Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-31 at 03:03

HEADLINES
US strikes Isfahan missile sites overnight
Iran launches central Israel missiles, alarms ring
Palestinians killed near Jabalia by drone strike

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Tehran is depicted on cameras in a staged display as women are shown crying over destruction allegedly caused by Israeli strikes on homes in Tehran. Iranian channels are saturated with footage of destruction at launch sites, a presentation that appears aimed at lifting regime morale. The Mount Soffeh area in Isfahan, described as the “Missile City,” was subjected to intense strikes; the vicinity of the mountain sits close to parts of the city, highlighting civilian risk. Reports also note that billions were spent on projects that were destroyed in moments, while a large portion of the Iranian population faces poverty and deprivation.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, there is mention of a Tehran mystery over whether Majtaba Khamenei was injured in an operational accident. From Tel Aviv, scenes show missile shrapnel or cluster munitions striking parked vehicles. Sirens sounded in central Israel as a missile attack from Iran with a cluster warhead produced impacts in Petah Tikva; there were no reported injuries.

In Iranian Retaliation, after a lull, Iranian missile fire triggered sirens across central Israel. Impacts were reported in Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, and Givat Shmuel following a cluster-munition warhead fired toward the center, with observers noting increased scrutiny over Iran’s use of such weapons in populated areas.

In US Military Role, reports indicate massive explosions in Isfahan after the United States struck an underground Iranian missile site with bunker-buster bombs. Overnight airstrikes targeted missile sites around Isfahan, including Sofe Mountain and the Badr’s military airport, with President Trump sharing a video of the attacks.

In Regional Impacts, authorities report a range of effects across central Israel. Some injuries have been confirmed in Bnei Brak, including children, and a car fire was noted in Givat Shmuel. There were additional falls and debris in central Israel, with several sites reporting damage and at least one woman lightly injured by shattered glass in Petah Tikva. Debris from a recent missile attack was observed in the Tel Aviv area, causing minor damage, and alarms were heard in Tel Aviv.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, three Palestinians were killed in a Israeli drone strike overnight on a group near the Al Atzala crossroads west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, with a further Azati killed in a prior strike. The report notes ongoing clashes and the toll on civilians in the area around Jabalia.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, discussion centers on the White House signaling that the operation in Iran could end even if the Hormuz Strait is not fully reopened. White House spokesperson Caroline Lewitt said reopening the strait is not one of the main goals of the operation. Separately, Gulf Arab states reportedly urge President Trump to order an invasion of Iran, with Kuwait and Bahrain also backing a ground operation.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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