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❌ WIDESPREAD ANTI-REGIME PROTESTS REPORTED IN WESTERN IRAN; ISRAEL AND SYRIA RENEW POLITICAL DIALOGUE WITH U.S. BACKING; JERUSALEM DRAFT PROTEST TURNS DEADLY
🕑 January 6, 2026 | 9:30 PM
🪧 Iran: Multiple eyewitness reports described large-scale protests across the city overnight, with visual confirmations cited. Local regime forces were reported to have disengaged from the crowds, and some personnel were seen waving and signaling support.
Clashes were reported overnight between protesters and regime forces. The situation was described as unusual and still developing.
The reports described protesters taking control of the local police station after security forces fled the city. This was presented as a significant escalation in the local confrontation.
Eyewitness descriptions said the Grand Bazaar turned into a “war zone” as protesters erected barricades. The barricades were described as an effort to push back against suppression units.
The situation was characterized as a “revolutionary mood,” with claims that protesters are seeking regime change. The report also stated that a major external shock to the regime’s foundations, such as the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could collapse the system.
🇮🇱 The Prime Minister’s Office said political dialogue between Israel and Syria has been renewed after several months, with American backing and support.
The dialogue took place as part of President Trump’s vision to promote peace in the Middle East. Israel emphasized the need to ensure the security of its citizens and to prevent threats along its borders.
Israel reiterated its commitment to promoting regional stability and security, and said economic cooperation should be advanced for the benefit of both countries.
It was agreed to continue the dialogue to advance shared goals and to safeguard the security of the Druze minority in Syria.
❌ Jerusalem protest turns deadly: Crowds were in the streets of Jerusalem this evening protesting the draft. A team from the Broadcasting Corporation, including reserve soldier and reporter Chaim Golditch, was violently attacked during the demonstration. Nearby, a bus ran over a protester. The protester was killed.
Israel Police are responding to a violent disturbance in Jerusalem, where a small group of rioters threw objects and eggs at officers, set trash bins on fire, blocked roads, damaged buses, and assaulted journalists.
The violence erupted alongside an evening protest rally on Bar-Ilan and Tzefania Streets and nearby areas. Police, Border Police, and additional units were deployed to allow lawful protest activity while protecting public safety and traffic.
During the unrest, a bus passing through the area apparently struck several participants, causing injuries. The incident is under investigation, and the bus driver was arrested for questioning. Separately, journalists at the scene were injured by a stone and taken for medical treatment.
After repeated loudspeaker orders to disperse were ignored, police used crowd-control measures to push back rioters and restore order. Operations are ongoing to stabilize the area and restore calm.
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🕑 January 6, 2026 | 9:30 PM
🪧 Iran: Multiple eyewitness reports described large-scale protests across the city overnight, with visual confirmations cited. Local regime forces were reported to have disengaged from the crowds, and some personnel were seen waving and signaling support.
Clashes were reported overnight between protesters and regime forces. The situation was described as unusual and still developing.
The reports described protesters taking control of the local police station after security forces fled the city. This was presented as a significant escalation in the local confrontation.
Eyewitness descriptions said the Grand Bazaar turned into a “war zone” as protesters erected barricades. The barricades were described as an effort to push back against suppression units.
The situation was characterized as a “revolutionary mood,” with claims that protesters are seeking regime change. The report also stated that a major external shock to the regime’s foundations, such as the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could collapse the system.
🇮🇱 The Prime Minister’s Office said political dialogue between Israel and Syria has been renewed after several months, with American backing and support.
The dialogue took place as part of President Trump’s vision to promote peace in the Middle East. Israel emphasized the need to ensure the security of its citizens and to prevent threats along its borders.
Israel reiterated its commitment to promoting regional stability and security, and said economic cooperation should be advanced for the benefit of both countries.
It was agreed to continue the dialogue to advance shared goals and to safeguard the security of the Druze minority in Syria.
❌ Jerusalem protest turns deadly: Crowds were in the streets of Jerusalem this evening protesting the draft. A team from the Broadcasting Corporation, including reserve soldier and reporter Chaim Golditch, was violently attacked during the demonstration. Nearby, a bus ran over a protester. The protester was killed.
Israel Police are responding to a violent disturbance in Jerusalem, where a small group of rioters threw objects and eggs at officers, set trash bins on fire, blocked roads, damaged buses, and assaulted journalists.
The violence erupted alongside an evening protest rally on Bar-Ilan and Tzefania Streets and nearby areas. Police, Border Police, and additional units were deployed to allow lawful protest activity while protecting public safety and traffic.
During the unrest, a bus passing through the area apparently struck several participants, causing injuries. The incident is under investigation, and the bus driver was arrested for questioning. Separately, journalists at the scene were injured by a stone and taken for medical treatment.
After repeated loudspeaker orders to disperse were ignored, police used crowd-control measures to push back rioters and restore order. Operations are ongoing to stabilize the area and restore calm.
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⚠️ HOME FRONT COMMAND URGES IMMEDIATE MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY READINESS AS JERUSALEM BUS RAMMING IS RULED NON-TERROR, IDF DISPERSES INCITEMENT NEAR BIRZEIT AND ELIMINATES TWO HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES IN SOUTHERN LEBANON
🕑 January 6, 2026 | 9:45 PM
⚠️ Homefront Command issues emergency preparedness warning: Channel 13 News reports that the commander of the Homefront Command convened a special meeting with city mayors and heads of regional and local councils across Israel. They were warned to prepare for any possible and immediate transition to a state of emergency.
🚍 Jerusalem protest incident ruled not terror: Footage shows ultra-Orthodox extremists blocking a bus and spitting on it for several minutes. At a certain point, the bus suddenly accelerated, and one protester was run over. The suspicion of a terror attack has been ruled out. A second ultra-Orthodox rally in Jerusalem ended in tragedy.
❌ Forces disperse gathering near Birzeit University, later face violent confrontation: In recent days, intelligence indications were received of an anticipated gathering in support of terror and incitement to terror expected to take place today in the area of Birzeit University in Judea and Samaria. At the beginning of the gathering, IDF and Israel Border Police forces were dispatched to the area of the university, used riot dispersal means, and dispersed the gathering.
Later, an additional violent confrontation broke out involving hundreds of suspects. Rocks were hurled from rooftops toward the forces, posing an immediate threat. The forces responded with riot dispersal means and precise fire toward the main violent individuals. The IDF stated it will continue to operate against terrorism and will not tolerate any incitement to terror against Israeli civilians.
🎯 IDF eliminates two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon: The IDF confirmed that earlier today it struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Kherbet Selem in southern Lebanon. The two terrorists took part in attempts to reestablish Hezbollah military infrastructure. One of them was an engineering terrorist in a structure that facilitated the organization’s reestablishment efforts.
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🕑 January 6, 2026 | 9:45 PM
⚠️ Homefront Command issues emergency preparedness warning: Channel 13 News reports that the commander of the Homefront Command convened a special meeting with city mayors and heads of regional and local councils across Israel. They were warned to prepare for any possible and immediate transition to a state of emergency.
🚍 Jerusalem protest incident ruled not terror: Footage shows ultra-Orthodox extremists blocking a bus and spitting on it for several minutes. At a certain point, the bus suddenly accelerated, and one protester was run over. The suspicion of a terror attack has been ruled out. A second ultra-Orthodox rally in Jerusalem ended in tragedy.
❌ Forces disperse gathering near Birzeit University, later face violent confrontation: In recent days, intelligence indications were received of an anticipated gathering in support of terror and incitement to terror expected to take place today in the area of Birzeit University in Judea and Samaria. At the beginning of the gathering, IDF and Israel Border Police forces were dispatched to the area of the university, used riot dispersal means, and dispersed the gathering.
Later, an additional violent confrontation broke out involving hundreds of suspects. Rocks were hurled from rooftops toward the forces, posing an immediate threat. The forces responded with riot dispersal means and precise fire toward the main violent individuals. The IDF stated it will continue to operate against terrorism and will not tolerate any incitement to terror against Israeli civilians.
🎯 IDF eliminates two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon: The IDF confirmed that earlier today it struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Kherbet Selem in southern Lebanon. The two terrorists took part in attempts to reestablish Hezbollah military infrastructure. One of them was an engineering terrorist in a structure that facilitated the organization’s reestablishment efforts.
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🛡️ ISRAEL SIGNALS HOME FRONT PREPAREDNESS AS IDF READIES POSSIBLE HEZBOLLAH OPERATIONS, U.S. PROPOSES SYRIA SECURITY MECHANISM, AND IRAN EXECUTES ALLEGED MOSSAD SPY
🕑 January 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM
🛡️ HOME FRONT PREPAREDNESS AND CIVIL–MILITARY COORDINATION: The “Leaders on the Home Front” conference brought together Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, the commander of the Home Front Command, heads of local authorities, senior defense officials, and emergency organizations to strengthen coordination ahead of future emergencies. The Chief of Staff said Israel’s strength depends not only on military power but on a functioning civilian home front, calling local authorities a foundational element of national defense.
He said the IDF is developing a new strategic concept focused on preparedness and surprise, drawing lessons from recent events, and that it operates from positions of control while acting offensively to prevent emerging threats to civilians. Referring to visits to impact sites during Operation “With the Strength of a Lion,” he highlighted close cooperation between local authorities and Home Front Command forces and said their work creates operational calm that enables IDF action where needed. The Home Front Command commander said Israel’s home front is among the strongest in the world and that continued preparedness, coordination, and joint action are essential to saving lives.
⚠️ IDF PREPARATIONS REGARDING HEZBOLLAH: A new intelligence update says Israeli strikes are expected to intensify north of the Litani River, well beyond the border, with strong and sustained attacks planned over the coming months against new Hezbollah facilities. The IDF estimates that if not for developments in Iran, a prepared attack plan against Hezbollah would already have been carried out.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has received approval from U.S. President Trump, and the IDF says preparations are complete. The military says it is awaiting a decision from the political leadership and is fully prepared for any large-scale operation.
❗️ IRAN: EXECUTION AND PROTEST ACTIVITY: Iran has executed Ali Ardestani, who was accused of spying for the Israeli intelligence service Mossad. Iranian authorities said he met individuals inside Iran through Mossad operatives, transferred collected information along with photos and videos, received new missions, and was paid in digital currency after each mission.
Additional reports say protesters in Abdanan are removing government banners, statues, and symbols.
⚠️ Iranian officials are increasingly questioning whether an operation similar to the one the United States carried out against Venezuelan President Maduro could also be conducted against Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, said: “Iran considers the enemies' intensified rhetoric against it a threat and will not let it continue without a response”.
🔸 U.S. PROPOSAL ON SOUTHERN SYRIA: The United States has proposed that Israel and Syria establish a joint American-Israeli-Syrian command center in Amman, Jordan. The framework is intended to address the security situation in southern Syria and the withdrawal of IDF forces, and to serve as a basis for negotiations on the demilitarization of the area.
Each side would send representatives, with the center handling diplomatic talks, military matters, intelligence coordination, and commercial relations.
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🕑 January 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM
🛡️ HOME FRONT PREPAREDNESS AND CIVIL–MILITARY COORDINATION: The “Leaders on the Home Front” conference brought together Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, the commander of the Home Front Command, heads of local authorities, senior defense officials, and emergency organizations to strengthen coordination ahead of future emergencies. The Chief of Staff said Israel’s strength depends not only on military power but on a functioning civilian home front, calling local authorities a foundational element of national defense.
He said the IDF is developing a new strategic concept focused on preparedness and surprise, drawing lessons from recent events, and that it operates from positions of control while acting offensively to prevent emerging threats to civilians. Referring to visits to impact sites during Operation “With the Strength of a Lion,” he highlighted close cooperation between local authorities and Home Front Command forces and said their work creates operational calm that enables IDF action where needed. The Home Front Command commander said Israel’s home front is among the strongest in the world and that continued preparedness, coordination, and joint action are essential to saving lives.
⚠️ IDF PREPARATIONS REGARDING HEZBOLLAH: A new intelligence update says Israeli strikes are expected to intensify north of the Litani River, well beyond the border, with strong and sustained attacks planned over the coming months against new Hezbollah facilities. The IDF estimates that if not for developments in Iran, a prepared attack plan against Hezbollah would already have been carried out.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has received approval from U.S. President Trump, and the IDF says preparations are complete. The military says it is awaiting a decision from the political leadership and is fully prepared for any large-scale operation.
❗️ IRAN: EXECUTION AND PROTEST ACTIVITY: Iran has executed Ali Ardestani, who was accused of spying for the Israeli intelligence service Mossad. Iranian authorities said he met individuals inside Iran through Mossad operatives, transferred collected information along with photos and videos, received new missions, and was paid in digital currency after each mission.
Additional reports say protesters in Abdanan are removing government banners, statues, and symbols.
⚠️ Iranian officials are increasingly questioning whether an operation similar to the one the United States carried out against Venezuelan President Maduro could also be conducted against Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, said: “Iran considers the enemies' intensified rhetoric against it a threat and will not let it continue without a response”.
🔸 U.S. PROPOSAL ON SOUTHERN SYRIA: The United States has proposed that Israel and Syria establish a joint American-Israeli-Syrian command center in Amman, Jordan. The framework is intended to address the security situation in southern Syria and the withdrawal of IDF forces, and to serve as a basis for negotiations on the demilitarization of the area.
Each side would send representatives, with the center handling diplomatic talks, military matters, intelligence coordination, and commercial relations.
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🎯 IDF STRIKES HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AS JERUSALEM BUS RAMMING INVESTIGATION EVOLVES, LEADERS URGE CALM, AND SEARCH RESUMES FOR HOSTAGE RAN GVILY
🕑 January 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM
💥 Southern Lebanon: In response to Hezbollah’s continued violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon.
🚔 Jerusalem Bus Ramming: Police clarified that the intersection was open to vehicle traffic and was not an area deliberately blocked by police. Rioters obstructed the road, blocked the bus, and posed a serious danger to road users.
Police initially attributed to the bus driver the offenses of aggravated murder and reckless driving and said they would request a 15-day extension of his detention. Later, police changed direction, dropped the aggravated murder charge, and extended the driver’s detention by nine days.
🇮🇱 National Leadership Statements: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The circumstances of the tragic disaster will be thoroughly investigated; at the same time, I call to prevent tempers from flaring so that we won’t, heaven forbid, experience additional disasters.”
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said: “My heart bleeds following the killing of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental this evening, as a result of being run over by a bus driver in Jerusalem. I share in his family’s deep sorrow at this difficult time. This is a serious incident that must be investigated thoroughly and comprehensively. The police have updated me that all lines of inquiry regarding the event are being examined and that they are treating it with the utmost gravity.”
⚖️ Political Response on Law Enforcement: MK Simcha Rothman, Chairman of the Constitution Committee, said Israel has endured three years of escalating lawlessness, which he attributes to failures by law enforcement and an adversarial legal system under Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. He said illegal road blockages have become normalized, enforcement has eroded, and demonstrators have blocked the Knesset and harassed public officials and journalists.
Rothman linked this environment to fatal outcomes, citing the death of Yosef Eisental as part of a broader chain and referencing earlier deaths including Muhammad Azam and Sergeant Denis Shavtsov, who were killed while clearing Route 1. While calling for a full investigation of the driver, he argued the broader system bears responsibility and called for zero tolerance for criminal road blockages regardless of political cause, while stressing that freedom of movement and personal safety are fundamental.
❌ Violence in the Arab Sector: Four people were murdered tonight in the Arab sector, bringing the total to 11 in the first week of 2026. The killings were reported in Jerusalem, the Negev, and the Galilee and were described as a loss of governance.
🎗️ Hostage Search: In coordination with Israel, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Red Cross are resuming today the search for Ran Gvily in the Zeitoun area.
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🕑 January 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM
💥 Southern Lebanon: In response to Hezbollah’s continued violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon.
🚔 Jerusalem Bus Ramming: Police clarified that the intersection was open to vehicle traffic and was not an area deliberately blocked by police. Rioters obstructed the road, blocked the bus, and posed a serious danger to road users.
Police initially attributed to the bus driver the offenses of aggravated murder and reckless driving and said they would request a 15-day extension of his detention. Later, police changed direction, dropped the aggravated murder charge, and extended the driver’s detention by nine days.
🇮🇱 National Leadership Statements: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The circumstances of the tragic disaster will be thoroughly investigated; at the same time, I call to prevent tempers from flaring so that we won’t, heaven forbid, experience additional disasters.”
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said: “My heart bleeds following the killing of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental this evening, as a result of being run over by a bus driver in Jerusalem. I share in his family’s deep sorrow at this difficult time. This is a serious incident that must be investigated thoroughly and comprehensively. The police have updated me that all lines of inquiry regarding the event are being examined and that they are treating it with the utmost gravity.”
⚖️ Political Response on Law Enforcement: MK Simcha Rothman, Chairman of the Constitution Committee, said Israel has endured three years of escalating lawlessness, which he attributes to failures by law enforcement and an adversarial legal system under Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. He said illegal road blockages have become normalized, enforcement has eroded, and demonstrators have blocked the Knesset and harassed public officials and journalists.
Rothman linked this environment to fatal outcomes, citing the death of Yosef Eisental as part of a broader chain and referencing earlier deaths including Muhammad Azam and Sergeant Denis Shavtsov, who were killed while clearing Route 1. While calling for a full investigation of the driver, he argued the broader system bears responsibility and called for zero tolerance for criminal road blockages regardless of political cause, while stressing that freedom of movement and personal safety are fundamental.
❌ Violence in the Arab Sector: Four people were murdered tonight in the Arab sector, bringing the total to 11 in the first week of 2026. The killings were reported in Jerusalem, the Negev, and the Galilee and were described as a loss of governance.
🎗️ Hostage Search: In coordination with Israel, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Red Cross are resuming today the search for Ran Gvily in the Zeitoun area.
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⚠️ U.S. SPECIAL FORCES AND COAST GUARD BOARD IRANIAN OIL TANKER LINKED TO RUSSIA AS RUSSIA WARNS WASHINGTON TO STOP PURSUIT
🕑 January 7, 2026 | 3:45 PM
🚢 Boarding Operation: According to a Reuters report, U.S. special forces, together with the United States Coast Guard, managed to board the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, described as an Iranian tanker linked to Russia, in the North Atlantic Ocean.
✈️ Aerial Support and Tracking: A Royal Air Force Boeing Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft is escorting the tanker south of the Faroe Islands. The U.S. Air Force has also dispatched a KC-135T aerial refueling aircraft to the area.
⚠️ Russian Response and Warning: It was reported that Russia has sent forces to prevent the seizure of the tanker. Russia warned Washington, stating: “Stop pursuing the oil tanker.”
☢️ Additional Claim Circulating: Separate claims described a Russian nuclear submarine escorting the tanker in order to thwart a U.S. attempt to seize it near Venezuela.
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🕑 January 7, 2026 | 3:45 PM
🚢 Boarding Operation: According to a Reuters report, U.S. special forces, together with the United States Coast Guard, managed to board the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, described as an Iranian tanker linked to Russia, in the North Atlantic Ocean.
✈️ Aerial Support and Tracking: A Royal Air Force Boeing Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft is escorting the tanker south of the Faroe Islands. The U.S. Air Force has also dispatched a KC-135T aerial refueling aircraft to the area.
⚠️ Russian Response and Warning: It was reported that Russia has sent forces to prevent the seizure of the tanker. Russia warned Washington, stating: “Stop pursuing the oil tanker.”
☢️ Additional Claim Circulating: Separate claims described a Russian nuclear submarine escorting the tanker in order to thwart a U.S. attempt to seize it near Venezuela.
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💣 ISRAEL EXPANDS EASTERN BORDER SECURITY BARRIER WITH CONTROLLED DESTRUCTION OF JORDAN BORDER MINEFIELDS
🕑 January 7, 2026 | 4:00 PM
💣 Eastern Border Security Barrier Expansion: The Ministry of Defense has expanded work on the eastern border security barrier, with the Mine and UXO Clearance Authority beginning controlled destruction of minefields along the border with Jordan. In a recent operation, three minefields were neutralized, eliminating approximately 500 old anti-tank mines that had been laid in the area since the late 1960s.
Mine clearance is being carried out alongside ongoing construction by the Ministry of Defense’s Border and Seamline Administration. The overall project is estimated to cost about NIS 5.5 billion and includes a multi-layered security system spanning roughly 500 kilometers, from the southern Golan Heights to the Samar Sands north of Eilat. It is described as a central element of the Ministry of Defense’s strategy to strengthen national security and strategic control along the eastern border, and is part of a renewed security concept developed by the IDF and Central Command that includes establishing a new regional division responsible for security in the Jordan Valley, surrounding valleys, and the Dead Sea area.
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🕑 January 7, 2026 | 4:00 PM
💣 Eastern Border Security Barrier Expansion: The Ministry of Defense has expanded work on the eastern border security barrier, with the Mine and UXO Clearance Authority beginning controlled destruction of minefields along the border with Jordan. In a recent operation, three minefields were neutralized, eliminating approximately 500 old anti-tank mines that had been laid in the area since the late 1960s.
Mine clearance is being carried out alongside ongoing construction by the Ministry of Defense’s Border and Seamline Administration. The overall project is estimated to cost about NIS 5.5 billion and includes a multi-layered security system spanning roughly 500 kilometers, from the southern Golan Heights to the Samar Sands north of Eilat. It is described as a central element of the Ministry of Defense’s strategy to strengthen national security and strategic control along the eastern border, and is part of a renewed security concept developed by the IDF and Central Command that includes establishing a new regional division responsible for security in the Jordan Valley, surrounding valleys, and the Dead Sea area.
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🚔 NETANYAHU LAUNCHES POLICE-LED SECURITY OPERATION TO RESTORE GOVERNANCE IN THE NEGEV AS GOVERNMENT ADVANCES LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGISLATIVE MEASURES
🕑 January 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🇮🇱 NEGEV SECURITY AND GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that during today’s visit to the Negev, alongside the ministers of national security and defense, senior IDF leadership, the Police Commissioner, the head of the Shin Bet, and government representatives, the government’s objective is to restore the Negev to the State of Israel. He said the effort includes large-scale settlement, the regulation of Bedouin communities, and above all the restoration of law and order.
Netanyahu warned that the Negev is currently out of control and said Israel has begun a police-led operation coordinated with additional security forces to rein in the situation. He said criminal and security threats are increasingly merging, citing tens of thousands of illegal weapons, cross-border drone activity, and other emerging dangers.
He stated that the government will advance a comprehensive national project to address these challenges, with restoring governance in the Negev as the top priority. Netanyahu thanked the security leadership and ministers for committing to the mission, calling it a national task of the highest importance and his first prime-ministerial visit dedicated to this goal, which he said will be followed by additional visits.
⚡POLITICAL STATEMENT: MK Ayman Odeh calls on Kan: The Arab society in Israel must launch a civil revolt.
⚖️ LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT: The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved advancing to a first reading a bill to remove the Police Internal Investigations Department (Machash) from the State Attorney’s Office.
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🇮🇱 NEGEV SECURITY AND GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that during today’s visit to the Negev, alongside the ministers of national security and defense, senior IDF leadership, the Police Commissioner, the head of the Shin Bet, and government representatives, the government’s objective is to restore the Negev to the State of Israel. He said the effort includes large-scale settlement, the regulation of Bedouin communities, and above all the restoration of law and order.
Netanyahu warned that the Negev is currently out of control and said Israel has begun a police-led operation coordinated with additional security forces to rein in the situation. He said criminal and security threats are increasingly merging, citing tens of thousands of illegal weapons, cross-border drone activity, and other emerging dangers.
He stated that the government will advance a comprehensive national project to address these challenges, with restoring governance in the Negev as the top priority. Netanyahu thanked the security leadership and ministers for committing to the mission, calling it a national task of the highest importance and his first prime-ministerial visit dedicated to this goal, which he said will be followed by additional visits.
⚡POLITICAL STATEMENT: MK Ayman Odeh calls on Kan: The Arab society in Israel must launch a civil revolt.
⚖️ LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT: The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved advancing to a first reading a bill to remove the Police Internal Investigations Department (Machash) from the State Attorney’s Office.
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⚠️ IRAN FACES WIDESPREAD PROTESTS, SECURITY FORCE CASUALTIES, MISSILE DETERRENCE WARNINGS, FOREIGN MILITIA DEPLOYMENT, AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EVACUATIONS
🪧 Nationwide protests and deadly clashes: Protests were reported in Bandar Abbas, Gilan-e Gharb in Kermanshah Province, and Borujerd in Lorestan Province. Demonstrators chanted slogans including “This is the last battle, Pahlavi will return,” “This year is the year Seyyed Ali [Khamenei] will be overthrown,” and “Death to the dictator.”
In Lordegan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, two Iranian security personnel were killed during clashes with protesters. Reports indicate that some protesters were armed with military and hunting weapons and opened fire on police forces.
🚀 Missile program emphasized as primary deterrence tool: Iran is increasingly presenting its ballistic missile program as the central pillar of deterrence amid sustained domestic unrest and heightened tensions with the United States and Israel. Iranian officials signal that missile capabilities, rather than diplomacy or overt nuclear escalation, are now the primary tool for projecting resolve under pressure.
This posture was reinforced by a statement from Iran’s Defense Council, formed after the June war with Israel, warning that Iran may act before an attack if it detects “tangible signs of a threat.” Iranian officials say they do not seek immediate war but stress readiness, and a senior parliamentarian stated that preemptive action remains an option if commanders deem it necessary.
Unconfirmed reports since late December describe missile activity over multiple Iranian cities. Iranian media commentary suggests this reflects a strategic shift toward restoring and demonstrating missile capabilities while keeping the nuclear program in the background. State-aligned outlets report that recent missile and air-defense drills were designed to test coordination between the IRGC, the regular army, and air-defense units, while signaling deterrence toward Israel and the United States. Iranian media also acknowledge that this missile-centric approach is unlikely to reduce tensions.
⚠️ Army chief warns: Iran’s army chief warned the United States and Israel against interfering in domestic protests, according to Iranian state media. Major General Amir Hatami said foreign rhetoric and intervention would be treated as hostile behavior and warned that Iran’s armed forces are more prepared than before the recent 12-day conflict, adding that any mistake by an adversary would draw a stronger response. “They interfere in our internal affairs by tweeting and speaking. They have been our enemies throughout history,” Hatami said.
Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army: “Protests are a normal and natural matter in any country, but what is abnormal and unconventional is the rapid transformation of protests into riots in a very short time. This is uncharacteristic of the cultured Iranian nation and is undoubtedly planned by enemies”.
❌ Iraqi militias reportedly deployed: According to information received by Iran International, Iranian-backed Iraqi militias began recruiting fighters four days ago to assist Iranian forces in suppressing protests. Around 800 Iraqi Shiite militiamen have reportedly been deployed, almost all of them members of Kataib Hezbollah, Harakat al-Nujaba, Sayyid al-Shuhada, and the Badr Organization.
The information indicates that Iraqi government officials are aware of the mobilization. The transfer of these fighters is said to be taking place through the Shalamcheh, Chazabeh, and Khosravi border crossings under the cover of “pilgrimage trips to the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.” The fighters reportedly gather at a base linked to Khamenei in Ahvaz before being dispatched to various regions to take part in the violent crackdown on demonstrations.
▪️ Australia issues: Australia updated its travel advisory for Iran on January 7, 2026, to “Do Not Travel.” Australians are urged to leave immediately as embassy operations are suspended and consular support is extremely limited.
🪧 Nationwide protests and deadly clashes: Protests were reported in Bandar Abbas, Gilan-e Gharb in Kermanshah Province, and Borujerd in Lorestan Province. Demonstrators chanted slogans including “This is the last battle, Pahlavi will return,” “This year is the year Seyyed Ali [Khamenei] will be overthrown,” and “Death to the dictator.”
In Lordegan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, two Iranian security personnel were killed during clashes with protesters. Reports indicate that some protesters were armed with military and hunting weapons and opened fire on police forces.
🚀 Missile program emphasized as primary deterrence tool: Iran is increasingly presenting its ballistic missile program as the central pillar of deterrence amid sustained domestic unrest and heightened tensions with the United States and Israel. Iranian officials signal that missile capabilities, rather than diplomacy or overt nuclear escalation, are now the primary tool for projecting resolve under pressure.
This posture was reinforced by a statement from Iran’s Defense Council, formed after the June war with Israel, warning that Iran may act before an attack if it detects “tangible signs of a threat.” Iranian officials say they do not seek immediate war but stress readiness, and a senior parliamentarian stated that preemptive action remains an option if commanders deem it necessary.
Unconfirmed reports since late December describe missile activity over multiple Iranian cities. Iranian media commentary suggests this reflects a strategic shift toward restoring and demonstrating missile capabilities while keeping the nuclear program in the background. State-aligned outlets report that recent missile and air-defense drills were designed to test coordination between the IRGC, the regular army, and air-defense units, while signaling deterrence toward Israel and the United States. Iranian media also acknowledge that this missile-centric approach is unlikely to reduce tensions.
⚠️ Army chief warns: Iran’s army chief warned the United States and Israel against interfering in domestic protests, according to Iranian state media. Major General Amir Hatami said foreign rhetoric and intervention would be treated as hostile behavior and warned that Iran’s armed forces are more prepared than before the recent 12-day conflict, adding that any mistake by an adversary would draw a stronger response. “They interfere in our internal affairs by tweeting and speaking. They have been our enemies throughout history,” Hatami said.
Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army: “Protests are a normal and natural matter in any country, but what is abnormal and unconventional is the rapid transformation of protests into riots in a very short time. This is uncharacteristic of the cultured Iranian nation and is undoubtedly planned by enemies”.
❌ Iraqi militias reportedly deployed: According to information received by Iran International, Iranian-backed Iraqi militias began recruiting fighters four days ago to assist Iranian forces in suppressing protests. Around 800 Iraqi Shiite militiamen have reportedly been deployed, almost all of them members of Kataib Hezbollah, Harakat al-Nujaba, Sayyid al-Shuhada, and the Badr Organization.
The information indicates that Iraqi government officials are aware of the mobilization. The transfer of these fighters is said to be taking place through the Shalamcheh, Chazabeh, and Khosravi border crossings under the cover of “pilgrimage trips to the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.” The fighters reportedly gather at a base linked to Khamenei in Ahvaz before being dispatched to various regions to take part in the violent crackdown on demonstrations.
▪️ Australia issues: Australia updated its travel advisory for Iran on January 7, 2026, to “Do Not Travel.” Australians are urged to leave immediately as embassy operations are suspended and consular support is extremely limited.
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🎯 IDF ELIMINATES HEZBOLLAH AERIAL UNIT OPERATIVE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON, STRIKES SENIOR HAMAS TERRORIST AFTER CEASEFIRE VIOLATION, AND NEUTRALIZES MOLLOTOV ATTACK IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
🕑 January 7, 2026 | 11:00 PM
💥 Southern Lebanon: Earlier today, the IDF eliminated a terrorist from Hezbollah’s 127th Aerial Unit in the Jouaiyya area of southern Lebanon. The operative was involved in attempts to reestablish Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure in the area and is the second member of the unit eliminated in the past two days.
⚠️ Israel–Lebanon Context: An Israeli official told Channel 12: "A major operation against Hezbollah is just a matter of time".
❌ Northern Gaza Strip: Hamas terrorists fired at an area where IDF troops were operating in the northern Gaza Strip, described as a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement. In response, the IDF and Shin Bet precisely struck a key senior Hamas terrorist who advanced attacks against IDF forces in the northern Gaza Strip, with additional details expected.
🔥 Judea and Samaria: According to the IDF Spokesperson, during an operational activity by IDF forces from the Samaria Brigade in the village area of Beituta, a terrorist threw Molotov cocktails at the forces. The soldiers responded with fire toward the terrorist, a hit was identified, and there were no casualties among Israeli forces.
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💥 Southern Lebanon: Earlier today, the IDF eliminated a terrorist from Hezbollah’s 127th Aerial Unit in the Jouaiyya area of southern Lebanon. The operative was involved in attempts to reestablish Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure in the area and is the second member of the unit eliminated in the past two days.
⚠️ Israel–Lebanon Context: An Israeli official told Channel 12: "A major operation against Hezbollah is just a matter of time".
❌ Northern Gaza Strip: Hamas terrorists fired at an area where IDF troops were operating in the northern Gaza Strip, described as a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement. In response, the IDF and Shin Bet precisely struck a key senior Hamas terrorist who advanced attacks against IDF forces in the northern Gaza Strip, with additional details expected.
🔥 Judea and Samaria: According to the IDF Spokesperson, during an operational activity by IDF forces from the Samaria Brigade in the village area of Beituta, a terrorist threw Molotov cocktails at the forces. The soldiers responded with fire toward the terrorist, a hit was identified, and there were no casualties among Israeli forces.
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🎯 IRAN CRACKDOWN ESCALATES AS JERUSALEM DRILL ANNOUNCED, FORMER MAYOR URI LUPOLIANSKI DIES, AND DEFENSE MINISTRY EXPANDS IDF REHABILITATION EFFORTS
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM
🪧 Iran | Protest Crackdown and Unclear UAV Report: In Kangan, Bushehr Province, plainclothes regime forces with uncovered faces were reported firing continuously at civilians overnight during the eleventh day of protests, as the regime escalated its crackdown. Protesters also set fire to government buildings in Ashkhaneh, North Khorasan Province.
Separately, social media reports referenced an “interception” of a UAV over Kermanshah Province by Iranian regime forces, though it remains unclear whether the incident was operational or part of a drill.
🪖 Jerusalem | IDF Military Exercise Notice: IDF Spokesperson: A military exercise will take place today in the Jerusalem area. As part of the exercise, there will be increased movement of military vehicles and forces in the area. There is no concern of a security incident.
🔯 Jerusalem | Uri Lupolianski, former mayor of Jerusalem and founder of the Yad Sarah organization, has passed away at the age of 74 after battling an illness. He was the first ultra-Orthodox individual to serve as mayor of Israel’s capital.
🆘 Israel | Rehabilitation of Wounded IDF and Security Personnel: The large number of IDF and security-force wounded since October 7 is described as a major national challenge requiring a coordinated state response, with rehabilitation positioned as a central pillar of the Ministry of Defense’s strategy. Since the start of the war, the Rehabilitation Department has added about 130 new positions, doubled its budget, established nationwide customer-relations units, and introduced additional services.
Despite these steps, urgent rehabilitation needs remain, and the number of patients is expected to reach around 100,000 by 2028. In response, the Ministers of Defense and Finance appointed a joint public committee, chaired by Prof. Mor Yosef, to examine expanding the national rehabilitation framework, including additional staffing and resources, with recommendations expected within three months. The Ministry of Defense leadership also acknowledged the heavy burden on its employees and said it is working to further reinforce resources and support staff.
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🪧 Iran | Protest Crackdown and Unclear UAV Report: In Kangan, Bushehr Province, plainclothes regime forces with uncovered faces were reported firing continuously at civilians overnight during the eleventh day of protests, as the regime escalated its crackdown. Protesters also set fire to government buildings in Ashkhaneh, North Khorasan Province.
Separately, social media reports referenced an “interception” of a UAV over Kermanshah Province by Iranian regime forces, though it remains unclear whether the incident was operational or part of a drill.
🪖 Jerusalem | IDF Military Exercise Notice: IDF Spokesperson: A military exercise will take place today in the Jerusalem area. As part of the exercise, there will be increased movement of military vehicles and forces in the area. There is no concern of a security incident.
🔯 Jerusalem | Uri Lupolianski, former mayor of Jerusalem and founder of the Yad Sarah organization, has passed away at the age of 74 after battling an illness. He was the first ultra-Orthodox individual to serve as mayor of Israel’s capital.
🆘 Israel | Rehabilitation of Wounded IDF and Security Personnel: The large number of IDF and security-force wounded since October 7 is described as a major national challenge requiring a coordinated state response, with rehabilitation positioned as a central pillar of the Ministry of Defense’s strategy. Since the start of the war, the Rehabilitation Department has added about 130 new positions, doubled its budget, established nationwide customer-relations units, and introduced additional services.
Despite these steps, urgent rehabilitation needs remain, and the number of patients is expected to reach around 100,000 by 2028. In response, the Ministers of Defense and Finance appointed a joint public committee, chaired by Prof. Mor Yosef, to examine expanding the national rehabilitation framework, including additional staffing and resources, with recommendations expected within three months. The Ministry of Defense leadership also acknowledged the heavy burden on its employees and said it is working to further reinforce resources and support staff.
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🛡️ ISRAEL COMPLETES NATIONWIDE ARMING OF CIVILIAN RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS WITH ARAD RIFLES AS SEVERE WINTER STORM HITS AND JERUSALEM DISPUTES HEZBOLLAH DISARMAMENT CLAIMS AMID U.S. FORCE MOVEMENTS OVER IRAN
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM
🇮🇱 Community Defense Equipment Deployment: The Israel Ministry of Defense and the IDF have completed the nationwide distribution of thousands of advanced Arad rifles to civilian rapid response teams. The procurement agreement, valued at approximately $31 million (NIS 100 million), was signed with IWI Israel Weapon Industries through the Ministry of Defense’s Defense Procurement Directorate as part of a joint initiative with the IDF Ground Forces Command to enhance local security capabilities.
The agreement includes full maintenance and lifecycle support for the next decade, including servicing of Meprolight M5 optical sights. The sights are being transferred from existing IDF stocks and mounted on the rifles, establishing a standardized, Israeli-manufactured weapons and optics system for rapid response teams.
The program reflects a broader Ministry of Defense strategy to expand and localize Israel’s defense production base. It incorporates operational lessons learned from the war.
💩 Hezbollah Presence in Southern Lebanon: The Lebanese Army has declared the area south of the Litani River disarmed and said Hezbollah is disarmed in the south. The IDF rejected this, saying Hezbollah remains fully armed with weapons, operatives, and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, and that the Lebanese Army’s statement does not correspond to reality. The IDF response was reported by Israeli Channel 12 military correspondent Nitzan Shapira.
⚠️ U.S. Force Movements and Iran Warnings: Over the past day, dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers and heavy military transport aircraft, including C-5 and C-17 platforms, departed from the United States and from a U.S. airbase in the United Kingdom toward the Middle East. Multiple sources said the activity reflects preparations for potential U.S. strikes against Iran and an ongoing transfer of forces to the region. Canada and Russia joined Australia in urging their citizens to leave Iran immediately.
⛈️ A significant weather shift is expected within the next 48 hours. After a relatively warm Thursday, with temperatures reaching 27–28°C along the coast and Shephelah and around 20°C in the hill regions, a strong winter storm system is forecast to enter Israel.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate sharply on Friday. Strong winds of 60–80 km/h are forecast nationwide, with gusts reaching up to 100 km/h. The Mediterranean Sea is expected to become extremely rough, with dangerous wave heights of 5–10 meters, creating hazardous maritime conditions and potential damage along the coastline.
Intermittent rainfall is expected from northern Israel through the central regions and into the Negev, with occasional thunderstorms. Flash flood warnings are in effect for the Judean Desert and Dead Sea areas, and snowfall is expected on Mount Hermon.
The storm is forecast to begin easing by Friday evening. Over the weekend, conditions should gradually stabilize, with Saturday expected to be partly cloudy with possible light, localized rain and seasonable temperatures, followed by clearer skies and a gradual rise in temperatures on Sunday.
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🇮🇱 Community Defense Equipment Deployment: The Israel Ministry of Defense and the IDF have completed the nationwide distribution of thousands of advanced Arad rifles to civilian rapid response teams. The procurement agreement, valued at approximately $31 million (NIS 100 million), was signed with IWI Israel Weapon Industries through the Ministry of Defense’s Defense Procurement Directorate as part of a joint initiative with the IDF Ground Forces Command to enhance local security capabilities.
The agreement includes full maintenance and lifecycle support for the next decade, including servicing of Meprolight M5 optical sights. The sights are being transferred from existing IDF stocks and mounted on the rifles, establishing a standardized, Israeli-manufactured weapons and optics system for rapid response teams.
The program reflects a broader Ministry of Defense strategy to expand and localize Israel’s defense production base. It incorporates operational lessons learned from the war.
💩 Hezbollah Presence in Southern Lebanon: The Lebanese Army has declared the area south of the Litani River disarmed and said Hezbollah is disarmed in the south. The IDF rejected this, saying Hezbollah remains fully armed with weapons, operatives, and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, and that the Lebanese Army’s statement does not correspond to reality. The IDF response was reported by Israeli Channel 12 military correspondent Nitzan Shapira.
⚠️ U.S. Force Movements and Iran Warnings: Over the past day, dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers and heavy military transport aircraft, including C-5 and C-17 platforms, departed from the United States and from a U.S. airbase in the United Kingdom toward the Middle East. Multiple sources said the activity reflects preparations for potential U.S. strikes against Iran and an ongoing transfer of forces to the region. Canada and Russia joined Australia in urging their citizens to leave Iran immediately.
⛈️ A significant weather shift is expected within the next 48 hours. After a relatively warm Thursday, with temperatures reaching 27–28°C along the coast and Shephelah and around 20°C in the hill regions, a strong winter storm system is forecast to enter Israel.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate sharply on Friday. Strong winds of 60–80 km/h are forecast nationwide, with gusts reaching up to 100 km/h. The Mediterranean Sea is expected to become extremely rough, with dangerous wave heights of 5–10 meters, creating hazardous maritime conditions and potential damage along the coastline.
Intermittent rainfall is expected from northern Israel through the central regions and into the Negev, with occasional thunderstorms. Flash flood warnings are in effect for the Judean Desert and Dead Sea areas, and snowfall is expected on Mount Hermon.
The storm is forecast to begin easing by Friday evening. Over the weekend, conditions should gradually stabilize, with Saturday expected to be partly cloudy with possible light, localized rain and seasonable temperatures, followed by clearer skies and a gradual rise in temperatures on Sunday.
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⚠️ ISRAEL SIGNALS NO INTENT TO ESCALATE WITH IRAN AS TEHRAN UNDERTAKES MILITARY PREPARATIONS CONSISTENT WITH OFFENSIVE READINESS; ISRAEL HOLDS TALKS WITH SOMALILAND ON POTENTIAL MILITARY BASE
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM
⚠️ Israeli messaging to Iran: Israel has conveyed messages of reassurance to Iran through both covert and public channels, stating that it is not seeking escalation and has no intention of exploiting the current situation to attack Iran. These messages were delivered via the United States, Russia, and several European countries. Iran’s response, according to Israeli assessments, was unanimous: “We don’t trust Israel.”
There are currently no unusual Iranian movements indicating immediate action against Israel. Over the past 24 hours, multiple reports have indicated steps consistent with preparations for an offensive operation. These measures reportedly include clearing and rerouting flight paths away from major population centers, redeploying offensive assets from urban areas toward border regions, and reinforcing military bases with active and passive radar systems.
The reported measures appear intended to secure clear air corridors for potential ballistic missile launches and to prepare for possible Israeli defensive strikes aimed at neutralizing launch sites. Taken together with recent Iranian military and political statements, Israeli assessments view these actions as consistent with preparations for a preemptive strike rather than a defensive posture. Israel’s assessment at this stage is that the Iranian government is not close to collapsing.
🇮🇱 Israel–Somaliland Security: Talks are underway between Israel and Somaliland regarding the possible establishment of an Israeli military base. Somaliland’s location on the Gulf of Aden, near Yemen, is described as a strategic factor, including in the context of operations against the Houthis and Iran.
A base there would enable closer monitoring of military activity in Yemen and could provide infrastructure for potential direct military operations.
⚠️ U.S. Bracing for Russian Military Signaling: American officials are reportedly bracing for a possible Russian “show of force” maneuver in the coming days.
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⚠️ Israeli messaging to Iran: Israel has conveyed messages of reassurance to Iran through both covert and public channels, stating that it is not seeking escalation and has no intention of exploiting the current situation to attack Iran. These messages were delivered via the United States, Russia, and several European countries. Iran’s response, according to Israeli assessments, was unanimous: “We don’t trust Israel.”
There are currently no unusual Iranian movements indicating immediate action against Israel. Over the past 24 hours, multiple reports have indicated steps consistent with preparations for an offensive operation. These measures reportedly include clearing and rerouting flight paths away from major population centers, redeploying offensive assets from urban areas toward border regions, and reinforcing military bases with active and passive radar systems.
The reported measures appear intended to secure clear air corridors for potential ballistic missile launches and to prepare for possible Israeli defensive strikes aimed at neutralizing launch sites. Taken together with recent Iranian military and political statements, Israeli assessments view these actions as consistent with preparations for a preemptive strike rather than a defensive posture. Israel’s assessment at this stage is that the Iranian government is not close to collapsing.
🇮🇱 Israel–Somaliland Security: Talks are underway between Israel and Somaliland regarding the possible establishment of an Israeli military base. Somaliland’s location on the Gulf of Aden, near Yemen, is described as a strategic factor, including in the context of operations against the Houthis and Iran.
A base there would enable closer monitoring of military activity in Yemen and could provide infrastructure for potential direct military operations.
⚠️ U.S. Bracing for Russian Military Signaling: American officials are reportedly bracing for a possible Russian “show of force” maneuver in the coming days.
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🎯 IDF STRIKES FAILED GAZA LAUNCH SITE AS IRAN SIGNALS WAR READINESS AND ISRAEL FOILS ISIS-INSPIRED ATTACK
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM
💥 Gaza Strip: A projectile was identified as launched from the Gaza City area toward the State of Israel and fell inside the Gaza Strip near a hospital. Shortly afterward, the IDF precisely struck the launch point. The IDF strongly condemned attempts by terrorist organizations to carry out attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
⚠️ Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Beirut and held a press conference warning that the region is facing unprecedented threats, which he attributed to actions by the “Zionist entity.” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran does not seek war but is fully prepared for it if necessary. He also said Iran is open to negotiations and ready to engage in talks with the United States on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests.
❗️ Iranian Opposition: Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian political figure and opposition leader living in exile and the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s last shah, said this in Fox News: “I've trained all my life to serve my nation. I am more than ever ready to step into Iran. I will be there with my compatriots to lead the ultimate battle.”
❌ Counterterrorism: The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and police arrested a minor, about 15 years old, from northern Israel. Authorities said the suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to carry out a terror attack.
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💥 Gaza Strip: A projectile was identified as launched from the Gaza City area toward the State of Israel and fell inside the Gaza Strip near a hospital. Shortly afterward, the IDF precisely struck the launch point. The IDF strongly condemned attempts by terrorist organizations to carry out attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
⚠️ Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Beirut and held a press conference warning that the region is facing unprecedented threats, which he attributed to actions by the “Zionist entity.” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran does not seek war but is fully prepared for it if necessary. He also said Iran is open to negotiations and ready to engage in talks with the United States on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests.
❗️ Iranian Opposition: Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian political figure and opposition leader living in exile and the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s last shah, said this in Fox News: “I've trained all my life to serve my nation. I am more than ever ready to step into Iran. I will be there with my compatriots to lead the ultimate battle.”
❌ Counterterrorism: The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and police arrested a minor, about 15 years old, from northern Israel. Authorities said the suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to carry out a terror attack.
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🎯 ISRAEL WARNS ON SYRIA’S KURDS, DEMANDS FULL HEZBOLLAH DISARMAMENT, FLAGS IRANIAN COORDINATION, AND DELAYS ENFORCEMENT IN JERUSALEM RUN-OVER CASE
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM
⚠️ Lebanon and Hezbollah Disarmament: After the Lebanese Army announced it completed Phase 1 of Hezbollah’s disarmament and disarmed forces south of the Litani River, the Prime Minister’s Office said Hezbollah must be fully disarmed. The statement called Lebanese government and army steps an encouraging beginning, but said they are far from sufficient, citing Hezbollah’s efforts to rearm and rebuild its terror infrastructure with Iranian support.
❗️ Iranian Regional Coordination: Ahead of a perceived possible Israeli strike, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Lebanon and a senior general to Iraq. The general is Esmail Qaani, who replaced Qassem Soleimani, in what was described as last-minute coordination with Iran’s proxies regarding their respective roles.
🔺 Syria and the Kurds: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said attacks by Syrian regime forces against the Kurdish minority in Aleppo are “grave and dangerous.” He said the international community, particularly the West, owes a “debt of honor” to the Kurds for fighting ISIS, and warned that silence will lead to further escalation by the Syrian regime.
⚖️ Jerusalem Run-Over Case: In the Jerusalem protester run-over incident, the court ordered the driver released to house arrest. Enforcement of the decision has been delayed until tomorrow.
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⚠️ Lebanon and Hezbollah Disarmament: After the Lebanese Army announced it completed Phase 1 of Hezbollah’s disarmament and disarmed forces south of the Litani River, the Prime Minister’s Office said Hezbollah must be fully disarmed. The statement called Lebanese government and army steps an encouraging beginning, but said they are far from sufficient, citing Hezbollah’s efforts to rearm and rebuild its terror infrastructure with Iranian support.
❗️ Iranian Regional Coordination: Ahead of a perceived possible Israeli strike, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Lebanon and a senior general to Iraq. The general is Esmail Qaani, who replaced Qassem Soleimani, in what was described as last-minute coordination with Iran’s proxies regarding their respective roles.
🔺 Syria and the Kurds: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said attacks by Syrian regime forces against the Kurdish minority in Aleppo are “grave and dangerous.” He said the international community, particularly the West, owes a “debt of honor” to the Kurds for fighting ISIS, and warned that silence will lead to further escalation by the Syrian regime.
⚖️ Jerusalem Run-Over Case: In the Jerusalem protester run-over incident, the court ordered the driver released to house arrest. Enforcement of the decision has been delayed until tomorrow.
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🪖 IDF MAINTAINS SUSTAINED COUNTER-TERROR OPERATIONS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA; STRIKES HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AND HAMAS TARGETS IN GAZA; NETANYAHU REITERATES DEMILITARIZATION DEMAND
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
🪖 IDF Paratroopers Complete Six Months of Continuous Operations in Judea and Samaria: IDF paratroopers completed approximately six months of sustained counter-terror operations across Judea and Samaria after intensive fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The brigade maintained continuous activity from north to south, adapting tactics to dense civilian areas and rural environments based on multi-front experience.
In the northern sector, the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit operated under the Menashe Brigade as part of Operation Iron Wall, focusing on the Jenin refugee camp. Forces established wide-area control through patrols, ambushes, and systematic searches, seizing large quantities of weapons and dismantling entrenched terror infrastructure.
In central Judea and Samaria, Battalion 890 (“Apeh”) deployed with the Ephraim Brigade, marking its return to the area after years on other fronts. The battalion operated across mixed terrain using drone-supported intelligence, targeted ambushes, and precision operations to neutralize threats and locate arms caches.
Battalion 101 (“Peten”) operated across the Shomron and Benjamin sectors with an intelligence-driven approach focused on terrain familiarity and hostile network mapping. Brigade-level operations emphasized foot movement rather than vehicles to strengthen deterrence and psychological pressure.
In the southern sector, Battalion 202 (“Tzefa”) operated around Hebron under the Judea Brigade, focusing on securing major transportation routes. Frequent sniper ambushes and a visible, persistent presence reduced hostile activity and reinforced deterrence.
🎯 IDF Strikes Hezbollah Operative in Southern Lebanon: Earlier today, in response to Hezbollah’s continued violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist in the Zaita area in southern Lebanon. Lebanese sources reported casualties in an Israeli UAV strike on a vehicle near the village of Bnaafoul in the Sidon district.
🎯 Strikes Reported Against Hamas Targets in Gaza: Hamas-affiliated channels reported two killed and several wounded in a suicide UAV strike in Khan Yunis. Gazan sources also reported several IDF strikes near the Al-Mashtal Hotel in the western part of Gaza City, in an area under Hamas control.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu Meets Nickolay Mladenov and Reiterates Demilitarization Position: Prime Minister Netanyahu met today at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem with Nickolay Mladenov, who is set to become the Director of the Gaza Strip Board of Peace. The Prime Minister reiterated that Hamas must be disarmed and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized in accordance with the 20-point plan of President Trump.
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🪖 IDF Paratroopers Complete Six Months of Continuous Operations in Judea and Samaria: IDF paratroopers completed approximately six months of sustained counter-terror operations across Judea and Samaria after intensive fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The brigade maintained continuous activity from north to south, adapting tactics to dense civilian areas and rural environments based on multi-front experience.
In the northern sector, the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit operated under the Menashe Brigade as part of Operation Iron Wall, focusing on the Jenin refugee camp. Forces established wide-area control through patrols, ambushes, and systematic searches, seizing large quantities of weapons and dismantling entrenched terror infrastructure.
In central Judea and Samaria, Battalion 890 (“Apeh”) deployed with the Ephraim Brigade, marking its return to the area after years on other fronts. The battalion operated across mixed terrain using drone-supported intelligence, targeted ambushes, and precision operations to neutralize threats and locate arms caches.
Battalion 101 (“Peten”) operated across the Shomron and Benjamin sectors with an intelligence-driven approach focused on terrain familiarity and hostile network mapping. Brigade-level operations emphasized foot movement rather than vehicles to strengthen deterrence and psychological pressure.
In the southern sector, Battalion 202 (“Tzefa”) operated around Hebron under the Judea Brigade, focusing on securing major transportation routes. Frequent sniper ambushes and a visible, persistent presence reduced hostile activity and reinforced deterrence.
🎯 IDF Strikes Hezbollah Operative in Southern Lebanon: Earlier today, in response to Hezbollah’s continued violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist in the Zaita area in southern Lebanon. Lebanese sources reported casualties in an Israeli UAV strike on a vehicle near the village of Bnaafoul in the Sidon district.
🎯 Strikes Reported Against Hamas Targets in Gaza: Hamas-affiliated channels reported two killed and several wounded in a suicide UAV strike in Khan Yunis. Gazan sources also reported several IDF strikes near the Al-Mashtal Hotel in the western part of Gaza City, in an area under Hamas control.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu Meets Nickolay Mladenov and Reiterates Demilitarization Position: Prime Minister Netanyahu met today at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem with Nickolay Mladenov, who is set to become the Director of the Gaza Strip Board of Peace. The Prime Minister reiterated that Hamas must be disarmed and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized in accordance with the 20-point plan of President Trump.
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🛡️ IRAN DEPLOYS IRGC GROUND FORCES TO MAJOR CITIES, IMPOSES NATIONWIDE INTERNET BLACKOUT AS DEADLY CLASHES CONTINUE; NO VERIFIED RUSSIAN EMBASSY EVACUATION FROM ISRAEL DESPITE UNCONFIRMED TEL AVIV–MOSCOW FLIGHTS
🕑 January 8, 2026 | 8:30 PM
🪧 IRGC Deployment Mehr News, an Iranian state-affiliated outlet, reports that authorities are not relying on the Basij tonight and are instead deploying IRGC Ground Forces into major cities. The report says the IRGC Ground Forces are primarily tasked with regime protection rather than routine policing duties.
❌ Clashes and Arrests in Kermanshah Iranian media outlets report that two IRGC members were killed during clashes in Kermanshah. Separately, Hengaw reports that in Kermanshah, dozens of government forces who refused to open fire on protesters were arrested.
🛜 Confirmed network data show loss of connectivity on Iran’s internet backbone provider TCI in the western city of Kermanshah as protests spread nationwide into their 12th day. The disruption is reported amid rising casualties and indications of outages in multiple regions.
Live monitoring metrics indicate Iran is now experiencing a nationwide internet blackout. The blackout follows escalating digital censorship measures targeting protest activity and has sharply limited the public’s ability to communicate.
Cloudflare Radar reports that Iran’s IPv6 networks have been fully disconnected from the global internet, leaving mobile users without international connectivity. A complete internet blackout has also been reported across Kermanshah Province in western Iran. The outage comes ahead of scheduled anti-government protests.
🛩️ Unverified Russian flights and evacuation claims: Over the past three days, January 6–8, flight-tracking data recorded repeated Tupolev Tu-214 flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow, with Flightradar24 displaying the aircraft as linked to Russia’s Special Flight Squadron. Online speculation claimed the flights reflected an urgent evacuation of Russian embassy staff from Israel.
There is no official confirmation of any evacuation. Aviation analysts caution that aircraft type and operator labels on tracking platforms can be inaccurate, and some assessments suggest the plane may have been a civilian Tu-214 misidentified as a government aircraft.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry and its embassy have issued no statements indicating an evacuation, and major international media have not verified any withdrawal of diplomatic personnel as of January 8. The flights are real, but their purpose remains unverified, and there is currently no verified evidence supporting claims of a full or urgent Russian embassy evacuation from Israel.
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🪧 IRGC Deployment Mehr News, an Iranian state-affiliated outlet, reports that authorities are not relying on the Basij tonight and are instead deploying IRGC Ground Forces into major cities. The report says the IRGC Ground Forces are primarily tasked with regime protection rather than routine policing duties.
❌ Clashes and Arrests in Kermanshah Iranian media outlets report that two IRGC members were killed during clashes in Kermanshah. Separately, Hengaw reports that in Kermanshah, dozens of government forces who refused to open fire on protesters were arrested.
🛜 Confirmed network data show loss of connectivity on Iran’s internet backbone provider TCI in the western city of Kermanshah as protests spread nationwide into their 12th day. The disruption is reported amid rising casualties and indications of outages in multiple regions.
Live monitoring metrics indicate Iran is now experiencing a nationwide internet blackout. The blackout follows escalating digital censorship measures targeting protest activity and has sharply limited the public’s ability to communicate.
Cloudflare Radar reports that Iran’s IPv6 networks have been fully disconnected from the global internet, leaving mobile users without international connectivity. A complete internet blackout has also been reported across Kermanshah Province in western Iran. The outage comes ahead of scheduled anti-government protests.
🛩️ Unverified Russian flights and evacuation claims: Over the past three days, January 6–8, flight-tracking data recorded repeated Tupolev Tu-214 flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow, with Flightradar24 displaying the aircraft as linked to Russia’s Special Flight Squadron. Online speculation claimed the flights reflected an urgent evacuation of Russian embassy staff from Israel.
There is no official confirmation of any evacuation. Aviation analysts caution that aircraft type and operator labels on tracking platforms can be inaccurate, and some assessments suggest the plane may have been a civilian Tu-214 misidentified as a government aircraft.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry and its embassy have issued no statements indicating an evacuation, and major international media have not verified any withdrawal of diplomatic personnel as of January 8. The flights are real, but their purpose remains unverified, and there is currently no verified evidence supporting claims of a full or urgent Russian embassy evacuation from Israel.
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AS SHABBAT APPROACHES, THE WATCH CONTINUES
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⚠️ TRUMP WARNS U.S. WILL STRIKE IRAN IF PROTESTERS ARE KILLED AS IRAN SHUTS DOWN INTERNET AND REGIONAL SECURITY INCIDENTS UNFOLD
🕑 January 9, 2026 | 12:30 AM
🇺🇸 U.S. Warning to Iran and Trump: Remarks: President Trump said the United States would strike Iran “very hard” and make them “pay hell” if protesters are killed.
Asked about reports that 50 protesters have been killed so far, Trump said: “Some have been killed by problems of crowd control. We’re watching it very closely. The crowds are so large there’s been a stampede — three stampedes — and people have been killed in that. I’m not sure I can necessarily hold somebody responsible for that.”
🤝 Planned Trump–Pahlavi Meeting: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, described as the Iranian king in exile, is scheduled to meet with President Trump next Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago.
🔥 Protests and Arson Across Iran: Protesters reportedly set fire to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vehicles, trash bins in city centers, a government building in Tehran, and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building in Isfahan.
Telephone lines were reportedly cut in response.
🛜 Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Iran: By order of the IRGC Cyber Security Command, internet access across Iran was shut down.
All applications, websites, and online services, including Iranian government websites, were reported offline, with internet activity described as having dropped to zero.
🛰️ Starlink Availability Report: Channel 14 News reported that following inquiries by Israeli businessmen acting on behalf of officials, Starlink services were made available throughout Iran.
🎯 IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Drone Operator in Southern Lebanon: Earlier today, the IDF struck and eliminated Alaa Hussein Hawrani in the area of Zaita in southern Lebanon.
According to the IDF, Hawrani was a Hezbollah drone operator involved during the war in rehabilitating infrastructure, activating forces, and attempting to gather intelligence on IDF troops, and he took part in efforts to restore Hezbollah military infrastructure in the area.
❗️ Israeli Navy Fires on Egyptian Vessels Near Gaza: The Israeli Navy opened fire on two Egyptian military vessels after they entered Gaza’s territorial waters.
❗️ Arson and Violence Incident in Samaria: Jews threw Molotov cocktails at several Palestinian vehicles and set them on fire near the village of Beit Lid in Samaria.
According to a report received from the Red Crescent, a Palestinian inside one of the burned vehicles was critically injured.
🪖 IDF Response and Arrests
The IDF stated that soldiers were dispatched to the Shavei Shomron Junction following reports of dozens of masked Israeli suspects vandalizing property in the area.
According to the IDF, the suspects set Palestinian vehicles on fire on a route adjacent to the community and attacked a Palestinian who was inside one of the vehicles, with two Palestinians injured and evacuated for medical treatment.
The IDF said soldiers apprehended three suspects and transferred them to the Israel Police, searches are continuing, and the incident is under investigation.
The IDF stated it condemns any form of violence and will continue operating to safeguard security and public order in the area.
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🇺🇸 U.S. Warning to Iran and Trump: Remarks: President Trump said the United States would strike Iran “very hard” and make them “pay hell” if protesters are killed.
Asked about reports that 50 protesters have been killed so far, Trump said: “Some have been killed by problems of crowd control. We’re watching it very closely. The crowds are so large there’s been a stampede — three stampedes — and people have been killed in that. I’m not sure I can necessarily hold somebody responsible for that.”
🤝 Planned Trump–Pahlavi Meeting: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, described as the Iranian king in exile, is scheduled to meet with President Trump next Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago.
🔥 Protests and Arson Across Iran: Protesters reportedly set fire to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vehicles, trash bins in city centers, a government building in Tehran, and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building in Isfahan.
Telephone lines were reportedly cut in response.
🛜 Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Iran: By order of the IRGC Cyber Security Command, internet access across Iran was shut down.
All applications, websites, and online services, including Iranian government websites, were reported offline, with internet activity described as having dropped to zero.
🛰️ Starlink Availability Report: Channel 14 News reported that following inquiries by Israeli businessmen acting on behalf of officials, Starlink services were made available throughout Iran.
🎯 IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Drone Operator in Southern Lebanon: Earlier today, the IDF struck and eliminated Alaa Hussein Hawrani in the area of Zaita in southern Lebanon.
According to the IDF, Hawrani was a Hezbollah drone operator involved during the war in rehabilitating infrastructure, activating forces, and attempting to gather intelligence on IDF troops, and he took part in efforts to restore Hezbollah military infrastructure in the area.
❗️ Israeli Navy Fires on Egyptian Vessels Near Gaza: The Israeli Navy opened fire on two Egyptian military vessels after they entered Gaza’s territorial waters.
❗️ Arson and Violence Incident in Samaria: Jews threw Molotov cocktails at several Palestinian vehicles and set them on fire near the village of Beit Lid in Samaria.
According to a report received from the Red Crescent, a Palestinian inside one of the burned vehicles was critically injured.
🪖 IDF Response and Arrests
The IDF stated that soldiers were dispatched to the Shavei Shomron Junction following reports of dozens of masked Israeli suspects vandalizing property in the area.
According to the IDF, the suspects set Palestinian vehicles on fire on a route adjacent to the community and attacked a Palestinian who was inside one of the vehicles, with two Palestinians injured and evacuated for medical treatment.
The IDF said soldiers apprehended three suspects and transferred them to the Israel Police, searches are continuing, and the incident is under investigation.
The IDF stated it condemns any form of violence and will continue operating to safeguard security and public order in the area.
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❗️TRUMP WARNS IRAN AGAINST FIRING ON UNARMED PROTESTERS AS INTERNET BLACKOUT AND FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS CONTINUE; KHAMENEI VOWS CRACKDOWN ON ALLEGED FOREIGN-BACKED OPERATIVES AND REFUSES TO BACK DOWN AMID VANDALISM
🕑 January 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM
⚠️ US WARNING TO IRANIAN LEADERSHIP: Asked whether Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has a Plan B to go to Russia amid nationwide protests, US President Donald Trump told Fox News that “he’s looking to go some place.” Trump said the United States is ready to act in support of protests in Iran and that US warnings have been conveyed to officials in Tehran.
“There’s so many people protesting. Nobody’s ever seen anything like what’s happening right now, but I have put Iran on notice that if they start shooting at them — these people are totally unarmed people, and they love their country,” Trump told Sean Hannity on Fox. “They want something to happen. Look at their country. They’ve gone back 150 years. But I’ve warned them that if they do anything bad to these people, we’re going to hit them very hard,” Trump said. “I’ve said it very loud and very clear, that’s what we’re going to do.”
🗣️ Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a warning message addressing internal unrest and outside involvement.
Khamenei stated: “IRAN WON'T TOLERATE FOREIGN-BACKED OPERATIVES.”
He added: “IRAN WON'T BACK DOWN IN THE FACE OF VANDALISM.”
🔴 IRAN OFFLINE AMID PROTESTS: A comprehensive communications blackout from and into Iran is continuing as of this hour. Iran has now been offline for approximately 16 hours, with national connectivity flatlining at around 1 percent of ordinary levels after authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout.
Coordinated mass demonstrations unfolded nationwide on Thursday night following a direct call from Prince Reza Pahlavi that specified both the action and the timing. It remains unclear what happened overnight, though there are troubling but unconfirmed reports of high casualty figures from regime attacks on unarmed protesters.
Another message from the son of the last Shah of Iran later called for unity, organization of the protest movement, and additional demonstrations tonight starting at 20:00 local time.
✈️ FLIGHTS TO TEHRAN HALTED: Several flights from Turkey to Iran were diverted back mid-flight overnight. Turkish Airlines has officially canceled all Istanbul–Tehran flights scheduled for Friday, according to airport officials.
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🕑 January 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM
⚠️ US WARNING TO IRANIAN LEADERSHIP: Asked whether Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has a Plan B to go to Russia amid nationwide protests, US President Donald Trump told Fox News that “he’s looking to go some place.” Trump said the United States is ready to act in support of protests in Iran and that US warnings have been conveyed to officials in Tehran.
“There’s so many people protesting. Nobody’s ever seen anything like what’s happening right now, but I have put Iran on notice that if they start shooting at them — these people are totally unarmed people, and they love their country,” Trump told Sean Hannity on Fox. “They want something to happen. Look at their country. They’ve gone back 150 years. But I’ve warned them that if they do anything bad to these people, we’re going to hit them very hard,” Trump said. “I’ve said it very loud and very clear, that’s what we’re going to do.”
🗣️ Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a warning message addressing internal unrest and outside involvement.
Khamenei stated: “IRAN WON'T TOLERATE FOREIGN-BACKED OPERATIVES.”
He added: “IRAN WON'T BACK DOWN IN THE FACE OF VANDALISM.”
🔴 IRAN OFFLINE AMID PROTESTS: A comprehensive communications blackout from and into Iran is continuing as of this hour. Iran has now been offline for approximately 16 hours, with national connectivity flatlining at around 1 percent of ordinary levels after authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout.
Coordinated mass demonstrations unfolded nationwide on Thursday night following a direct call from Prince Reza Pahlavi that specified both the action and the timing. It remains unclear what happened overnight, though there are troubling but unconfirmed reports of high casualty figures from regime attacks on unarmed protesters.
Another message from the son of the last Shah of Iran later called for unity, organization of the protest movement, and additional demonstrations tonight starting at 20:00 local time.
✈️ FLIGHTS TO TEHRAN HALTED: Several flights from Turkey to Iran were diverted back mid-flight overnight. Turkish Airlines has officially canceled all Istanbul–Tehran flights scheduled for Friday, according to airport officials.
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⚠️ IDF STRIKES HEZBOLLAH TARGETS IN LEBANON AND HAMAS INFRASTRUCTURE IN GAZA AFTER CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS; INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED INTO FIREARMS INCIDENT AND CIVILIAN VANDALISM IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
🕑 January 9, 2026 | 12:30 PM
💥 Lebanon | Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations: A short while ago, the IDF began striking Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon in response to continued violations of the ceasefire understandings.
🔫 Northern Israel | Firearms Incident Under Investigation: Yesterday evening, a report was received regarding gunfire in the Iron area. An initial review indicates that an off-duty IDF soldier was involved.
A joint investigation has been launched by the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division and the Israel Police.
🎯 Gaza | Ceasefire Violation and IDF–Shin Bet Response: Following a failed projectile launch yesterday from the Gaza City area toward Israel, the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) carried out precise strikes against Hamas terrorists and terror infrastructure in the southern and northern Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted several Hamas terrorists, launch pits, and additional terror infrastructure.
The IDF and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) stated that the projectile launch constituted a violation of the ceasefire agreement, condemned any violation of the agreement, and will continue operating to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to carry out attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
Judea and Samaria | Vandalism and Arson Reports: Overnight, IDF soldiers were dispatched to the Jalud area following a report of vandalism by Israeli civilians at a school.
A separate report was received regarding Israeli civilians who arrived in the Bizzariya area, where several Palestinian vehicles were set on fire and property was damaged.
When forces arrived at both locations, no suspects were present. Israeli security forces have opened investigations. The IDF stated it condemns any form of violence and will continue operating to safeguard security and public order in the area.
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🕑 January 9, 2026 | 12:30 PM
💥 Lebanon | Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations: A short while ago, the IDF began striking Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon in response to continued violations of the ceasefire understandings.
🔫 Northern Israel | Firearms Incident Under Investigation: Yesterday evening, a report was received regarding gunfire in the Iron area. An initial review indicates that an off-duty IDF soldier was involved.
A joint investigation has been launched by the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division and the Israel Police.
🎯 Gaza | Ceasefire Violation and IDF–Shin Bet Response: Following a failed projectile launch yesterday from the Gaza City area toward Israel, the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) carried out precise strikes against Hamas terrorists and terror infrastructure in the southern and northern Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted several Hamas terrorists, launch pits, and additional terror infrastructure.
The IDF and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) stated that the projectile launch constituted a violation of the ceasefire agreement, condemned any violation of the agreement, and will continue operating to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to carry out attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
Judea and Samaria | Vandalism and Arson Reports: Overnight, IDF soldiers were dispatched to the Jalud area following a report of vandalism by Israeli civilians at a school.
A separate report was received regarding Israeli civilians who arrived in the Bizzariya area, where several Palestinian vehicles were set on fire and property was damaged.
When forces arrived at both locations, no suspects were present. Israeli security forces have opened investigations. The IDF stated it condemns any form of violence and will continue operating to safeguard security and public order in the area.
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