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

HEADLINESIsrael launches ground raids inside IranIran strikes Oman oil storage during talksNavy kills Hezbollah Quds leader in BeirutThe time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, reports from Al-Arabiya indicate that the Mossad and Israeli special forces carried out ground operations inside Iran, with a separate account noting Israeli forces operated on the ground in the heart of Iran yesterday.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran again targeted the mediator Oman, with Iranian drones striking oil storage facilities at the Al-Duqm port in Oman, and the talks between Iran and the United States continue to be hosted by Oman’s foreign minister as mediator.In US Military Role, US Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, with ten people killed after protesters breached the outer wall following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader in strikes on Iran; initial information remains unclear on who fired. Separately, US Central Command says that since the start of offensive operations on Saturday, US forces have destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command-and-control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields, under Operation Epic Fury.In Regional Impacts, Bahrain has arrested dozens of its citizens for filming Iranian impacts at US bases or expressing joy for the Iranian attacks. The US Embassy in Kuwait announces its closure until further notice due to regional tensions.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reports indicate that the navy killed in Beirut the Hezbollah expansion leader for the Quds Force, who also served as head of the Lebanon-area staff for the force and was responsible for linking Hezbollah to Iran and overseeing weapons development and transfers; the operation was conducted in Beirut under guidance from AMN. An assassination attempt targeted a apartment in Dahieh near the offices of the Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen in Beirut. The IDF emphasizes that the same Hezbollah figure played a central role in coordinating between Iran and Hezbollah and in the organization’s weapons program and its post‑North Operation rebuilding. Separately, Iraqi militant Saraya Awliya al-Dam claimed a drone strike on a hotel in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, saying the hotel housed US soldiers. The Lebanese Armed Forces are fleeing southern Lebanon as Israeli ground forces enter in.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a provocative report about Channel 14 airing a clip of praise for Tehran is highlighted, later shown to have been AI-generated; the piece cites commentary by Yaron Avraham. Also, a security incident in Yishuv Neir presents as a criminal background case where a stolen car breached the settlement checkpoint.In Uplifting News, there are claims that great things are unfolding on the ground in Iran that cannot yet be spoken of publicly, with most Iranians not yet aware and those who are aware described as part of them.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/hnaftali/21823https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70588https://t.me/abualiexpress/116213https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888603https://t.me/selena_updates/56756https://t.me/selena_updates/56758https://t.me/selena_updates/56757https://t.me/abualiexpress/116212https://t.me/abualiexpress/116211https://t.me/newssil/193858https://t.me/selena_updates/56749https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70591https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291351https://t.me/newssil/193857https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70592