Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-31 at 12:04

0:00The time is now 12.03pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In regional impacts, Jordan seeks calm amidst Middle East storm. Jordan openly condemned the Iranian attack on its territory when the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran. And the Kingdom has nevertheless kept a low profile even as the wider conflict unfolds. Officials note that while a man remains outwardly calm, Iranian-backed militias are present near Jordan's western border in Iraq's Ambar province. And Jordan's ties with Gulf states, Israel and Syria, shape a careful balance as shifts occur in southern Syria. The Druze region of Suwaita, close to the Jordanian border, has become more autonomous. A development Israel has supported in pursuit of a demilitarized southern Syria, that dynamic raises concern in Jordan about a potential power vacuum

1:00near its frontier. Jordan has previously carried out airstrikes against drug smuggling gangs near the border and near Suwaita, in a bid to keep the frontier quiet. And for now officials, say the border region seems relatively calm. In southern Lebanon, UNIFIL officials said initial findings point to a roadside explosion, striking a conv and killing two Indonesian peacekeepers, with two other soldiers wounded. Another Indonesian service member was killed when a projectile exploded near a position. UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said investigations are underway to determine the circumstances. As Israel's UN ambassador attributed the deaths to Hezbollah in public remarks, a claim that UNIFIL spokesperson said they would welcome evidence on for their investigative team. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, Iran pushing Houthis to attack shipping routes as home front restrictions remain unchanged. European officials cited by Bloomberg report that Iran is pressing the Houthis in Yemen to prepare for renewed strikes on Red

2:02Sea shipping, with Houthi leaders weighing options after cooperating with Tehran in attacks on Israel last weekend. The longer the United States and Israel widen their campaign against Iran, the more likely the Houthis are to consider broader actions at sea. One briefing suggested, officials warned that a potential expansion could occur if Washington attempts to invade Kharg Island. On Saturday, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile at Israel, triggering sirens in Bishiba before interception by Israeli defences. Israel's home front command said there would be no changes to existing restrictions as the war expands, with security measures in place, reflecting the ongoing spillover of the conflict. In Israeli domestic politics, Netza Yehuda CEO denies reports of battalion's suspension following CNN altercation. The 914th Netza Yehuda Reservist battalion was not suspended, according to Yossi Levi, chief executive of the Netza Yehuda organization. Rebutting wider reports that the chief of staff

3:03had ordered a suspension after a clash between reservists and CNN reporters in a West bank town. Levi said the incident prompted the chief of staff to move the battalion from the sector and to send it for pre-employment training that would emphasize moral and professional preparation. After which the battalion would return as a reserve unit for any volatile events in the Judea and Samaria division, Levi stressed that his position is not an official military one, since the Netza Yehuda group operates separately from the army. Israel's new death penalty law marks moral break, Sparks discrimination fears, experts says. The Knesset's approval of a bill reinstating the death penalty for terrorists has sparked debate about both morality and practical application. Critics including Proff, Yoram Rabin, described the move as a moral stain, and warned the law might be applied unevenly. Rabin notes that capital punishment has a fraught history in Israel, tracing its roots to early illegal eras, and highlighting that it was abolished in 1954, after passing through

4:04the British mandate and early Israeli periods. The debate centers on whether the statute's structure creates a discriminatory system, and whether it can be implemented in a fair and consistent manner. Hebrew pay Hebrew tie in Hebrew name Hebrew noon Hebrew vav Hebrew samic Hebrew pay Hebrew tab Hebrew alayf Hebrew Zion Hebrew tie in Hebrew cuff Hebrew vav Hebrew tab Hebrew noon Hebrew shin Hebrew name Hebrew tie in Hebrew vav Hebrew tab Hebrew bait Hebrew name Hebrew shin Hebrew gmail Hebrew bait Hebrew tie in Hebrew name siren sounded again in misgav AM in the north as residents brace for Passover under ongoing hostilities with reports of Israeli strikes in Beirut and rocket fire from Lebanon reaching Heifer and the Galilee accounts describe a battlefield atmosphere as elite forces operate in areas described as densely packed with militants, including references to clashes near a location named bait laf, underscoring the spillover of the wider conflict into northern Israel. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, pro-Palestine protesters shout genocide, outside in W London kosher restaurant JNF HQ.

5:11Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Hendon, shouting slogans such as genocide and calling for the state of Israel to be dissolved as part of demonstrations tied to Palestinian land day, local Jewish residents expressed anger and concern, with Hendon's representative describing the action as clearly antisemitic. The demonstration followed a series of other incidents in the area, including an arson attack on a Hatsula unit and prior flayer ups involving Jewish communal sites, as the community contends with heightened tensions in the area. 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.