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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 17:02

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 17:02
    Mar 23 2026
    HEADLINES- Netanyahu vows strikes on Iran, Hezbollah continue- Iran fires at Eilat; missile intercepted- Bahrain pushes UNSC resolution over HormuzThe time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will safeguard its vital interests under all circumstances and will continue to strike both Iran and Hezbollah until a deal is reached. He added that Israel is dismantling the missile program and the nuclear program and continues to deal severe blows to Hezbollah, noting the elimination of two more nuclear scientists in recent days. On the same day, President Trump said the United States and Iran have had very good and productive discussions regarding a complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East. An Iranian source denied that the United States and Iran were holding talks about ending the war, saying there is no direct contact.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran fired a missile aimed at Eilat near the Red Sea. The missile was intercepted.In US Military Role, less than 48 hours before the US-Israeli strike on Iran began, Netanyahu spoke by phone with Trump about the reasons for launching the operation. Intelligence briefings had suggested Iran's former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would meet with his lieutenants at their Tehran compound, making them vulnerable to a decapitation strike. The call had not been reported before. Netanyahu, determined to move forward with an operation he had advocated for years, argued there might never be a better chance to strike. The report also notes that the Justice Department has accused a person of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by Iran in 2024. Separately, CENTCOM issued a rare statement denying rumors of a US aircraft being shot down and called them "fake news."In Regional Impacts, Bahrain has circulated an initial draft of a new UN Security Council resolution targeting Iran, focusing on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The draft condemns attacks and threats against commercial vessels, highlighting their impact on international trade, energy security, and the global economy. It demands that Iran immediately cease all attacks on merchant and commercial vessels and any attempts to impede lawful transit passage or freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz.In US Policy Concerning Israel, an opinion piece argues that the success or failure of the US-Israeli operation in Iran hangs in the balance and may depend on how “success” is defined. Since February 28, the Iranian regime has sustained a massive offensive, with Trump signaling possible victory while keeping the option of broader military power in reserve. Critics say his statements can appear inconsistent. In a separate report, Senator Schumer refuses to admit damage to Iran’s military is a good thing, raising concerns about future economic fallout and avoiding addressing the question directly.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Knesset plenum will vote on a law expanding the power of rabbinical courts to act as arbitrators in limited civil matters, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition for advancing the legislation during wartime. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the vote marks “the day the status quo died,” warning the move would undermine the separation between religion and state and describe the measure as creating a halachic state.In Israeli Economy and Business, El Al Israel Airlines said it would sharply cut back its operations, with seat availability limited to 5% of normal after the Transportation Ministry ordered a reduction in traffic at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. The airline urged authorities to open Ramon Airport near Eilat as an alternative. The restriction limits Ben-Gurion to one incoming flight and one outgoing flight per hour, with the inbound flight unrestricted and the outbound flight limited to 50 passengers. The move comes after security assessments following missile interceptions; authorities note that two missile interceptions failures on Saturday night led to civilian injuries in southern towns.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.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890974https://worldisraelnews.com/netanyahu-says-israel-will-safeguard-interests-as-trump-pursues-talks-with-iran/https://t.me/ILtoday/18090https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73653https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73645https://www.jpost.com/international/article-890973https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1300298https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-890981https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-890897https://worldisraelnews.com/...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 16:02

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 16:02
    Mar 23 2026
    HEADLINES- Israel vows relentless strikes on Iran Hezbollah- Iran asserts Gulf control, warns Hormuz mining- Anonymous family donates $10M to Sheba AIThe time is now 4:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will safeguard its vital interests under all circumstances and will continue to strike Iran and Hezbollah until a deal is reached, adding that Israel is smashing the missile program and the nuclear program and has recently eliminated two more nuclear scientists. He noted that President Trump believes Israel and the United States can reach a joint agreement to protect Israel's interests, and Trump described recent discussions as very good and productive regarding a complete and total resolution of hostilities. An Iranian source denied that the US and Iran were holding talks about ending the war. Separately, reports confirm an Iranian missile fired at Eilat, with additional reports indicating a missile directed toward Eilat by the Red Sea.In US Military Role, Less than 48 hours before the strike on Iran began, Netanyahu spoke by phone to Trump about the reasons for launching the operation, with intelligence suggesting Ayatollah Khamenei and his key lieutenants would soon meet at his Tehran compound, making them vulnerable to a decapitation strike. The report says Trump had already approved the idea of the United States carrying out a military operation against Iran. The discussion also referenced a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by Iran in 2024, for which the Justice Department has charged a person. The timing reflects an effort to act while leadership was exposed.In Regional Impacts, an Iranian military spokesman said Tehran has full control over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz, and would use any means necessary to secure the area, arguing that extra-regional countries have no right to interfere. Iran International reported that Iran’s Defense Council warned that any attack on Iran’s southern coasts or islands could lead to the mining of maritime routes in the Persian Gulf, highlighting signals of escalation and the potential for broader disruption as tensions persist.In US Policy Concerning Israel, an opinion piece argues that the success or failure of the US-Israeli operation in Iran hinges on how “success” is defined, noting that Iran has sustained a major offensive since February 28 and that President Trump has described losses while at times signaling greater military power, including possible use of American troops to loosen Iran’s grip on Hormuz and secure surrender. Another report states that a full-scale US operation to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not imminent, as officials weigh risks and alternative strategies, with discussions on the issue continuing to influence planning and diplomacy.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Birthright travelers look different after October 7, but the effect remains the same, as Brandeis University researchers note that nonparticipants last summer became less connected to Israel and to their Jewish identity, a trend they attribute in part to communities where criticism of Israel is common, with about 7,300 North Americans taking Birthright trips last summer. Belgium deployed soldiers on the streets of Brussels and Antwerp to bolster security for the Jewish community after antisemitic attacks in Liege, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam, with security at synagogues and schools being reinforced in a three-phase deployment to protect Jewish sites and public safety.In Uplifting News, an anonymous family that moved from New York to Israel donated $10 million to Sheba Medical Center to expand its artificial intelligence work, a gift described as a major investment in the hospital’s AI-driven medicine. The donors, who asked for anonymity, cited Sheba’s long-term vision and its role in shaping how medicine is delivered, studied, and managed, with the donation supporting Sheba’s Artificial Intelligence Center, which aims to integrate clinical data, research capacity, and patient care at scale.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.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-890975https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890974https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-890897https://www.jpost.com/international/article-890973https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890972https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-890971https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890969https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-890968https://t.me/ILtoday/18090https://t.me/newssil/196150https://t.me/...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 15:01

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-23 at 15:01
    Mar 23 2026
    HEADLINESTrump Says Hormuz Could Be In PlayIDF Captures Hezbollah Operatives Radwan SurrendersAbu Moch Release Triggers Tamam Family OutrageThe time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, President Trump told Al Jazeera that he does not view Iran’s supreme leader as the ultimate authority and suggested that control of the Hormuz Strait could be in his hands and the Ayatollah’s. He indicated that if diplomacy succeeds, the Hormuz Strait could open soon, and he said Iran wants a deal at any price, with a note that there may be someone in Iran to act against him for a period.In Iranian Retaliation, the report notes ten hours without firing from Iran.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF’s Givati Brigade captured several Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon during a weapons-location operation, taking them in for questioning; the troops also located and neutralized an anti-tank missile launch point and confiscated a large amount of weapons and gear. A military official said the raids were restricted to border areas, away from the Litani, as the situation develops. In a separate development, Hezbollah Radwan Force commandos surrendered to IDF troops in southern Lebanon, with armed operatives detained by the Givati Brigade; movement from the Beqaa region was cited as contradicting Lebanese army claims of control south of the Litani River.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Ibrahim Abu Moch, one of the terrorists responsible for the abduction and murder of 19-year-old Corporal Moshe Tamam in 1984, was released back to the Israeli-Arab city Baqa al-Gharbiyye on Sunday, sparking outrage from Tamam’s family. Tamam’s niece described the murder as a symbol, noting the long shadows it casts and recalling the city’s celebrations after the release of another prisoner in 2021.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an opinion piece argues that Iran-linked extremism fuels violence against Jewish institutions in the Diaspora, pointing to recent assaults such as the rammed Temple Israel in Detroit, a Rotterdam synagogue arson, and an Amsterdam Jewish school bombing. The author warns that security concerns rise as individuals radicalized by Islamist extremism may pose ongoing threats beyond the immediate Middle East conflict.In Israeli Economy and Business, OKCupid launched its Hebrew version with local personalization aimed at attracting more of the Israeli audience, including questions that reflect users’ traditions, daily life, and religious preferences to help connect people with similar backgrounds. The company emphasized its goal of offering an authentic and accurate dating experience for Israeli users.In Uplifting News, a dog fell into the Ayalon River during missile sirens from Iran and was rescued by a special rescue unit with assistance from the Lehava unit, illustrating the ongoing human-animal bond even amid sirens and danger. The Home Front Command also highlights its unofficial canine mascot, Pashosho, who features in safety materials and public appearances. In a separate profile, WorldQuant founder Igor Tulchinsky discusses October 7’s impact, his engagement with Hasidic thought, and his view that Israel could become a leading quantitative nation in finance, reflecting a personal search for meaning and purpose in difficult times.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/abualiexpress/118492https://t.me/newssil/196117https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-890963https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkurvbyjzehttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890960https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-890780https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-890935https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-890958https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-sits-down-with/article-890961
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