Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-03 at 09:02

HEADLINESIranian missiles strike Tel Aviv areaSix US service members killed; false claimsIDF kills Quds Force liaison Reza KhazaeiThe time is now 9:01 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 military says Iranian missiles struck the Tel Aviv area, with search and rescue teams at central Israel impact sites and the circumstances under review. Ambulance services reported three people with light injuries, and police noted several impact areas with munition fragments in the Tel Aviv district.In US Military Role, the US military has confirmed the deaths of six service members, three of whom were killed at a base in Kuwait. An IRGC claim of 650 American casualties has been shown to be false by the US military, which also said the group alleged other strikes on US targets such as the USS Abraham Lincoln and Bahrain’s Fifth Fleet headquarters, though Washington has not corroborated those claims.In Regional Impacts, Iran-linked Handala has placed a $250,000 bounty for the beheading of former Ontario MPP Goldie Ghamari and Iranian-American lawyer Elica Le Bon, according to a regional report. Ghamari says she filed a police report and authorities are treating the case seriously. The group said it has shared the targets’ home addresses with CJNG partners.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF says it killed Reza Khazaei, a Quds Force member who served as a liaison with Hezbollah and oversaw Iranian arms supplies and manufacturing programs in Lebanon, described as a key figure in Hezbollah’s missile buildup. The operation comes as the IDF carried out strikes across Beirut and its southern Dahiyeh and later confirmed the death of another senior Iranian commander in Tehran. Israel estimates that 1,000 to 1,500 IRGC and Iranian security forces have been killed in strikes as of Monday night.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Transportation Minister Miri Regev says Israel will gradually reopen its airspace starting next week to bring home those stranded abroad, with Ben-Gurion Airport closed since the operation began. She has directed aviation officials to coordinate with airlines to plan the return, noting that timing remains subject to security developments.In Uplifting News, Iran-born US biotech CEO Amir Heshmatpour says his Nasdaq-listed brain cancer company plans to begin treating patients in Israel within weeks, while he also discusses efforts to help end Iran’s clerical regime. Separately, an Israeli dating app named Hooked has adapted to the war by enabling singles to connect for dates in bomb shelters, using event QR codes and profiles that can be browsed and matched for chats while sheltering.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.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/israeli-military-says-iranian-missiles-hit-central-israelhttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70642https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888652https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888647https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70638https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70636https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888661https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888646https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-888654https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-888649