Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 00:02

HEADLINESIranian missiles strike northern Israel 60 woundedDubai drone attack targets American assetsTrump vows Iran decimation in Fox interviewThe time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, authorities say a ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran struck northern Israel early Friday, wounding nearly 60 people. Magen David Adom reported one person evacuated moderately wounded by shrapnel and 57 others treated for lighter injuries from shattered glass, with the number later associated with about 58 casualties. The strike damaged several homes and cars, and a fire in a nearby building spread to an open field. MDA teams treated victims at the scene and evacuated them to hospitals, including a 34-year-old woman with a back injury from shrapnel and a 17-year-old girl mildly injured by glass. Fire crews from the Nof Galilee district responded to the scene as authorities assessed the damage to four homes and the surrounding area. Additional updates indicated the total could approach 60 wounded, and some victims were among those suffering anxiety in the aftermath. Reports from the scene noted the breadth of damage and the ongoing medical response as authorities continue to evaluate the full impact of the strike, including updates from the field about injuries and conditions.In Regional Impacts, regional assessments continue to unfold as the wider conflict spreads. In Dubai, reports circulated of a drone attack with explosions and visible smoke plumes at multiple sites tied to American-related assets, with witnesses describing damage at several locations. In central Israel, a 17-year-old girl was fatally run over in Rehovot while reportedly rushing to shelter after an early warning of attack; Hebrew media noted that sirens did not sound in the city. In Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, a French soldier was killed in an attack near Erbil, with several soldiers wounded; authorities indicated drones hit a base where French troops were conducting training with Iraqi forces. In Ankara, Turkish officials have stressed that despite hopes of improved ties with Iran, President Erdogan has not condemned Iranian missiles and cautions about potential shifts in regional relations, even as Turkey notes it has not engaged Iran in battle since 1639.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel’s military said it struck a Hezbollah operative in the Beirut area, reflecting ongoing cross-border action tied to the broader conflict. Separately, reports have circulated that Iran pays Lebanon’s parliament speaker to advance Hezbollah interests, with officials suggesting payments are meant to foster unity among Lebanon’s Shiite leadership. In a further development from Lebanon, an Israeli strike was reported as aiming at a residential building in Beirut, with details to follow as the situation develops. The set of incidents underscores the persistent risk of spillover across the region as tensions among Iran, its proxies, and allied states continue to unfold.In US Policy Concerning Israel, remarks attributed to President Trump are circulating in conversation with Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade, who asked about a message to the new Supreme Leader. Trump replied that Iran has been told to “put up,” and, according to the exchange, the United States is decimating Iran, noting that missiles and drones have been knocked out, as have major manufacturing sites where weapons are produced. He added that the United States has been taking more aggressive action than any other country since World War II, signaling a sharp posture in policy discussions surrounding the conflict.In Uplifting News, Iranian Jews in Israel express a sense of continuity with their homeland even as the two countries are at war. Sahar Saidian hosts a Persian-language program on Israeli public radio that serves listeners in Israel and in Iran, reflecting enduring cultural links despite the current conflict. Saidian says that after 26 years in Israel she feels more Israeli than Iranian, yet Iran remains part of her identity. She speaks of a personal dilemma about supporting Iran in a hypothetical football match, describing a blended sense of belonging to both nations. Born in Shiraz, she moved to Israel in 1998 with her parents, and before the war she hosted a weekly show on Reka radio. She notes that the ongoing hostilities shape daily life for the Iranian diaspora in Israel and the communities connected across the region.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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