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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-21 at 18:01
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Arad strike leaves dozens wounded four buildings
Iran retracts Doha evacuation warning apologizes
Education minister cancels Sunday classes
The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, an Iranian ballistic missile struck a building in the southern city of Arad on Saturday night, injuring dozens and triggering a mass casualty response. Officials say the toll is in the mid to high dozens, with figures ranging from 59 to 68 wounded, including a five-year-old among those seriously injured, and others listed as moderate or light injuries. Rescue teams from MDA and ZAKA were on the ground, as authorities worked to reach people believed trapped under rubble and hospitals prepared for a surge of patients. Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba declared a mass casualty event to coordinate care as wounded were rushed to hospitals. Four Arad buildings were reported to have collapsed, and a separate strike hit Dimona earlier on Saturday as part of the broader attack. In response, Education Minister Yoav Kisch canceled the planned Sunday return to in-person classes across the country. The IDF said Home Front command units were assisting in evacuation efforts, and the military is examining why interception systems did not stop the missile.
In Iranian Retaliation, Iran retracted a Doha evacuation warning after labeling the area a legitimate target due to US forces, publishing a map that included Al Jazeera’s offices and accusing media of incitement, before reversing course and apologizing. Tehran had urged Doha residents to evacuate as soon as possible, warning the area was a legitimate target because of US forces. Separately, Iran published an evacuation order for Doha, Qatar.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa 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 description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890719
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sy9szfnqbl
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299415
https://worldisraelnews.com/dozens-wounded-in-arad-missile-strike-four-in-serious-condition-including-5-year-old-as-interception-failure-probed/
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73407
https://t.me/ILtoday/18035
https://t.me/hnaftali/22422
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1srof3qze
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73408
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-890534
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299420
Arad strike leaves dozens wounded four buildings
Iran retracts Doha evacuation warning apologizes
Education minister cancels Sunday classes
The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, an Iranian ballistic missile struck a building in the southern city of Arad on Saturday night, injuring dozens and triggering a mass casualty response. Officials say the toll is in the mid to high dozens, with figures ranging from 59 to 68 wounded, including a five-year-old among those seriously injured, and others listed as moderate or light injuries. Rescue teams from MDA and ZAKA were on the ground, as authorities worked to reach people believed trapped under rubble and hospitals prepared for a surge of patients. Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba declared a mass casualty event to coordinate care as wounded were rushed to hospitals. Four Arad buildings were reported to have collapsed, and a separate strike hit Dimona earlier on Saturday as part of the broader attack. In response, Education Minister Yoav Kisch canceled the planned Sunday return to in-person classes across the country. The IDF said Home Front command units were assisting in evacuation efforts, and the military is examining why interception systems did not stop the missile.
In Iranian Retaliation, Iran retracted a Doha evacuation warning after labeling the area a legitimate target due to US forces, publishing a map that included Al Jazeera’s offices and accusing media of incitement, before reversing course and apologizing. Tehran had urged Doha residents to evacuate as soon as possible, warning the area was a legitimate target because of US forces. Separately, Iran published an evacuation order for Doha, Qatar.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa 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 description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-890719
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sy9szfnqbl
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299415
https://worldisraelnews.com/dozens-wounded-in-arad-missile-strike-four-in-serious-condition-including-5-year-old-as-interception-failure-probed/
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73407
https://t.me/ILtoday/18035
https://t.me/hnaftali/22422
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1srof3qze
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73408
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-890534
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299420