HEADLINES
- IDF strikes Tehran and Hezbollah in Beirut
- US sinks Iranian minelayers near Hormuz
- Netanyahu urges Iran regime change amid missiles

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF has begun an additional wave of airstrikes on terror regime targets in Tehran, Iran, and, in parallel, a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahieh suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, with footage from Dahieh.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a message to the Iranian people urging them to seize the moment, signaling that a window for regime change may be near, while US officials remain skeptical that such a change is imminent and President Trump has described the war as “very much complete.” Red alert sirens have sounded in central Israel as missiles from Iran were fired, with some intercepted, and warnings for Jerusalem and the surrounding area urging civilians to shelter and follow Home Front Command guidance.

In US Military Role, CENTCOM says US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels on March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah has learned lessons from the previous war and is employing guerrilla tactics to avoid surveillance; meanwhile in Beirut, developments continue.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States has reportedly asked Israel not to strike Iran's oil sites, amid concerns about global oil supply, while there are reports of Iran beginning to place naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich say the Haredi draft exemption bill will be set aside to help fund the Iran war. The government plans to vote to cut budgets across ministries by 3 percent and add 28 billion shekels to the defense budget. Smotrich framed the move as an investment, noting the enlistment reform and other reforms are being set aside for now given wartime needs.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Israeli airlines are drafting new flight schedules for the post-war period as the airspace reopens, aiming to restore international routes and return thousands of stranded travelers. Since the war began, most flights to and from Israel have been canceled; a limited number of rescue flights and outbound departures have resumed in the prior week, and carriers expect to publish a new schedule once takeoff and landing authorizations are restored.

In Uplifting News, US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds the Medal of Honor for saving more than 200 Jewish Americans during World War II, a recognition also noted by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations. Edmonds was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and, when ordered to identify Jewish soldiers, refused. Separately, Rabbi Yitzhak Biton’s reflections on strength after the loss of three of his children in a missile strike in Beit Shemesh have resonated, with his message emphasizing faith, resilience, and the idea that the nation’s heritage provides a guiding path forward.

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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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-10 at 19:02