Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-15 at 16:02

0:00Tyler Reddick here from 2311 Racing. Another checkered flag for the books. Time to celebrate with Chamba. Jump in at ChambaCasino.com. Let's Chamba. No purchase necessary, VTW Group. Boy, we're prohibited by law. CTNC, 21 Plus, sponsored by ChambaCasino. The time is now 402 PM in New York. I'm Noah Levi, and this is the latest Israel today. On-going war report. In Operation Lions' Roar, the Israeli defense forces say they struck more than 200 targets across Western and Central Iran over the past day. Continuing to degrade the ballistic missiles array and the defense systems of the Iranian regime. The strikes touched command centers where regime operatives were active, defense systems, and weapon storage and production sites. In direct Israeli-run clashes, a fragment of an Iranian missile struck a residential building used by the US consul in Jerusalem, and US personnel were not injured.

1:02The United States strongly condemned Iran and Iran-backed militias, attacks on diplomatic, military, and civilian infrastructure in the region. Initial reports cited by Saudi state media and al-Arabia suggested Brigadier General Mohammed Qarami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ground forces, was targeted and possibly eliminated in an Israeli air force strike. Separately, Iranian regime forces have been described as continuing to shelter under bridges for fear of airstrikes. In US military role Admiral Brad Cooper, the sent-com commander overseeing operations against Iran, is described as blending military strategy with political instinct, with deep ties to Israel and Gulf leaders that may shape the war's course, though outcomes will be measured by results for Washington. Separately, US Air Force A-10 C Thunderbolt II closed air support aircraft, with the flying tigers of the 23rd fighter group based at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, a receiving fuel over the US central command area

2:03of responsibility while supporting operation epic fury. In regional impacts, the RAFA crossing will reopen on Wednesday for limited pedestrian traffic, with movement coordinated with Egypt, requiring Israeli security approval and supervised by the European Union mission. Entry and exit for Gaza residents remain subject to security directives and enhanced screening along the Raghavim route. Gulf states have hesitated to retaliate after more than 2,000 missiles and drones were launched by Iran, citing concerns about the day after, and the risk of further escalation. Israel and Lebanon are expected to engage in talks in the coming days, with Reuters reporting that discussions between Israel and Lebanon are set to begin next week. In Israeli domestic politics, the court eased restrictions on Jonathan Urich, the former Prime Minister's office spokesperson, allowing him to contact Prime Minister Netanyahu. Urich said he spoke with Netanyahu and his wife, and will continue to work for Netanyahu amid the build affair investigation.

3:05In other developments, Israeli media released additional photos showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a coffee shop somewhere in Israel, likely Jerusalem. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, Kurdish forces aligned with a six-party coalition, say they are prepared to act against Iran's regime, but are awaiting external material support, including potential U.S. backing. In Israel, the government is set to approve the call-up of up to 450,000 reservists. As the IDF prepares for another major ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. North of the country, alarms were triggered by rocket fire from Lebanon, with casualties reported as at least one person seriously injured, and several others lightly wounded. Authorities warned residents and schooling continued under home front directives. Reuters, citing Israeli sources, reports that talks between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin next week. Thank you for tuning into this Israel today, ongoing war report update.

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