EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 14:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESAir defenses intercept Iranian missiles targeting IsraelIDF leaflets Beirut urging Hezbollah disarmHerzog visits Zarzir, calls unity across communitiesThe time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, President Isaac Herzog visited the impact site of a missile attack in the village of Zarzir on Friday. He spoke of a shared future for Jews and Arabs in Israel, calling Zarzir a historic Muslim village and saying the real story is that people from all communities stand together. He warned that Iran and its allies are trying to kill Muslims and urged that Israel will not cave in, signaling it will hit back and seek change in Lebanon as well. He was accompanied by local leaders and council officials.Earlier on Friday, shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell in central Israel, sparking a fire. A cluster warhead missile was observed above Tel Aviv, and alarms were activated across broad areas. The IDF said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory and that air defenses are actively intercepting the threat. The Home Front Command distributed advance guidance via mobile alerts, urging people to enter protected spaces and stay there until further instructions. Central Israel schools have been announced to remain closed for the coming week due to a high risk level.In Regional Impacts, a fire broke out in a central Israel building following the fall of interceptor debris, and a large crater opened on Road 431 for the same reason. Central-area schools are to remain closed for the entire coming week due to high risk. Reports also describe three zones where debris from interceptions fell in central Israel, with no reports of injuries. In a related development, an Iranian suicide drone crashed on the Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait.In the the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Air Force dropped leaflets over Beirut urging civilians to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, underscoring that Israel is fighting a terror organization, not civilians. Since the start of the operation known as “Lion’s Roar,” the IDF says it has killed more than 350 militants, including 15 senior Hezbollah commanders. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 773 Lebanese killed, with militants making up about 45 percent of the casualty total, according to both IDF figures and Lebanese Health Ministry tallies. Israeli strikes, carried out from air, sea, and land, are described as extensive and ongoing in southern Lebanon.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg? No, former NYC Mayor Adams warned that every Jewish institution is a potential terrorist target and that security at schools and synagogues is essential to keep communities safe.In Uplifting News, outgoing IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee reflects on twenty years of service under threat, describing how he became a recognizable voice in the Arab world, the personal risks to his family, and the lessons learned from figures such as Saddam Hussein and Nasrallah as he prepares to leave his role.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-889869https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72473https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72472https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295955https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295953https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72471https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295952https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295959https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295958https://t.me/abualiexpress/117518https://t.me/hnaftali/22251https://t.me/abualiexpress/117520https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295954https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72468https://t.me/JewishNews24/51195https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/by112ohiywe
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HEADLINESAir defenses intercept Iranian missiles targeting IsraelIDF leaflets Beirut urging Hezbollah disarmHerzog visits Zarzir, calls unity across communitiesThe time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, President Isaac Herzog visited the impact site of a missile attack in the village of Zarzir on Friday. He spoke of a shared future for Jews and Arabs in Israel, calling Zarzir a historic Muslim village and saying the real story is that people from all communities stand together. He warned that Iran and its allies are trying to kill Muslims and urged that Israel will not cave in, signaling it will hit back and seek change in Lebanon as well. He was accompanied by local leaders and council officials.Earlier on Friday, shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell in central Israel, sparking a fire. A cluster warhead missile was observed above Tel Aviv, and alarms were activated across broad areas. The IDF said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory and that air defenses are actively intercepting the threat. The Home Front Command distributed advance guidance via mobile alerts, urging people to enter protected spaces and stay there until further instructions. Central Israel schools have been announced to remain closed for the coming week due to a high risk level.In Regional Impacts, a fire broke out in a central Israel building following the fall of interceptor debris, and a large crater opened on Road 431 for the same reason. Central-area schools are to remain closed for the entire coming week due to high risk. Reports also describe three zones where debris from interceptions fell in central Israel, with no reports of injuries. In a related development, an Iranian suicide drone crashed on the Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait.In the the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Air Force dropped leaflets over Beirut urging civilians to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, underscoring that Israel is fighting a terror organization, not civilians. Since the start of the operation known as “Lion’s Roar,” the IDF says it has killed more than 350 militants, including 15 senior Hezbollah commanders. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 773 Lebanese killed, with militants making up about 45 percent of the casualty total, according to both IDF figures and Lebanese Health Ministry tallies. Israeli strikes, carried out from air, sea, and land, are described as extensive and ongoing in southern Lebanon.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg? No, former NYC Mayor Adams warned that every Jewish institution is a potential terrorist target and that security at schools and synagogues is essential to keep communities safe.In Uplifting News, outgoing IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee reflects on twenty years of service under threat, describing how he became a recognizable voice in the Arab world, the personal risks to his family, and the lessons learned from figures such as Saddam Hussein and Nasrallah as he prepares to leave his role.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-889869https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72473https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72472<a...
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