Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 16, 2026, 07 AM Eastern

0:00This is Matt Rogers from Lost Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. This is Bowen Yang from Lost Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. You know when people try a new food and suddenly it's like, okay, hold on. I got a new favorite food! That's the reaction a lot of people are having when they first try Cupid Mayo. Yeah, it's the one with the red cap and the little baby on the bottle. You've probably seen it at the grocery store. And this mayo is different. Mm-hmm. Most mayonnaise uses whole eggs. Cupid only uses egg yolks, which gives it this rich umami flavor. It's smoother, deeper, almost buttery. Once people try it, they start putting it on everything. Egg sandwiches, fries, burgers, chefs use it, restaurants use it, people who really care about flavor use it, put it on just about anything. Then you'll understand. Cupid, the original Japanese mayonnaise. You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. I'm Noah Lever. We begin with developments in the ongoing conflict with Iran and its regional proxies.

1:01Vice President J.D. Vance stated that the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a much different phase within the next several months. With the initial stage of destroying Iran's nuclear program and conventional military now complete, according to World Israel News, Vance explained the second stage will focus on preventing Iran from rebuilding and restoring regional stability. Noting the US is not currently engaged in aggressive operations. Meanwhile, Yemeni rebels are increasingly strangling the Bab El Mandib shipping lane, according to the Times of Israel. New photos and a Pentagon watchdog report reveal extensive damage to US bases, including wrecked aircraft, armored vehicles and buildings, with equipment losses estimated up to $3.7 billion, turning now to the disputed territories. In Gaza, a six-story structure previously hit in Israeli strikes has collapsed, resulting in 20 reported deaths and dozens missing. Residents had reportedly returned to the building despite safety warnings due to a lack of shelter,

2:02the Times of Israel reports. Separately in the West Bank, the IDF confirmed the arrest of Naka Hamad, a Palestinian-American journalist for Iran's state-run press TV. Press TV alleged a preceding smear campaign against Hamad, who was transferred to Israel police, according to Jpost.com. In US policy concerning Israel, Senators Chris Van Hollen, Tim Kein and Bernie Sanders have introduced a resolution requiring the State Department to report to Congress on the pattern of violence in the West Bank, including the killings of US citizens since 2022 and the human rights status of Palestinians. Jpost.com reports this resolution warns that military aid to Israel could be halted if the report is not submitted within 30 days. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is preparing a multi-billion-dollar package of 2,000-pound bombs for Israel, valued at $2.8 billion, representing the largest single transfer of these munitions in recent years and facing significant legislative pushback from Democrats,

3:06according to Israel today, and within Israel's domestic political landscape. The High Court of Justice dismissed a Shah's party petition, seeking to revive a state-funded memorial conference for Rabbi Ovedya Yosef. Siting concerns about electoral advantage weeks before an election, Jpost.com indicates. Minister Amike Ilyahu has drawn significant backlash from bereaved fathers of fallen soldiers and opposition leaders for his statement suggesting anti-government protesters would not be reliable in combat roles. The Times of Israel notes, discussions also focused on Gardi, Eisenkot's electoral strength derived from his opposition to Prime Minister Netanyahu. Contrasted with a perceived disarray in the right-wing political camp, according to Jpost.com, for continuing coverage of anti-Semitism around the world, listen to anti-Semitism watch from Clockwork Media. Find it at ClockworkMedia.org-slashwatch. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today ongoing war report.

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