HEADLINES
Israel Stands Strong Under Lion's Roar
Iranian Drones Strike Baghdad US Embassy
Ford Sailors Sleep on Floors After Fire

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, a poster over a major Israeli highway reads, “We will get through this together.” As the joint US-Israeli operation targeting the Iranian regime continues and Israeli civilians face ongoing missile attacks, the resilient people of Israel stand united, even in difficult times, holding onto hope for a better future for Israel, Iran, and the entire region.

In Iranian Retaliation, tonight’s Iranian drone attack on Baghdad included multiple drones that targeted the US Embassy, with video showing a near direct impact on the embassy compound. An Iranian Shahed-136 was seen flying low over the capital before being engaged by a US Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar System. Additional footage shows the drone attack with the C-RAM actively engaging threats and another impact near the embassy. Reports indicate at least two drone impacts and smoke rising from the embassy campus, suggesting the strike may be more substantial than previous incidents. The defense system intercepted at least one Shahed-136 during tonight’s attack, while authorities say drones continued to threaten the embassy as the assault unfolded.

In US Military Role, sailors aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford are entering the ship’s tenth month of deployment and battled flames for more than 30 hours last week after a small fire started in the ship’s main laundry area and spread through ventilation to berthing areas. More than 600 sailors and other crewmembers lost their beds and have been bunking down on floors and tables as repairs and recovery proceed.

In Regional Impacts, explosions and air defense activity were reported in the last few minutes over Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, signaling ongoing regional tension amid the broader conflict.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF said it killed Hamas anti-tank corps commander Kamal Ayash in Gaza after he attempted to attack Israeli troops. In the West Bank, snipers from Unit 636 killed two terrorists who threw rocks at Israeli vehicles on a main road, with a third terrorist spotted but fleeing the scene. The IDF emphasized it will continue to thwart attacks and protect the security of residents in the area.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, reports from suburban Detroit indicate that the man who drove a pickup truck into Temple Israel had been described as suicidal in a 911 call made by his ex-wife earlier that day. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with a small group of Haredi Jewish leaders at City Hall to discuss public safety, community priorities, and ways the city can support their neighborhoods; the meeting lasted about 45 minutes, and officials said the mayor will continue to build strong, meaningful relationships with the broad Orthodox community of the city.

In Uplifting News, a Palestinian woman, Leqaa Kordia, was released on $100,000 bond from a Texas immigration detention center after more than a year in custody, with an immigration judge ordering the release pending the ongoing case. Authorities describe her detention as tied to visa status, while her lawyers say she is pursuing legal residence; she had previously been detained at Columbia University during pro-Palestinian protests. Also in Uplifting News, US housing data from Redfin show 44,698 homes that were delisted were relisted for sale in January 2026, the highest January total since records began in 2016, marking the fifth straight annual increase. Relistings now represent a record 3.6% of all active listings, up from 1.9% in 2022, following a surge in delistings that reached 112,788 in December 2025 as many sellers pulled listings rather than accept lower prices.

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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-16 at 21:02