Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 18:03

HEADLINESIranian missiles pound northern Israel central hitHezbollah enters war amid 15-missile exchangeSix US troops killed in Iran attackThe time is now 6:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, more launches toward northern Israel were detected, and the IDF says all the launches originated from Iran. The Israeli air force operated with freedom of action in Tehran, and a chase is now underway. Sirens expanded across the north, central regions, and parts of the south as the attack unfolded, and a direct hit was reported in central Israel with debris from intercepts seen burning over the country. Reports describe missiles carrying cluster munition warheads and a split-head design over the central area, and explosions were observed in Jerusalem as authorities assess the center’s damage.In Iranian Retaliation, several Iranian ballistic missiles downed tonight appear to have been medium-range missiles equipped with cluster munition warheads, a profile previously used by Iran’s IRGC in strikes last June against populated areas in Israel. Red alerts are in effect across Israel as Iran mounts a large-scale ballistic missile attack targeting northern, central, and southern Israel.In US Military Role, two more US service members have been killed in Iran, raising the total to six during Operation Epic Fury. They were killed during the Iranian attack against US bases in the Middle East, and the bodies were retrieved. As of 4 pm ET, six American service members have been killed in action, with the remains of two previously unaccounted-for personnel recovered from a facility struck during Iran’s initial attacks. Major combat operations continue as American forces conduct strikes in support of allied partners in the region.In Regional Impacts, explosions were reported at the American base in Jordan, and there have been blasts noted in Kuwait, Doha, and Abu Dhabi as air defenses contend with a broad missile barrage. UAE authorities say air-defenses across the country are countering a ballistic missile barrage from Iran. Across the region, authorities warn residents to remain in protected spaces, while early reports indicate no confirmed casualties from the latest barrage in some areas.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah officially enters the war with a statement accusing a 15-month pattern of Israeli aggression and urging an end to the cycle of violence, calling confrontation a legitimate right and framing its response as defensive. The IDF says there is no shooting from Hezbollah at this moment. Hezbollah’s message reiterates that it has joined the fight, and reports indicate 15 missiles in play, with 10 fired by Hezbollah and 5 by Iran, signaling a significant escalation across Lebanon and the broader theater. In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US State Department has called on all American citizens to immediately leave 14 countries in the Middle East region, a warning reflecting the heightened security risk amid ongoing hostilities.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the NYPD says it is deploying extra resources to Jewish sites and neighborhoods across the five boroughs in light of the heightened threat environment.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-1291258https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70489https://t.me/newssil/193828https://t.me/abualiexpress/116182https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70483https://t.me/selena_updates/56732https://t.me/newssil/193823https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70480https://t.me/DefenderDome/18609https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70479https://t.me/newssil/193820https://t.me/newssil/193819https://t.me/newssil/193818https://t.me/DefenderDome/18611https://t.me/JewishNews24/50477https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888589https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70487https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70491https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70488https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70486https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70485https://t.me/newssil/193827https://t.me/newssil/193826https://t.me/DefenderDome/18610https://t.me/Newss0nline/61010https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70482https://t.me/newssil/193822https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70478https://t.me/DefenderDome/18608https://t.me/selena_updates/56733https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70484https://t.me/abualiexpress/116181https://t.me/newssil/193824https://t.me/newssil/193821https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70477https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70475https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70490https://t.me/JewishNews24/50478