Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-22 at 09:01

HEADLINES
Gulf States Condemn Iran's Hormuz Control
Israel Reports Aerial Strikes Near Lebanon
Court Could Free Leonard Cohen Israel Archives

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, a joint statement from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates condemns and rejects Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and urges ships not to contact the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF spokesperson said that following warnings activated moments ago in several northern regions, a number of hits of suspicious aerial targets were identified in the border area with Lebanon. Details are under investigation.

In Uplifting News, a court ruling could clear the way for the release of Leonard Cohen’s long-hidden Israel concerts and archives. Cohen’s Israel appearances included two 1972 concerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and a 1973 visit to entertain troops during the Yom Kippur War.

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https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/76614
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1324338
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-896775