Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-17 at 11:02

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 11 o'clock to A.M. in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In direct Israel Iran clashes Iran's top security official Ali Larajani was reportedly the primary target for the Israeli defense establishment after the February 28 assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Defense sources say Larajani moved

1:00between secret locations for the past two weeks, taking extensive precautions to avoid detection by Israel. The push to locate him involved substantial intelligence and operational resources, reflecting how deeply hunted the surviving Iranian leadership feels in the wake of the earlier strike. The reporting also notes that the decision to act came swiftly from senior Israeli leadership. With Air Force jets deployed following the gathering of intelligence and the rapid convening of decision makers, underscoring the high level of urgency attributed to the mission. In regional impacts, the world food program warned that tens of millions more people could slide into a cute hunger if the Iran conflict persists through June. Analysts say the US Israeli attacks beginning February 26 have disrupted key humanitarian aid routes, delaying life-saving shipments to crises around the world. The WFP projections estimate an additional 45 million people pushed into a cute hunger, lifting the global total to around 319 million. Deputy Executive Director Karl Skow

2:04highlighted that hunger would reach an all-time high, pointing to shipping costs up about 18 percent since the campaign began and noting that some routes have been re-rooted. He also cited ongoing donor spending cuts as donor's shift focused toward defence. Additionally, a regional Israeli official cited a developing threat from Lebanon, signaling an expected attack around 19 o'clock, and urging vigilance and readiness as defence's monitor activity. Reports describe damage to central housing areas and to a Hollon train station, with authorities stressing the need for caution and adherence to safety instructions, as security measures remain in place. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, the IDF warned Hezbollah is planning a larger than usual overnight rocket attack. With officials saying pre-warnings to the home front were issued after a prior incident, in which rocket fire rose from about 100 to 200 rockets a day. The Army noted that Hezbollah had intended to fire as many as 600 rockets, but was thwarted by air defences. And it stressed that

3:08air force operations are continuing to disrupt such plans, while the home front is urged to stay but not panic. Iran may participate in the broader effort, but the primary threat is considered to come from Hezbollah. Analysis from Lebanon's border region indicates Iranian-backed groups entered the conflict on Iran's side on March 2, and have since conducted rocket and drone attacks against Israel, as Israel has launched airstrikes and a limited ground operation into Lebanon. Reports from pro-Hezbollah outlets reflect ongoing concern about Israeli moves, including speculation about how far the fighting could extend. With observers noting Israeli activity around keem and potential implications for the Latani River area, as part of a broader military dynamic, Hebrew language reporting within this topic notes heightened Hezbollah readiness to fire intensified rocket salvos toward northern Israel in the coming hours, with the IDF countering and air defences standing by while border forces remain alert. Other updates describe IDF strikes on Hezbollah

4:10command centers in Beirut and multiple strike sites in the Bicar Valley, aimed at hindering rocket launches and locating weapons storage facilities, and officials reiterate that the IDF will persist in targeting the organization as it operates under Iranian sponsorship. The military continues to warn of heavy rocket barrage and to advise the public to rely on safety protocols and remain near protected spaces, while reaffirming its commitment to act decisively against credible threats. In U.S. policy concerning Israel, the head of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, Joseph Kent, resigned in a letter posted on X, arguing that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States, and asserting that the war in Iran was pursued under pressure from Israel and its lobbying. He stated that he could not support ongoing military action on those grounds, and noted that White House and intelligence leadership did not respond publicly to the resignation. Kent's departure follows comments linking relations with Iran to domestic and international

5:13considerations, with analyses noting the evolving views around the necessity and scope of U.S. involvement. Netanyahu, speaking at a cabinet meeting, indicated that Israel is assisting the United States in efforts related to the state of Hormuz, framing the matter as a shared objective in keeping sea lanes open and secure. The briefing underscored continued collaboration with the United States on strategic choke points and stabilization efforts in the region. 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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