Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-17 at 03:02

HEADLINESIDF hits Tehran and Hezbollah infrastructureIran fires central Israel missile interceptedHezbollah rockets and drones strike northThe time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, overnight the IDF began a wide-scale wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure across Tehran, while also launching airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and across southern Lebanon.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said Israel is helping Gulf states defend themselves against Iranian missiles and drones. Iran fired an additional missile at central Israel overnight, which was intercepted, and the IDF launched another wave of strikes against Iranian terrorist regime targets in Tehran and other cities across Iran. Sirens sounded across central Israel overnight amid a missile attack from Iran, intercepted with no injuries.In Iranian Retaliation, the report discusses Trump’s claim that Iran’s response stunned everyone, with intelligence reportedly saying otherwise. It notes renewed fire toward the north and mentions attacks on fuel tanks near Dubai’s airport, as well as launches from Iran and Lebanon tied to broader regional tensions. The Iranian missile has been described as a major challenge for the IDF, and the Iranian command reportedly felt its campaign was damaged, with Israel signaling messages to Gulf states.In Regional Impacts, Syrian sources say an Iranian missile landed last night in the village of Yaduda in western Daraa, southern Syria. An Iraqi militia released a drone video showing the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, with the drone hovering for at least two minutes without being shot down.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, IDF Spokesman says forward defense in southern Lebanon has troops from the 401st Brigade operating in evacuated areas used by Hezbollah to exploit civilian infrastructure for terrorist activity. During operations this week, troops located weapons and incitement materials in a structure used by Hezbollah operatives and dismantled a weapons cache belonging to the organization. In Lebanon, the IDF also struck a building in Sidon after evacuation. Sirens sounded across northern Israel amid a combined rocket and UAV attack from Hezbollah in Lebanon. Additional sirens were reported in Kiryat Shmona, Merkaz, and Misgav. Rockets were launched toward Nahariya as a drone infiltrated; US intelligence assessed the Iran regime may emerge emboldened despite ongoing war and regional escalation. The IDF issued an evacuation warning for several buildings in the village of Arab Al-Jal, in southern Lebanon, ahead of airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure.In US Policy Concerning Israel, JD Vance voiced support for Trump on the Iran war and dismissed questions about a rift. Reuters reported Gulf States leaders are pressing Trump to strike Iran hard and remove the military threat from above them. Trump argued that Iran would act aggressively if it possessed nuclear weapons, while suggesting there could be peace in the Middle East.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Anthony Dalton: The Antisemitic Reality Behind the School Consultant profiles an Australian education consultant who has posted antisemitic content calling to expel Zionists and abusing Jews online. The piece notes concerns raised by the Victorian Parents Council and numerous schools that have engaged with him, highlighting a pattern of online activity on social networks.In Uplifting News, Herzog welcomes Israelis home from wartime rescue flights at Ben-Gurion Airport, calling the scene an inspiring moment. He linked the homecoming to Passover and the biblical exodus, and thanked the Airport Authority and other officials for keeping the airport functioning amid wartime conditions.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/selena_updates/58583https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72863https://t.me/ILtoday/17870https://t.me/selena_updates/58581https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297347https://t.me/abualiexpress/117824https://t.me/abualiexpress/117822https://t.me/ILtoday/17871https://t.me/abualiexpress/117825https://t.me/selena_updates/58585https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297340https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjxjpdi9behttps://t.me/selena_updates/58584https://www.jpost.com/international/article-890201https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72862https://t.me/abualiexpress/117823https://www.israellycool.com/2026/03/17/anthony-dalton-the-antisemitic-reality-behind-the-school-consultant/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890199