Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-04-17 at 22:02

0:00At the UPS store, re-insure your small viz stand out with a variety of high-quality paper-stock options, banners, posters for stores and more. Most locations are independent-reowned, product services pricing and hours of operation may vary, see center for details, the UPS store, be unstoppable, come into your local store today and get your print on. The time is now 10.01 pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today. Ongoing War Report. In regional impacts, Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behaviour due to Iran war, according to a Hebrew university study led by Dr. Ronnie Lotton and Proff. I'll peer from the for a change lab. The non-peer reviewed research found that during the war, nearly two-thirds experienced a sharp decline in overall physical activity and a reduction in sleep duration. It also showed an increase in ultra-processed food consumption, with just over half reporting higher intake of sweets and pastries,

1:00a drop in produce and a rise in alcohol use. The researchers noted the war's impact on food consumption was more pronounced among female participants, and they did not claim a link between increased ultra-processed foods and reduced produce, attributing the changes to a general rise in total food intake. Separately, UNICEF said two water truck drivers contracted to deliver clean water to families in Gaza were killed by Israeli fire at the Mansoura Water, filling point in northern Gaza. Two others were injured, UNICEF suspended activities at the site, and urged protection of humanitarian workers, and critical water infrastructure under international humanitarian law. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, ex al-Qaeda member and former British secret intelligence service, agent Aiman Dean, claimed on ex-slash Twitter that the US-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is being used as leverage against Iran. He argued Tehran is demanding no serious engagement on nuclear talks

2:00or the opening of the Strait of Hormuz until there is a ceasefire in Lebanon, and suggested Netanyahu's halt against Hezbollah is to call the Iranian regime's bluff and to buy time for more assets to reach the region. Separately, IDF officers in Southern Lebanon said they were not informed about the ceasefire and learned of it via foreign media and telegram posts. With five IDF divisions in the area awaiting orders, the IDF's position is to hold captured Lebanese territory, and chief of staff Lieutenant-General Isles Amir approved plans to deepen Lebanon operations if needed. Earlier, the IDF announced it had taken control of a key ridge, Christopherny Ridge, minutes before the ceasefire to sustain a presence there. In the US policy concerning Israel, Jewish groups urged Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks. The American Jewish Committee, joined by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Railroad Wallenberg Center for Human Rights,

3:02united against nuclear Iran and co-founders of the hostages and missing families for him US, called on President Trump to make the return of Americans detained in Iran an urgent national priority as ceasefire negotiations proceed. They stressed that wrongful detention will not be accepted and that adversaries must understand that harming Americans carries lasting consequences. They noted Trump has a track record of negotiating hostage releases and recovering Americans from hostile regions and urged continuity of that approach. In antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate, is jealousy the root of anti-Zionism. Opinion, a Lanna Newhouse, Editing Chief of Tablet, argues that a rudalist identity-emaciated Western world envies the Zionist nation-state rather than the Jews themselves. She contends that this envy leads to anti-Zionist critique that is often framed as concern for broader societal issues, while acknowledging that invoking envy risks echoing old antisemitic tropes. Newhouse suggests the longing is for the political

4:02and social model Israel represents, even if it is not openly acknowledged. In uplifting news, answering the call, the overlooked Jewish role in America's revolution opinion, the piece recalls how Jewish merchants, artisans and professionals aided the revolutionary effort by supplying goods, raising funds, and joining local militias. Across port cities from New York to Newport, Jews, roughly 25-0 in the colonies at the time, contributed to the struggle for independence. A dimension of the story often overlooked as the nation marks its early history. Thank you for tuning into this Israel today, ongoing war report update. I'm Noah Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.