The Israeli military on Sunday (March 15) confirmed that the brother of the man who drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a Hezbollah commander killed in an IDF strike last week.&nbsp;The assailant's brother, “Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialised branch of the Badr Unit. The unit is responsible for launching hundreds of rockets toward Israeli civilians throughout the war,” the IDF said on X.&nbsp;According to the US Department of Homeland Security, Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit before exchanging fire with security officers and eventually succumbing to injuries caused by a self-inflicted gunshot.&nbsp;On March 12, Ghazali, a US citizen of Lebanese roots, rammed a pickup truck laden with fireworks and gasoline into the hallway of Temple Israel. Over 100 children who were present at the time of the incident and staff members remained uninjured, while a security guard was wounded after being struck by the vehicle.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-war-with-us-israel-will-only-end-when-iranian-fm-lays-out-conditions-for-halting-strikes-1773585153901">'War with US, Israel will only end when...': Iranian FM lays out conditions for halting strikes</a> The FBI termed the incident a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” The investigation revealed that Ayman was devastated by the deaths of his brother Ibrahim and Kassim Ghazali, as well as his niece and nephew, who were all killed in the same March 5 IDF strike in their hometown of Mashghara, Lebanon.&nbsp;Israel has intensified its offensive against Hezbollah to dismantle Iran's proxy network after joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 targeted the top leadership of Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the opening day of the military campaign.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The investigation revealed that Ayman was devastated by the deaths of his brother Ibrahim and Kassim Ghazali, as well as his niece and nephew, who were all killed in the same March 5 IDF strike in their hometown of Mashghara, Lebanon.

The Israeli military on Sunday (March 15) confirmed that the brother of the man who drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a Hezbollah commander killed in an IDF strike last week. The assailant's brother, “Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialised branch of the Badr Unit. The unit is responsible for launching hundreds of rockets toward Israeli civilians throughout the war,” the IDF said on X. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit before exchanging fire with security officers and eventually succumbing to injuries caused by a self-inflicted gunshot. On March 12, Ghazali, a US citizen of Lebanese roots, rammed a pickup truck laden with fireworks and gasoline into the hallway of Temple Israel. Over 100 children who were present at the time of the incident and staff members remained uninjured, while a security guard was wounded after being struck by the vehicle. Also Read: 'War with US, Israel will only end when...': Iranian FM lays out conditions for halting strikes The FBI termed the incident a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” The investigation revealed that Ayman was devastated by the deaths of his brother Ibrahim and Kassim Ghazali, as well as his niece and nephew, who were all killed in the same March 5 IDF strike in their hometown of Mashghara, Lebanon. Israel has intensified its offensive against Hezbollah to dismantle Iran's proxy network after joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 targeted the top leadership of Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the opening day of the military campaign. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The investigation revealed that Ayman was devastated by the deaths of his brother Ibrahim and Kassim Ghazali, as well as his niece and nephew, who were all killed in the same March 5 IDF strike in their hometown of Mashghara, Lebanon.

Israel confirms Michigan synagogue attacker’s brother was Hezbollah commander

 Israel used the Blue Sparrow missile in February 2026. As the Middle East conflict expands, it remains highly unpredictable if another strike will occur to end the ongoing war with Iran.

&nbsp;Israel used the Blue Sparrow missile in February 2026. As the Middle East conflict expands, it remains highly unpredictable if another strike will occur to end the ongoing war with Iran.

Will Israel fire another Blue Sparrow missile to end the war with Iran?

Unit 8200 used years of cyber surveillance to track Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hacked networks helped the 2,000 km range Blue Sparrow missile bypass his deep Tehran bunker in a fatal daylight strike.

Unit 8200 used years of cyber surveillance to track Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hacked networks helped the 2,000 km range Blue Sparrow missile bypass his deep Tehran bunker in a fatal daylight strike.

'The cyber connection': How Unit 8200 helped the Blue Sparrow missile find Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The United States embassy in Jerusalem on Friday (Feb 27) said that "persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available." The advisory from the US embassy comes amid heightened tensions with Iran as the United States ramped up its military build-up in the region, deploying the world's biggest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, off the northern coast of Israel on Friday.&nbsp;Citing safety risks, the US mission said in a statement that "the Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and family members of US government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks."&nbsp;"In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from travelling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank," it added.&nbsp;The embassy emphasised that US citizens should reconsider travel to “Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest, and to the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest”.&nbsp;It also strictly advised against travel to certain areas, citing various security concerns such as Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict and within 11.3 km/7 miles of the Gaza periphery; northern Israel within 4 kilometres/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to continued military presence and activity; and the Egyptian border within 2.4 km/1.5 miles, except for the Taba crossing, which remains open.

The US embassy said it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel "due to safety risks," adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available.

The United States embassy in Jerusalem on Friday (Feb 27) said that "persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available." The advisory from the US embassy comes amid heightened tensions with Iran as the United States ramped up its military build-up in the region, deploying the world's biggest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, off the northern coast of Israel on Friday. Citing safety risks, the US mission said in a statement that "the Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and family members of US government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks." "In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from travelling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank," it added. The embassy emphasised that US citizens should reconsider travel to “Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest, and to the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest”. It also strictly advised against travel to certain areas, citing various security concerns such as Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict and within 11.3 km/7 miles of the Gaza periphery; northern Israel within 4 kilometres/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to continued military presence and activity; and the Egyptian border within 2.4 km/1.5 miles, except for the Taba crossing, which remains open.

The US embassy said it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel "due to safety risks," adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available.

Leave Israel while flights are available: US Embassy in Jerusalem advisory to American citizens

Israel’s Python-5 and I-Derby ER missiles pose a severe test for Iran’s S-300 and Bavar-373 defence systems. The combination of stealth aircraft, electronic jamming, and Mach 4 missile speed makes interception extremely difficult for Tehran’s air defence network in any potential conflict.

Israel’s Python-5 and I-Derby ER missiles pose a severe test for Iran’s S-300 and Bavar-373 defence systems. The combination of stealth aircraft, electronic jamming, and Mach 4 missile speed makes interception extremely difficult for Tehran’s air defence network in any potential conflict.

Can Iran’s defence systems stop Israel’s deadliest air-to-air missiles?

 Iran and Israel possess potent ballistic missile arsenals tailored to their strategic geography. Iran focuses on volume and increasing precision with missiles like the Sejjil and Kheibar, while Israel maintains high-tech long-range deterrents like the Jericho series.

&nbsp;Iran and Israel possess potent ballistic missile arsenals tailored to their strategic geography. Iran focuses on volume and increasing precision with missiles like the Sejjil and Kheibar, while Israel maintains high-tech long-range deterrents like the Jericho series.

'Israel vs Iran': Comparing the ballistic missile range and accuracy

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