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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-30 at 04:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-30 at 04:02

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 HEADLINESIsrael US strike hits Tehran missile factoriesBeirut Hezbollah targets hit as escalation deepensKnesset protests erupt over wartime budgetThe time is now 4:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, yesterday the Israeli Air Force conducted a wave of strikes against infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime across Tehran, using more than 80 munitions aimed at the regime’s weapons production sites. Among the targets were a facility assembling long-range surface-to-air missiles that threaten the Israeli Air Force’s aerial operations, a site manufacturing components for anti-tank missiles and small anti-aircraft missiles, and a facility dedicated to the production, research, and development of ballistic missile engines. Over the past two days, the IDF has intensified its strikes on Tehran’s production sites, targeting about 40 facilities involved in the production, research, and development of weaponry in large-scale aerial operations.In Iranian Retaliation, Early morning strikes on Tehran.In US Military Role, Iran reports that Israel and the USA attacked an airport in Tehran and a petrochemical plant in Tabriz. Overnight, US Air Force strategic bombers, including the B-1 Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress, carried out large-scale strikes on military-industrial sites in Tehran as well as concealed IRGC command centers.In Regional Impacts, Turkey blocked Israel, describing it as the new enemy shipping goods to Israel at a discounted price. A separate report notes Iran controls the Hormuz Strait and collects taxes and tariffs, highlighting a broader regional tension component to the current events.In Israeli Domestic Politics, protesters blocked the entrance to the Knesset following approval of the 2026 state budget, with demonstrators arguing that wartime policies demand a different allocation and calling for immediate elections. The chair of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee urged the chief of staff to retract the suspension of a reserve unit connected to a CNN incident. Left-wing protesters were also observed at the Knesset entrance, while commentary around the budget highlighted opposition to what critics call a failure to address ongoing security threats. Separately, a political incident saw a senior figure attacked over a public post depicting the son of a cabinet member, and the budget move was linked to debates over education funding for the ultra-Orthodox sector, with lawmakers supporting it despite broader security and service concerns.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an AI-generated antisemitic rabbi racks up millions of followers with questionable financial advice, directing readers to a website offering a manual titled How to Make and Invest Money for sale, claimed to have reached more than 4,000 purchasers.In Israeli Economy and Business, the oil price surged to 115 dollars per barrel, about a 60 percent rise from prewar levels, while gold climbed roughly 1 percent to around 4,535 dollars per ounce in today’s trading.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut, with military spokespeople noting that targets belonging to the terrorist group were hit earlier tonight. Public reporting from the region indicates Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut are being pounded.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/selena_updates/60144https://t.me/abualiexpress/119119https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-air-force-engaged-in-three-pronged-offensive-over-the-islamic-republic/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1302985https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74129https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74135https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74134https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74132https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1302995https://t.me/newssil/197094https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1302990https://t.me/newssil/197096https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/74126https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-891606https://t.me/newssil/197097https://t.me/newssil/197095https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1302987https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1302982https://worldisraelnews.com/ai-generated-antisemitic-rabbi-racks-up-millions-of-followers-with-questionable-financial-advice/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1302992
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