Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-27 at 08:02

HEADLINESIsrael hits Yazd missile hub in IranLebanon war displaces 370k children 121 deadUS backed plan to disarm Gaza tunnelsThe time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed striking Iran's central missile and sea mine production site in Yazd as part of a wider program of airstrikes across the country. The Yazd facility was described as a hub for planning, developing, assembling and storing advanced missiles that could be launched from cruise platforms, submarines and helicopters against maritime targets, and it was identified as the place where the Iranian Navy developed most of its missiles and sea mines. The military said it also hit ballistic missile and aerial defense production sites across Iran during overnight hours, including locations in Tehran used to produce weapons such as ballistic missiles. In western Iran, the Israel Air Force targeted missile launchers and storage sites. Since the operation began on February 28, the IAF has dropped nearly 15,000 munitions on Iranian targets, a total that rises above 25,000 when including United States actions in the concurrent effort.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a missile was intercepted; no further details were released.In Regional Impacts, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning for civilians to leave areas where US forces are deployed across the Gulf, saying the United States is using civilians as human shields and signaling that special preparations are being made for the UAE and Bahrain in case of any action against Iran’s islands. Tehran’s warning said its response to any attack on its island territories would be harmful to its enemies. Amid these tensions, Iran carried out attacks against Gulf states, including strikes on the Mubarak al-Kabeer Port in Kuwait. Separately, an IDF soldier and a combat officer were severely wounded in an operational accident in southern Lebanon; they were evacuated to a hospital and their families notified. IDF officials also urged residents of Sajd in southern Lebanon to evacuate north of the Zahrani River as strikes against Hezbollah continued. The broader conflict has driven a large displacement in Lebanon, with UNICEF estimating more than 370,000 children displaced, in addition to at least 121 children killed and 399 injured.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hamas disarmament plan sees Gaza's tunnels destroyed, arms given up in stages, text shows, as part of a US-backed initiative presented by the Board of Peace. The plan envisions an eight-month timeline beginning with a committee of Palestinian technocrats taking security control of Gaza and ending with Israeli forces withdrawing completely upon verification that Gaza is weapon-free. The document includes two components, including a 12-point framework titled Steps to Complete the Implementation of…, and was presented to Hamas last week. Hamas has long resisted calls to lay down its weapons, which are believed to be stored in Gaza’s tunnels, and has yet to publicly comment on the plan. The plan’s aim is to advance groundwork for a ceasefire and the phased disarmament process under international oversight.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish extremist attacks in the West Bank threaten Israel’s legitimacy, an opinion piece argues, noting that violence there coincides with Israel’s ongoing war with Iran and has prompted protests in major Western cities. The piece examines how global reactions have framed Israel differently over time, reflecting a context where Hamas’s October 7 assault reshaped perceptions. It suggests that critics’ framing of Israel’s actions in the current conflict is influenced by historical views of Israel as an occupying power, shaping the controversy surrounding the war and its consequences.In Uplifting News, Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and the United States are listed, with times varying by location. The schedule shows candle lighting from around 6:15 p.m. to 7:17 p.m., and Shabbat ends from roughly 7:32 p.m. to 8:10 p.m., with multiple locales contributing the different times.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/middle-east/iran-news/article-891408https://t.me/ILtoday/18187https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-891416https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-891419https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-891420https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-891309https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-891396