Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-27 at 00:01

HEADLINES
US Considers 10,000 More Middle East Troops
Hezbollah Fires 3,500+ Missiles in Israel
Poll American Jews Favor Netanyahu Over Trump

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States is considering sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran, according to officials familiar with the matter. The proposed force would likely include infantry and armored vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division already deployed to the region, to provide President Trump with more military options. It was not specified where any extra troops would be sent or stationed. A deputy White House press secretary said that all announcements regarding troop deployments will come from the Department of War and that the president always has all military options at his disposal. CENTCOM declined to comment.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, across northern Israel, emergency medics from Magen David Adom are working double shifts as missiles, cluster bombs, and Hezbollah rockets fall across the area. A paramedic trainee, Ala Ghassan, rushed toward a shelter as sirens wailed, while Hezbollah, allied with Iran, has launched more than 200 missiles in a matter of hours and, since joining the conflict on March 2, has fired more than 3,500 rockets, missiles, and drones at Israel. Several Israelis have been killed, including a woman who was about to be married and a man in Nahariya. Local leaders have urged the government to craft a clearer strategy to protect residents, and medics say they remain focused on rapid assessment and care for those wounded. A separate Hebrew-language report describes plans for southern Lebanon and notes a night of Iranian missile launches, with at least one missile carrying an explosive payload; it also cites casualties in Nahariya and mentions ongoing investigations, underscoring the broader regional threat.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, American Jewish attitudes toward how to handle the Iran challenge show Netanyahu receiving stronger support than Trump in recent polling. A Jewish People Policy Institute survey found that 54% of American Jews view Netanyahu more positively than Trump on Iran, while 46% favor Trump. The results are not a blanket endorsement of Netanyahu, and many respondents continue to scrutinize his record. Yet the findings suggest that, in this crisis, Netanyahu is viewed by many as more serious, more prepared, and more convincing than Trump when it comes to addressing a confrontation with Iran.

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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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-891382
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-891385
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1301760
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-891373