Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 09:03

HEADLINESUnprecedented fuel burn as Israel targets IranOver 83,000 displaced as Lebanon fights onBushehr depot blast Natanz facilities damagedThe time is now 9:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF Logistics Command said it has provided hundreds of millions of liters of fuel to fighter jets to enable the air war against Iran since February 28, with more than 200 aircraft flying roughly 2,000 air strike sorties of 2,000 to 4,000 kilometers round trip. Each sortie is described as close to ten times, and the air force is burning through fuel at an unprecedented rate. For much of the 2023-2025 Middle East War, the air force typically flew shorter ranges to attack Hamas in Gaza or Hezbollah in Lebanon, but flying to Iran presents a far different logistical challenge. In just a few days of the current war, Operation Roaring Lion had already matched the number of sorties and bombs it took to conduct the full 12 days of Operation Rising Lion against Tehran in June 2025. Aerial logistics is not the only hurdle; the Logistics Command also manages hundreds of buses per day to move 110,000 reservists to posts across several fronts, including a northern push that expanded Israel's security zone in southern Lebanon. Separately, reports indicate a huge explosion at the Iranian army ammunition depot in Bushehr after it was attacked, according to Iran International, and several buildings were destroyed at Natanz nuclear facility in Iran.In US Military Role, France has authorized temporary presence of US aircraft at certain bases in the country, a French army general staff official said on Thursday. The official stressed that France demanded that the concerned resources not participate in any way in operations conducted by the United States in Iran, but strictly for the support of the defense of our partners in the region.In Qatar shoots down Iranian planes, Putin weighs in, the Jerusalem Post roundup notes, the top line is that Qatar shoots down Iranian planes and Putin weighs in. In Over 80,000 displaced as Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates in Lebanon, Lebanese authorities say that 83,847 people have fled southern Lebanon and other areas since the conflict began on March 2, with 399 shelters now in place and 72 people reported killed. The Norwegian Refugee Council’s Jan Egeland warned of the civilian toll as the exodus widens, with eight percent of Lebanon's landmass south of the Litani river designated as an active combat zone. Long traffic jams leaving Beirut followed evacuation warnings issued by the IDF spokesperson to residents of Dahieh, and observers note that the Shiites are fleeing the Dahieh neighborhood. The exodus from southern Lebanon and southern Beirut has begun, reshaping civilian displacement across the region.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, IRGC members in Lebanon will be arrested, deported, Lebanese information minister says, with military operations by the IRGC banned and Iranians no longer allowed visa-free entry to Lebanon. Separately, six Kurdish Iranian groups unite in coalition against Tehran regime, with the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan joining the coalition on March 4, expanding a previously formed alliance to include a sixth group. The coalition now spans groups across ideological lines in an effort to coordinate activities within Iranian Kurdistan and the broader regional context.In US Policy Concerning Israel, A turning point in Iran: Why the US and Israel must recognize Pahlavi’s leadership - opinion argues that Washington and Jerusalem have shifted from warnings to action. The piece contends that Ali Khamenei is dead, and that sustaining a posture of regime change is essential, warning that a managed succession by the regime could blunt any gains and undermine broader security, while arguing that Trump-era Iran policy should be continued rather than moderated or incentivized.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Women redefining power in Israel highlights Inbal Kreiss, a leading figure in Israel’s air defense. She served as Chief Engineer of the Arrow 2 program and later Head of the Arrow 3 program, contributing to the development and operational deployment of one of the world’s most advanced intercept systems. Kreiss has a degree in chemical engineering from the Technion and an EMBA from Tel Aviv University, began her career with the Directorate of Defense Research & Development and Israel Aerospace Industries, and has led major projects within the missile and space sectors. She also helped guide the Beresheet spacecraft and, since 2020, has chaired the Scientific Committee for the Rakia mission at the International Space ... her career reflects a prominent trajectory in Israel’s defense technology leadership.In Uplifting News, As Iran war broke out, United Hatzalah volunteers transferred patients to underground wards, evacuating critically ill and immobile individuals to safety at Hadassah Medical Center’s Mount Scopus campus as alarms sounded across Jerusalem and the country. Volunteers and medical teams coordinated the relocation under sirens, maintaining care and monitoring throughout the move into protected areas, demonstrating disciplined emergency response as facilities shifted to underground safe zones.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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