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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 21:01

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 21:01

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 HEADLINESIsrael targets Tehran, Iran hits Tel AvivUS sinks Iranian warship off Sri LankaIRGC officers flee Beirut amid Israeli threatsThe time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli military says its air force has begun a broad wave of strikes on Iranian terror infrastructure in Tehran. Spokespersons describe a campaign aimed at degrading Tehran’s capabilities, while analysts question how many launchers Iran still has and whether operators will be available to use them. The conflict has also seen calls for action from Iran’s regionally aligned proxies, with the leader of Yemen’s Houthis saying they are ready to act. There was a night of rocket fire from Lebanon toward the north, and in Israel a missile barrage from Iran struck near Tel Aviv, triggering explosions and a fire at a residential building as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Netanya and surrounding areas reported rocket activity, and Israeli authorities said they were intercepting incoming fire as the situation evolved.In US Military Role, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said three Australian defense personnel were aboard a United States submarine that sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, though they did not take part in the attack; Sri Lankan authorities recovered 87 bodies. CENTCOM released footage showing strikes earlier today against the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, a converted container ship turned drone carrier operated by Iran’s IRGC Navy, which is on fire and sinking in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas. CENTCOM also claimed that US forces are not holding back on the mission to sink the entire Iranian Navy, noting the drone carrier—roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier—was struck and is on fire. Separately, US sources described additional actions, including strikes against Iran’s network, with reports that B-2 bombers hit underground missile sites as Israeli forces targeted facilities in Beirut’s Dahieh, and claims that Iranian vessels were sunk in the broader theater of operations.In Regional Impacts, Saudi Arabia intercepted three ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, about 100 kilometers southeast of Riyadh, and intercepted at least two drone attacks in the Al Kharj region and the Eastern Region. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said Iran targeted a hotel and two residential buildings in Manama, causing material damage but no loss of life, while Qatar said it intercepted a drone aimed at Al Udeid Air Base. Etihad Airways announced limited resumption of flights between March 6 and 19 to and from Abu Dhabi and key destinations. Kuwait’s army said air defenses were dealing with hostile missile and drone attacks that breached Kuwaiti airspace. Footage from Manama showed a residential building on fire after an Iranian drone attack, with two hotels also reported targeted.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, several dozen officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, most from the Quds Force and working as advisers to Hezbollah, have fled Beirut over the past 48 hours amid fear of Israeli targeting, according to Axios citing Israeli defense officials.In Israeli Domestic Politics, in safety measures during the war with Iran, Israel will bar Friday Ramadan prayers at the Temple Mount, and all holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City will be closed to worshippers. Entry will be prohibited for worshippers and visitors of all faiths to preserve public safety, per instructions from the Home Front Command and the Civil Administration. In the Galilee, Misgav Am, Margaliot and Kiryat Shmona were advised that residents may leave protected spaces, and sirens were heard in those areas as part of ongoing alert operations.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Florida US Representative Randy Fine sharply criticized media figure Tucker Carlson on the House floor, accusing him of spreading rhetoric that endangers the Jewish community while the House considered measures related to Iran and war powers.In Uplifting News, Israel released its 2026 Eurovision entry, “Michelle,” sung by Noam Bettan. The song, performed largely in Hebrew and French with one verse in English, was unveiled during a broadcast from Vienna, as the country seeks a moment of resilience amid ongoing hostilities.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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292604https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/iran-missile-barrage-sparks-explosions-over-tel-avivhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/...
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