EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 4 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-22 at 21:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIranian barrage hits central Israel no casualtiesIran says Hormuz not closed amid threatsIsrael strikes Litani crossing Al-Qasimia BridgeThe time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, emergency responders were dispatched after a cluster munition hit in the Drom Hasharon Regional Council in central Israel following an Iranian missile barrage. A council spokesperson said there were no casualties. The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said responders searched four sites in Petah Tikva for damage from shrapnel and found no trapped individuals or destruction. Emergency responders from Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah were sent to several sites; an Magen David Adom spokesperson said there were no known casualties, but a few people were injured en route to shelter, and others were treated for panic-related symptoms. Earlier Sunday night, a barrage targeting northern Israel reportedly resulted in an Iranian missile falling inside Lebanon. Footage also captured a motorcyclist narrowly escaping death, as a cluster munition dropped behind him. Iranian state media reported a death following an airstrike on Bandar Abbas port, and Iran has increased its tempo of launches toward Israel, with reports of shrapnel in the Tel Aviv region.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is not closed and that no insurer—and no Iranian—will be swayed by more threats, urging respect. He spoke after yesterday’s 48-hour ultimatum and threats issued by US President Donald Trump.In תקיפות איראניות בכווית; כטב"ם יורט בסעודיה, Iran has increased the tempo of launches toward Israel, with multiple reports of shrapnel in the Gush Dan area, and a drone was intercepted over Saudi Arabia.In Regional Impacts, alarms were heard in Metula as Iran intensified its launch tempo toward Israel, with reports of fragments in the Gush Dan area. Alarms were also reported in Meragliyot and Manara as the cross-border tension persisted.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Arab media report said Israel conducted a strike in the Beqaa Valley near Ramliya. Seven IDF soldiers were lightly injured in separate incidents on Sunday—four in a southern Lebanon safety incident, another when a drone fell near a military unit, and two injuries from a field accident in northern Israel. All seven were evacuated to hospital. The IDF also said it struck a crossing on the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move weapons south. Separately, the Israeli Air Force destroyed the Al-Qasimia Bridge over the Litani River near Tyre in southwestern Lebanon.In US Policy Concerning Israel, former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent told The Washington Post that President Trump should hear the MAGA opposition to a war with Iran, while insisting on Israel’s influence in shaping US policy. He said he is meeting with anti-Israel pundits to defend his claim that Israel pushed the administration toward launching a war operation, and he warned that an invasion of Iran would be a disaster.In Israeli Economy and Business, Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser canceled his planned appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston to stay in Saudi Arabia amid the Iran conflict. Organizers said he would not provide a recorded video message, underscoring the disruption the crisis has caused to global energy planning and leadership events.In Uplifting News, a writer reflects on the human dimension of this war, noting that English serves as a working language in sensitive rooms of the conflict. The piece describes how a life split between America and Israel shapes identity and professional trust, emphasizing the daily mechanics of war and the connection between American and Israeli colleagues through language.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/article-890844https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299910https://t.me/hnaftali/22431https://t.me/DefenderDome/19571https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299906https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299913https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299907https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299909https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-890841https://t.me/DefenderDome/19570https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-890839https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-890845https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-890843
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HEADLINESIranian barrage hits central Israel no casualtiesIran says Hormuz not closed amid threatsIsrael strikes Litani crossing Al-Qasimia BridgeThe time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, emergency responders were dispatched after a cluster munition hit in the Drom Hasharon Regional Council in central Israel following an Iranian missile barrage. A council spokesperson said there were no casualties. The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said responders searched four sites in Petah Tikva for damage from shrapnel and found no trapped individuals or destruction. Emergency responders from Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah were sent to several sites; an Magen David Adom spokesperson said there were no known casualties, but a few people were injured en route to shelter, and others were treated for panic-related symptoms. Earlier Sunday night, a barrage targeting northern Israel reportedly resulted in an Iranian missile falling inside Lebanon. Footage also captured a motorcyclist narrowly escaping death, as a cluster munition dropped behind him. Iranian state media reported a death following an airstrike on Bandar Abbas port, and Iran has increased its tempo of launches toward Israel, with reports of shrapnel in the Tel Aviv region.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is not closed and that no insurer—and no Iranian—will be swayed by more threats, urging respect. He spoke after yesterday’s 48-hour ultimatum and threats issued by US President Donald Trump.In תקיפות איראניות בכווית; כטב"ם יורט בסעודיה, Iran has increased the tempo of launches toward Israel, with multiple reports of shrapnel in the Gush Dan area, and a drone was intercepted over Saudi Arabia.In Regional Impacts, alarms were heard in Metula as Iran intensified its launch tempo toward Israel, with reports of fragments in the Gush Dan area. Alarms were also reported in Meragliyot and Manara as the cross-border tension persisted.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Arab media report said Israel conducted a strike in the Beqaa Valley near Ramliya. Seven IDF soldiers were lightly injured in separate incidents on Sunday—four in a southern Lebanon safety incident, another when a drone fell near a military unit, and two injuries from a field accident in northern Israel. All seven were evacuated to hospital. The IDF also said it struck a crossing on the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move weapons south. Separately, the Israeli Air Force destroyed the Al-Qasimia Bridge over the Litani River near Tyre in southwestern Lebanon.In US Policy Concerning Israel, former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent told The Washington Post that President Trump should hear the MAGA opposition to a war with Iran, while insisting on Israel’s influence in shaping US policy. He said he is meeting with anti-Israel pundits to defend his claim that Israel pushed the administration toward launching a war operation, and he warned that an invasion of Iran would be a disaster.In Israeli Economy and Business, Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser canceled his planned appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston to stay in Saudi Arabia amid the Iran conflict. Organizers said he would not provide a recorded video message, underscoring the disruption the crisis has caused to global energy planning and leadership events.In Uplifting News, a writer reflects on the human dimension of this war, noting that English serves as a working language in sensitive rooms of the conflict. The piece describes how a life split between America and Israel shapes identity and professional trust, emphasizing the daily mechanics of war and the connection between American and Israeli colleagues through language.Thank...
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