Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 25, 2026, 10 PM 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 On Going War Report. I'm Noah Lever. US officials indicate President Trump doubts Iran will meet his demands

1:01and anticipates renewed strikes after the November midterm elections. This comes as Iran had proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks in exchange for Washington lifting blockades, easing oil sanctions, and releasing frozen assets. However, President Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal. Expecting the US military's bombing campaign to resume after the midterms, according to the Wall Street Journal. Iranian foreign minister Arbasa Rackchi had previously commented that a deal would be much better if it is done before the midterm election. In a significant diplomatic exchange, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cuised New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani of antisemitism and having ties to Hamas during a speech at the UN General Assembly. In response, prominent New York Jewish Democrats have defended Mayor Mamdani, criticizing Netanyahu's remarks as excessive and potentially inciting violence. Manhattan-Burah President Brad Holman-Sigal called the accusations, scurrilous.

2:03City Council Speaker Julie Menin added that Netanyahu's comments were not helpful at all and could incite violence. Mayor Mamdani himself stated Netanyahu used his speech to repeat baseless lies meant to sanitize his genocide of Palestinians, referencing an international criminal court arrest warrant. The article notes that Mamdani has become a focal point for Netanyahu's Lecude party during its re-election campaign. Meanwhile, there are indications that Israelis are increasingly recognizing what is described as a colossal problem on the world stage concerning their global image. This perception of negative shifts intensified since October 7th is impacting media, social media and college campuses. While past preoccupation with the military conflict may have diverted attention, focus is now reportedly turning towards the narrative war and combating negative perceptions abroad. In a separate personal reflection, a Jewish student shares her experience navigating mandatory religious practices at a Christian high school.

3:04She details how this environment, while chosen for academics, has pushed her to develop a stronger sense of her own Jewish identity and self-awareness, learning to exist within a space not designed for her. For continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world, listen to antisemitism watch from Clockwork Media. Find it at clockweakmedia.org-watch. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today on Going War Report. Stay safe and informed. Follow Israel Today on Going War Report in your podcast app so you don't miss the next update. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Meet the Red Bull Dragonberry Emergizer. It's one of the many new drinks out now. Who knew ice cold drinks could be so fire. Try them all only at my doubles.