Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-19 at 03:02

HEADLINESIran fires missiles into Israel amid escalationDubai airport attacked in Iran-linked assaultIsrael kills over twenty Hezbollah in LebanonThe time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens sounded across central Israel and four times across northern Israel as five missile attacks from Iran hit overnight and this morning. There is some material damage and no injuries reported. Separately, sources aligned with the Iranian opposition say that one frigate attacked by Israel at the port of Anzali on the Caspian Sea appears to have returned from Russia, and there is a high likelihood that equipment to aid Iran in warfare is on board, possibly related to drones.In US Military Role, the overnight briefing notes that French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with the Emir of Qatar and with US President Donald Trump after damage to gas facilities in Iran and in Qatar. Trump asserted that Israel attacked the Pars gas field without prior coordination with the United States, which has drawn difficulties with Qatar. The Pentagon is seeking a budget exceeding $200 billion for a campaign in Iran, and Washington is weighing the deployment of thousands more troops to the region. Reports of drones over a sensitive base in Washington were also noted. In Israel, a vehicle was damaged by shrapnel in Ramat Gan and burned, with no injuries. A man was killed in a traffic accident near Beit Horon. In London, indictments were filed against Iranians who tracked Jewish institutions. Foreign Minister Saar said that Israel has been attacked from Lebanon more than 2,000 times since the start of the month.In Regional Impacts, alarms were activated, signaling emergency alerts in multiple areas. Separately, a fire broke out at Dubai airport after an attack attributed to Iran.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iranian proxies plotting to assassinate top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of a revenge plot were reported. In southern Lebanon, Israeli forces say they eliminated more than 20 Hezbollah militants in two incidents, and airstrikes destroyed dozens of Hezbollah military structures. Weapons seized included RPGs, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, a hunting rifle, and other equipment. Overnight, a man in the Sharon region was killed by shrapnel; three women were killed in Hebron; a woman around 40 was killed in Lod; a missile strike damaged a house in the Neta moshav area, causing extensive destruction.In US Policy Concerning Israel, an article notes that after a resignation, a former Trump-era counterterrorism official is under FBI scrutiny over alleged classified disclosures. A separate account argues that Trump knew in advance about the attack on the Iranian gas facility yesterday and approved it, portraying his actions as leveraging the event to protect an ally while avoiding direct criticism of Israel.In Israeli Economy and Business, Israeli retail technology funding rose to $463 million in 2025, up from $197 million in 2024, according to a joint report by Re: Tech Innovation Hub with StartUp Nation Central, Moonshot, and Metrico. The sector includes 502 active Retail & Commerce companies, making up about 7.05% of Israel’s 7,125 startups. Ecommerce Enablement is the largest segment with 230 companies, followed by Marketing, Digital & Media with 204; other areas include Retail Digitalization & Store Operations (157), Supply Chain & Logistics (124), Security & Infrastructure (75), Checkout, POS & Payments (70), Marketplaces & DTC (69).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/58869https://t.me/abualiexpress/118050https://t.me/newssil/195909https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73171https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73169https://worldisraelnews.com/iranian-proxies-plotting-to-assassinate-top-israeli-officials/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298323https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298330https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73174https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-890492