Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-29 at 07:02

HEADLINES
Bushehr airstrike third in 10 days
Iran issues retaliation directive for US attack
Bent Jbeil clashes ignite border tensions

The time is now 7:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, authorities report a third airstrike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant within 10 days, with no damage to the reactor and no radiation leak detected. Sirens have sounded in northern Israel as missiles from Iran continue to be fired toward the country, with red alert warnings reported. Hebrew-language alerts indicate sirens in the north and in other areas, and additional launches toward the north have been identified, triggering further sirens in central Israel as well.

In Iranian Retaliation, a directive to counter a potential US ground operation has circulated in Iran, instructing security and military units to prepare for a possible US ground attack, secure sensitive areas, establish deployments, and be ready to engage even without direct orders from central command. The directive is tied to decisions of the nation’s top defense and security bodies and is described as allowing independent action if needed, drawing a resemblance to the historical Operation Valkyrie.

In Regional Impacts, protests erupted in the predominantly Christian city of Al-Suqaylabiyah in western Hama, with demonstrators demanding accountability for Friday’s security incidents and calling for an official investigation, along with tighter arms control to prevent future unrest. Medics reported no casualties after the recent exchanges. Palestinian channels reported a shrapnel strike in Ramallah, and there were additional reports of a fall in an open area. Travel advisories indicated that people could leave the Jerusalem, central West Bank, and Lachish regions to safer areas, and there are notes of a three-minute siren alert window in effect.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanese sources aligned with Hezbollah report heavy artillery fire and airstrikes around the Bent Jbeil area in southern Lebanon, noting that Israeli mobilized forces have not yet entered the area. About three launches from Lebanon toward the north occurred in parallel with Iranian fire. Video reports mention large convoys of Iran-backed PMF militias entering Iran’s Ahvaz region via Basra province in Iraq, with deployments across southern Iran and a subsequent appearance near Abadan in Khuzestan province.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a bill imposing the death penalty on terrorists is expected to reach a decision in the Knesset plenary tomorrow.

In Uplifting News, James Genn, the Jerusalem Post breaking news desk’s steadying presence, is described as a calm, dependable voice guiding the team through nonstop updates amid the chaos of breaking news. In a separate development, a Hollywood star made his first public appearance since the tragic death of his daughter.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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