HEADLINES
Israel Says It Destroyed Khamenei Plane
Mossad Urges Iranians Final Battle Looms
Iran Threatens Ukraine Over Israel Ties

The time is now 4:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Mossad to the people of Iran: The final battle will soon begin. We are with you. Mossad has issued a message to the Iranian people saying the concluding confrontation is near and that the organization stands with them.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli air force destroyed tonight the plane of Ali Khamenei at Mehrabad airport in Tehran, according to the IDF. The army said it will continue to strike assets used by Iran's security forces across the country to degrade the regime's military capabilities.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran launched missiles from Iran. Iran threatens to attack Ukraine over cooperation with Israel: a senior Iranian lawmaker says Kyiv is now a legitimate target for attacks by the Islamic Republic due to Ukraine’s cooperation with Israel.

In Regional Impacts, a fire followed an Iranian strike at oil facilities in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. For the first time this morning, sirens were heard along the border near Shomera, Zer’it, and the surrounding area. In Abu Dhabi, a Palestinian was killed when a rocket or missile struck a vehicle in the Al Bahya area. New footage shows a fuel depot at Dubai International Airport continuing to burn this morning. Iran again attacked the airport in Dubai.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, troops from the IDF's 91st Division have begun a dramatic, limited, and targeted ground operation against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at enhancing the forward defensive posture. The move escalates hostilities but does not amount to a full-scale invasion; artillery barrages and air strikes on Hezbollah targets have accompanied the operation, and defensive missions in the Galilee continue as troops operate along the border.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, reports from the courts indicate two divergent outcomes for the same figure: one ruling states the appeal was denied and Batzal Zini will remain under house arrest, while another report says the Supreme Court rejected the prosecution's appeal and Zini will be released from detention. Additionally, following guidance from the Home Front Command, the education system opened in the Gush Etzion Regional Council area.

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 2026-03-16 at 04:02