EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 4 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-04 at 16:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIsrael's Lion's Roar Extends Offensive Toward TehranIran Leadership Targeted, Missiles Decline SharplySleeper Cells Threaten West as War ExpandsThe time is now 4:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel's campaign against Iran enters a multi-day phase with officials signaling the fight could stretch to Passover, depending on developments in Tehran. A senior Israeli official told KAN News that the duration may hinge on Iranian responses, and security discussions have stressed that Iran’s rate of fire is likely to slow as damage from days of Israeli and US strikes accumulates. Tehran is described as having roughly 200 missile launchers remaining. Israel says it has destroyed about 300 Iranian launchers since the operation began and has dropped roughly 5,000 bombs on Iran, targeting Ghadr-class missiles and launch platforms. In new developments, Israeli jets carried out another wave of strikes in Tehran, the 11th wave, with the IDF reporting 300 air defenses hit and denying any Iran-Hezbollah coordination. An additional wave of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure across Tehran has begun.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, US and Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s leadership is struggling to organize a military campaign. Officials say their ability to issue ground instructions has been severely damaged by strikes on senior regime figures, mid-level commanders, and command centers. As a result, missile launches have declined sharply, with an 86% drop from the first day of the conflict. The joint strikes on Iranian forces have produced a significant reduction in launches and left Tehran's capability to coordinate a coherent campaign badly impaired.In US Military Role, a report circulating that US forces killed an Iranian terrorist linked to a plot to assassinate Donald Trump is being circulated by World Israel News. The outlet notes the individual identified is Pakistani national Asif Merchant, who was arrested in July 2024 and charged with working with Iran in connection with the alleged plot.In Regional Impacts, counterterrorism experts warn that Iranian sleeper cells and lone-wolf actors could be activated in response to the widening conflict, potentially linking Europe and the United States to new threats after recent incidents in Austin, Texas, and Toronto. In Austin, a 53-year-old Senegalese man killed two and wounded 14 at a bar, with investigators finding imagery tied to the Iranian regime in the suspect’s space; Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the war increases the likelihood of sleeper activity and has stepped up police presence. In Toronto, gunfire struck the boxing gym of Iranian-Canadian dissident Salar Gholami, hours after Iran’s supreme leader was reported dead. Separately, alarms were heard in the north of Israel amid fears of enemy aircraft as the Houthis joined the wider operation and Gulf states came into crosshairs under the broader campaign. Authorities also note that roughly 110,000 Israelis who were abroad are being brought home. Iran’s missile arsenal is reported to be waning, though Tehran may attempt to sustain the pace of attacks. In addition, domestic guidance remains in flux as the Home Front mobilizes to adapt to evolving threats, with public guidance shifting in the near term.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservist Party, argues that Israel must seize the opportunity during Operation Roaring Lion to defeat Hezbollah and secure Lebanon with a permanent security buffer. He says passive defense along the northern border is no longer enough and warns against repeating mistakes that followed previous attacks. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate the Israeli Defense Forces conducted another strike after a report of a targeted operation in Beirut against a Hezbollah militant. Hendel emphasizes a proactive approach that could reshape the region’s balance of power if Iran’s regime changes.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a moment captured on camera shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently violating Home Front guidelines, drawing scrutiny over adherence to civil-defense rules during the ongoing crisis.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. 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HEADLINESIsrael's Lion's Roar Extends Offensive Toward TehranIran Leadership Targeted, Missiles Decline SharplySleeper Cells Threaten West as War ExpandsThe time is now 4:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel's campaign against Iran enters a multi-day phase with officials signaling the fight could stretch to Passover, depending on developments in Tehran. A senior Israeli official told KAN News that the duration may hinge on Iranian responses, and security discussions have stressed that Iran’s rate of fire is likely to slow as damage from days of Israeli and US strikes accumulates. Tehran is described as having roughly 200 missile launchers remaining. Israel says it has destroyed about 300 Iranian launchers since the operation began and has dropped roughly 5,000 bombs on Iran, targeting Ghadr-class missiles and launch platforms. In new developments, Israeli jets carried out another wave of strikes in Tehran, the 11th wave, with the IDF reporting 300 air defenses hit and denying any Iran-Hezbollah coordination. An additional wave of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure across Tehran has begun.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, US and Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s leadership is struggling to organize a military campaign. Officials say their ability to issue ground instructions has been severely damaged by strikes on senior regime figures, mid-level commanders, and command centers. As a result, missile launches have declined sharply, with an 86% drop from the first day of the conflict. The joint strikes on Iranian forces have produced a significant reduction in launches and left Tehran's capability to coordinate a coherent campaign badly impaired.In US Military Role, a report circulating that US forces killed an Iranian terrorist linked to a plot to assassinate Donald Trump is being circulated by World Israel News. The outlet notes the individual identified is Pakistani national Asif Merchant, who was arrested in July 2024 and charged with working with Iran in connection with the alleged plot.In Regional Impacts, counterterrorism experts warn that Iranian sleeper cells and lone-wolf actors could be activated in response to the widening conflict, potentially linking Europe and the United States to new threats after recent incidents in Austin, Texas, and Toronto. In Austin, a 53-year-old Senegalese man killed two and wounded 14 at a bar, with investigators finding imagery tied to the Iranian regime in the suspect’s space; Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the war increases the likelihood of sleeper activity and has stepped up police presence. In Toronto, gunfire struck the boxing gym of Iranian-Canadian dissident Salar Gholami, hours after Iran’s supreme leader was reported dead. Separately, alarms were heard in the north of Israel amid fears of enemy aircraft as the Houthis joined the wider operation and Gulf states came into crosshairs under the broader campaign. Authorities also note that roughly 110,000 Israelis who were abroad are being brought home. Iran’s missile arsenal is reported to be waning, though Tehran may attempt to sustain the pace of attacks. In addition, domestic guidance remains in flux as the Home Front mobilizes to adapt to evolving threats, with public guidance shifting in the near term.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservist Party, argues that Israel must seize the opportunity during Operation Roaring Lion to defeat Hezbollah and secure Lebanon with a permanent security buffer. He says passive defense along the northern border is no longer enough and warns against repeating mistakes that followed previous attacks. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate the Israeli Defense Forces conducted another strike after a report of a targeted operation in Beirut...
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