Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-26 at 11:02

HEADLINESGulf States Rally With Israel Against IranHezbollah Rockets Kill Man in NahariyaIran Calls US Plan Unfair, Talks StallThe time is now 11:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Regional Impacts, Gulf states form unlikely alliance with Israel. Two Gulf Arab states are reportedly working with Israel to press the Trump administration to continue the war on Iran to ensure an end to Tehran’s nuclear program, to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and to curb Iranian support for proxy groups. Separately, reports describe remarks attributed to President Trump in which he characterized Iran as having attacked Gulf states and described them as sick, suggesting that Iran seeks leverage through openings around the Hormuz Strait and noting actions aimed at neutralizing Iranian capabilities.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, One killed, at least three injured in Nahariya by Hezbollah rocket fire. Hezbollah fired a wave of rockets at northern Israel, killing a man in Nahariya and injuring at least three others; a victim in his 30s died after being listed in critical condition, and another man in his 50s was described as seriously injured. Two more people were lightly wounded, with multiple impact sites reported and burning vehicles seen in Nahariya. Earlier, there were reports of six people in central Israel wounded by cluster munition fragments amid a broader Iranian missile barrage, including injuries to a woman in her 40s and a man in Tel Aviv, with another 26-year-old man treated for shrapnel injuries in the Tel Aviv area.In US Policy Concerning Israel, No US-Iran talks ‘appear realistic’ at the moment, senior Iranian official tells Reuters. The official said negotiations with the United States do not look realistic at this stage, after Iran reviewed a US 15-point proposal and deemed it one-sided and unfair, serving only US and Israeli interests and lacking the minimum requirements for success. The same report notes that Turkey and Pakistan are seeking to bridge gaps between Tehran and Washington, with Pakistan presenting the 15-point plan to Tehran and offering to host talks. The disclosure comes as India’s leadership indicated concern about its position amid growing ties between Pakistan and Iran, and as regional leaders observed the US-Iran diplomacy amid an ongoing crisis. Separately, Israel’s prime ministerial adviser on foreign policy, Ophir Falk, told CNN that Iran “always lies,” reflecting persistent Israeli skepticism about any diplomatic opening with Tehran.In Israeli Domestic Politics, ביהדות התורה מקדמים חוק: החלת ריבונות ביו"ש - ללא נקודות ההתיישבות. The Jewish ultra-Orthodox party is advancing a bill to apply sovereignty over West Bank cities Modiin Illit and Betar Illit, where about 200,000 Haredi residents live, and also extending to Ariel and Ma’ale Adumim, where about 55,000 residents reside. The sovereignty would not cover dozens of settlement outposts or hundreds of thousands of residents beyond the Green Line who are associated with religious Zionism. The proposal was submitted by member of Knesset Meir Porush.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to avoid public Passover events during Iran war. The NSC urged all Israelis overseas to skip unsecured or open Passover gatherings, citing the ongoing war with Iran as heightening the risk of attacks by Iran, its proxies, and lone extremists. The advisory pointed to recent attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands as evidence of rising threats to Jewish communities abroad and recommended avoiding events during Passover and other holidays, as well as avoiding participation in events while traveling in countries around Iran, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, the UAE, and Gulf states. In London, two ambulance workers from a Jewish organization were released on bail under strict conditions, after being detained in relation to an incident tied to heightened tensions surrounding the community.In Uplifting News, 'Toppling a regime is an art, not a science,' security sources say on Iran - exclusive. Security sources told a leading outlet that the Mossad’s 2021 AI-driven reforms, under director David Barnea, created new divisions and reoriented operations to pursue influence and security goals. The plan included an emphasis on artificial intelligence and public-facing information campaigns. Foreign sources have noted that Iranian dissidents on the ground have been assisting Israel in locating Iranian officials and Basij checkpoints used to suppress protests, with Mossad reportedly leveraging social media to solicit such information.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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