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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 05:03

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 05:03

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 HEADLINESIsrael strikes Tehran IRGC command centersIran destroys Bahrain 5th Fleet satellite terminalsIsrael warns Hezbollah invasion as Lebanon bracesThe time is now 5:02 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 Air Force carried out a sequence of precision strikes targeting key Iranian regime military centers and IRGC command headquarters across Tehran, with heavy airstrikes reported in the capital.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, an opinion piece argues that Donald Trump’s Iran war and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion are righteous, citing a Purim miracle and claiming that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top IRGC leaders were killed in the course of the clashes.In Iranian Retaliation, satellite images indicate that Iran destroyed two satellite terminals at the US Navy's 5th Fleet HQ in Manama, Bahrain.In Regional Impacts, markets shifted as the conflict widened: US stock futures fell more than 1%, oil rose, and gold gained about 2%, with the 10-year yield briefly dipping to an 11-month low as traders await upcoming US data. A joint statement by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the United States condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on sovereign territories and reaffirmed defense cooperation. A Hebrew-language assessment argues that Iran’s attacks on Gulf states reinforce enduring regional alignments between the Sunni and Shiite blocs. In Beit Shemesh, authorities disclosed that Yosef and Beloria Cohen were killed by an Iranian missile, with the funeral scheduled for 15:00 at the Way of Life cemetery; Beloria is identified as the sixth victim. A separate note reiterates the regional condemnation by the same coalition.In The Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF said it remains possible to invade southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah rocket attacks, with over 50 southern Lebanese villages evacuated; Defense Minister Israel Katz said Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem is in the crosshairs. Reports from Beirut indicate the IDF has killed several top Hezbollah commanders and struck numerous Hezbollah positions. An assessment of Hezbollah's capabilities cites about 25,000 missiles and rockets, around 1,000 suicide drones, and 40,000–50,000 active members with 30,000–50,000 reservists; the Radwan Unit is estimated at about 5,000. BREAKING: Israel reportedly attempted to assassinate a top senior Hezbollah official in Beirut; further details were to follow. More updates from Beirut.In US Policy Concerning Israel, former US President Donald Trump said the war will continue until objectives are achieved, urging Iranian patriots to rise up and asserting that US and Israeli resolve has never been stronger.In Israeli Domestic Politics, an official joint statement from the IDF spokesperson and the Home Front Command says that after an assessment, the Home Front defense policy remains unchanged and in force through Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 20:00, emphasizing that there should be no gatherings, no workplaces other than essential operations, and no educational activities.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/StandWithUsBreakingNews/7352https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70309https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888471https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70308https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888480https://t.me/selena_updates/56593https://t.me/abualiexpress/116055https://t.me/newssil/193632https://t.me/newssil/193631https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70307https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888478https://t.me/Newss0nline/60968https://t.me/selena_updates/56592https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70306https://t.me/hnaftali/21760https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-war-will-continue-until-objectives-achieved/https://t.me/Newss0nline/60969
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