Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-23 at 21:01

HEADLINES
Iran deal terms spark Israel alarm
Protests outside IDF Chief Zamir home
Qatari media fuel global antisemitism

The time is now 9:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US Southern Command has released additional footage of Commanding General Francis L. Donvan boarding an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 during his trip to Caracas, Venezuela, earlier today. VMM-263 is part of the aviation combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Iwo Jima amphibious ready group.

In Regional Impacts, details of the signed MOU say the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen; Iran will not charge transit fees; the US won't pay any money to Iran; sanction relief on Iranian oil; Lebanon is part of the ceasefire; and 60 days to negotiate nuclear issues.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, senior US Republicans criticized the terms of the emerging Iran deal, warning that a deal that leaves Iran in a strong position would be a nightmare for Israel. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced concern over terms that would allow Tehran to survive. President Donald Trump said the agreement is largely negotiated and that a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu went very well, noting that the peace framework would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s official agency later reported that the Strait would remain under Iran’s management, and reports noted a 60-day extension of the ceasefire being discussed.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, dozens of right-wing protesters gathered outside the home of IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir in a community in the Sharon region, following an incident in which a soldier wearing a "Messiah" patch was jailed after Zamir visited the guard post. The protesters held signs reading “traitor, enemy of Israel,” played loud music, and waved Israeli flags. Opposition leader Yair Lapid condemned the incident on social media, saying it reflected incitement by government members against the IDF; former prime minister Naftali Bennett blamed the government for the incitement; Yashar! party chairman and former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot also weighed in.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Qatari media fueled global antisemitism after Oct. 7, an opinion piece argues, calling for a candid look at how the new wave of antisemitism is spreading and the role of Qatari media. The author, a journalist with a long career in Qatari outlets including Al Jazeera, notes the broad reach of Al Jazeera across platforms such as AJ Arabic, AJ English, and AJ+, as well as affiliated media groups, and discusses how these channels have influenced audiences worldwide.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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