Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 07:03

HEADLINESIranian bombers shot down minutes from al-UdeidIsrael to demolish Dahieh evacuate 350,000Over 1,400 evacuated as hospitals treat injuredThe time is now 7:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the Health Ministry says 1,473 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the operation began. As of 7 a.m. on March 5, 2026, 145 people remain hospitalized or being treated in emergency departments. Among the injured, four are in serious condition, though officials note that half were not directly injured by missile strikes. There are 28 in moderate condition, 67 in light condition, and two still under medical evaluation. In the past 24 hours, hospitals treated 199 injured people: 14 moderately injured, 170 with light injuries, 13 treated for anxiety, and two under medical evaluation. The ministry again urged elderly residents to move slowly and carefully toward protected spaces, stressing that many injuries can be prevented by heading to shelters early and moving slowly.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, authorities say there were no injuries reported in the latest barrage. Explosions were reported in Jerusalem, and sirens were heard there as well as in other parts of central Israel. Officials said no injuries have been confirmed so far. Sirens sounded across central Israel amid missile attacks from Iran, and red alert sirens were also reported as the Iranian regime continued to fire missiles at Israel.In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian bombers were minutes away from striking a US base in Qatar before being shot down by a Qatari F-15. The two Su-24 tactical bombers were identified as carrying bombs and guided munitions and flew at low altitude to evade radar, failing to respond to radio warnings. The aircraft were classified as hostile and were brought down about two minutes from their intended targets at al-Udeid Air Base, where thousands of US personnel are stationed, and Ras Laffan. In a call between Iran’s foreign minister and Qatar’s prime minister, the attack was cited as one of several Iranian actions against the region.In US Military Role, the United States Central Command says rumors of an F-15 crash in Iran yesterday are baseless and not true.In Regional Impacts, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq fears being drawn into the Iran war as Iran’s strikes widen across the region. Iranian drones and missiles have hit the Kurdistan area, and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have carried out attacks on US forces there and on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. Drones have targeted housing for Kurdish Iranian women and refugees in Erbil, where drone activity is frequent. Explosions were heard in Doha as Qatar confirmed missiles fired from Iran, and air defense systems were engaged. The United Arab Emirates reported incidents in Abu Dhabi, with shrapnel from intercepted drones that fell into streets and six people reported injured. An attack was reported at Iraq’s Rumaila oilfield, with BP staff evacuated after the incident. The broader mood across the region remains unsettled as authorities warn of the risk of wider escalation.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF plans to demolish dozens of buildings in Dahieh, evacuate an entire neighborhood, and enforce no residents south of the Litani, signaling a northward evacuation of about 350,000 people. There are additional exits reported from Iran, and concerns about missile falls persist in central Israel, with northward siren activity linked to shooting from Lebanon. Launches identified from Iran continue to be a central part of the ongoing exchanges.In US Policy Concerning Israel, France has granted the United States access rights to all French bases in the Middle East on a temporary basis. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy intends to send defensive aid to Gulf countries, including a SAMP/T air defense system, in response to requests from Gulf nations for enhanced protection against ballistic missiles and drones from Iran.In Israeli Economy and Business, Israel’s Finance Ministry warns that the economic shutdown is costing about 9.5 billion shekels per week and is urging a shift to a less restrictive posture. The ministry asks Home Front Command leadership to ease restrictions, arguing that operating under orange status would allow businesses to operate with protected spaces while keeping schools and other non-essential venues closed, reducing weekly losses to around 4.5 billion shekels.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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