Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-30 at 15:03

0:00Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology podcast, a long time reporter and an on-air contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology, I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it, asking where this is all going. They come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and plenty more. So if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with your colleagues and at dinner parties, listen to Big Technology podcast wherever you get your podcasts. The time is now 3.02 pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In Iranian retaliation, Iran fired two long-range ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base in the Chegos archipelago, about 4,000 kilometers from Iran,

1:00a joint U.K. U.S. military installation. The strike shows a range far beyond the country's declared 2,000 kilometer limit, potentially bringing most European capitals within reach, including Paris, Berlin, and Rome. Analysts say the episode points to gaps in Europe's air defense coverage, a note that American-made missile defense assets stationed in Europe have been moved toward the Middle East. The episode is seen as pressuring European powers to recalibrate their defensive capabilities. In regional impacts, emergency responders report no casualties after the latest rocket attack on Israel. Major David Adom said three people were injured in two road incidents that occurred during sirens, including a 59-year-old woman in moderate condition with limb injuries and two people with minor injuries. Medics were dispatched to treat a man injured while heading to a protected space. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, defense sources say Hezbollah and Iran seriously weighed preemptive strikes on Israel

2:00before the current war. Hezbollah reportedly ordered 1,000 Radwan special forces to head south toward Israel with the aim of engaging ground forces and rocket fire, though it remains unclear whether an invasion would occur. The discussions reflected frustration with IDF activity since the fall 2024 ceasefire. Separately, Israel intends to maintain effective control of southern Lebanon for an indefinite period after the war, relying on sensors, surveillance, aerial power, artillery, and tanks in cooperation with ground troops to deter Hezbollah without permanent positions across the area. There are no plans for new permanent bases. An opinion peace argues Iran could deploy the Houthis to widen the battlefield, potentially threatening the Bab Al-Mandab straight. Meanwhile, Washington has deployed additional forces as Tehran and its allies escalate, with the Houthis kept in reserve for strategic moments. In U.S. policy concerning Israel, Trump told the New York Post that the United States response to Iran's attack on Israel's high for oil refinery

3:02and a water and power facility in Kuwait will come soon, saying listeners would learn, in about a week. He urged Iran to reach a deal before it's too late and suggested Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohamed Bakker-Galabaf might be willing to work with them, saying he would know in about a week. He asserted there has been total regime change and that the new leadership is more reasonable, while acknowledging uncertainty about Supreme Leader Majtaba Kaminay's status, saying he has not been seen publicly and is in very poor health. In Israeli domestic politics, the West Bank situation remains volatile as the Iran war continues, with an average of at least 10 incidents daily and more than 250 since Operation Roring Lion began. After the death of Yehuda Sherman, violence surged, with settlers killing at least eight Palestinians. None of the settlers have been arrested, according to NGO data. Diaspora Jews have petitioned President Isaac Herzog to intervene with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his far-right ministers, who have not intervened to stop the violence.

4:05The High Court of Justice heard Omriya Senheim's appeal over releasing raw footage of his interview with Eli Feldstein to police, testing the scope of journalistic privilege and whether it extends to unpublished material. Separately, families of terrorism victims urged MK's to vote for a death penalty bill. Noting that in past decades, Israel has exchanged thousands of terrorists for hostages and remains pressing for tougher responses. 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. Every day, the world gets a little weirder and a lot more awesome. Cool stuff daily takes a look at everything

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