Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 00:02

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 12 o 1 a.m. in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In direct Israeli-run clashes, authorities say a ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran struck northern Israel early Friday, wounding nearly 60 people. Major David Adom reported one person evacuated moderately wounded by Shrapnel and 57 others

1:01treated for lighter injuries from shattered glass. With the number later associated with about 58 casualties, the strike damaged several homes and cars, and a fire in a nearby building spread to an open field. MDA teams treated victims at the scene and evacuated them to hospitals, including a 34-year-old woman with a back injury from Shrapnel and a 17-year-old girl mildly injured by glass. Fire crews from the Noff Galilee district responded to the scene as authorities assessed the damage to four homes and the surrounding area. Additional updates indicated the total could approach 60 wounded and some victims were among those suffering anxiety in the aftermath. Reports from the scene noted the breadth of damage and the ongoing medical response, as authorities continue to evaluate the full impact of the strike, including updates from the field about injuries and conditions. In regional impacts, regional assessments continue to unfold as the wider conflict spreads. In Dubai, reports circulated

2:01of a drone attack with explosions and visible smoke plumes at multiple sites tied to American related assets, with witnesses describing damage at several locations. In Central Israel, a 17-year-old girl was fatally run over in Rahovat while reportedly rushing to shelter after an early warning of attack. Hebrew media noted that sirens did not sound in the city. In Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, a French soldier was killed in an attack near Erbil, with several soldiers wounded. Authorities indicated drones hit a base where French troops were conducting training with Iraqi forces. In Ankara, Turkish officials have stressed that despite hopes of improved ties with Iran, President Erdogan has not condemned Iranian missiles and caution about potential shifts in regional relations. Even as Turkey notes it has not engaged Iran in battle since 1639. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, Israel's military said its struck a Hezbollah operative in the Beirut area, reflecting ongoing cross-border action tied to the broader conflict.

3:04Separately, reports have circulated that Iran pays Lebanon's Parliament Speaker to advance Hezbollah interests. With officials suggesting payments are meant to foster unity among Lebanon's Shiite leadership. In a further development from Lebanon, an Israeli strike was reported as aiming at a residential building in Beirut, with details to follow as the situation develops. The set of incidents underscores the persistent risk of spillover across the region as tensions among Iran, its proxies, and allied states continue to unfold. In US policy concerning Israel, remarks attributed to President Trump, a circulating in conversation with Fox News Brian Kilmeid, who asked about a message to the new Supreme Leader, Trump replied that Iran has been told to put up. And according to the exchange, the United States is decimating Iran, noting that missiles and drones have been knocked out, as of major manufacturing sites where weapons are produced. He added that the United States has been taking more aggressive action than any other country since World War II, signaling a sharp

4:07posture in policy discussions surrounding the conflict. In uplifting news, Iranian Jews in Israel express a sense of continuity with their homeland, even as the two countries are at war. Sahar said he and hosts a Persian language program on Israeli public radio that serves listeners in Israel and in Iran, reflecting enduring cultural links despite the current conflict. Sedian says that after 26 years in Israel, she feels more Israeli than Iranian, yet Iran remains part of her identity. She speaks of a personal dilemma about supporting Iran in a hypothetical football match, describing a blended sense of belonging to both nations. Born in Shiraz, she moved to Israel in 1998 with her parents, and before the war she hosted a weekly show on Rikar Radio. She notes that the ongoing hostilities shaped daily life for the Iranian diaspora in Israel, and the communities connected across the region. Thank you for tuning into this Israel today, ongoing war report update. I'm Noah Levi. Stay safe and informed.

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