Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 08:02

HEADLINESIran launches missiles; Israel braces for warHospitals treat 199 injured in 24 hoursMacron warns Netanyahu over Lebanon ground warThe time is now 8:02 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 reports 1,473 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the operation began. As of 7 a.m. on March 5, 2026, 145 individuals remain hospitalized or are being treated in emergency departments. Of the injured, four are in serious condition, and officials note about 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 last 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 urges elderly residents to move slowly to protected spaces, noting many injuries occurred during the trek to shelters; officials emphasize that many injuries can be prevented by heading to shelters early, moving slowly and carefully, and seeking assistance from others.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports indicate missiles were launched from Iran and air-raid sirens sounded in central Israel and around the Jerusalem area as the regional conflict appears to be widening. Iran also carried out an attack on Azerbaijan. The assessment notes thousands of missiles remain underground in Iran, while air-force officials describe a moment when Israel understood it was facing a major war in Iran. The broader confrontation between Israel and the United States continues to press Iran, a development described as a seismic shift. Explosions were also reported in Jerusalem.In Regional Impacts, as the United States and Israel mounted airstrikes on Iran, the Iranian regime has lashed out at multiple countries. The Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq is among the hardest hit as drone strikes and missiles from Iran target the area, with Iranian-backed militias in Iraq carrying out attacks on US forces and on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. These opposition bases are in northern Iraq, and a community of Kurds who fled Iran has established roots there. Iranian drones have targeted housing where Kurdish Iranian women and refugees live, and in Erbil drone activity has become a frequent sound in the city.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, French sources told The Jerusalem Post that a ground operation in Lebanon would undermine the Lebanese government’s legitimacy to act against Hezbollah and could boost the group’s popularity. In conversations, President Macron urged Prime Minister Netanyahu not to launch a ground operation, calling it a strategic error and stressing that Israel must respect Lebanon’s sovereignty. Lebanese officials have signaled concerns about such actions and the potential impact on domestic stability. In Lebanon, the government says it will investigate the presence of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and arrest and deport any members found operating in the country. Israel Defense Forces have ordered a mass evacuation in a Hezbollah stronghold ahead of strikes, with live reporting from Beirut.In Israeli Domestic Politics, six women are highlighted as leaders breaking new ground, including Inbal Kreiss, a central figure in Israel’s air defense. Kreiss has served as Chief Engineer of the Arrow 2 program and later as Head of the Arrow 3 program, contributing to the development of one of the world’s most advanced interception systems. She is a Technion chemical engineering graduate and holds an Executive MBA from Tel Aviv University. Her career spans leadership roles in defense and space projects, including work at IAI, leadership of the Beresheet spacecraft project, and since 2020 as Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Rakia mission at the International Space Organization. Also noted is a rare municipal notice from Carmiel about searches for a suspected terrorist incident, with police deploying all available forces and promising further updates.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the UK government has launched an independent review into antisemitism in England’s schools and colleges, led by Sir David Bell. The review will examine how incidents are identified, responded to, and prevented, with recommendations due in Autumn 2026. The government has already invested about £7 million across education settings, including £2.3 million for Palace Yard and the Union of Jewish Students to deliver training and resources, and a £1 million innovation fund to implement practical solutions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the review will help ensure schools and colleges have the guidance and support needed to address antisemitism, including policies, procedures, and the role of external campaigning organizations, with the Community Security Trust providing context for the data driving the work.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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