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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-26 at 17:03

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HEADLINES
Hostages in Gaza US Peace Framework Advances
Netanyahu UN Speech Iran Nuclear No State
Syria Installs New Government After Ouster

The time is now 1:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 1:00 PM, this is the hourly update on the Middle East and related global developments.

In Gaza, the fighting persists as Israel and Hamas remain far from a settlement. In Washington, President Donald Trump said he is near a deal to end the war and bring hostages home, offering no details. A 21-point US peace framework announced at the United Nations signals ongoing efforts to shape a pathway toward ending the Gaza conflict, but many obstacles remain and specifics are not yet public.

In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his United Nations address to press the world not to allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program and to note that sanctions will be reimposed. He also asserted that Israel must finish the job in Gaza and ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state. The speech drew sharp political reactions in New York, with supporters praising its clarity and opponents calling it a tired gimmick that offered few concrete steps on hostages or a broader peace plan.

Regionally, the security picture is shaped by shifts in Syria and Lebanon. Syria has a new government after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, with the security landscape unsettled as power centers realign. Israel has warned it will act to prevent the rearmament of adversaries tied to Iran, and it continues to strike near proxy fronts when necessary. In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s military capacity has been degraded by Israeli operations in previous years, and a newly empowered Lebanese government has pledged to enforce a state monopoly on arms, complicating the group’s posture. Talks over a humanitarian corridor between Israel and Syria have encountered friction, highlighting the fragility of civilian evacuation routes amid ongoing hostilities.

Lebanon’s banking and financial crisis also features in regional headlines. Former central bank governor Riad Salameh is moving toward release on bail after more than a year in detention on corruption-related allegations, underscoring the country’s continuing economic strain and the broader regional ripple effects of Lebanon’s crisis.

Diplomatically, there is momentum around Gaza governance plans. Tony Blair is reported as a potential leading figure in a transitional Gaza authority under a US-led peace framework, with the United Nations and Gulf partners said to be providing support. In New York, families of hostages and loved ones held in Gaza gathered outside the United Nations to press Netanyahu to translate words into action, arguing that time for speeches has passed and demanding tangible progress toward freeing captives.

The broader regional dynamic remains one of security concerns centered on Israel’s needs for credible defense and verifiable, durable progress toward peace, alongside shifting power arrangements in Syria and Lebanon and ongoing international efforts to curb violence and stabilize the area. Authorities continue to monitor developments related to Iran’s nuclear diplomacy, the status of hostages in Gaza, and the evolving posture of regional proxies, with further updates to follow as events unfold.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa 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.

SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-868700
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