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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 17:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 17:02

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Israel gains air superiority over Iran
US deploys B-2s to deter Iran
Lebanon toll climbs as schools close

The time is now 5:02 PM 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 has achieved air superiority over Iran and is dedicating a substantial portion of its strikes to neutralizing missiles aimed toward Israel. The progress is meaningful, though not absolute. Aman has built a large, high-quality bank of targets in Iran, organized into three groups: indispensable targets that must be destroyed before the war ends, vital targets, and important targets. It appears most indispensable targets have already been attacked, with targets in the other two groups still to be addressed. Iran's military-industrial complex is vast, and while it takes time to strike it all, the pace of operations is rapid and the early results are encouraging. 10 million dollars and relocation: the United States has opened a hunt for the heads of the Revolutionary Guards, offering a $10 million bounty and relocation options. The IDF spokesperson, speaking ahead of Shabbat, said the campaign is set to widen today. In Lebanon, on the 23rd day of fighting, a military source confirms that more terrorists have been killed than in the entire previous war known as the “Chizzi HaTzafon.” Officials say the action would not be a fair fight. Central schools in the region will remain closed through next week due to a high risk level.

In US Military Role, the United States has deployed B-2 stealth bombers to join Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime, CENTCOM announced. The B-2s are described as delivering long-range fire to eliminate the threat from the regime today and to deny its ability to rebuild in the future. The United States has also dispatched the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, about 2,200 Marines aboard three US Navy amphibious assault ships, a force that includes a squadron of F-35 fighters and tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft. The Japan-based USS Tripoli is among the ships headed toward the Middle East. While the deployment signals a heavy American presence in the region, officials say it does not necessarily indicate ground combat operations in Iran, and the forces may be positioned for a range of potential actions.

In Regional Impacts, an Iranian aircraft, arranged by Tehran, left southern India carrying the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on a warship off Sri Lanka, and then landed in Kochi before departing with sailors from another Iranian vessel and some Iranian tourists stranded in India. An Iranian source confirmed the plane had taken off from Kochi but declined to confirm its final destination. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains under strain, with Hormuz a critical conduit for about 40% of India’s crude imports; Tehran later confirmed that Indian vessels would be allowed to pass through Hormuz to ease an energy crunch. Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 773 people killed and 1,933 wounded in Lebanon since the start of the current round of fighting.

In Uplifting News, for former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot, this war with Iran feels different. In Maariv’s interview, Bohbot recalls being at home with his family when Operation Rising Lion began, a stark contrast to the tunnels he endured in Gaza. He described the relief of embracing his wife and son amid sirens and alarms, saying the ability to be with them is profound. He recalled the hardest moments of the previous conflict, when he believed his wife Rivka and son Re’em David had been killed, and credits those carrying out the work for the eventual elimination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Bohbot was released on October 13, 2025, after more than two years in tunnels.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1295985
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-889876
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889877
https://t.me/selena_updates/58279
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-889875
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