Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-30 at 19:02

0:00You compare prices when shopping for flights, hotels, cars, so why not small business insurance? At Simply Business, we'll show you policies that fit your business and a range of prices to help you save. Who knew buying insurance could be so simple? Visit SimplyBusiness.com for your free quote today. The time is now 7.01pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In Iranian retaliation, authorities in the UAE's Sharjah region announced that an administrative building belonging to Thuria telecommunications was targeted by a drone from Iran, with no injuries reported. The attack followed earlier warnings from the UAE Defence Ministry that the Emirates Air defences were actively intercepting threats and that the overall strike involved missiles and drones. The Ministry later shared an overview of Iranian missiles and drones engaged by Emirati Air defences that day, including a total count of missiles, drones and cruise missiles intercepted so far in the Iran war.

1:11Gulf states faced multiple drone and missile attacks on Saturday targeting critical infrastructure in Kuwait, Oman and the UAE. In Iraq, a drone landed at the Magnoon oil field but did not explode, according to the Iraqi Defence Ministry. Kuwait International Airport was also subjected to drone attacks, according to the state news agency Kuna. In regional impacts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a long-term solution to the Hormuz crisis would involve rerouting energy pipelines westward, across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, bypassing Iran's geographic choke point. He noted that about 20% of global oil exports pass through the state of Hormuz, and that while a military solution might offer short-term stability, a deal that eliminates the straight strategic importance could be the best path in the long run. Separately, US oil prices rose above $105 per barrel, up about 22% since Wednesday. In US policy concerning Israel, Gulf states reportedly told the White House there is a historic opportunity to bring meaningful change to Iran, including possible regime change, and stressed that the war should not end until there are clear results.

2:22They conveyed that ending the fight now would not yield a favorable deal and urged authorities to maximize the current momentum to achieve concrete outcomes. In Israeli domestic politics, public support for the death penalty for terrorists remains substantial among Jewish Israelis, with multiple polls showing a consistent majority over the years, though numbers vary by question and methodology. Separately, Israeli police, bomb squad, home front command, and high for municipality, announced a planned operation to neutralize a hazardous ammunition item found in the Carmel area. The operation is set for 31 March 2026 at 7 o'clock, and several buildings will be evacuated with road closures in place. Traffic on Yulge Street will be allowed only up to the Yulge slash Kishon intersection, Yulge 23. The public is asked to follow officers' directions, and to report emergencies to 100. For municipal information, 110 can be called. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, the FBI confirms that the Michigan attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism.

3:29I'm in Galazi round his truck, loaded with fireworks, into the synagogue around midday on March 12, then killed himself during a gunfight with security guards, investigators found evidence of his interest in Hezbollah, the Iranian regime, and gun violence dating back to earlier in the year. The synagogue preschool was in session, but students and staff escaped unharmed, in uplifting news better later than never. 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. This is Mike Voilo of Lexicon Valley. And I'm Bob Garfield. Are you one of those people who sometimes uses words? Do you communicate or acquire information with, you know, language?

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