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HEADLINESIran missiles strike central Israel injuring twoUS eyes Kharg Island amid potential operationTrump remarks reshape Israel security postureThe time is now 2:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, a three-stage approach described as the new method of Israel’s work against Iran appears in the latest updates, with reports of sustained exchanges and warnings from the region. Shifting attention to strikes, two people, a man and a woman around 55, were lightly injured by a missile attack from Iran targeting central Israel. In a separate update, a man and a woman around 55 were treated in the village of Kafr Qasem for blast injuries. In parallel, back-to-back sirens in central Israel accompanied two Iranian barrages, with the first intercepting and causing no casualties, and the second resulting in injuries and damage in Kafr Qasem; Hezbollah continued overnight rocket and missile fire against central and northern Israel.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the latest casualty updates confirm two people, a man and a woman around 55, injured mildly after an Iranian missile strike in central Israel. In the wake of the strike near Kafr Qasem, two people around 55 were treated for blast injuries. Two Iranian barrages prompted sirens across central Israel, with the first barrage intercepted and the second causing injuries and damage in Kafr Qasem; Hezbollah maintains overnight rocket and missile fire targeting central and northern Israel.In US Military Role, Iran has been fortifying Kharg Island in preparation for a potential US operation to seize the island, Iran’s main hub for oil exports in the Persian Gulf. US officials and military experts warn that a ground invasion would carry significant risks, including the possibility of heavy American casualties, as thousands of Marines and Navy personnel are deployed to the region. Reports describe Iran moving personnel, air defenses, and layered defenses toward Kharg Island, including shoulder-fired surface-to-air systems and mines along shorelines that could complicate any landing.In Regional Impacts, alarms have been activated.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon loom over Israel’s north as the situation evolves ahead of shifting regional signals. With statements and deadlines from major powers adding to the volatility, observers note that the stance and actions of various actors remain fluid as weekends approach.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Netanyahu was not surprised by Trump’s remarks, with Motti Tochfel offering analysis on why the president’s stance is shaping Israel’s posture. A new cadence of assessments is described, with Israel and the IDF conducting frequent updates to gauge risk as Trump’s statements influence security calculations. It is noted that Trump may seek to limi
