EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-18 at 20:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESBeit Awwa hair salon struck, casualtiesUS eyes troops along Iran coastGulf of Oman attack sparks diplomatic tremorsThe time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a wave of Iranian missiles on Wednesday night left casualties in Israel and the West Bank. A man in his 20s, a foreign worker in the Sharon region, was killed after suffering a head wound from missile shrapnel, according to Magen David Adom. An apartment building in Tel Aviv was damaged by shrapnel from the same barrage, with no injuries reported. Earlier on Wednesday, three Palestinian women were killed when Iranian missiles struck a hair salon in Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron, with thirteen others wounded, one seriously, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Israeli military said the Beit Awwa strike was caused by a cluster munition. Earlier still, Yaron and Ilana Moshe, a couple in their 70s, were killed after shrapnel from missile interceptions hit their home in Ramat Gan, and five others were lightly wounded, Israel Police reported.In US Military Role, the administration is weighing thousands of additional combat troops in the Middle East as options for the next phase of the Iran War are mapped, with one option under discussion to deploy forces along the coastline of Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, the Pentagon has asked White House to approve a budget exceeding $200 billion to fund the ongoing Iran War, a figure described as far beyond the cost of past airstrike campaigns and intended to accelerate production of weaponry across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, amid expected resistance in Congress. CENTCOM says Epic Fury underscores what the US military uniquely delivers: the ability to project power on a global scale with speed, surprise, precision, and overwhelming force when and where it is required.In Regional Impacts, the regional picture grew tenser and more complex. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an attack that caused a fire aboard a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman, 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE. Saudi Foreign Minister stressed that Iran has prepared for attacks and said any threat to freedom of navigation requires collective action, with responses beyond political measures. The UAE Foreign Ministry called Iran’s attacks on gas facilities and oil fields a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law, warning of destabilization and risk to global energy security. In diplomatic exchanges, President Macron spoke with Qatar’s emir and US President Trump urging a freeze on attacks against civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water facilities. Sirens were heard along the border areas of Manara and Margaliot following fire from Lebanon, signaling renewed cross-border tensions.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.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-890480https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-890479https://t.me/DefenderDome/19440https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/pentagon-seeks-more-200-billion-budget-request-iran-war-washington-post-reportshttps://t.me/DefenderDome/19438https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298243https://t.me/JewishNews24/51519https://t.me/DefenderDome/19439https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298245https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298244https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298241https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298237
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HEADLINESBeit Awwa hair salon struck, casualtiesUS eyes troops along Iran coastGulf of Oman attack sparks diplomatic tremorsThe time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a wave of Iranian missiles on Wednesday night left casualties in Israel and the West Bank. A man in his 20s, a foreign worker in the Sharon region, was killed after suffering a head wound from missile shrapnel, according to Magen David Adom. An apartment building in Tel Aviv was damaged by shrapnel from the same barrage, with no injuries reported. Earlier on Wednesday, three Palestinian women were killed when Iranian missiles struck a hair salon in Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron, with thirteen others wounded, one seriously, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Israeli military said the Beit Awwa strike was caused by a cluster munition. Earlier still, Yaron and Ilana Moshe, a couple in their 70s, were killed after shrapnel from missile interceptions hit their home in Ramat Gan, and five others were lightly wounded, Israel Police reported.In US Military Role, the administration is weighing thousands of additional combat troops in the Middle East as options for the next phase of the Iran War are mapped, with one option under discussion to deploy forces along the coastline of Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, the Pentagon has asked White House to approve a budget exceeding $200 billion to fund the ongoing Iran War, a figure described as far beyond the cost of past airstrike campaigns and intended to accelerate production of weaponry across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, amid expected resistance in Congress. CENTCOM says Epic Fury underscores what the US military uniquely delivers: the ability to project power on a global scale with speed, surprise, precision, and overwhelming force when and where it is required.In Regional Impacts, the regional picture grew tenser and more complex. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an attack that caused a fire aboard a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman, 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE. Saudi Foreign Minister stressed that Iran has prepared for attacks and said any threat to freedom of navigation requires collective action, with responses beyond political measures. The UAE Foreign Ministry called Iran’s attacks on gas facilities and oil fields a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law, warning of destabilization and risk to global energy security. In diplomatic exchanges, President Macron spoke with Qatar’s emir and US President Trump urging a freeze on attacks against civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water facilities. Sirens were heard along the border areas of Manara and Margaliot following fire from Lebanon, signaling renewed cross-border tensions.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.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-890480https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-890479https://t.me/DefenderDome/19440https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/pentagon-seeks-more-200-billion-budget-request-iran-war-washington-post-reports<a...
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