EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 5 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-18 at 06:03
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINES- Ramat Gan home strike, minister fate unclear- US pummels Iranian missile sites near Hormuz- Israel broadens war, hits Hezbollah hubsThe time is now 6:03 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, an airstrike is reported in Fars province (Laristan), southern Iran, but the article provides no information on identities or casualty details. The piece raises the question of who was eliminated, yet offers no names or confirmations in the material provided.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a neighbor recounts the deadly strike on a home in Ramat Gan, saying they were in the bedroom on the upper floor when the alert came and they moved to a safe room; half a minute after the siren, the missile fell, the power fluctuated, glass shattered, and the living room was left in ruin as smoke and debris filled the space. The neighbor described checking on neighbors amid the damage. Separately, reports indicate that Israeli forces attempted to assassinate Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib on Tuesday night, with sources offering mixed views on whether the strike succeeded and no definitive confirmation of his fate. Other notes from the period include footage purportedly of an Israeli fighter jet flying at very low altitude over Amman, Jordan, and reports of sirens in the north with a missile from Iran reportedly falling in an open area, followed by audible interceptions.In US Military Role, CENTCOM says US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, noting that these sites housed anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a risk to international shipping in the Strait.In Regional Impacts, the victims of the night’s Ramat Gan strike are named as Yaron and Ilana Moses. The attack, part of a broader pattern of Iranian missiles this month, has kept sirens echoing in many Israeli communities as updates continue to flow.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reporting from the region describes an attack in Beirut’s Bashoura district on a building that had received prior warning. Israeli forces also described strikes in Tehran aimed at what they called the foundations of an Iranian terror regime, with Prime Minister Netanyahu suggesting that the elimination of senior figures could offer the Iranian people an opening to challenge the regime. In south Lebanon, footage shows Hezbollah militants unloading weapons from a vehicle, and the IDF says air power then eliminated the militants. Across the border, Israeli units from the 300th Brigade under the 146th Division have been active, dismantling more than 80 Hezbollah sites and striking and eliminating two operatives who emerged from a site. In a separate engagement, a Hezbollah cell unloading an RPG and other weapons was identified just before an attack, and the IDF struck and eliminated the cell, while two terrorists who fired rockets at IDF forces in southern Lebanon were also eliminated. Additional footage documents forces from Division 91 identifying and neutralizing militants as they prepared to attack. The IDF completed an overnight wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, including launchers, weapons storage sites, and command centers, with an evacuation warning issued in Tyre and related activity in Beirut against the Al-Quard al-Hasan financial arm of Hezbollah. The Israeli Air Force and Navy were reported to have targeted assets connected to Hezbollah as part of a broader operation.In Israeli Domestic Politics, former defense minister Yoav Galant praised Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling the decision very correct. He argued Iran continues to launch 30–40 missiles but is being worn down, and cited three aims: decapitation of the command, hitting missiles and the Basij, and constraining the nuclear program, projecting a strategic shift within about a week to three weeks.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, World Jewish Congress leaders gathered in New York to discuss the global rise in antisemitism, efforts to counter it, and the need for broader coordination among Jewish organizations, with input from the J7 working group and participants from Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Conference of Presidents. Separate reporting in the UK shows that Jewish people face religious hate crimes at a rate about ten times higher than Muslims, according to Home Office data. StandWithUs Midwest also announced Wisconsin’s bipartisan passage of AB 446, adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism into state statute by a 66-33 vote, sending the measure to Governor Tony Evers for signature in the wake of a synagogue attack in Michigan.In Uplifting News, Prime Minister Netanyahu offers a message of solidarity, declaring that Israel stands strong with the people of Iran.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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HEADLINES- Ramat Gan home strike, minister fate unclear- US pummels Iranian missile sites near Hormuz- Israel broadens war, hits Hezbollah hubsThe time is now 6:03 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, an airstrike is reported in Fars province (Laristan), southern Iran, but the article provides no information on identities or casualty details. The piece raises the question of who was eliminated, yet offers no names or confirmations in the material provided.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a neighbor recounts the deadly strike on a home in Ramat Gan, saying they were in the bedroom on the upper floor when the alert came and they moved to a safe room; half a minute after the siren, the missile fell, the power fluctuated, glass shattered, and the living room was left in ruin as smoke and debris filled the space. The neighbor described checking on neighbors amid the damage. Separately, reports indicate that Israeli forces attempted to assassinate Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib on Tuesday night, with sources offering mixed views on whether the strike succeeded and no definitive confirmation of his fate. Other notes from the period include footage purportedly of an Israeli fighter jet flying at very low altitude over Amman, Jordan, and reports of sirens in the north with a missile from Iran reportedly falling in an open area, followed by audible interceptions.In US Military Role, CENTCOM says US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, noting that these sites housed anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a risk to international shipping in the Strait.In Regional Impacts, the victims of the night’s Ramat Gan strike are named as Yaron and Ilana Moses. The attack, part of a broader pattern of Iranian missiles this month, has kept sirens echoing in many Israeli communities as updates continue to flow.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reporting from the region describes an attack in Beirut’s Bashoura district on a building that had received prior warning. Israeli forces also described strikes in Tehran aimed at what they called the foundations of an Iranian terror regime, with Prime Minister Netanyahu suggesting that the elimination of senior figures could offer the Iranian people an opening to challenge the regime. In south Lebanon, footage shows Hezbollah militants unloading weapons from a vehicle, and the IDF says air power then eliminated the militants. Across the border, Israeli units from the 300th Brigade under the 146th Division have been active, dismantling more than 80 Hezbollah sites and striking and eliminating two operatives who emerged from a site. In a separate engagement, a Hezbollah cell unloading an RPG and other weapons was identified just before an attack, and the IDF struck and eliminated the cell, while two terrorists who fired rockets at IDF forces in southern Lebanon were also eliminated. Additional footage documents forces from Division 91 identifying and neutralizing militants as they prepared to attack. The IDF completed an overnight wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, including launchers, weapons storage sites, and command centers, with an evacuation warning issued in Tyre and related activity in Beirut against the Al-Quard al-Hasan financial arm of Hezbollah. The Israeli Air Force and Navy were reported to have targeted assets connected to Hezbollah as part of a broader operation.In Israeli Domestic Politics, former defense minister Yoav Galant praised Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling the decision very correct. He argued Iran continues to launch 30–40 missiles but is being worn down, and cited three aims: decapitation of the command, hitting missiles and the Basij, and...
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