{"podcast":{"title":"Israel Today: Ongoing War Report","slug":"israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940","podcast_index_feed_id":6668940,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5985229/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://babka.social/@noalevi","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ead3bdb0377790eeae6e2824af48cb6c.jpg","author":"Israel Today: Ongoing War Report","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Stay informed, no matter how busy you are. Reporter Noa Levi of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you the most crucial updates from Israel every hour. Sourced directly from leading news channels and top-rated RSS feeds, our team distills extensive news coverage from 'Telegram Channel Israel Today', 'Haaretz', 'JPost.com', 'The Times of Israel', 'Ynet' and more, into concise 2-3 minute summaries. From breaking headlines to political shifts and cultural happenings, get a comprehensive snapshot of the nation's heartbeat without the fluff. Subscribe now and never miss a beat from the heart of Israel. Sources: Telegram Channel Israel Today Telegram Channel Stand With Us Breaking News Telegram Channel News Before Everyone Front - Globes Haaretz latest headlines JPost.com - Homepage & Breaking Maariv.co.il - News The Times of Israel Israel Hayom ynet DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER This podcast's content is generated using advanced artificial intelligence techniques and aims to summarize information from various sources. It's important to note that while the AI strives for accuracy, it might not always provide an exact representation of the news. There's potential for unintended i…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T20:18:27.036834+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940"},"episode":{"title":"Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-09 at 20:02","slug":"israel-today-ongoing-war-report-update-from-2026-05-09-at-20-02","published_at":"2026-05-10T00:02:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-update-from-2026-05-09-at-20-02","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-update-from-2026-05-09-at-20-02--71942442","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71942442/2026_05_09_20_00_audio.mp3","summary":"HEADLINES Secret Iraqi base backs strike on Iran Hormuz floating prison traps 20,000 sailors Gaza backs disarmament, seeks civilian leadership The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel built a secret military base in a remote part of the Iraqi desert to support an airstrike in the war against Iran, a late Saturday report said. Several people familiar with the matter, including top US officials, told the outlet that the IDF built the outpost shortly before the operation began in February. It housed Air Force special forces and served as a logistics facility. IDF troops were stationed there in case pilots were shot down over enemy territory. The report noted that the IDF nearly launched strikes against Iraqi troops that had almost discovered the base. On March 4, a local shepherd spotted unusual activity, including helicopter flights, and tipped off the Iraqi military. The IDF reportedly drove the Iraqi forces away with airstrikes, and one Iraqi soldier was killed. A US official said American forces were not involved. Baghdad condemned the incident at the time and filed a complaint with the United Nations. Verification of the report could not be confirmed at this time. In Regional Impacts, Qatar rushes to mediate on Iran deal as Tehran threatens US bases and ships over tanker strikes. Rubio and Witkoff met Qatar's prime minister in Miami as mediators press for a memorandum to end the war; Tehran says any US strike on Iranian tankers would trigger attacks on American bases and enemy ships in the region, as Washington awaits Iran's answer. Inside Hormuz's floating prison, where 20,000 sailors are trapped for 65 days, waiting for Iran to let them go. 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