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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-25 at 01:02
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Israel Strikes Tehran as Iran Fires Back
US to Build Permanent Embassy in Jerusalem
Five Litani Bridges Destroyed Amid Border Tensions
The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Amb. Michael Oren says there is no reason to keep up this level of military action. Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital Tehran were reported as President Donald Trump said the United States was making progress toward ending the war, with reports of a 15-point plan sent to Tehran. The Israeli Defense Forces said in a Telegram post it had launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure across Tehran, and the semi-official Iranian SNN News Agency said the strikes hit a residential area, with rescuers searching the rubble. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia said they had repelled fresh drone attacks, with drones targeting a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well as US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, according to Iranian state media. Trump said the US was in negotiations to end the war, which has already killed thousands and created the worst energy conditions in years.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah fire continued toward the Israeli north with reports of sustained gunfire and air-raid activity. After hours of relative quiet, a new round of alerts and attacks prompted renewed attention to northern communities as Hezbollah conducted continuous salvos. An additional wave of sirens was heard in northern locales, including areas such as the Ramat Deleton industrial zone, Deleton, Kerem Ben Zimra and Qadiya, as security officials described ongoing operations in the area. The coverage noted that the fighting has produced a stream of incidents near the border and that leaders on the ground are managing a volatile security situation. The reporting also referenced broader tensions tied to recent cross-border exchanges and the impact on residents living near the frontier.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel approved a proposal to allocate land at the Allenby Complex in Jerusalem for the construction of a permanent United States Embassy. The approval was announced in a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz. They described the move as a major diplomatic step and tied it to the long-standing recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the enduring US-Israel relationship. The statement credited the effort to bolster ties and noted cooperation with the United States ambassador to Israel. Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, attended an event linked to the broader display of solidarity.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, discussion is continuing over security policy and potential shifts on the border. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a defensive buffer, telling the chief of staff that forces would control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani. Bezalel Smotrich said on Israeli radio that “The new Israeli border must be the Litani,” signaling a broader approach that has drawn scrutiny about its political and diplomatic costs. Reuters and The Jerusalem Post reported that five bridges over the Litani had been destroyed since March 13 and that homes near the border were being demolished, signaling a more assertive stance in practice. In addition, the draft of the conscription law is likely to return to the fore as discussions in the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee resume after a period of recess, with the Haredim pushing for approval ahead of elections despite legal and political disputes.
Israel Strikes Tehran as Iran Fires Back
US to Build Permanent Embassy in Jerusalem
Five Litani Bridges Destroyed Amid Border Tensions
The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Amb. Michael Oren says there is no reason to keep up this level of military action. Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital Tehran were reported as President Donald Trump said the United States was making progress toward ending the war, with reports of a 15-point plan sent to Tehran. The Israeli Defense Forces said in a Telegram post it had launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure across Tehran, and the semi-official Iranian SNN News Agency said the strikes hit a residential area, with rescuers searching the rubble. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia said they had repelled fresh drone attacks, with drones targeting a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well as US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, according to Iranian state media. Trump said the US was in negotiations to end the war, which has already killed thousands and created the worst energy conditions in years.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah fire continued toward the Israeli north with reports of sustained gunfire and air-raid activity. After hours of relative quiet, a new round of alerts and attacks prompted renewed attention to northern communities as Hezbollah conducted continuous salvos. An additional wave of sirens was heard in northern locales, including areas such as the Ramat Deleton industrial zone, Deleton, Kerem Ben Zimra and Qadiya, as security officials described ongoing operations in the area. The coverage noted that the fighting has produced a stream of incidents near the border and that leaders on the ground are managing a volatile security situation. The reporting also referenced broader tensions tied to recent cross-border exchanges and the impact on residents living near the frontier.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel approved a proposal to allocate land at the Allenby Complex in Jerusalem for the construction of a permanent United States Embassy. The approval was announced in a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz. They described the move as a major diplomatic step and tied it to the long-standing recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the enduring US-Israel relationship. The statement credited the effort to bolster ties and noted cooperation with the United States ambassador to Israel. Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, attended an event linked to the broader display of solidarity.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, discussion is continuing over security policy and potential shifts on the border. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a defensive buffer, telling the chief of staff that forces would control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani. Bezalel Smotrich said on Israeli radio that “The new Israeli border must be the Litani,” signaling a broader approach that has drawn scrutiny about its political and diplomatic costs. Reuters and The Jerusalem Post reported that five bridges over the Litani had been destroyed since March 13 and that homes near the border were being demolished, signaling a more assertive stance in practice. In addition, the draft of the conscription law is likely to return to the fore as discussions in the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee resume after a period of recess, with the Haredim pushing for approval ahead of elections despite legal and political disputes.