Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 13:03

HEADLINESIsrael says 60% Iranian launchers destroyedKhamenei death spurs Hezbollah into warGulf interceptors running low US delays armsThe time is now 1:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Netanyahu visited an Israeli Air Force base in the south of the country, meeting Israeli and US pilots operating in Operation “Roaring Lion" against Iran. He said, "We will continue striking the terror regime in Iran and terror forces in Lebanon."In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel's current assessment is that 60% of the Iranian launchers have been destroyed.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran foreign minister says Iranian forces are ready to confront US troops on ground: 'We are waiting for them'.In US Military Role, Arab States in the Persian Gulf are running dangerously low on interceptors to take down Iranian-fired ballistic and cruise missiles, as governments in the region have asked the United States to expedite new supplies, with officials in Washington creating a task force to do so — but it isn't happening as fast as needed, two regional officials told CBS News.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the killing of Ali Khamenei is described as a dramatic turning point for Hezbollah, which has joined the war but appears reluctant to widen the confrontation, fearing it could threaten its own existence and provoke Lebanese opposition. Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Israel the night before and later officially declared that it was entering the war alongside Iran, yet it remains cautious about expanding beyond limited actions. Macron: Hezbollah must immediately stop firing at Israel. Israel should avoid a ground invasion of Lebanon Amir: Macron should stop talking nonsense and avoid giving stupid advices! Lebanon reports 5 dead in an Israeli strike on a building in the Mush'ara village near the Al-Bka'a area. Hezbollah returned to burying its dead members. They chose this war. Bloomberg network, according to an Israeli military source: "We are working to ensure that the Kurds feel safe enough to rise up against Iran." "דאחיית רפאים" - האזהרות של דיבור צה"ל בערבית עשו את שלהן - הדאחיה של ביירות ריקה מאדם. קוסם - בהודעה אחת מעלים שכונות...In Israeli Domestic Politics, Trump calls Herzog 'disgrace,' urges him to pardon Netanyahu 'today' - N12. US President Donald Trump urged President Isaac Herzog to grant Netanyahu a pardon immediately, saying he does not want Netanyahu distracted by anything other than the ongoing war, and he called Herzog "a disgrace" while claiming Herzog had promised him a pardon five times. Herzog said he would not deal with the issue during an ongoing war and expressed respect for Trump’s contributions to Israel’s security. New oleh, real war: A rabbi experiences Israel’s darkest Purim in decades - opinion describes Rabbi Josh Broide, who moved to Israel from Boca Raton, navigating Beit Shemesh during Iran’s missile assault and the war’s first days. בית המשפט קבע: צחי ברוורמן נשאר בישראל.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/selena_updates/57204https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71207https://t.me/newssil/194373https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71202https://t.me/DefenderDome/18791https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888978https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71206https://t.me/abualiexpress/116638https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71205https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71203https://t.me/abualiexpress/116637https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888989https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888755https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292506