Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 20:02

HEADLINESTrump says Kharg raid destroyed Iranian targetsQom strikes drive widening Israel Iran clashQatar intercepts missile en route to DohaThe time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, an Israeli official told Israeli media there is an intention to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear targets and sites soon.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, massive strikes were reported in Qom, Iran.In US Military Role, the United States Central Command struck Kharg Island, one of Iran's main oil terminals, with President Trump saying the operation targeted military sites on the island and avoided the oil installations. Trump described the raid as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East and said all military targets on Kharg Island were destroyed. Reports indicate that intense strikes are ongoing across Iran, including Tehran, as part of joint US-Israeli operations, and officials warn against any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.In Regional Impacts, Qatar’s Defense Ministry said a missile was intercepted en route to Doha and explosions were heard in the capital, while the Interior Ministry ordered the evacuation of certain areas as a precaution and urged reliance on official information. An unrelated feature within this topic describes a meme series titled From the cardboard ayatollah, noting discussions about the Strait of Hormuz, meetings with Iranian leadership, and imagery involving Mojtaba in hospital and at demonstrations in Tehran.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Air Force said a strike yesterday killed Marthsa Hussein Sarour, who was involved in weapons production for Hezbollah and was the brother of Hezbollah’s former aerial forces head. A senior Houthi official, Muhammad al-Bakhiti, said the group has decided to stand by Iran militarily, with a zero hour to be announced at the appropriate time.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump asserted on TruthSocial that Iran had plans to take over the Middle East and obliterate Israel, plans he says are now dead.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, California filed suit against Oakland Unified School District, saying the district failed to meet state orders to condemn antisemitism, notify families and staff, conduct staff training, and hold student assemblies. The district maintains it cannot comment on pending litigation.In Uplifting News, Janet McCain Huckabee, the first lady of Arkansas, is profiled for her distinctive blend of faith, family, and public service, highlighting a life lived with a spirit of resilience and commitment to her roles.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://t.me/DefenderDome/19172https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72508https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889881https://t.me/DefenderDome/19171https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hk6nuffqbghttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/us-attacks-irans-kharg-island-trump-sayshttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296021https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296017https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-889880https://t.me/selena_updates/58305https://t.me/DefenderDome/19173https://t.me/selena_updates/58304https://t.me/DefenderDome/19170https://www.timesofisrael.com/california-sues-oakland-school-district-says-it-ignored-order-to-address-antisemitism/https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-889617