Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-17 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 direct Israeli-run clashes, a second Iranian launch has been identified, and Israel's blacklist policy is described as a concern for the Iranian leadership. Officials warn that Hezbollah is organizing a broad campaign in preparation for retaliation in

1:00Tehran. And there are claims that 300-basige commanders were killed in a single night. There is also mention of Daqya providers being left out of compensation in the broader discussion around the conflict. In Iranian retaliation, medics are en route to survey several sites in central Israel, with no injuries reported at this stage, and Iran vowing to avenge the death of Larajani. In regional impacts, two people are reported in serious condition in a Gush Dan location, as emergency crews work to resuscitate them. A strike from the Baraj last night has caused significant damage at a central tell, Aviv area train station. Debris from the attack has caused smoke rising from a building in Bunae-Brak. Alarms have sounded across Jerusalem, the Gush Dan area, and in the Jerusalem and Dead Sea corridor. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, soldiers with the 7th battalion of Shassar Alpens, under the French army's 27th mountain infantry brigade, participated in a ceremony today in Vars' Aliere's Etriset to honor chief

2:02warrant officer Arnord Frion, who was killed in an Iranian drone attack last week on a joint Kurdish French patrol base in northern Iraq. In Israeli domestic politics, a senior US source told Israel Hayam that the war is nearing its end on terms favorable to those supporting a conclusion with Iran, potentially through an agreement with remnants of the regime, or its complete replacement, with a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders anticipated in about five weeks. The final stage would involve dismantling Iran's launch capabilities and addressing the harmous issue, with the possibility of returning to low intensity fighting afterward. The leaders also emphasize ongoing efforts to eliminate leaders and degrade Iran's launch capabilities. In addition, an unprecedented directive has authorized the IDF, and Mossad to eliminate targets without prior government approval when intelligence points to a chance to target senior figures in Iran or Hezbollah, with actions expected to occur within minutes. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, Andreas Bhutner, the antisemitism commissioner for

3:07Brandon Berg, has resigned from the far left-dyed link party over an anti-Israel resolution, saying harassment within the party has become intolerable. Brandon Berg's dye link leaders expressed regret and pledged to continue fighting antisemitism, stressing that the issue extends beyond party lines. In uplifting news right now, Lucy Aharish's forceful response to hate is highlighted as an uplifting moment. 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. President 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,

4:10but 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.