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Iranian barrage kills man in Sharon
US weighs troops to secure Hormuz
Biss wins Illinois primary rebukes AIPAC

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, red alert sirens sound in central Israel as the Iranian regime continues to fire missiles at Israel. Sirens were heard in the central regions including the Shfela, Lachish, Gush Dan, Yarkon, Shomron, and Sharon as the barrage from Iran continued. A missile fragment hit a home in the moshav Neot, causing extensive damage, and a 30-year-old man was reported dead in the Sharon area with multiple fall zones cited across the center. Gas infrastructure was damaged and officials signaling the possibility of further action. Qatar’s defense ministry said a ballistic missile attack from Iran damaged the Ras Laffen industrial area and sparked a fire, though no injuries were reported. In Jaffa, a blast was heard before the alarm and medics reported no injuries after an initial assessment that the incident involved a grenade. The Home Front Command said the event had concluded in Samaria, Beqa’a, Sharon, Lachish, Dan, Yarkon, and the Shafela, and that people could exit the protected areas. Alarms continued to sound in various locations as the region absorbed the renewed threat.

In US Military Role, the Trump administration is weighing the deployment of thousands of additional troops to reinforce operations in the Middle East as the Iran war enters a possible new phase. The move would give Washington more options as the conflict extends into its third week, including a plan to secure safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, primarily through air and naval forces. Securing the Strait could also entail deploying US troops to Iran’s shoreline. There have also been discussions about sending ground forces to Kharg Island, the hub for about 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports, though officials caution such an operation would be very risky given Iran’s missiles and drones. The United States has conducted strikes in the region as part of its ongoing activity.

In Regional Impacts, following the Iranian strikes, emergency services reported that the 101 call center had not received new requests at this time, with updates to come if needed. In Jaffa, a blast was heard before the alarm and medics reported no injuries after an assessment that suggested a grenade throw. The Home Front noted that the incident concluded in zones including Samaria, Beqa’a, Sharon, Lachish, Dan, Yarkon, and the Shafela, and that residents could leave the protected spaces. Alarms were still in effect in some areas. Qatar’s defense ministry said a ballistic missile attack from Iran damaged the Ras Laffan industrial area and caused a fire, but no injuries were reported.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Daniel Biss, a Jewish progressive who has been sharply critical of the Israeli government, is virtually assured of a seat in Congress after winning the Illinois 9th District primary. He narrowly defeated Kat Abughazaleh, a Palestinian-American progressive, and a more centrist Jewish candidate backed by the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, Laura Fine, who finished a distant third. Biss took aim at AIPAC in his victory speech, saying, “AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale.” While progressives view the Illinois results as validation of the limited power of AIPAC, the lobby says it spent more than $20 million to back candidates and claimed success in staving off six opponents.

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