EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-17 at 19:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINES- Iran-Israel clash escalates as 300 Basij killed- Tel Aviv central station damaged, alarms rise- Unprecedented IDF Mossad strikes without government approvalThe 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, a second Iranian launch has been identified and Israel’s blacklist policy is described as a concern for the Iranian leadership. Officials warn that Hezbollah is organizing a broad campaign in preparation for retaliation in Tehran, and there are claims that 300 Basij commanders were killed in a single night. There is also mention of daycare providers being left out of compensation in the broader discussion around the conflict.In Iranian Retaliation, medics are en route to survey several sites in central Israel, with no injuries reported at this stage, and Iran vowing to avenge the death of Larijani.In Regional Impacts, two people are reported in serious condition in a Gush Dan location as emergency crews work to resuscitate them; a strike from the barrage last night has caused significant damage at a central Tel Aviv–area train station; debris from the attack has caused smoke rising from a building in Bnei Brak. Alarms have sounded across Jerusalem, the Gush Dan area, and in the Jerusalem and Dead Sea corridor.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, soldiers with the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins, under the French Army’s 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade, participated in a ceremony today in Varces-Allières-et-Risset to honor Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion, who was killed in an Iranian drone attack last week on a joint Kurdish-French patrol base in Northern Iraq.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a senior US source told Israel Hayom that the war is nearing its end on terms favorable to those supporting a conclusion with Iran, potentially through an agreement with remnants of the regime or its complete replacement, with a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders anticipated in about five weeks. The final stage would involve dismantling Iran’s launch capabilities and addressing the Hormuz issue, with the possibility of returning to lower-intensity fighting afterward. The leaders also emphasize ongoing efforts to eliminate leaders and degrade Iran’s launch capabilities. In addition, an unprecedented directive has authorized the IDF and Mossad to eliminate targets without prior government approval when intelligence points to a chance to target senior figures in Iran or Hezbollah, with actions expected to occur within minutes.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, has resigned from the far-left Die Linke party over an anti-Israel resolution, saying harassment within the party has become intolerable. Brandenburg’s Die Linke leaders expressed regret and pledged to continue fighting antisemitism, stressing that the issue extends beyond party lines.In Uplifting News, Right now: Lucy Aharish’s forceful response to hate is highlighted as an uplifting moment.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-1297733https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297728https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297732https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297740https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297739https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297738https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297735https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297731https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297729https://t.me/DefenderDome/19357https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/03/18/the-war-will-end-within-weeks-on-our-terms/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkhf7hv9zehttps://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-890315https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297742
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HEADLINES- Iran-Israel clash escalates as 300 Basij killed- Tel Aviv central station damaged, alarms rise- Unprecedented IDF Mossad strikes without government approvalThe 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, a second Iranian launch has been identified and Israel’s blacklist policy is described as a concern for the Iranian leadership. Officials warn that Hezbollah is organizing a broad campaign in preparation for retaliation in Tehran, and there are claims that 300 Basij commanders were killed in a single night. There is also mention of daycare providers being left out of compensation in the broader discussion around the conflict.In Iranian Retaliation, medics are en route to survey several sites in central Israel, with no injuries reported at this stage, and Iran vowing to avenge the death of Larijani.In Regional Impacts, two people are reported in serious condition in a Gush Dan location as emergency crews work to resuscitate them; a strike from the barrage last night has caused significant damage at a central Tel Aviv–area train station; debris from the attack has caused smoke rising from a building in Bnei Brak. Alarms have sounded across Jerusalem, the Gush Dan area, and in the Jerusalem and Dead Sea corridor.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, soldiers with the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins, under the French Army’s 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade, participated in a ceremony today in Varces-Allières-et-Risset to honor Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion, who was killed in an Iranian drone attack last week on a joint Kurdish-French patrol base in Northern Iraq.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a senior US source told Israel Hayom that the war is nearing its end on terms favorable to those supporting a conclusion with Iran, potentially through an agreement with remnants of the regime or its complete replacement, with a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders anticipated in about five weeks. The final stage would involve dismantling Iran’s launch capabilities and addressing the Hormuz issue, with the possibility of returning to lower-intensity fighting afterward. The leaders also emphasize ongoing efforts to eliminate leaders and degrade Iran’s launch capabilities. In addition, an unprecedented directive has authorized the IDF and Mossad to eliminate targets without prior government approval when intelligence points to a chance to target senior figures in Iran or Hezbollah, with actions expected to occur within minutes.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, has resigned from the far-left Die Linke party over an anti-Israel resolution, saying harassment within the party has become intolerable. Brandenburg’s Die Linke leaders expressed regret and pledged to continue fighting antisemitism, stressing that the issue extends beyond party lines.In Uplifting News, Right now: Lucy Aharish’s forceful response to hate is highlighted as an uplifting moment.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-1297733https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297728https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1297732<a...
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