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Israel Hits Iran Missile Array 600 Strikes
Iran Demands Maximalist Ceasefire Terms
US Eyes Forces Inside Iran

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Israeli airstrikes against Iran's ballistic missile array are described by the IDF as having sealed storage tunnels, hit launch crews and critical production sites, and slowed coordinated barrages, even as Iranian strikes continue to cause casualties and damage in Israel. The military says more than 600 sorties have targeted the missile array.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, footage shows the interception of an Iranian ballistic missile earlier over Central Israel.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's response to the Trump administration’s ceasefire proposal is described as demanding terms far beyond what has been characterized as maximalist. The demands include the closure of all US bases in the Gulf, a new Strait of Hormuz framework that would let Iran charge fees for vessels in transit, the end of all sanctions on Iran, the end of Israeli operations against Lebanese Hezbollah, and no discussion on Iran’s ballistic missile program, with US officials calling these demands ridiculous and unrealistic. Separately, Israel’s emergency services say 19 people were transported to hospitals after Iranian strikes earlier, including a 23-year-old with head and abdomen injuries, 11 with mild shrapnel injuries, and additional people experiencing anxiety.

In US Military Role, reports indicate that thousands of American troops were being considered for deployment to the region, including an option to position forces inside Iran, a move discussed as early as March 18 but not yet decided, aimed at increasing readiness for potential actions in the area. Meanwhile, a US Air Force F-22 Raptor is shown preparing for a combat flight during operations against Iran, according to CENTCOM.

In Regional Impacts, alarms sounded in the north amid concerns of possible incursions by hostile aircraft, with sirens reported in several communities in the Galilee region.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Hamas operative near Gaza’s yellow line admitted using his toddler son as a human shield, with relatives alleging the child was separated for hours and subjected to abuse; the IDF says both father and child were lightly hurt by shrapnel, the child treated and later handed to Red Cross. Iranian-backed groups in Iraq released footage of FPV drones targeting Camp Victoria base in Baghdad, showing an AN/MPQ-64 air defense radar being hit and a second drone appearing to target a pair of UH-60 Blackhawks.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, a US Senate panel is intensifying its oversight of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration after the city Health Department created a “Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group” described as describing Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide; the panel questions whether the group’s activities comply with federal nondiscrimination laws, particularly given roughly $600 million in federal funding annually.

In Uplifting News, Karin Prien, a federal minister with the Christian Democratic Union, is emerging as a potential frontrunner to succeed Germany’s Federal President in 2027 and would be the first person with Jewish ancestry to head a German ministry since World War II.

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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