Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-25 at 04:01

HEADLINES
- US halts Iranian strikes after 13 nights
- Saudi strikes Hudaydah port amid tensions
- Greener neighborhoods curb pregnancy stress hormones

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, after 13 nights of strikes in Iran, there were no American strikes on Iranian soil tonight. The pause follows a prolonged period of activity, marking a calm moment amid ongoing tensions.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Saudi air forces struck the Houthis’ Red Sea port of Hudaydah, with fuel depots at the port reported as hit by Arab sources. Earlier today the Houthis attacked a Saudi gas tanker transiting Bab al-Mandab, an action viewed as likely Saudi retaliation for the latest strike.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, US President Donald Trump said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has “turned Palestinian” during remarks at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He said Schumer had been “100% for Israel,” but is now “a great, proud Palestinian.” Trump also praised the First Amendment’s protections for a free press, mocked what he calls the “fake news media,” and teased several journalists, politicians, and celebrities during the event.

In Uplifting News, a study led by Bar-Ilan University researchers finds that living in greener neighborhoods during pregnancy is linked to lower levels of long-term stress hormones. The research, conducted with colleagues from Tel Aviv University, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus, and the Alfred Wegener Institute, found greener exposure associated with reduced cortisol and cortisone in hair samples. The study, published in Environmental Epidemiology, notes that hair-based measures reflect longer-term stress than saliva or blood tests.

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