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March 16th – Jewish Breaking News Daily Roundup

Mar 17, 2026·2 min read

📰 Headline News

  • Israeli strike reportedly destroys Khamenei’s private plane in Tehran.
  • Injured Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly flown to Moscow for surgery after his father was killed.

🕍 Jewish News

  • 1 in 5 U.K. students say they are hesitant to room with a Jewish student.
  • The Oscars red carpet was full of hate when Javier Bardem declared “Free Palestine” on stage.

Israeli News

  • Iranian missile booster falls near Tzefas, no major casualties reported.
  • Six injured after Hezbollah rocket strikes home in Nahariya.
  • IDF eliminates Hezbollah spokesperson and security chief.
  • IDF says it eliminated a Hamas terror cell in Gaza just before an attack on Israeli forces.
  • Israeli officials were warned that the U.S. expects a prolonged war due to the Hormuz Strait crisis and Iranian naval mine deployment.
  • Israel lifts passenger limits on North America flights to help stranded citizens return home.
  • Israir suspends regular flights until April 12 amid ongoing wartime disruptions.
  • Emergency landing reported at Ben Gurion involving U.S. Air Force refueling planes; details under censorship.
  • Home Front Command extends nationwide restrictions, meaning schools remain closed through at least Wednesday night.
  • Israeli court challenges ban on female foreign construction workers to ease housing shortages.

🌍 International News

  • Tornadoes reported in Arkansas as massive storm system moves east across the U.S.
  • Tornado watch issued across much of the tri-state area.
  • Over 26,000 flights were delayed or canceled nationwide due to storms and government shutdown disruptions.
  • Footage suggests Iranian drone struck U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
  • Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to intensify strikes against Iran.
  • American Airlines launches new daily Philadelphia–Budapest route, first direct U.S.–Hungary connection in over 6 years.

🏛 Political News

  • White House urges NATO allies to step up support in the fight against the Iranian regime.
  • President Trump announces Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with early-stage cancer; prognosis reported as excellent.
  • Federal judge blocks RFK Jr.’s proposed cuts to childhood vaccine schedule.

National News

  • Gas prices climb again, averaging $3.72 per gallon nationwide.
  • Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady amid war related uncertainty.
  • Fire aboard USS Gerald Ford burns for over 30 hours in the main laundry area.

💼 Business News

  • Bitcoin surges back above $75,000.
  • Nvidia partners with BYD, Nissan, Hyundai, Geely, and Uber on new robo-taxi initiatives.

🏙 New York

  • NYC Mayor Mamdani announces new 15 mph speed limits outside more than 800 schools.
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