Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-12 at 02:02

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 2.02 a.m. in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In Operation Lion's Raw satellite images from the Institute for Science and International Security show that the suspected military site, Talkin' Minus 2, in the sensitive part in complex, was attacked with three bunker buster bombs. The facility is clearly linked to Iran's nuclear program and Israel already attacked it in

1:032024. About a month ago, satellite images of new fortifications built there were published. In direct Israeli-run clashes, after almost two weeks of war, officials say Iran's forces are showing weaker coordination, lower motivation and sharply reduced launch rates. Even as the Israeli Air Force expands strikes on military industries, missile launchers and base-age headquarters, in Iranian retaliation. The FBI warned California police departments that Iran may retaliate to U.S. military action against the Islamic regime in Tehran. By launching drone attacks on the U.S. West Coast, we recently acquired information that has of early February 2026. Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel. Off the coast of the United States homeland, the alert read. The alert noted that the attacks were target sites in California in the event of U.S. military action. As the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury in late February, we have no additional information on timing,

2:07method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack. The alert concluded. Since the start of the war with the initiation of U.S. Operation Epic Fury and Israeli operation roaring lion, Iran's missile and drone capacity has been sharply reduced by persistent airstrikes on Tehran's military assets. On Tuesday, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt said that Iran's ballistic missile attacks had been reduced by more than 90 percent, and its drone attacks were down as well. In regional impacts, following the resolution proposal in the National Security Council, condemning Iran for firing towards its neighbors, Iranian parliament member Hamid Rassi wrote, one of the outcomes of this war, God willing, should be the takeover of Bahrain and its annexation to Iran. Another line notes Israeli ambassador to the United States yet she'll later, argues the U.S. Israeli campaign aims to stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, exporting terrorism and gaining leverage over global energy routes. In the conflict with Iran and

3:08its regional proxies, IDF spokesperson Wawir said Hezbollah has escalated in what it called Al-Assaf al-Makwil, reasonable regret, while the IDF strikes in Dahyeh near Beirut. Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets toward Northern Israel in a single barrage, and the group joined the U.S.-Israeli-Ran war after the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Kaminay. This morning, my one message to the Israeli government is, the only way to ensure Northern Israel's security is to take over the southern Lebanese territory, all the way to the Latani river, without letting anyone back until Hezbollah is totally disarmed. In Israeli domestic politics, Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer Haran al-Sana says decades of activism have shaped her belief that women's leadership and Arab Jewish partnership are essential for advancing peace and social justice in Israel. I am a Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer as a peace builder. She says, describing the identity she has paid a very high price to claim. Raised in Lakhia in southern Israel,

4:10she recounts facing barriers, and being told it was impossible to pursue education or leadership, but becoming the only sister to attend university pushed her to widen opportunities for others. Also, amid the war with Iran, the herady-draft exemption law has been shelved, as Netanyahu prioritized the war effort and national unity. The bill would have eased exemption for ultra-orthodox communities, but its fate is tied to the state budget, with potential elections if a budget is not passed by March 31. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, as Millay celebrates ties with Jews, Argentine streamer draws fire for mocking his Israel support. Argentine President Javier Millay has been a frequent visitor to Israel and has visited New York for Argentina week. A popular streamer, Tamar's Reboard, faced a criminal complaint in Argentina after questioning Millay's public support for Israel and his emotional reaction at the Western Wall. Prompting debate over his stance, Millay has not visited Israel six times in a year,

5:10but he has made two visits since taking office in 2023, and positions himself as a philosmite who references Jewish texts in public comments. In Israeli economy and business, the researcher is sure, instead of unemployment benefits and furlough, workers could be compensated at 80% of the salary. Thank you for tuning in to 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. They say if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. At Amika Insurance, we know what matters most to you, and we work even harder to protect it together. As a mutual insurance company,

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