Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-29 at 08:02

HEADLINES
Tehran strike under way Israel braces
Iran vows relentless strikes awaits US entry
Saudi base attacked US troops wounded

The time is now 8:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a current strike on Tehran is underway. Sirens sounded across central and northern Israel amid two missile attacks from Iran, with no injuries reported.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf says the enemy publicly talks about negotiations while secretly planning a ground attack, and that our armed forces are waiting for the Americans to enter in order to ignite fire on them and punish their regional partners. Our launches continue, the missiles will not stop, and our determination has only strengthened. We are aware of the enemy's weakness and clearly see the signs of fear and terror in their army. What the enemy's senior officials publish about negotiations only reflects their wishes. The United States presents achievements it has not attained in the war as a list of 15 items and tries to achieve them through diplomacy. The war is now in its most sensitive stages, and the enemy who claimed to have destroyed our air, naval, and missile forces has now set a goal to open the Strait of Hormuz, an opening that Donald Trump has allegedly dreamed of.

In Regional Impacts, Arkia flights from Jordan were canceled after authorities blocked approvals, with some routes rerouted to Taba, Egypt, as Jordanian authorities refused approvals for certain flights and destinations, including Europe and Bangkok. Arkia said Aqaba flights were not authorized to operate, forcing suspension from that airport until further notice, while the airline shifts much of its operation to Taba and Aqaba, subject to regulatory constraints. Separately, an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded US troops and damaged multiple aircraft, including KC-135 Stratotankers and an E-3 Sentry AWACS, with photographs showing the rear of the E-3 burned and the radar dome damaged. The attack, described as a coordinated barrage with missiles and drones, underscores potential shifts in regional airpower and command-and-control capabilities.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF Spokesperson in Arabic warns that Hezbollah is using ambulances and medical centers for military activity, and if this does not stop, Israel will act in accordance with international law against any military activity, including in those places.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the administration is reported to be examining the legal avenues to address immigration fraud attributed to the radical Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, described in the report as anti-Israel.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon says Netanyahu acted in conflict of interest when taking part in the cabinet discussion and vote approving Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev as chair of the Second Authority for Television and Radio, noting a 2020 arrangement that restricts the prime minister’s involvement and requires seeking counsel from the Attorney-General’s Office if involvement is deemed necessary in matters touching witnesses in his criminal case. Separately, Temple Mount activists are reportedly on their way to perform a Passover sacrifice.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Denmark’s 2026 Eurovision contestant addressed backlash over a pro-Israel Instagram story, clarifying the post and emphasizing his focus on music and community while indicating the computer shown was not his.

In Uplifting News, archaeologists announced the discovery of a cache of ostrich eggs dating to about 7,000 years ago near Nitzana in southern Israel, found near the remains of a campfire used by prehistoric desert nomads and indicating deliberate collection for food. Keren Peles has said she has not seen her daughter for a month and explained the reason for the separation, and she later announced a surprising move after Omar Adam.

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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