Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-19 at 23:02

HEADLINESIsrael strikes Tehran as Iran fires missilesUS jets pound Iran's southern flankUAE dismantles Hezbollah Iran networkThe time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel strikes Tehran as Iran launches missiles toward the north. Air defenses activated across Gulf states as Iranian launches trigger sirens in Haifa and beyond, with alerts issued only for the Golan and front-line areas, raising questions after no prior warning in several northern communities. The IDF later said it has begun a new wave of airstrikes in Tehran, coinciding with footage showing air defense activity in the skies over the Iranian capital.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, heavy bombardment is being reported on IRGC targets in Kerman, eastern Iran, with additional reports of an attack on a residence in the city of Karg', though details are limited. Iran-linked reports describe Tehran's underground infrastructure being attacked with bunker-busting bombs, and indicate that Tehran is being pounded. Other reports note an attack on the IRGC base in Kerman and smoke arising from explosions at Parchin. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu is quoted as saying Iran cannot enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles, while a separate account highlights remarks attributed to Donald Trump about a possible alternative ally.In US Military Role, General Caine says A-10 Warthogs and AH-64 Apache gunships are now engaging along Iran's southern flank. US Navy sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill conduct a replenishment at sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha in the Arabian Sea, supporting Operation Epic Fury.In Regional Impacts, European Union leaders called for a moratorium on military strikes against energy and water facilities in the Middle East, urging de-escalation, civilian protection, and full respect of international law. They also urged reinforcing the Red Sea naval mission Aspides and the Atalanta counter-piracy mission in the Horn of Africa with more assets, and welcomed increased coordination with partners to ensure freedom of navigation in regional waterways. Separately, US President Donald Trump criticized allies who responded cautiously to his security demands in the region.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the United Arab Emirates says it dismantled a terrorist network funded and operated by Hezbollah and Iran, arresting its members. The network was described as involved in money laundering, financing terrorism, and threatening national security, with no immediate comment from Hezbollah or Iran. Since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February, Tehran has launched large-scale missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, with hundreds of strikes directed at the UAE, including oil facilities, ports, and areas near major urban centers.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US State Department released congressional notifications for foreign military sales totaling $16.5 billion to Gulf nations, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. FMS to the UAE includes Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, F-16 munitions and upgrades, Long-Range Discrimination Radar with THAAD integration, Fixed Site-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System, and other equipment. FMS to Kuwait includes Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radars. FMS to Jordan includes aircraft repair and ordnance support.In Uplifting News, Israeli nonprofit ADIR and Fiverr are launching an overnight AI marathon to combat online antisemitism. About 40 students and young tech professionals will join roughly 10 development teams to produce AI-based prototypes capable of detecting and curbing antisemitic hate in gaming and other digital spaces. The event will proceed in a distributed format due to security concerns, with participants working overnight from protected rooms, or mamads, across Israel and connected via Zoom, as organizers aim to equip companies and organizations to identify hate speech, incitement, and antisemitic abuse directed at young users online. The effort is led by ADIR in partnership with Colors, Fiverr’s philanthropic foundation, and NYU’s Center for the Study of Antisemitism, in response to rising online antisemitism since the war with Iran began.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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