Palestinian editors opened April 17 reporting the Lebanon ceasefire's implementation amid Israeli violations and military positioning, with multiple sources documenting its activation and analyzing its terms. Morning coverage shifted to simultaneous Israeli military operations in Gaza, documenting civilian casualties from Israeli fire in Gaza City's eastern neighborhoods and the Shuja'iyya district. Afternoon reporting focused on Iran's announcement of fully opening the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate U.S. rejection of this move, with multiple sources covering Tehran's announcement, Trump's insistence on maintaining the naval blockade, and the resulting 10% drop in oil prices. Evening coverage maintained focus on the maritime standoff while reporting harrowing testimonies from released prisoners about torture in Israeli prisons.