Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 19:02

HEADLINESNegev Lod hit amid Iran-Israel clashUS bombs Kharg Island with B-2s deployedMichigan synagogue attacker shoots self FBI saysThe time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, missiles were fired at central and southern Israel after the latest round of cross-border exchanges. A missile exploded in the Negev, with damage reported in Shoham and Rishon Lezion. Fragments struck a yard in Lod and a car caught fire; no injuries were reported, and authorities say searches are underway in Bedouin communities in the Negev. Reports also describe attacks in the Bandar Abbas area of Iran. The United States has begun hunting leaders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. There are also indications that several drones from Lebanon were shot down during the escalation.In US Military Role, President Donald Trump said, in a late-night briefing, that under his direction CENTCOM carried out one of the strongest bombing operations in the history of the Middle East, destroying all military targets on the Iranian island of Kharg. The Pentagon has provided information less frequently and with less detail than in past conflicts, drawing criticism for a more combative stance toward mainstream media. The United States has deployed B-2 stealth bombers to the region to deliver long-range strikes, while the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, about 2,200 Marines aboard three Navy ships, includes a squadron of F-35 fighters and tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft; reports indicate the USS Tripoli is among ships heading toward the area. Officials say the deployment does not necessarily indicate ground combat operations in Iran.In Regional Impacts, US law enforcement officials are on heightened alert as the Iran war enters its third week, with authorities noting a pattern of apparent lone-wolf attacks in Virginia and Michigan more than 500 miles apart. Amid broader regional tension, Turkey reports Iran’s Jerusalem Day observance in Istanbul as part of the regional reaction to the conflict. The period has also seen a sharpened security posture across the United States as authorities monitor potential threats linked to the unfolding crisis.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the FBI reports that the suspect in the Michigan synagogue attack shot himself in the head as the incident unfolded.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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296015https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sym9dzzqwlhttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72507https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296017https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/pentagon-limits-info-clashes-press-over-iranhttps://www.jpost.com/international/article-889876https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/iran-war-puts-many-us-high-alert-synagogue-attack-shows-limitshttps://t.me/abualiexpress/117527https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296016