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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 00:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 00:02

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 HEADLINESBeit Shemesh strike kills nine, wounds fiftyHezbollah backs Iran, Lebanon braces for strikesPentagon says Iran not planning first strikeThe time is now 12:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a Beit Shemesh missile strike killed nine and wounded more than 50 as rescuers faced confusion, blocked roads and delays in heavy equipment while pulling survivors from the rubble. The minute-by-minute log highlights the chaos as crews work to reach those trapped.In Iranian Retaliation, Another wave of attacks in Tehran. The summary provides no additional detail beyond noting a new round of strikes reported in the capital.In US Military Role, Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say. US officials told congressional staff there was no intelligence indicating Iran planned to strike American forces first, even as the United States and Israel carried out their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, including claims of the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sinking Iranian warships, and more than 1,000 targets hit. Officials said Sunday that President Trump’s decision to act was not based on a confirmed imminent Iranian attack, and the briefing described the operations as ongoing with briefings lasting more than 90 minutes for staff across several security committees.In Regional Impacts, Iraqi Security Forces fire tear gas and flash bangs earlier tonight at large crowds of Pro-Iranian demonstrators outside of the Green Zone in Baghdad. Sirens and explosions continue to be heard this morning over Kuwait. Clashes between Pro-Iranian demonstrators and Iraqi Security Forces are escalating in Baghdad, with both sides observed using live ammunition and several deaths reported among demonstrators outside the Green Zone as they seek to reach the US Embassy Compound.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, IDF Northern Command Chief MG Rafi Milo said Hezbollah chose the Iranian regime over the state of Lebanon and attacked civilians, adding that Israel will respond and that forces are prepared to defend and to strike back, with strengthened border deployments and a plan to evacuate civilians in southern Lebanon as strikes continue and intensify. Reports circulating online and in media channels claim that Mohammad Raad, a senior Hezbollah figure, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, though such claims are unconfirmed. Related updates describe Israeli attacks on Beirut and southern Lebanon, including warnings of further strikes and the evacuation order issued by the IDF in Arabic for 35 villages in southern Lebanon, and notices of casualties and ongoing operations.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Iran’s Ali Larijani said Trump turned the slogan “America First” into “Israel First” and that Iran’s armed forces were not initiators in the conflict, acting in self-defense. He also noted regional reactions, including Saudi appeals for neighbors not to confront Iran, as the target map expands and US and allied actions continue to unfold from bases in the region.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in six months through a new reporting system. The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland says the incidents, among a community of about 2,200, were mostly verbal abuse, vandalism, threats, exclusion or discrimination, and digital hate messages, with only three physical assaults recorded. The report notes that 30% of incidents involved cues of Jewish identity or Israeli origin, and that Ireland lacks an official state mechanism to record antisemitic incidents; the group cannot independently investigate or adjudicate the cases.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.ynetnews.com/article/h1b002tzf11ehttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70211https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/pentagon-tells-congress-no-sign-iran-was-going-attack-us-first-sources-sayhttps://t.me/DefenderDome/18542https://t.me/DefenderDome/18541https://t.me/DefenderDome/18539https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70222https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70220https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1290853https://t.me/newssil/193545https://t.me/DefenderDome/18538https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70213https://t.me/newssil/193542https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70210https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1290852https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-888453
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