Real Time Updates - Operation Roaring Lion
🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 OPERATION ROARING LION: The IDF and the U.S Armed Forces have launched a broad & joint operation to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime and to remove existential threats to Israel over time.
The Iranian regime has not abandoned its plan to destroy Israel. The regime has continued financing, training, and arming its proxies positioned on Israel’s borders. These actions constitute an existential threat to Israel and pose a danger to the Middle East and the world as a whole.
This page provides real-time updates on the operations of Israel in Iran.
Official statements and on-the-ground reports will be published as events unfold.
22.03.26
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March 22, 2026
14:38
IDF: Initial report - The IDF has begun a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.
14:12
IDF: The IDF eliminated the Commander of Special Forces in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and two additional terrorists
Yesterday (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force struck and killed the terrorist Abu Khalil Barji, Commander of the Special Forces in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, along with two other terrorists in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon.
Barji had served for years as a commander in the Radwan Force and recently commanded its special forces, which were responsible, among other roles, for attacking IDF troops. Alongside Barji, two additional Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated.
Additionally, last night, the IDF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in various areas across southern Lebanon.
The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF acts to remove threats to civilians of the State of Israel.
12:49
IDF: Footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact sites in central Israel
Search and rescue forces have been operating over the past hours at the sites in central Israel where reports of impact have been received, alongside the emergency services.
The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following life-saving instructions and to act accordingly upon receiving alerts.
Attached is footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact site in central Israel: https://bit.ly/4rR7oNX
Attached are photos from Home Front Command activity at the impact site: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC220320269208652433
12:16
IDF: The Israeli Air Force and soldiers of the 91st Division eliminated nine Hezbollah terrorists during operations in southern Lebanon
IDF soldiers continue targeted ground activity aimed at enhancing the forward defense area in southern Lebanon.
Last night (Saturday), several armed terrorists were identified approaching the area in which IDF soldiers were operating in southern Lebanon. In response, ground forces engaged to remove the threat, while the Israeli Air Force, directed by the ground troops, struck the terrorists and eliminated them.
No IDF injuries were reported.
The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF operates to remove threats to the civilians of the State of Israel.
11:59
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
11:50
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
The IDF and ISA eliminated a senior terrorist in Hamas’ financial array in Lebanon
This week, the IDF, acting on ISA intelligence, conducted a targeted strike and eliminated the terrorist Walid Muhammad Dib in Lebanon, who served as a senior official in Hamas’ financial network who operated to fund the terrorist organization’s military activities in Lebanon.
As part of his role, Dib was responsible for transferring funds to the different departments of Hamas in Judea and Samaria, in Lebanon, and in additional countries. Moreover, Dib was responsible for recruiting operatives and directing terrorist activity from Syria and Lebanon.
His elimination adds to a series of strikes carried out against the funding sources of terrorist organizations since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion.
The IDF and ISA will continue to operate with determination against the terrorist organizations in Lebanon, and will remove threats posed to the civilians of the State of Israel.
11:39
IDF: Home Front Command Search and Rescue forces are on their way to the impact sites in central Israel. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
The Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following the guidelines.
11:09
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
10:08
IDF: Footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact site in Arad
Attached is a video statement from the Chief of Staff of the Home Front Command, Brigadier General Elad Edri, on the subject: https://bit.ly/4rQYuQx
Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC220326120129484
09:17
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
08:31
IDF: A short while ago, a launch from Lebanon toward a community along the northern border was identified. There is damage and there are wounded.
The incident is under review.
08:11
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
07:47
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
07:42
IDF: The 36th Division continues targeted ground operations toward key objectives in southern Lebanon
IDF troops are continuing in precise operations in southern Lebanon. During operational activities, IDF soldiers conducted targeted raids on several Hezbollah military structures and located large quantities of weapons.
In addition, IDF soldiers eliminated more than ten Hezbollah terrorists who posed an immediate threat to our forces.
In parallel, additional IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon located a structure used as a gathering point for Hezbollah terrorists. During operations, numerous weapons were found in the area, including rockets, firearms, and magazines used by the terrorist organization’s operatives to advance and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.
The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF acts to remove threats to civilians of the State of Israel.
Attached is a related photo of weapons IDF troops located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC2203269786543
07:26
IDF: Home Front Command Search and Rescue forces are on their way to the impact sites in central Israel. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
The Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following the guidelines.
07:02
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
02:43
IDF: Initial report- The IDF is currently conducting strikes on Iranian terror regime targets in the heart of Tehran.
01:30
IDF: Update to Home Front Command Defensive Guidelines
Following a situational assessment conducted by the Home Front Command, it was decided to update the defensive policy guidelines:
Areas affected: Lachish, Western Lachish, Western Negev, Central Negev, Southern Negev, and the Dead Sea area — transition to limited activity.
Guidelines:
Educational activities – Not permitted
Gatherings– Permitted up to 50 people, provided a standard protected space can be reached in time
Workplaces – Operations are permitted only in locations where a standard protected space can be reached in time
The policy is in effect from Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 06:00 until Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 20:00.
00:32
IDF: Search and rescue forces of the Home Front Command are operating at the impact site in Arad
The Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Klapper and the Home Front Command search and rescue forces have been operating in recent hours at sites where reports of impacts were received in southern Israel.
Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following life-saving instructions and to act accordingly upon receiving alerts.
Attached are photos of Commander of the home front command, Major General Shai Klapper at the impact site: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC21032608976543
Attached is footage of Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Klapper at the impact site in Arad: https://bit.ly/4lHhBeJ
Attached are photos of home front command forces at the impact site in Arad:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC22032698765432
Attached is footage of home front command forces at the impact site in Arad: https://bit.ly/4sY1RWO
Attached is footage of the national search and rescue forces on the way to the impact sites: https://bit.ly/47gzJGl
