HEADLINES
Israel targets Iran in sweeping frontline push
IDF strikes Tehran fentanyl supplier uranium facility
Israel braces as Yemen and Hezbollah strike

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 Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF says a joint effort by the Operations Directorate, the Air Force, and Military Intelligence is targeting the Iranian terrorist regime, according to an IDF spokesperson. Military Intelligence identified more than 5,000 new targets after the 12-day war in June, with thousands of terror components struck during Operation Roaring Lion. The Israeli Air Force has conducted more than 800 airstrikes using roughly 16,000 munitions. Across all combat zones, about 7,000 targets have been attacked in a multi-front campaign. The IDF announced that by Wednesday all critical and essential pre-war Iran targets would be destroyed, with critical targets defined as those that immediately threaten Israel, such as the ballistic missile industry and core mission targets, and essential targets representing a broader set down the line.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, an Iranian missile was launched toward the center in the morning of the holiday eve, with ongoing updates on regional responses; Syria’s president said attempts were made to negotiate with Israel, but Israel changed its position at the last moment. Separately, the IDF struck a factory owned by the Tofiq Daru Company, described as a principal supplier of fentanyl for Iran’s SPND development agency, used in the regime’s chemical weapons work. The strike targeted a Tehran weapon manufacturing site and an Ardakan uranium enrichment facility, and the Tofiq Daru facility is said to have disguised itself as a civilian company while supplying substances used in chemical weapons research. The IDF said 100% of essential targets would have been destroyed by Wednesday as part of the campaign. The IDF completed another broad wave of strikes on Tehran infrastructure, with additional details to follow.

In Regional Impacts, alarms were sounded with widespread air-raid warnings in the Gush Dan, the Sharon region, and the Shfela. Preliminary warnings were also received in the center of the country, with notices that additional alerts and sirens were expected to be heard soon.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Yemeni rebels fired a missile at southern Israel while Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at northern communities, triggering widespread sirens; the IDF intercepted the threat with no injuries or damage reported. During the night, a Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down in Lebanon during an operational activity; the incident is under investigation and there is no indicated risk of information leakage.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, observers note that Netanyahu, who is known for projecting confidence, displayed a moment of authenticity in his public address, as body language was analyzed in relation to his outward comportment. The reporting highlights that while he typically conveys calm certainty, there were signals suggesting tension in that moment.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Bath’s mayor Bharat Pankhania resigned after amplifying posts that suggested the London Hatzolah ambulance arson was a false-flag attack. He said he had reposted or replied to posts that did not align with his values and apologized unreservedly. Law enforcement has deemed the fires antisemitic, and the mayor’s resignation follows criticism over those posts.

In Uplifting News, Passover in the shadow of war is framed as a time to celebrate freedom amid strife. The editorial describes the Seder as a big hug that binds family, traditional foods, and rituals, emphasizing meaning and connection. One former hostage, David Cunio, recounts finding new meaning in freedom after two years in Hamas captivity, and readers are encouraged to reflect on the meaning of freedom as they observe the holiday.

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