Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-28 at 05:02


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Iran Clears 50 Missile Access Points
IDF Kills Hamas Funds Network Chief Khrizim
Iran Asserts Hormuz Tolls On Ships

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, satellite images show Iran has cleared at least 50 access points at 18 missile sites since the ceasefire began, restoring access to underground launchers and weapons hit during the war.

In Regional Impacts, the Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcaster alleged the ships attempted the journey to enter the Persian Gulf without coordination with the security forces at 12:35 am local time. They were warned, but after they ignored the warning, warning shots were fired at them, forcing them to return. The incident comes as Iran has begun asserting authority over the Strait and demanding ships pay a fee for navigational and environmental services to circumvent legal restrictions on charging tolls. Under Articles 38 and 44 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, bordering Iran and Oman cannot suspend, impede, or charge tolls for vessels passing through the Strait, though the legislation permits countries to charge fees for services provided, security analysts have noted. Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast; the tanker James II, sailing under the Palau flag and in ballast, was about 50 miles north of the Turkeli Area when the incident occurred, while the tankers Altura and Velora, sailing under the Sierra Leone flag and in ballast, were attacked in a nearby area during a ship-to-ship operation. Coastal safety boats were sent to the scene, and all crew members were reported in good condition; neither Moscow nor Kyiv immediately claimed responsibility. Satellite images reveal Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile and drone arsenal. Since the ceasefire began, Tehran has cleared at least 50 access points at 18 missile sites, according to an Airbus Defence and Space analysis shared with CNN, a finding that points to renewed access to underground launch facilities and missiles that had been damaged in prior strikes.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, IDF kills leader of central Hamas funds network who transferred millions to military wing. Ihab Khrizim, described by the military as the leader of a central Hamas funds transfer network, was killed in a strike on Khan Yunis. Khrizim oversaw the transfer of millions of dollars to Hamas’ military wing, and the IDF said he had continued to violate the ceasefire in recent months, enabling attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The IDF also killed Hamas unit commander Muhammad al-Habash, who worked on weapons production for Hamas. In separate strikes, Israel targeted senior Hamas commanders in Gaza, including northern Gaza brigade commander Ezz al-Din Beik and Gaza City deputy brigade commander Imad Aslim, who was serving as commander of the Zeitoun Battalion; both were reportedly killed while meeting in the same apartment after emerging from Hamas’s underground network. Israeli security officials have not confirmed all details of those strikes. Earlier, the Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the assassination of Hamas’s new military chief, Mohammed Ouda. The ancient coastal city of Tyre this morning. Israel continues to pound Hezbollah positions across Southern Lebanon.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara asked the High Court of Justice to intervene in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appointment of Major-General Roman Gofman as the next Mossad chief, arguing that the senior appointments committee’s renewed approval cannot be relied upon. In a response filed late Wednesday night after the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments again cleared Gofman, Baharav-Miara said the committee majority failed to properly address key documents and testimony from the time of the events, and that its opinion could not serve as a valid basis for Netanyahu’s decision. The petitions challenge Gofman’s appointment over the Ori Elmakayes affair, centering on claims that Elmakayes, then a minor, was used in 2022 by IDF Division 210 as part of an influence effort under Gofman. Elmakayes was later arrested over publications on his Telegram channel, held behind bars for 44 days, indicted, and eventually released to house arrest. The indictment against him was canceled in 2023 after his lawyers raised claims that he had been operated by the division, claims the attorney-general said later proved correct. Two entries in this topic appear in Hebrew with no accompanying details.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, ‘Shocking antisemitic violence’ Israelis attacked in Cyprus. Israeli officials said the victims appeared to be targeted because they were visibly Jewish; three Israeli nationals were violently attacked in Nicosia, with one man stabbed in the eye during an antisemitic assault. Cypriot authorities have not released further details about suspects or the medical condition of the wounded. The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus condemned the attack and thanked Cypriot police for their swift response, saying those responsible must face justice.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Israeli AI defense-tech firm Airis Labs emerges from stealth with $60m. in funding. Airis Labs has raised a total of $60 million, including a $31 million Series B led by PSG Equity with participation from TLV Partners, Stepstone Group, Redseed Ventures and angel investors. The company defines a new category called User-Generated Field Intelligence, turning unstructured visual data from smartphones, social media, digital forensics, security and body cameras, and drones into machine-readable intelligence. Founded in 2023, Airis Labs operates with government organizations worldwide, delivering a video-first AI platform that ingests all visual sources into a single intelligence source, enabling analysts to focus on judgment calls while AI agents scale across missions.

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.

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https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjuglyhemg
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897614
https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-897611
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/28/satellite-images-reveal-iran-rapidly-rebuilds-its-missile-and-drone-arsenal/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897605
https://t.me/ILtoday/19187
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897601
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https://worldisraelnews.com/shocking-antisemitic-violence-israelis-attacked-in-cyprus/
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