EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-20 at 10:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIsrael Kills Basij Chief Esmail AhmadiIRGC Spokesman Naini, Intelligence Minister Khatib KilledIDF Hezbollah Death Toll Near 600The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IDF confirms the elimination of Esmail Ahmadi, head of Basij Force's Intelligence Division.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran warned that American and Israeli personnel would not be safe worldwide after strikes that killed several regime officials, including Ali Mohammad Naini, the IRGC spokesman who also led the IRGC Public Relations Array and has been described by Tehran as its main propagandist for the past two years. The IDF stated that Naini disseminated the regime’s propaganda to proxies across the Middle East to influence and advance attacks against Israel. The reporting also notes the Wednesday killing of Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib as part of a sequence of senior Iranian eliminations during the operation.In Regional Impacts, satellite images are beginning to show the toll of the conflict, including ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at an American base, though details across the Middle East remain scarce, especially inside closed military facilities. Beijing also called for an end to the war, warning of impacts on global energy, shipping and trade, with China’s foreign ministry saying force is not the solution and armed conflict will only breed new hatred.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF said nearly 600 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed since strikes began in Lebanon, including two at the rank of major-general, with roughly 570 total terrorists accounted for. Among them were at least 220 Radwan Force members and 150 surface-to-surface missile launcher operatives, along with four brigadier-generals, eight colonels, and 22 battalion-level commanders; the military published footage of operations and said it had hit over 2,000 targets, including 120 Hezbollah command posts, 100 weapon storage facilities, and more than 130 missile launchers. Israel’s ambassador to Russia was summoned after an IDF strike in Lebanon injured a RT journalist and crew; the ambassador stressed that the strike was not deliberate against media personnel and criticized what he described as Russia’s one-sided conduct and its support for Iran. Among the regional notes in the same topic block are reports of continued alerts and drone activity along the northern frontier, with references to an aggressive Hezbollah deterrent force and concerns about an escalation involving US and Israeli strikes on sensitive IRGC targets, plus mention of high-level discussions and assessments preceding the broader set of Iranian fatalities.In US Policy Concerning Israel, six countries moved to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization after talks with Sa’ar, with Tehran lawmakers reportedly wearing IRGC uniforms during the session and passing legislation aimed at the militaries of EU countries that had included the IRGC on the list.In Uplifting News, Israel ranked eighth in the World Happiness Report despite the ongoing war, with Israelis under 25 placing third globally in happiness, highlighting resilience tied to family, community, faith, and social cohesion as factors in life evaluation during sustained strain.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/JewishNews24/51623https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-890660https://t.me/JewishNews24/51628https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/china-calls-end-war-middle-east-warning-economic-impacthttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-890657https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890659https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298935https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1298932https://worldisraelnews.com/six-countries-move-to-designate-irgc-as-terrorist-organization-after-talks-with-saar/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890658
What this episode covers
HEADLINESIsrael Kills Basij Chief Esmail AhmadiIRGC Spokesman Naini, Intelligence Minister Khatib KilledIDF Hezbollah Death Toll Near 600The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IDF confirms the elimination of Esmail Ahmadi, head of Basij Force's Intelligence Division.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran warned that American and Israeli personnel would not be safe worldwide after strikes that killed several regime officials, including Ali Mohammad Naini, the IRGC spokesman who also led the IRGC Public Relations Array and has been described by Tehran as its main propagandist for the past two years. The IDF stated that Naini disseminated the regime’s propaganda to proxies across the Middle East to influence and advance attacks against Israel. The reporting also notes the Wednesday killing of Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib as part of a sequence of senior Iranian eliminations during the operation.In Regional Impacts, satellite images are beginning to show the toll of the conflict, including ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at an American base, though details across the Middle East remain scarce, especially inside closed military facilities. Beijing also called for an end to the war, warning of impacts on global energy, shipping and trade, with China’s foreign ministry saying force is not the solution and armed conflict will only breed new hatred.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF said nearly 600 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed since strikes began in Lebanon, including two at the rank of major-general, with roughly 570 total terrorists accounted for. Among them were at least 220 Radwan Force members and 150 surface-to-surface missile launcher operatives, along with four brigadier-generals, eight colonels, and 22 battalion-level commanders; the military published footage of operations and said it had hit over 2,000 targets, including 120 Hezbollah command posts, 100 weapon storage facilities, and more than 130 missile launchers. Israel’s ambassador to Russia was summoned after an IDF strike in Lebanon injured a RT journalist and crew; the ambassador stressed that the strike was not deliberate against media personnel and criticized what he described as Russia’s one-sided conduct and its support for Iran. Among the regional notes in the same topic block are reports of continued alerts and drone activity along the northern frontier, with references to an aggressive Hezbollah deterrent force and concerns about an escalation involving US and Israeli strikes on sensitive IRGC targets, plus mention of high-level discussions and assessments preceding the broader set of Iranian fatalities.In US Policy Concerning Israel, six countries moved to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization after talks with Sa’ar, with Tehran lawmakers reportedly wearing IRGC uniforms during the session and passing legislation aimed at the militaries of EU countries that had included the IRGC on the list.In Uplifting News, Israel ranked eighth in the World Happiness Report despite the ongoing war, with Israelis under 25 placing third globally in happiness, highlighting resilience tied to family, community, faith, and social cohesion as factors in life evaluation during sustained strain.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/JewishNews24/51623<a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-890660"...
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