Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 17, 2026, 02 PM Eastern

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you critical updates. Prime Minister Netanyahu has claimed the elimination of top leaders, including Nasrallah and Haniyeh. Meanwhile, Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution ending monitoring of international sanctions on Iran, creating a significant gap. Senior diplomat Morgan Ortagus sees a fragile opportunity for peace between Israel and Lebanon. On security, Israeli troops conducted extensive counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, apprehending hundreds of wanted individuals. The University of Toronto is under fire for a new working group on 'Anti-Zionism,' drawing criticism. Domestically, new parties are vying for seats in the upcoming Knesset elections, and the IDF has removed an officer who served during the October 7th attack. We also feature an uplifting story from the Israeli Navy.

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