Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 05:02

HEADLINESTehran strike kills Iran's supreme leaderIran missiles strike northern Israel injuring sixtyIsrael carries out assassination in Dahieh LebanonThe time is now 5:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, two weeks into the war with Iran, the military picture is rapidly evolving, even as broader patterns begin to emerge. It all started with a jaw‑dropping attack on Iran’s senior leadership meeting in Tehran, an operation cited as the opening act of this conflict and one that the report notes included Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei among the deceased. That strike triggered air‑raid sirens across Israel and sent millions rushing to shelters as concerns of an Iranian retaliation grew. Two weeks in, the military picture is shifting quickly, and observers point to five key takeaways, including a dramatic shift in Israel’s strategic mindset since the Hamas attack of October 7, with containment giving way to a more assertive posture toward threats from Iran, Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as broader regional dynamics intensify.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian missiles struck northern Israel, injuring about 60 residents in the Galilee village of Zarzir and damaging nearly 300 homes, with residents recalling shattered glass and moments of panic as the blasts unfolded. Israeli air defenses prompted alarms in nearby communities, including Na’ot Mordechai, as authorities responded to the threat of further strikes, and reports described a large crater and extensive damage in the affected area.In US Military Role, sirens sounded at the Incirlik Air Base near Adana, southern Turkey, where American forces are stationed, amid an Iranian ballistic missile attack. One Iranian missile was intercepted by NATO air defenses, and the report notes that this marks the third missile fired at Turkey by Iran.In Regional Impacts, more evacuation orders were issued in Teheran, underscoring the heightened risk and displacement pressures accompanying the ongoing hostilities and the broader regional strain.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel conducted a targeted assassination near Al‑Jnah Park in Dahieh, Lebanon, an area housing many displaced Shia residents alongside Hezbollah militants, signaling continued actions against Iranian‑aligned proxies across the region.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump asserted that Iran has been “decimated,” urging the world to maintain pressure through the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed Iran’s navy, air force, missiles, and drones have been destroyed and said Iran’s leaders have been wiped from the earth, while asserting that Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains alive “in some form.” The remarks appeared in a Truth Social post and a forthcoming Fox News interview, and he charged that Iran had thousands of missiles pointed at Middle Eastern countries.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Maariv poll conducted after the second week of Operation Roaring Lion found the war’s impact on the political map was limited so far. The coalition stood at about 50 seats, with the opposition at around 60; Likud held 27 seats, Otzma Yehudit slipped by a seat, and Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid each gained modest ground within the opposition bloc, while Hadash‑Ta’al and Ra’am remained at 5–10 seats in various configurations as voters weighed the wartime moment against the political landscape.In Antisemitism and Anti‑Jewish Hate, the first report identifies Ayman Ghazali, a 41‑year‑old Lebanese immigrant who became a US citizen in 2016, as the suspect in the Michigan Temple Israel shooting. Authorities say Ghazali’s family in Lebanon had recently been killed in an Israeli airstrike, and Ghazali rammed a truck into the synagogue and opened fire on security personnel, injuring one before being killed by officers. The second item from Tehran notes that, amid Jerusalem Day demonstrations, the Iranian regime’s supporters chanted calls of “Death to Israel” while reporting that the Israeli Air Force provided visuals for the Iranian events.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/middle-east/iran-news/article-889809https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skzjchw5zxhttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295803https://t.me/selena_updates/58188https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72405https://t.me/selena_updates/58184https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-889853https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-889852https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-889854https://t.me/abualiexpress/117462