Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-10 at 19:02

0:00President Barack Obama. Virginia, we are counting on you. Republicans want to steal enough seats in Congress to raid the next election and wield unchecked power for two more years. But you can stop them by voting yes by April 21st. Help put our elections back on a level playing field and let voters decide not politicians. Vote yes by April 21st. Paid for by Virginians for fair elections. The time is now 7.01pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In Operation Lions Raw, the IDF has begun an additional wave of airstrikes on terror regime targets in Tehran, Iran, and in parallel a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahi suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, with footage from Dahi.

1:00In direct Israel-Iran clashes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a message to the Iranian people urging them to seize the moment, signaling that a window for regime change may be near, while US officials remain skeptical that such a change is imminent and President Trump has described the war as very much complete. Red alert sirens have sounded in central Israel as missiles from Iran were fired, with some intercepted and warnings for Jerusalem, and the surrounding area urging civilians to shelter and follow home front command guidance. In US military role, Senkham says US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels on March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, Hezbollah has learned lessons from the previous war and is employing guerrilla tactics to avoid surveillance. Meanwhile in Beirut, developments continue. In US policy concerning Israel, the United States has reportedly asked Israel not to strike Iran's oil sites.

2:02Amid concerns about global oil supply, while there are reports of Iran beginning to place naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In Israeli domestic politics, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bates R.L. Smotrich say the Har A.D. draft exemption bill will be set aside to help fund the Iran war. The government plans to vote to cut budgets across ministries by 3% and add 28 billion shekels to the defense budget. Smotrich framed the move as an investment, noting the enlistment reform and other reforms are being set aside for now given wartime needs. In Israeli economy and business, Israeli airlines are drafting new flight schedules for the postwar period as the airspace reopens, aiming to restore international routes and return thousands of stranded travelers. Since the war began, most flights to and from Israel have been cancelled. A limited number of rescue flights and outbound departures have resumed in the prior week, and carriers expect to publish a new schedule once takeoff and landing authorizations are restored.

3:03In uplifting news, US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded master Sergeant Roddy Edmunds, the Medal of Honor, for saving more than 200 Jewish Americans during World War II. A recognition also noted by Yad Vashem as righteous among the nations. Edmunds was captured during the Battle of the Bulge, and when ordered to identify Jewish soldiers, refused. Separately, Rabbi Yitzhak Bitton's reflections on strength after the loss of three of his children in a missile strike in bait Shemesh have resonated, with his message emphasising faith, resilience, and the idea that the nation's heritage provides a guiding path forward. Thank you for tuning into this Israel today, ongoing war report update. I'm Noah 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.

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