all Muslims and warned that criminal America and the bloodthirsty Zionists have reached the end of their path. Shirazi described Israel and the United States as the most wicked enemies of humanity and said the people of Iran and the Islamic world are the avengers of the martyred leader’s blood, adding that seeking revenge is a religious duty.In US Military Role, analysts say the central question is whether sustained pressure from the United States and Israel can provoke internal strain in Iran and weaken its deterrence or even trigger political collapse. While air campaigns can destroy command, control networks and arsenals, there is no precedent for regime change through air power alone. Since late February, waves of strikes have targeted Iranian command nodes, missile infrastructure and other strategic targets, testing Tehran’s resilience and the regime’s ability to respond.In Regional Impacts, more than 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan as US and Israeli strikes continue. A total of 312 evacuees have crossed since February 28, including 101 Azerbaijanis and others from 19 countries, with movement tracked through March 2. Russia’s embassy in Baku said about 500 Russian nationals were preparing to evacuate via the Astara crossing, with 39 already crossing. Britain’s foreign secretary said her team is examining options, including evacuation for hundreds of thousands of UK citizens in Gulf states. There are also reports that Saudi Arabia could respond militarily to Iran’s strikes on oil facilities, and that Qatar halted natural gas extraction in response to the weekend attacks. An opinion piece argues that Damascus’s plan to absorb Sweida could redraw Israel’s northern frontier, while warning that any such move would require countering local proxies and preventing a border redraw.In US Policy Concerning Israel, US lawmakers are preparing for a war powers showdown as Trump’s Iran campaign escalates, with bombs already dropping and American troops reported killed. The debate centers on Congress votes over the President’s authority to strike Iran, as Operation Epic Fury expands and a prolonged air and naval campaign looms.In Israeli Economy and Business, India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after October 7 is highlighted as construction needs shifted post-attack. The collapse of cross-border Palestinian labor and the signing of closer bilateral ties with India, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, have brought Indian construction workers into Israel’s wartime economy, signaling a structural shift in how Israel sources labor and manages risk.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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291044https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888528https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888519https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888527https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888113https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291040https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjm9rzmtzlhttps://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888106
What this episode covers
HEADLINESIsrael targets Iranian defense cell and launchersIranian clerics vow revenge after Khamenei deathWar powers showdown over Iran strike loomsThe time is now 8:04 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli Air Force aircraft attacked and neutralized a cell from Iran’s defence apparatus as it tried to activate anti-attack systems against Israeli troops. The Air Force also pressed its campaign against Iranian fire-control sites and ballistic missile launchers.In Iranian Retaliation, after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued fatwas urging Muslims worldwide to seek revenge. Hamedani wrote that avenging the martyr’s blood is obligatory for all Muslims and warned that criminal America and the bloodthirsty Zionists have reached the end of their path. Shirazi described Israel and the United States as the most wicked enemies of humanity and said the people of Iran and the Islamic world are the avengers of the martyred leader’s blood, adding that seeking revenge is a religious duty.In US Military Role, analysts say the central question is whether sustained pressure from the United States and Israel can provoke internal strain in Iran and weaken its deterrence or even trigger political collapse. While air campaigns can destroy command, control networks and arsenals, there is no precedent for regime change through air power alone. Since late February, waves of strikes have targeted Iranian command nodes, missile infrastructure and other strategic targets, testing Tehran’s resilience and the regime’s ability to respond.In Regional Impacts, more than 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan as US and Israeli strikes continue. A total of 312 evacuees have crossed since February 28, including 101 Azerbaijanis and others from 19 countries, with movement tracked through March 2. Russia’s embassy in Baku said about 500 Russian nationals were preparing to evacuate via the Astara crossing, with 39 already crossing. Britain’s foreign secretary said her team is examining options, including evacuation for hundreds of thousands of UK citizens in Gulf states. There are also reports that Saudi Arabia could respond militarily to Iran’s strikes on oil facilities, and that Qatar halted natural gas extraction in response to the weekend attacks. An opinion piece argues that Damascus’s plan to absorb Sweida could redraw Israel’s northern frontier, while warning that any such move would require countering local proxies and preventing a border redraw.In US Policy Concerning Israel, US lawmakers are preparing for a war powers showdown as Trump’s Iran campaign escalates, with bombs already dropping and American troops reported killed. The debate centers on Congress votes over the President’s authority to strike Iran, as Operation Epic Fury expands and a prolonged air and naval campaign looms.In Israeli Economy and Business, India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after October 7 is highlighted as construction needs shifted post-attack. The collapse of cross-border Palestinian labor and the signing of closer bilateral ties with India, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, have brought Indian construction workers into Israel’s wartime economy, signaling a structural shift in how Israel sources labor and manages risk.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.SOURCES<a href="https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291044"...
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