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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-28 at 06:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-28 at 06:02

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 HEADLINESKurdish Opposition Forms Coalition Against TehranIran Unrest Deepens With App Hack, DisappearancesIsrael Relocates Carriers to Safer LocationsThe time is now 6:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, developments across the Middle East reflect a widening confrontation as the United States and Israel press strikes on Iran and Tehran’s proxies respond with force and rhetoric. The autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq sits along the Iranian border and remains close to the frontline; while Kurds in that area recall refuge years ago during Saddam Hussein’s gas campaigns, Tehran’s policies toward Kurds have grown harsher over recent decades. In northern Iraq, Kurdish Iranian opposition groups have moved toward forming a coalition against the Iranian regime, attempting to unite despite historical ideological splits, with members from groups such as the Kurdistan Freedom Party gaining cross-border experience.Iranian-backed militias in Iraq linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Kataib Hezbollah, were reportedly targeted in an Israeli strike that hit the headquarters of the group in the Jurf al-Sakhr area, as part of a broader wave of actions tied to United States and Israeli efforts against Iran. Kataib Hezbollah has long threatened US forces in the region and conducted past drone and missile operations, and it is closely associated with IRGC leadership networks.An Iranian prayer app was hacked to display anti-regime messages, with one line urging those repressing Iranians to join a liberation movement or risk losing their lives. Responsibility for the hack remains unclear, but the incident comes amid a wave of unrest inside Iran, including widespread protests over economic conditions and a Human Rights Watch report detailing thousands of disappearances or killings in the crackdown.The Israel Defense Forces issued an evacuation warning for Iranians located near weapons production facilities and other military infrastructure, urging those people to move to safety and avoid the danger zone as strikes continue. The message was published in English to reach a broad audience and reflect the ongoing risk to civilians near critical sites.World leaders were slow to respond to the unfolding strikes, with Britain stressing that Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and outlining the need to protect nationals and defend regional interests, while Australia issued a statement of solidarity with the Iranian people. Other capitals were slower to issue public statements as events escalated.Iran struck an empty portion of a US military base in Bahrain, according to regional analysis cited by local outlets, prompting shelter-in-place advisories from the US Embassy in Bahrain as missiles were reported in the area. The base is home to forces tied to the US Fifth Fleet, and reports of blasts extended to Abu Dhabi as part of the broader regional activity.Iran’s forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, issued statements claiming that missiles had hit occupied territories and American bases across the region and pledging to continue operations until the enemy is defeated. The claims reflect the heightened rhetoric and escalation across multiple fronts as the conflict widens.Airlines worldwide suspended Middle East flights in response to the strikes, with airspace over Iran described as largely empty and carriers reassessing routes and safety measures in light of the heightened risk to air travel. The disruption underscored the broader economic and logistical impact of the confrontation on the region and beyond.Iran called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council as the crisis deepened, with reports of thousands of IRGC reservists mobilized and concerns rising about a multi-front escalation that could draw in additional regional powers. The unfolding crisis has raised questions about the pathway to de-escalation and the potential for further confrontation.In Bahrain and across the region, the security situation remained tense as authorities reported missile activity and the need for vigilance, with related warnings affecting neighboring airspace and travel. The events have contributed to a sense of precarious balance as regional and international actors monitor the risk of broader conflict.In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the overall picture is one of multiple interlinked fronts where cross-border militias, regional partners, and global powers are navigating a volatile environment shaped by strikes, counterstrikes and shifting alliances, with civilians bearing a heavy share of the risk as the region confronts a renewed phase of confrontation.In Israeli Domestic Politics, authorities moved to protect the homeland as the threat environment intensified. The Airports Authority coordinated the relocation of aircraft belonging to ...
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