Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-23 at 00:01

HEADLINES
- Iran-Oman Plan Hormuz Tolls Amid Shipping Turmoil
- Michigan Official Praises Jewish Discrimination Sparks Backlash
- Elbit TKMS Expand Israeli-German Maritime Ties

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, Iran is negotiating with Oman to set up a system that would allow both countries to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, even as Washington warns against establishing tolls in this international waterway. Tehran has created the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee the waterway, and the group released a map defining the boundaries of a Strait of Hormuz management supervision area, noting that some zones would require permits to transit. The United States has rejected the toll idea, with officials stressing the waterway should remain open for international shipping. The discussion comes as Iran looks for new revenue due to the strategic importance of the strait for the energy market and regional trade in goods such as fertilizers.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a University of Michigan op-ed argues that a university official crossed a dangerous line by praising two years of discrimination against Jewish students during a commencement address. The official celebrated protesters who had, over the past two years, made Jewish life on campus challenging and urged graduates to “make good trouble.” The moment prompted backlash, with the university briefly removing video of the address from its channels before restoring it under pressure from alumni, faculty, and activists. About 2,000 students, staff, and alumni signed letters demanding that the president retract mild criticism and pledge to protect Jewish students and free expression. The American Association of University Professors issued a statement in response to the events.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Elbit Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s TKMS to expand cooperation and advance maritime technology, strengthening strategic ties between the two countries. TKMS already maintains relationships with the Israeli Navy, having sold four submarines, and with Israel Aerospace Industries on unmanned submarine vehicles. The new agreement focuses on enhancing technological capabilities and joint solutions for evolving maritime needs, according to the companies’ leaders. TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard stressed the importance of close cooperation between partners who share a worldview to ensure stability and resilience, while Elbit Systems president and CEO Bezhalel Machlis said the collaboration will combine strengths to meet the demands of modern maritime forces. Elbit has been active in Germany for years, with products such as electronic warfare systems, the Sigal UAV, and sonar systems sold in the country.

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SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897038
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896830
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897035