Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-25 at 11:01

HEADLINES
THAAD center expands US munitions capacity
Israeli strikes Tyre amid Lebanon flare
Gulf states weigh Abraham Accords expansion

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Lockheed Martin has broken ground for a new THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama, as part of a broader push to expand US munitions capacity. The move comes amid reports that more than 200 THAAD interceptors were fired in defense of Israel during the month-long conflict with Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury or Operation Roaring Lion. The THAAD system is designed to intercept missiles in the terminal phase, with the ability to detect and track threats at distances over 2,000 kilometers and to engage targets at altitudes up to 150 kilometers. The new facility will add 87,000 square feet of production space for THAAD interceptors and for future work on the Next Generation Interceptor, and forms part of a broader $9 billion investment plan over the next decade to increase munitions production and modernize more than 20 facilities nationwide.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, in the latest round of regional tension, a wave of Israeli attacks targeted Tyre and the surrounding region in southern Lebanon. Reports indicate Israeli forces attacked terror targets in Tyre and in southern Lebanon in response to today’s events, underscoring the continuing flare of hostilities across the Israel-Lebanon border.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Gulf states are continuing to weigh deeper ties as discussions about expanding the Abraham Accords move forward. Analysts note that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan are being viewed through a cautious lens, with emphasis on protocol, respect, and partnership and a concern about appearing to be used. The prospect of broader participation in the Abraham Accords has surfaced amid Iran-related diplomacy, and figures such as Senator Lindsey Graham have suggested that if regional Arab and Muslim partners joined the accords, it could be one of the most consequential developments in Middle East history. Separately, President Donald Trump has publicly urged that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Pakistan be brought into the Abraham Accords as part of the Iran deal, saying it should be mandatory to sign onto the accords and directing lawmakers to begin the process of bringing those countries into the agreement, while noting that Iran joining the accords would be an honor.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli Minister Miki Zohar has been questioned again in connection with the Histadrut affair, marking another development in the ongoing political investigations surrounding labor and government ties.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Kirill Rubinski, the Jewish CEO of Azerbaijan’s NEQSOL Holding, is pursuing deeper Israeli partnerships as the conglomerate expands across Central Asia and the Gulf. NEQSOL is seeking collaborations with Israeli partners in technology, healthcare, education, and infrastructure as it grows across 11 countries, serving more than 25 million customers. The group’s portfolio includes Vodafone Ukraine, Azerbaijan operators Bakcell and AzerTelecom, Ukraine’s UMCC titanium producer, and Norm, the largest cement producer in the South Caucasus. NEQSOL recently completed replacing one of its telecom billing systems with technology from Israel’s Amdocs, reflecting stronger technology ties between the two countries.

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