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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-01 at 18:03

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-01 at 18:03

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 HEADLINESKhamenei dead as US-Israel strike escalatesJerusalem struck by missile; drones swarm northTrump vows Iran strikes after US deathsThe time is now 6:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Khamenei is dead. What happens next? Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reportedly been killed amid a joint US-Israel military offensive. As the dust settles, the question on everyone's mind is simple: what now? In a Jerusalem Post podcast, presidential historian Gil Troy and Shifra Jacobs examine the crisis in real time, with Harris's public response opposing what she called a regime change war in Iran. The discussion notes the irony that Iranian women have been among those calling for international help, and Troy weighs possible directions for the conflict, cautioning that predicting the next moves is harder than most.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the fighting on the ground remains dynamic. At least five people were injured in an Iranian ballistic missile strike in the Jerusalem area, with Magen David Adom reporting injuries and evacuations to hospitals in the city. Initial tallies varied, with six victims cited by police and five by medical responders, including individuals reporting PTSD symptoms; authorities are sweeping for shrapnel and urging the public to stay away from the site. Across the north, red alert sirens sounded as Iranian drones and attack drones continued to be fired, and the IDF carried out interceptions. Reports also indicate a drone attack against RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, prompting the deployment of a Eurofighter Typhoon as a precautionary measure. In Beit Shemesh, Gabriel Baruch Revah, 16, has been identified as one of the people murdered in the Iranian regime's missile attack. Explosions were also reported amid a possible Iranian one-way drone attack against RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, underscoring a broader pattern of aerial activity in the region.In US Military Role, President Donald Trump warned that combat operations in Iran would continue until all objectives are achieved. He confirmed three US service members were killed and suggested more casualties were likely, saying the US had hit hundreds of targets, including Revolutionary Guard facilities and Iranian air defense systems, and that nine ships plus a naval facility had been struck. He urged the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian authorities to lay down arms and offered immunity or face deadly consequences. He also referenced the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, describing him in stark terms as he laid out his stance on ongoing action.In Regional Impacts, security concerns are affecting multiple arenas. Israel’s national judo team was forced to withdraw from the Tashkent Grand Slam in Uzbekistan and depart immediately after a directive from Shin Bet amid heightened tensions following Operation Roaring Lion against Iran. British servicemembers stationed at RAF Akrotiri and other Cyprus facilities, along with their families, received late-night alerts describing an imminent security threat and were told to return home, stay indoors, move away from windows, and await further instruction. Reports from Cyprus described a security threat declared at RAF Akrotiri, with personnel told to shelter and await guidance. Separately, Amazon’s AWS said a UAE data center experienced power loss after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire; power to the affected zone was cut as crews worked to extinguish the blaze, with restoration expected to take several hours and other zones remaining operational.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, analysis suggests shifts in the regional dynamic. A Syrian Foreign Ministry statement condemned Iranian attacks on Arab states and affirmed solidarity with them, signaling a move away from axis-based politics toward restoring Arab relations. Earlier, in Iraq, several large explosions were heard after an Iranian one-way attack drone intended for the US Embassy Compound was intercepted and crashed near Baghdad International Airport, highlighting the fragility of security across the region.In US Policy Concerning Israel, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United States has asked to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles stored in depots or launchers, and Britain has approved the request for that limited purpose. Starmer stressed that the UK is not involved in the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran and will not participate in further waves of strikes, while underscoring that a negotiated settlement remains the preferred path for region-wide stability, even as Iran continues to retaliate and strike British interests.In Uplifting News, in light of the security situation, a program offering free entertainment for children is being announced. The ticket-voucher initiative will provide a variety of free children's shows to families as a support during the ...
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