Israel Weekly War Summary Week #126 | March 1- March 7,2026
By:
Eran Lahav, Atar Porat
8 Mar 2026
Overview
According to Iranian opposition sources, several Iranian military commanders have begun moving through public areas disguised as women out of fear that they may be identified and targeted.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on his social media platform Truth Social that the only acceptable deal with Iran is “unconditional surrender.”
Israeli Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir stated that 80% of Iran’s air defense systems and 60% of its ballistic missile launchers have already been destroyed.
U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, stated that the campaign could last three to six weeks, depending on the strategic objectives set by President Trump.
Iran has continued launching missiles and drones against Gulf states. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret over damage caused to neighboring countries and said Iran intends to re-establish strategic relations with them.
Israeli ground forces have reportedly launched a limited ground maneuver in southern Lebanon, along the first and second lines of villages just beyond the border with Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in an interview that IDF forces will remain in defensive positions both in Gaza and in Lebanon.
Iran
Domestic
According to Iranian opposition sources, several Iranian military commanders have begun moving through public areas disguised as women out of fear that…







