Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-24 at 17:03

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 5.02 pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In direct Israel Iran clashes, Iran's atomic energy organization said the United States and Israel attacked the vicinity of Iran's bushy nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening. It said the attack caused no technical damage or human casualties based on initial reports.

1:02The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed IIA's report and reiterated a call for maximum restraint to avoid nuclear safety risks during conflict. This is a developing story. In Europe within Iran missile range but experts question real strike capability. Europe's capital's Rome, Berlin, Paris and even London lie within Iran's 4,000 kilometer missile range. Highlighted by Tehran's failed attack on a UK US base near Diego Garcia, as us European differences over securing the Strait of Horn was deep and amid all supply concerns. Europe faces a pivotal question about its preparedness for Iranian escalation. Benjamin Twarty, head of ELNET Israel, framed the failed strike as part of a broader strategic shift. Saying the Middle East stands at a turning point and that the region has been evolving since October 7, 2023, with the cost, duration and shape of the regional order still uncertain. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, forces from Division 91 reportedly killed

2:02a cell of militants and destroyed a Hezbollah anti-tank command post near the town of Bint J-Bail in southern Lebanon. Separately, Lebanese security sources said an Iranian missile was intercepted over Lebanon, with shrapnel landing on towns north of Beirut and causing some light injuries. The IDF later confirmed a missile had landed near Beirut after a barrage toward Israel. Lebanon also expelled Iran's ambassador-designate as Persona non-grata, and its leadership suggested the conflict could have been avoided if Israel had withdrawn from southern Lebanon and honored the 2024 ceasefire. In US policy concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said Iran offered a present, linked to the Strait of Horners as talks moved toward ending the war, saying, we'll have control of anything we want of the waterway. The coverage also notes Trump is described by some as declaring victory in the war with Iran, a claim that sparked questions about timing. Trump has also spoken of new Iranian leaders and a regime change.

3:02Suggesting Iran gave a gift tied to hormones and energy concessions, though he provided few details while saying negotiations remain ongoing with the right people. In Israeli domestic politics, a senior aide to Prime Minister Netanyahu Ziv Agman is quoted describing political dynamics inside the country, including remarks about the influence of flattery in dealings with Sara Netanyahu. The reporting also notes broader debates about Netanyahu's standing, with accounts raising questions about whether he will remain in power, and what that means for the country's future. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, federal authorities charged a Chicago man Timothy Holmes, with making an interstate threat after he responded to Israel's killing of Ayatollah Khamenei by posting antisemitic messages online, including, the Jew will be destroyed and discarded. Holmes 31 was arrested in Florida and released on bond. US prosecutors emphasized that antisemitism has no place in society, and that they are pursuing legal remedies to combat such hate. In uplifting news, a pass over greeting from Ukraine

4:08arrives at the front lines as Jewish soldiers endure the ongoing conflict. Following a successful pilot last year in which field soldiers received matzos, Jewish schoolchildren in Nipro added drawings and messages to the packages, featuring a mix of Hebrew and Ukrainian blessings and imagery. The artwork includes hopeful scenes and prayers for safety and a swift return home, as the community prays for freedom this Passover. 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

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