HEADLINES
Israel covert Iraqi outpost exposed; airstrikes follow
Iran warns heavy strike on US bases
Hezbollah drones breach border; reservists wounded

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel reportedly established a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support air operations, special forces missions, and search-and-rescue teams ahead of a war with Iran. The report says Israeli forces launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops in early March after the secret installation was nearly discovered following reports of unusual helicopter activity in the area.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a heavy assault on one of the US bases in the region and enemy ships, even as a tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces say several explosive drones launched by Hezbollah crossed into Israeli territory near the Lebanon border today, severely wounding one reservist and moderately injuring a reserve officer and another reservist. The three were evacuated to hospitals and their families notified. The IDF called the attacks another violation of the ceasefire understandings by Hezbollah. Separately, the Israeli Air Force intercepted several projectiles affecting troops operating in southern Lebanon, while additional Hezbollah drones targeted Israeli forces in the area, including one strike that damaged an unmanned engineering vehicle without causing injuries. A Hezbollah fiber optic-guided FPV drone was located in Metula near the Lebanon border. Israeli forces have warned that fiber optic drones are harder to jam electronically because they rely on physical cable connections rather than radio signals.

In Israeli Economy and Business, S&P Global has left Israel's credit rating unchanged, saying its outlook rests on a more positive economic scenario in the second half of the year. Analysts at the agency expect growth to be supported by the return of reservists to the labor market, easing supply shortages, and improving consumer and business confidence. Wizz Air has extended its suspension of all flights to and from Israel through at least May 26, 2026.

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