Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 22:02

HEADLINESApartment struck near Kiryat Shmona shelter savedIRGC promises retaliation on Israel Gulf sitesUS airstrike kills Hashd commander in AnbarThe time is now 10:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, alarms were activated across the affected region as warnings of Iranian-launched missiles circulated. An early warning indicated a possible launch toward upper Galilee in northern Israel, and launches from Iran were detected. The defense establishment said air defenses are working to intercept the threat, and the Home Front Command issued advance guidance directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas, urging the public to seek shelter in protected spaces and remain there until further notice. Authorities reported several impact zones around Kiryat Shmona, with reports of a serious injury in one zone. An apartment in northern Israel was struck by an Iranian cluster missile, tearing a hole through the wall, but residents were not hurt after taking shelter in the building’s bomb shelter, one resident noting that without the shelter they would not be here to talk. An apartment attack in Bashmoun, near Beirut, raised questions about who Israel may have eliminated.In Iranian Retaliation, the IRGC said leadership has decided to respond to all power stations in Israel and the Gulf countries following the attack on energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr.In US Military Role, Iraqi health officials reported at least 30 killed and injured in an attack on the headquarters of the umbrella organization for Shiite militias, Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi, in Anbar province, with a suspected American airstrike reportedly killing a top operations commander and an intelligence officer, and several others wounded. Separately, Fars News Agency reported two energy infrastructure sites in Isfahan and Khorramshahr were targeted amid continued attacks by the US-Israeli coalition. In Isfahan, a gas administration building and a pressure-reduction station on Kaveh Street were hit, damaging parts of the facilities and nearby residential homes, while a gas pipeline connected to the Khorramshahr power plant was also targeted. The Khorramshahr governor said a projectile struck an area outside the gas station perimeter and there were no casualties.In Regional Impacts, Ukraine’s top diplomat said Russia’s shipments of modernized Shahed drones to Iran, under licenses provided by Tehran, mark an unprecedented escalation that could allow Iran to attack Gulf countries and US forces. He urged Western powers to equip Ukraine with the means to hit drone production sites, arguing Moscow’s support of Tehran with these drones ties the two crises together and risks destabilizing the region and global economy. Explosions were reported in Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and reports of power outages in Kuwait followed Iran’s recent attacks on energy infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, an IDF Arabic evacuation message warned Lebanon’s residents, particularly in Al-Burjalia and Al-Rashidiya, that Hezbollah activity is forcing the IDF to operate with force in these areas. The IDF stressed it does not intend to harm civilians and urged residents to evacuate their homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River for safety.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Likud member proposed that Sara Netanyahu should light an Independence Day torch, arguing she deserves it after years of public service and her role alongside the prime minister. The Knesset also advanced a bill to expand the powers of religious courts, allowing rabbinical and Sharia courts to arbitrate civil disputes with the consent of all parties. Separately, Yair Netanyahu appeared at CPAC Hungary 2026, praising Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Hungary as a friend to Israel, and commenting on Hungary as a safe home for Jews while criticizing immigration policies in Western countries.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Belgian troops were deployed in major cities to bolster security around Jewish sites following a series of antisemitic incidents, including an explosion at a Liege synagogue earlier this month that authorities described as antisemitic.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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