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HEADLINESIsrael, US Strike Iran's Weapons Network 48HIran Launches Toward Central IsraelUS Fortifies Kharg Island for InvasionThe time is now 1:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, reports indicate that, amid a possible weekend ceasefire declaration by Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the IDF and Mossad to eliminate Iran’s weapons infrastructure within 48 hours. Overnight, Iranian cities Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad, and Bandar Abbas were the main targets of attacks carried out by Israeli and American air forces.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a launch from Iran was detected. Launches from Iran toward central Israel and the Shfela region were identified.In US Military Role, Iran has fortified Kharg Island in preparation for a potential US attack, with reports that traps and air defenses have been moved into position. US officials and military experts warned that a ground invasion of Kharg Island would pose significant risks, as thousands of Marines and Navy personnel have been deployed to the region. The island has been prepped with layered defenses, including MANPADs, and shorelines have anti-personnel and anti-armor mines. Some allies of President Trump questioned whether such an operation is needed. A report also cites US losses in this confrontation totaling around a billion dollars.In Regional Impacts, alarms have been activated across multiple areas. Sirens were heard in Jerusalem and the central region, with additional sirens sounding in the north in the Golan Heights, and in Safed and nearby communities.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a combat IDF soldier was severely injured by mortar fire in southern Lebanon and was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment; his family has been notified.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73866https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73865https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/73867https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1301266https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-891224htt
