Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-12 at 23:01

HEADLINESSeventeen-year-old killed, dozens wounded in ZarzirUS cripples Iran missiles and dronesFrench soldier killed in Erbil attackThe time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, early Friday morning a third Iranian missile barrage struck northern Israel, and medical responders reported dozens of injuries. Magen David Adom said 58 people were wounded in Zarzir and the surrounding area, with one person moderately wounded by shrapnel and 57 others lightly injured from flying glass, all evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment. Among the injured were a 34-year-old woman suffering a back injury and a 17-year-old girl with a mild glass-related injury, and medics also evacuated 15 people suffering anxiety to hospitals. Police said a building was damaged and bomb-disposal teams were at the scene. In additional reports from the same events, a 17-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a car while heading to a shelter, underscoring the broader toll of the attacks.In US Military Role, a recent broadcast segment quotes President Trump describing intensified action against Iran, saying the United States has decimated their missiles and drones and knocked out key manufacturing areas. The remarks emphasize a forceful, ongoing campaign described as stronger than any since World War II, with authorities asserting that the latest strikes have degraded Iranian capabilities.In Regional Impacts, France confirmed a French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, with President Macron saying the soldier died in Erbil while several other troops were wounded. Macron called the strike unacceptable and noted that drones had previously hit a base near Mala Qara, about 40 kilometers from Erbil, as part of broader regional tension since US-Israeli strikes on Iran last month. Meanwhile, Turkish officials have expressed cautious pessimism about any potential shift in ties with Iran, noting that while President Erdogan has condemned antisemitism, he has not condemned Iranian missiles and has shown no clear sign of changing Ankara’s stance toward Iran.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reporting from Lebanon indicates an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Beirut, marking another event in the area’s widening hostilities as regional proxies engage in the broader confrontation sparked by Iran’s actions and allied movements.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump warned about taking a confrontational stance toward Iran’s new supreme leader, suggesting that the United States would impose crushing blows and maintain aggressive pressure in response to Iran’s actions and regional activity.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he does not know whether the Iranian people will topple the regime, telling reporters, “You can lead someone to water, you cannot make him drink.” He also urged Lebanon’s government to disarm Hezbollah or Israel would act, and he called on President Herzog to drop his corruption trial, arguing that broader security concerns demand decisive steps.In Uplifting News, Iranian Jews living in Israel describe a continued sense of connection to Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Sahar Saidian, who hosts a Persian-language program on Israeli public radio, said that after 26 years in Israel she feels more Israeli than Iranian, yet Iran remains part of her, reflecting the complicated identities shaped by the war that began with Israel and the United States’ strikes on Iran.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.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-889842https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295723https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295720https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/ticket-tehran-iranian-jews-israel-still-long-iranhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/french-soldier-killed-attack-iraqi-kurdistanhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-13-2026/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295717https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-he-doesnt-know-if-iranians-will-oust-regime-threatens-new-supreme-leader/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hywybogcwghttps://t.me/JewishNews24/51157https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjunj0x9behttps://t.me/newssil/195287https://t.me/newssil/195286