Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-22 at 05:02

HEADLINES
US to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland
Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah Amal militants
SOSA launches NJ BASE 20 foreign firms

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 US Military Role, reports say Donald Trump is sending 5,000 US troops to Poland, a deployment described in the reporting as a major move that signals a shift in posture for US forces in the region.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanese media report that ten people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, including four Hezbollah paramedics killed in the al-Hamaoya area and two Amal movement paramedics killed in Deir Kanon al-Nahar; all six were identified as militants from Hezbollah and Amal who used ambulances to move weapons and participate in militant activity. A separate report notes that two special forces units operated in Lebanon before an ambush by Hezbollah militants. There are also reports of an attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen near Socotra.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the IDF's Gender Affairs Advisory Unit reported 2,420 complaints of sexual assault and harassment in 2025, 350 more than in 2024; about 700 complaints ended at disciplinary hearings, 42 indictments were filed, and 21 cases faced disciplinary trials. Ten percent were investigated by Military Police or Israeli Police, while 59% were handled through disciplinary and command channels; 22% were inconclusive or not fully pursued, and 4% were not handled due to external circumstances. Forty-eight victims later withdrew their reports, and 60 civilian contractors were banned from entering IDF bases; a warning was issued to 71 employees. Opposition MK Merav Ben-Ari called the data deeply disturbing. In a separate development, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, condemned MK May Golan’s remarks on Reform Judaism after reports that Rafi Kedoshim had been appointed as her adviser; Golan defended her words, while Leiter and others condemned the comments, underscoring an ongoing debate over relations with Reform Judaism.

In Israeli Economy and Business, an Israeli company SOSA will work with the state of New Jersey to create NJ BASE, a new Silicon Valley–style technology hub near Manhattan that will prioritize AI, cyber, fintech, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. In the first phase, about 20 foreign companies will participate, receiving fully funded workspaces and six months of business support. The center will host exposure days, meetings with investors, and events to connect the participating firms with New Jersey’s public and private sectors, with SOSA aiming to connect global startups to the verified needs of the New Jersey corporate system.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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