EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-19 at 18:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIsrael Kills Iran's Top Security ChiefsTel Aviv Train Station Direct HitArab Ministers Urge Iran to Cease AttacksThe time is now 6:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, three weeks into the conflict, the war's contours are becoming clearer even as questions multiply. In the span of 48 hours this week, Israel eliminated three of Iran's most senior remaining officials: Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani, intelligence minister Ismail Khatib, and Ali Larijani, the regime's top security official who had been coordinating Iran's wartime strategy since Ayatollah Khamenei's death. Israel referred to Larijani as "the boss of the regime." The IDF has struck over 7,000 targets. Iran's missile launch rate is reportedly down 90 percent. The navy is functionally gone. Yet for those living under the rockets, the numbers feel abstract: a couple in their 70s was killed this week while making their way to a shelter, and the Savidor Merkaz train station in Tel Aviv took a direct hit. The 90 percent figure offers little comfort when the booms are constant. Perhaps most notable is the shift among Iran's neighbors, with twelve Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issuing a joint statement calling on Iran to cease its attacks. The UAE has closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, tensions are sharpening as missiles launched from Iran toward Israel have been identified by the IDF, with defensive systems intercepting the threat. Iranian media report an explosion at Langah port in southern Iran. In Israel, a building in Kiryat Shmona was hit, leaving a 60-year-old man seriously injured and a 70-year-old woman moderately injured. There are repeated attempts to strike Jerusalem, with ongoing reports of efforts to hit targets in the city. Jerusalem-area sirens have sounded, reflecting continued cross-border strikes and signaling the ongoing risk to civilians as defenses respond to the threat.In Regional Impacts, the home-front pressure is mounting as sirens in Jerusalem sound for the third time in an hour. Citizens across Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities are seeking shelter as warnings echo through the city. The Home Front Command has delivered a three-minute advance warning before the alarms for the third time in a row, highlighting the urgency and precarity civilians face as the crisis persists.In Uplifting News, resilience and learning continue amid disruption. The Hebrew University Business School is adapting its approach to business education to guide students through one of Israel’s most challenging periods, with dean Prof. Orly Sade emphasizing that the school is training the country’s future leaders and highlighting the crucial role of financial literacy in everyday life. In the broader media landscape, Netflix’s 2016 break with tradition with Last Chance U helped redefine docu-sport by bringing intimate access—microphones on players, cameras into locker rooms, and a candid look at behind-the-scenes moments—setting a model that influenced later documentaries. Other Netflix-focused pieces note how the genre evolved and the projects that became touchstones for viewers seeking authentic sports storytelling.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/podcast/article-890605https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298712https://t.me/ILtoday/17965https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298708https://t.me/hnaftali/22375https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298706https://t.me/newssil/195989https://t.me/hnaftali/22377https://t.me/hnaftali/22376https://t.me/newssil/195988https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-890617https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298709https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298707https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298704
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HEADLINESIsrael Kills Iran's Top Security ChiefsTel Aviv Train Station Direct HitArab Ministers Urge Iran to Cease AttacksThe time is now 6:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, three weeks into the conflict, the war's contours are becoming clearer even as questions multiply. In the span of 48 hours this week, Israel eliminated three of Iran's most senior remaining officials: Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani, intelligence minister Ismail Khatib, and Ali Larijani, the regime's top security official who had been coordinating Iran's wartime strategy since Ayatollah Khamenei's death. Israel referred to Larijani as "the boss of the regime." The IDF has struck over 7,000 targets. Iran's missile launch rate is reportedly down 90 percent. The navy is functionally gone. Yet for those living under the rockets, the numbers feel abstract: a couple in their 70s was killed this week while making their way to a shelter, and the Savidor Merkaz train station in Tel Aviv took a direct hit. The 90 percent figure offers little comfort when the booms are constant. Perhaps most notable is the shift among Iran's neighbors, with twelve Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issuing a joint statement calling on Iran to cease its attacks. The UAE has closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, tensions are sharpening as missiles launched from Iran toward Israel have been identified by the IDF, with defensive systems intercepting the threat. Iranian media report an explosion at Langah port in southern Iran. In Israel, a building in Kiryat Shmona was hit, leaving a 60-year-old man seriously injured and a 70-year-old woman moderately injured. There are repeated attempts to strike Jerusalem, with ongoing reports of efforts to hit targets in the city. Jerusalem-area sirens have sounded, reflecting continued cross-border strikes and signaling the ongoing risk to civilians as defenses respond to the threat.In Regional Impacts, the home-front pressure is mounting as sirens in Jerusalem sound for the third time in an hour. Citizens across Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities are seeking shelter as warnings echo through the city. The Home Front Command has delivered a three-minute advance warning before the alarms for the third time in a row, highlighting the urgency and precarity civilians face as the crisis persists.In Uplifting News, resilience and learning continue amid disruption. The Hebrew University Business School is adapting its approach to business education to guide students through one of Israel’s most challenging periods, with dean Prof. Orly Sade emphasizing that the school is training the country’s future leaders and highlighting the crucial role of financial literacy in everyday life. In the broader media landscape, Netflix’s 2016 break with tradition with Last Chance U helped redefine docu-sport by bringing intimate access—microphones on players, cameras into locker rooms, and a candid look at behind-the-scenes moments—setting a model that influenced later documentaries. Other Netflix-focused pieces note how the genre evolved and the projects that became touchstones for viewers seeking authentic sports storytelling.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/podcast/article-890605https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298712<a...
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