Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-16 at 02:03

HEADLINESIDF Deploys Ground Push in Southern LebanonTrump Urges Hormuz Coalition as Allies HesitatePMO Official Under Police InvestigationThe time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Regional Impacts, משנים את המזרח התיכון: מדינות המפרץ סוף סוף הבינו - הן זקוקות לישראלAcross the country, sirens sounded and civil‑defense alerts were issued as the Home Front Command updated who should return to learning and who should remain at home. Reports highlighted a sequence of launches and attacks in Beirut and Tehran, with Trump quoted as saying, “We crushed Iran.” A late night snapshot of the energy markets noted that global volatility is reshaping policy in India. In health news, Moshe Nosbaum was reported injured after being struck by a vehicle and hospitalized in moderate condition.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, IDF: In recent days, IDF troops from the 91st Division have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at enhancing the forward defense area. This activity is part of broader defensive efforts to establish and strengthen a forward defensive posture, which includes the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of terrorists operating in the area, in order to remove threats and create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel. Prior to the troops’ entry into the area, the IDF conducted strikes using both artillery and the Israeli Air Force against numerous terrorist targets in order to mitigate threats in the operational environment. At the same time, IDF soldiers continue to carry out defensive missions to protect Israeli communities in the Galilee. The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the hostilities and operate under the sponsorship of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians.Corpses of regime forces filling all morgues What goes around, comes around.Number of attacks since the morning hours against targets of the Shiite militias in Iraq. (Hananiel Aviv)In US Policy Concerning Israel, Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoilJapan and Australia said they were not planning to send navy vessels to the Middle East to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after Trump urged allies to create a coalition to reopen the vital waterway. With the US‑Israeli war on Iran creating turmoil across the region and shaking global energy markets, Trump insisted that oil‑reliant countries have a responsibility to protect the strait through which a large share of the world’s energy passes. Markets in Asia opened cautiously, with Brent crude rising as markets absorbed the developments. Trump said, “I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory,” adding that his administration has already contacted seven countries, though he did not identify them.In Israeli Domestic Politics, פרסום ראשון עם רועי ינובסקי: המשטרה מנהלת בחודשים האחרונים בדיקה נגד גורם במשרד ראש הממשלה, בעקבות מידע שהתקבל על התנהלות ״בלתי הולמת״ לכאורה מצדו במפגש עם אישה בבית מלון. בהמשך לפרסום ב׳כאן חדשות׳ מהחודש שעבר על הטענות שעלו כנגד הגורם במשרד ראש הממשלה - חוקרי המשטרה פנו לאישה שהעלתה את הטענות ואף נפגשו עמה, בניסיון שתגיש תלונה רשמית. אולם לפי שעה היא מסרבת להגיש תלונה. בשל הסירוב, הבדיקה אינה צפויה להתקדם בשלב זה, וייתכן שהתיק ייסגר בהמשך. פרטי הבדיקה המשטרתית היו תחת צו איסור פרסום, ואמש אחרי חצות הם הותרו לפרסום לאחר שהמשטרה החליטה לא לבקש את הארכת הצו.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, "קרלסון התהפך לגמרי": חוקר המודיעין הגלוי מזהיר - הקמפיין שמאיים על ישראלA prominent intelligence researcher warns of a campaign that threatens Israel, highlighting the mounting challenges posed by online and real‑world pressure. Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignoredAt the Oscars, Bardem wore a pro‑Palestine button and was the only presenter to reference the Gaza war, signaling a rare public stance on the issue. The broader ceremony largely focused on other topics, with attention not given to Iranian dissidents, in contrast to years past where commentary often highlighted the Iranian government and related human rights concerns.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. 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