Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-18 at 22:02

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1:08The time is now 10-01 pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In direct Israel Iran clashes, red alert sirens sound in central Israel, as the Iranian regime continues to fire missiles at Israel. Sirens were heard in the central regions, including the SH fella, Lackish, Gush Dan, Yarkhan, Shomron and Sharon, as the barrage from Iran continued. A missile fragment hit a home in the Moshav-Nitut, causing extensive damage, and a 30-year-old man was reported dead in the Sharon area with multiple fall zones cited across the center. Gas infrastructure was damaged and officials signalling the possibility of further action. Qatar's Defence Ministry said a ballistic missile attack from Iran damaged the Raj's laffan industrial area and sparked a fire, though no injuries were reported. In Jaffa, a blast was heard before the alarm and medics reported no injuries after an initial assessment that the incident involved a grain aid. The home front command said the event had

2:08concluded in Samaria, Bikar, Sharon, Lackish, Dan, Yarkhan and the Shafelah, and that people could exit the protected areas. Alarms continued to sound in various locations, as the region absorbed the renewed threat. In U.S. military role, the Trump administration is weighing the deployment of thousands of additional troops to reinforce operations in the Middle East, as the Iran war enters a possible new phase. The move would give Washington more options, as the conflict extends into its third week, including a plan to secure safe passage for oil tankers through the strait of homers, primarily through air and naval forces. Securing the strait could also entail deploying U.S. troops to Iran's shoreline. There have also been discussions about sending ground forces to Carg Island, the hub for about 90 percent of Iran's oil exports. Though officials caution such an operation would be very risky given Iran's missiles and drones. The United States has conducted strikes in the region as part of its ongoing activity. In regional impacts,

3:10following the Iranian strikes, emergency services reported that the 101 call center had not received new requests at this time, with updates to come if needed. In Jaffa, a blast was heard before the alarm and medics reported no injuries after an assessment that suggested a grain aid throw. The home front noted that the incident concluded in zones including Samaria, Bikar, Sharon, Lakish, Dan, Yarkhan and the Shafelah, and that residents could leave the protected spaces. Alarms were still in effect in some areas. Qatar's Defence Ministry said a ballistic missile attack from Iran damaged the Raj's laughing industrial area and caused a fire, but no injuries were reported. In U.S. policy concerning Israel, Daniel Bis, a Jewish progressive who has been sharply critical of the Israeli government, is virtually assured of a seat in Congress after winning the Illinois 9th District primary. He narrowly defeated Qatar-Bughezale, a Palestinian-American progressive, and a more centrist Jewish candidate backed by the pro-Israel

4:11lobby A.I.P.A.C., Laura Fine, who finished a distant third. Bis took aim at A.I.P.A.C. in his victory speech, saying, A.I.P.A.C. found out the hard way. The 9th District is not for sale. While progressives view the Illinois results as validation of the limited power of A.I.P.A.C., the lobby says it spent more than $20 million to back candidates and claimed success in staving off six opponents. 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 A.I.G. reported report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. Warning, the following Zippercruder radio spot you are about to hear is going to be filled with F words. When you're hiring, we at Zippercruder know you can feel frustrated,

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