Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-13 at 02:02

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I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report.

In US military role, US central command says a KC-135 refueling plane carrying six crew members crashed in Western Iraq.

With investigators stressing it was not from enemy fire or friendly fire.

A second aircraft involved in the incident declared an emergency and landed at Bengurian airport in Israel.

Separately, President Donald J. Trump asserted that the United States is totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran.

Across military, economic and other fronts.

And that calls to doubt progress come from coverage in the New York Times.

He said Iran's navy is gone.

Their Air Force no longer exists.

Missiles and drones are being decimated.

And that their leaders have been wiped from the earth.

Adding that the United States has unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time to press the effort.

In regional impacts, as the two-week war with Iran continues, Israelis face a harsh reality of missile barragers and disrupted travel.

An editorial argues that Israel's national carrier must prove it can serve the public in a crisis, not just profit during one.

Passengers described daily flight cancellations or last-minute rescheduling with little warning.

With some learning of changes only via WhatsApp or upon arriving at the airport.

One couple said they were told their LAL ticket home to the United States was cancelled upon arrival.

And an LAL ground staffer reportedly took down their details on a scrap of paper beside a garbage bin, illustrating the disruption affecting travelers.

In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, a targeted assassination occurred in Burj Hamoud, Beirut.

In US policy concerning Israel, a post on Truth Social Quotes President Trump saying,

we are destroying completely the terrorist regime of Iran.

While criticizing coverage as misleading and claiming Iran's naval and air forces are gone.

And that missiles and drones have been decimated.

With leaders wiped from the earth and the United States wielding overwhelming firepower with time to continue the mission.

Separately reports describe a White House debate over when and how to declare victory in the Iran conflict.

With aides weighing political costs such as gasoline prices and others urging a sustained offensive as the biggest US military operation.

Since the 2003 Iraq war unfolds.

In Israeli domestic politics, editors notes discuss the S.D.E. Taiman case, noting that S.D.E. Taiman is a military detention facility

where Palestinians captured during the Gaza war were held.

In July 2024, five reserve soldiers were accused of brutal abuse.

The indictment was cancelled due to evidentiary problems.

The D.T.E. was released back to Gaza.

And the conduct of senior legal officials compromised the process.

The writer argues the case highlights a broader problem in Israel's legal culture.

And calls for discipline, accountability and reforms, including reducing leaks and vanity within the system.

In Israeli economy and business, bold security or Israeli cyber security startup completed a fundraising round of $40 million.

The company develops an edge AI security platform enabling real-time analysis of employee activity and AI tooling directly on end points without cloud dependence.

The round was led by Bessom Adventure Partners, picture capital and red dot capital partners with $12 million raised in early funding.

Bold security, founded in 2024 by Natty Hazert, CEO, Hadar Karsner, CPO and Omri Marley's CTO.

Employees 24 people in Tel Aviv and Ames to double headcount by end-minus 2026.

Accelerate its go-to-market, expand globally, and invest in long-term edge AI capabilities for real-time security.

In uplifting news, despite the ongoing conflict, the agriculture ministry and food security apparatus continue to ensure the steady supply.

And ensure the steady supply of produce for the public, including eggs and milk, with dairy and egg collection continuing from farms and henhouses, and slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities, operating alongside ongoing imports and exports in agriculture.

Thank you for tuning into this Israel today, ongoing war report update.

I'm Noah Levi, stay safe and informed.

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