Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-12 at 04:02

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 4.01 am in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In Operation Lions Raw, the Israel Navy has reinforced the forces deployed along the Mediterranean and Red Sea coastlines, adding more than 1,000 fighters. The expansion covers the defense line off the coast of Lebanon and extends into a deeper maritime zone that supports a range of missions, including protecting gas rigs, Israel shores and the open shipping lanes

1:06used for fuel, ammunition, spare parts and goods. Beyond preparations for threats that could emerge from the coastline, the Navy is conducting targeted thwarting operations in Lebanon and carries out strikes along the coastline. A senior officer said co-operation is underway between the Navy and the Northern Command's fire centre, and several missile ships have been added to the sector, playing a vital role in ongoing missions. The third flotilla of missile ships commanded by Colonel A has intercepted aerial threats and helped the Israel Air Force monitor airspace, warning of dangers. In direct Israeli-run clashes, Sirens sounded this morning across Central Israel and Northern Israel amid two missile attacks from Iran. The missiles were intercepted. An Iranian media channel with more than five million subscribers published remarks by Yeh Golan against the war and against the Defense Minister. Iranian opposition sources say 20-basige militia members were killed in a drone strike in Tehran last night. Iran missiles triggered Sirens across

2:06Greater Jerusalem, the SH fella and the Jordan Valley, with all missiles intercepted and no injuries reported. As emergency teams checked reports of a road impact near Har Jailo and Interceptor debris in Mammila, Sirens were reported over the Jerusalem area. In Iranian retaliation, the FBI warned that Iran may launch drone attacks on the U.S. West Coast in response to the war, according to an alert obtained by ABC News. The alert said that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aimed to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coastline, with potential targets in California, though timing and specifics were not provided. Since the start of the conflict and the U.S. epic fury operation, alongside Israel's roaring lion, Iran's missile and drone capacity has been reduced by ongoing airstrikes on Tehran's military assets. And White House officials said Iran's ballistic missile attacks had diminished. In regional impacts, fires were reported in parts of Jerusalem from the

3:10remains of the intercepted Iranian missile. After the alarms, residents were advised they could exit protected areas. In Lebanon, the military spokesperson in Arabic announced the evacuation of additional areas, as conditions evolve in the region. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, the anti-deformation League's campus antisemitism report cards show that universities that reach settlements with the Trump administration to preserve federal funding, largely received higher marks, including institutions such as Columbia, Brown, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Virginia. Shira Goodman, head of the ADLS Center to combat antisemitism in education, said some policies may have affected campus dynamics. And while actions by governments or private lawsuits did not directly determine grades, they can influence the environment on campuses. In uplifting news, more than 1,100 Jewish rabbis from across the United States have signed onto a letter supporting immigrant rights, published by HIS, calling on leaders not to

4:15oppress the stranger. The letter emphasizes that being Jewish means advocating for just, compassionate and fair laws, and recalls the long memory of migration, urging courage and a recented moral compass in policy discussions. Signatories come from 45 states, reflecting broad religious leadership in response to immigration enforcement debates. 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. 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

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