Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 08:02

HEADLINESIsrael targets Tehran Basij with civilian intelIran UAVs strike US personnel in DubaiNew Shiite group claims European synagogue attacksThe time is now 8:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel said to use intelligence from Iranian civilians to target Basij checkpoints in Tehran. Drones struck checkpoints in Tehran Wednesday evening, killing several members of Iran’s security forces, including personnel linked to the Basij militia.In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian UAV attacks against American bases and infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates continue; They target US military personnel living in Dubai's skyscrapers.In US Military Role, CENTCOM has announced the deaths of four servicemembers following the crash of a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker yesterday over Western Iraq. Search and rescue operations are underway for two additional missing crewmembers who were onboard the KC-135.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, A new Shi’ite group calling itself Ashab Al Yamim has claimed responsibility for three synagogue attacks in Europe this week: the bombing of a synagogue in Liege, Belgium; an attack in Greece; and an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The group seemingly did not exist before this week and does not have its own Telegram or social media channels, though videos of the attacks appeared on Shi’ite axis Telegram channels linked to Hezbollah or the IRGC. The name translates as Companions of the Right, a detail noted by Ohad Merlin, who adds that the Quran uses metaphorical references to right and left, and there may be links to Iran-related proxy networks.In Uplifting News, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared at a rally that the federal government will never leave any doubt about where we stand and that we stand with Israel, promising to combat antisemitism and ensure Jews can move freely; his CDU party had unanimously approved a motion in February calling for stricter criteria for aid payments to Palestinians and an end to German and European subsidies to UNRWA, which Israel’s Gideon Sa’ar called moral clarity. The post also notes Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US, with local times varying and examples such as 6:42 p.m. for candle lighting and 7:42 p.m. for Shabbat end in some locales, along with other times listed for different areas.In Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei: Wisdom of the wise, the Torah describes the Mishkan’s construction across five portions from Teruma through Pekudei, highlighting the phrases wise-hearted and wisdom of the heart as essential for sacred work. Exodus 31:6 is cited to show that God places wisdom in the heart of those who already possess wisdom, a point echoed by sages who say wisdom is granted to those who already have wisdom.In Parashat Vayakhel: A ‘kahal’ at war, the parasha centers on the nation’s gathering to begin the project of building the Mishkan, a moment of shared purpose known as kahal. It recalls Sinai’s revelation and the Hakhel gatherings in Jerusalem, where the people assembled to hear the Torah and stand united in times of challenge.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://worldisraelnews.com/israel-said-to-use-intelligence-from-iranian-civilians-to-target-basij-checkpoints-in-tehran/https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72429https://t.me/DefenderDome/19139https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-889859https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-889862https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-889861https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-889790https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-889796