⚠️ HEZBOLLAH THREATENS RESPONSE IF IRAN IS HIT AS LEBANON BLOCKS NEW FRONT, U.S. WEIGHS PRECISION STRIKES ON IRANIAN LEADERSHIP, AND IRAN WARNS AMERICAN CARRIERS ARE TARGETS

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 7:30 AM

🗣️ Hezbollah warns it will respond if Iran is targeted: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said threats to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are considered a threat to Hezbollah as well. He said Hezbollah is not neutral toward any aggression against Iran and warned that a war against Iran could ignite the region, adding the group is ready to defend and will choose how to respond.

🗯️ Lebanese presidency rejects Hezbollah escalation from Lebanon: Lebanese sources told Al-Hadath that President Joseph Aoun is furious over Qassem’s remarks. The sources said Qassem’s implied threat to open a front from Lebanon is an overstep of Lebanese state authority and that Aoun will not allow Lebanon to be dragged into others’ wars.

⚠️ Netanyahu cites parallel threats from Iranian-Shiite and Muslim Brotherhood-led axes: Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel is confronting the Iranian-Shiite axis, while also facing another extremist Sunni axis led by the Muslim Brotherhood.

🎯 U.S. considers precision strikes on senior Iranian officials: The United States is considering targeted strikes against senior Iranian officials and commanders blamed for the deaths of protesters. The strikes could come as soon as this week, though the timing remains uncertain amid internal debate described as chaotic, and some Gulf officials privately assess that a major U.S. strike is likely, potentially aimed at Iran’s political leadership under President Trump.

❗️ U.S. outlines terms for any diplomatic deal: U.S. officials said any agreement under consideration would require Iran to eliminate its stockpile of enriched uranium, sharply limit long-range missiles, end support for regional proxy groups, and halt all domestic uranium enrichment.

‼️ Iranian official warns U.S. carriers would be targets, not deterrents: A senior Iranian military official from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters told IRIB that the presence of American aircraft carriers in the region has been exaggerated and would make them targets. He said Iran is monitoring movements that could threaten national security, warned that even preliminary threats would not be tolerated, and said any surprise scenario would spiral out of control from the outset.

⚔️ Iran cites strike capabilities and Yemen-linked risk to U.S. assets: The official said Iran can launch anti-ship and surface-to-surface missiles and large numbers of drones toward the USS Lincoln off Oman, and warned there is also a risk of missiles being launched from Yemen. He referenced the U.S. campaign against Ansarullah in Yemen lasting about seven weeks, with seven MQ-9 Reaper drones and two F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets lost before ending in a ceasefire agreement.

🛫 U.S. carries out deportation flight to Iran amid protest-linked scrutiny: The Trump administration carried out its first known deportation flight to Iran since protests began there, sending 14 Iranians back on Sunday. Dozens of others were removed from the flight due to possible measles exposure, and a lawyer representing two gay men said they would face grave danger if returned to Iran, including risk of execution, but they were not included on the flight because of the measles issue.


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⚠️ U.S. INTELLIGENCE ASSETS MOVE TOWARD CENTCOM AS TRUMP IS BRIEFED ON IRAN’S WEAKNESS, HEZBOLLAH LINKS DISARMAMENT TO IRAN’S FATE, AND AZERBAIJAN FOILS ISIS-ALIGNED EMBASSY ATTACK PLOT

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 9:30 AM

⚠️ Several developments have occurred over the past few hours involving U.S. intelligence deployments and regional security actions.

These include the movement of multiple U.S. reconnaissance aircraft toward CENTCOM and new security operations reported by regional authorities.

U.S. intelligence posture An RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft is heading to the Middle East for the first time in months: Ahead of the June strikes on Iran, the same platform conducted several days of intelligence-gathering on Iran. An RC-135V Rivet Joint, described as a fully functional SIGINT aircraft that took part in Operation Midnight Hammer, has departed CONUS toward CENTCOM.

Also, A TC-135 Stratolifter semi-SIGINT aircraft has arrived at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, after being deployed to CENTCOM ahead of Operation Midnight Hammer.

⚠️ Iran, Hezbollah, and U.S. leadership: A U.S. official told Israel Hayom: "Apparently, Hezbollah will not voluntarily give up its weapons unless Iran collapses". President Trump was briefed by U.S. intelligence officials that the Iranian government is at its weakest point since the 1979 revolution. i24 reported that President Trump is considering a naval blockade on Iran.

❗️ Azerbaijan security operation: The Azerbaijani State Security Service (DTX) announced the arrest of three individuals who pledged allegiance to ISIS. Authorities said the suspects were planning an attack on a foreign country’s embassy in Baku on the grounds of religious hostility, without naming the targeted country.


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🛡️ ISRAEL SIGNS NIS 570 MILLION MULTI-YEAR ELBIT AERIAL MUNITIONS DEAL TO STRENGTHEN IDF READINESS

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 12:30 PM

🛡️ Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $183 million (NIS 570 million) multi-year procurement agreement with Elbit Systems for aerial munitions, aimed at strengthening IDF operational readiness.

The ministry said the agreement will expand Israel’s defense industrial base and reinforce the IDF’s capabilities for both the immediate term and the “challenging security decade ahead.”

The procurement is part of a broader Ministry of Defense strategy led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and signed by Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, focused on ensuring supply continuity, sustained readiness, and long-term defense independence.

Senior defense officials and Elbit Systems noted that the agreement reflects lessons learned from prolonged multi-front warfare, underscoring the central role of Israel’s defense industries in maintaining air, sea, and ground operational superiority.

The expanded production framework is intended to replenish munitions stockpiles, support future force buildup, improve readiness for an extended high-threat period, strengthen the Israeli economy, and enable continued development of precision munitions already proven in operational use.


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🕯️ HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY — CARING FOR SURVIVORS TODAY

An estimated 28,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel are living in poverty. Many are elderly and frail, facing daily hardship and isolation.

Cold apartments worsen illness, increase the risk of falls, and deepen loneliness.
Some survivors ration heating. Others skip meals or medication to cover basic utility costs.

At Meir Panim, more than 2,200 Holocaust survivors are supported every day — receiving warm meals, essential supplies, regular check-ins, and human care.

They survived the unimaginable. They should not face their later years alone, cold, or forgotten.

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❌ IDF ELIMINATES HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AS GAZA TRANSITIONS TOWARD PHASE TWO, HAMAS SEEKS TO RECAST POLICING ROLE, AND U.S.–REGIONAL MILITARIES SIGNAL HEIGHTENED IRAN PREPAREDNESS

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM

❌ IDF OPERATIONS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON: The IDF said it struck and eliminated Hezbollah terrorists operating at an underground site belonging to Hezbollah in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon. The IDF also said it struck a Hezbollah operative this morning in the southern Lebanon town of Deir Qanoun.

〽️ GAZA AGREEMENT AND RAFAH CROSSING: Gazan sources reported that with the last Israeli hostage now returned to Israel, the transition to phase two of the agreement is effectively unavoidable. The reopening of the Rafah Crossing is being framed as humanitarian relief and described as a major political pressure point, with the decisive factor potentially being whether the "authority" controlling Gaza allows large-scale civilian movement toward Egypt or restricts exits.

〽️ HAMAS POLICE IN A NEW GAZA ADMINISTRATION: Hamas is seeking to incorporate its 10,000 police officers into a new Palestinian administration for Gaza, according to a letter by Gaza’s Hamas-run government seen by Reuters. The report notes the new Gaza police force would be responsible for disarming Hamas and dismantling its tunnel system.

🇮🇱 NETANYAHU TESTIMONY AND SCHEDULE CHANGES: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s testimony scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled, with no reason given. Today's request to cancel the testimony was tied to Netanyahu’s attendance at the funeral of Ran Gvili, may he rest in peace, and earlier Netanyahu canceled a security briefing meeting with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid that had been scheduled for this evening, citing “scheduling constraints.”

🛫 U.S. AIR ACTIVITY AND CENTCOM EXERCISE: Initial indications pointed to U.S. aerial refueling tankers departing Florida and later operating north over Puerto Rico.

⚠️ Also, the U.S. military announced the start of a large-scale air exercise within CENTCOM’s area of responsibility in the Middle East, against the backdrop of preparations for the possibility of an attack on Iran.

⚠️ TURKEY PREPARES FOR IRAN SCENARIOS: Turkish officials said Turkey is considering establishing a buffer zone along the border with Iran to prevent a potential influx of migrants in the event of an Iranian government collapse. Officials described the move as part of worst-case preparations and said recent protests in Iran left about 4,000 dead and 20,000 wounded.


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⏰ DOOMSDAY CLOCK MOVED TO 85 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT AS SCIENTISTS WARN OF ESCALATING GLOBAL RISKS AND REGIONAL INSTABILITY

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM

⏰ DOOMSDAY CLOCK MOVED CLOSER TO MIDNIGHT: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that the Doomsday Clock has been set to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest point in its 79-year history. The clock was moved four seconds closer from last year, reflecting what scientists describe as a failure of global leadership to reduce escalating existential risks.

The Bulletin cited rising nuclear danger, including weakened arms-control frameworks, increasingly aggressive rhetoric by major powers, and heightened risks linked to ongoing wars — including Ukraine and the Middle East. Scientists warned that today’s conflicts operate in a far more interconnected and fragile global system, where miscalculation can escalate faster than in the past.

For the first time, the Bulletin placed strong emphasis on unregulated artificial intelligence, warning that AI is increasingly tied to military command systems and advanced disinformation capabilities, while global oversight remains minimal. Biological threats and insufficient pandemic preparedness were also highlighted as unresolved global vulnerabilities.

The Bulletin stressed that the Doomsday Clock is not a prediction, but a warning about dangers created by human decisions — and therefore risks that can still be reduced.

Context: The clock stood at 17 minutes to midnight in 1991 after the Cold War. It was set to 90 seconds in 2023, 89 seconds in 2025, and now 85 seconds in 2026 — reflecting what scientists describe as an increasingly unstable global security environment.

Why this matters for Israel: Israel operates in a region already marked by high alert levels, multiple active fronts, and unresolved nuclear and proxy threats. In today’s environment, small regional incidents can carry global consequences, decision timelines are shorter, and misinformation spreads faster. The warning underscores how deterrence, clarity, and restraint now matter more than ever — not just locally, but globally.

🔗 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/27/doomsday-clock-announcement-2026/88365758007/

🛡️ Separately, Israeli Channel 12 reported that additional countries may assist Israel in defense and attack in a scenario of confrontation with Iran, alongside the United States and Britain, stating: “The additional countries that may assist Israel in defense and attack, in addition to the United States and Britain, are Jordan and Azerbaijan, which will come to our aid in a scenario of confrontation with Iran.”


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🚨 TERRORIST INFILTRATION ALERT, JUDEA AND SAMARIA ARRESTS, AND REGIONAL IRAN-HEZBOLLAH SIGNALING

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 8:15 PM

🚨 ARAVA / PARAN INFILTRATION ALERT: At 8:14 PM, a terrorist infiltration alert was issued for the Paran area in the Arava, covering the Paran locality near the border with Jordan. IDF forces are responding to reports of a suspected infiltration, and a siren sounded in the community instructing residents to remain inside their homes until further notice.

According to initial, unverified reports, the alert was activated after at least ten suspects were identified infiltrating from Jordan into Israel, with some reportedly arrested unarmed. Details are still being checked.

❌ JUDEA AND SAMARIA COUNTERTERROR OPERATIONS: The IDF said that as part of operations in the Judea Brigade, Duvdevan Unit fighters, guided by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), arrested four weapons dealers. Overnight, IDF forces operating under Shin Bet direction arrested 11 wanted individuals in several villages in the Judea Brigade area, including the four weapons dealers.

During the activity, forces seized a handgun, ammunition, Molotov cocktails, smuggled goods, and thousands of dollars intended for terrorism.

⚠️ LEBANON AND HEZBOLLAH ASSESSMENTS ON IRAN: Lebanese security officials told an Emirati media outlet that even if the United States takes action against Iran, Hezbollah is not expected to intervene immediately. The officials said Hezbollah would only enter the conflict if it concludes that the Trump administration’s objective is to overthrow the Iranian regime.

🔴 IRAN EMERGENCY MEASURES AND REGIONAL SIGNALS: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered emergency steps to keep the country functioning amid fears of new U.S. or Israeli strikes. The measures include handing key powers to provincial governors to bypass red tape, speed up imports of food and basic goods, and keep the government running even if senior officials are targeted.

The IRGC warned that neighboring countries will be considered hostile if their territory is used to launch an attack on Iran. Separately, an Iranian drone was reported flying near the last known location of the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

▪️ REPORT ON JANUARY 14 U.S. STRIKE CONSIDERATION: Al-Monitor reported that a planned U.S. strike on Iran was considered for the night of January 14 but was ultimately called off. A senior Israeli diplomatic source said the United States had not yet amassed sufficient forces, lacked a coherent operational plan, and did not have a well-defined objective, making the timing ill-advised both operationally and defensively.

The source said there was regret in some Israeli circles that the strike did not take place, but officials reportedly understood the decision to postpone. The source added that an attack at that stage could have encouraged internal unrest in Iran, which was later suppressed with unprecedented cruelty.


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🛡️ IDF RULES OUT INFILTRATION AFTER SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT NEAR PARAN ON JORDANIAN BORDER

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 10:00 PM

🚔 JORDANIAN BORDER INCIDENT: Police say the incident near the community of Paran is under control after two suspects were reported to have entered Israeli territory, prompting the IDF to dispatch forces to the area. Security sources said at least eight apparent Jordanian soldiers were seen pursuing the suspects toward the border before all returned to Jordan.

Police said that “a security incident has been ruled out,” adding that concerns in the Arava desert were dismissed. Reports said the large response was triggered after trucks were identified breaching the border fence, raising initial fears due to the October 7 Simchat Torah massacres.

🪖 IDF STATEMENT The IDF spokesperson confirmed: “Earlier this evening, IDF troops identified approximately ten suspects who approached Israeli territory in a suspicious and rapid manner, in the area of Paran. Numerous IDF troops, including special units and IAF aircraft, were dispatched to the area and conducted searches to locate the suspects. Following extensive searches and a closure of traffic routes in the area, infiltration into Israeli territory was ruled out. The incident has concluded. There is no concern of a security incident.”


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🇮🇱 NETANYAHU REAFFIRMS HOSTAGE RETURN, HAMAS DISARMAMENT, IRAN DETERRENCE, AND SECURITY CONTROL FROM THE JORDAN RIVER TO THE SEA

🕑 January 27, 2026 | 10:15 PM

🎗️ HOSTAGES AND RETURN OF THE FALLEN: Following the return of Ran Goeili, may his memory be blessed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “I believed we would bring everyone back through a combination of military and diplomatic efforts. I should have ignored the background noise and the pressures – both internal and external.” Netanyahu said parents of hostages asked him to swear he would bring them back, adding: “I swear.”

The Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, said 87 of the abductees were returned as fallen. “I remember each one of them, their names and faces, I love their families, and I am tormented and pained by the terrible suffering and loss.” Hirsch said hoarsely: “It was the hardest task of my life.” He said the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters is preparing to become a rehabilitation center for the hostages and their families.

⚔ GAZA, PHASE B, AND HAMAS: At the start of the transition to Phase B, Netanyahu said: “Total victory rests on three things — the return of all our hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and the demilitarization of the Strip. Yesterday we completed the first.” He said Israel is now focusing on disarming Hamas, adding: “It will either happen the easy way—or the hard way. But in any case—it will happen.”

Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Turkish or Qatari soldiers into Gaza and will not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza. He said Israel will maintain security control from the Jordan River to the sea, and that this applies to the Gaza Strip as well.

⚠️ IRAN AND DETERRENCE: Netanyahu said the Iranian axis is trying to grow stronger and warned: If Iran attacks Israel, “we will respond with a force it has not yet seen.” He added: “I don't want to tell President Trump what to do or not to do, but we are providing full “reports.””

🏛 BUDGET, ELECTIONS, AND CONSCRIPTION LAW: Netanyahu said the last thing Israel needs in the current situation is elections and expressed hope that everyone understands the national responsibility required. He said his aspiration and hope are that elections will be held on schedule.

Netanyahu said Israel is on the verge of completing passage of the Draft Law and hopes to pass both the budget and the Draft Law. He said it was difficult to pass it with the previous chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, adding: “I trusted him — and he wasn’t successful.”
Netanyahu said the draft-dodging law was from the Bennett-Lapid government and said the current proposal is a real conscription law.

▪️ LEGAL, INVESTIGATIONS, AND INQUIRY ISSUES: On Yonatan Ureich, Netanyahu said: “The judge said there’s nothing here! Yonatan Ureich didn’t say a single word to me about Qatar!” He said: “This is an endless witch hunt against the people around me. It’s all one big fake.”

On the issue of establishing an inquiry committee into the Simchat Torah massacre, Netanyahu said: “They are using this as a political tool.” He said: “I will be the first to appear before a true state commission of inquiry, one that will draw real lessons.” Asked whether he will now accept the conclusions of the Shamgar Committee, Netanyahu said: “I’m discussing it and want to think about it. There’s no point in deciding and then not carrying it out.”

Netanyahu said: “Tsahi Braverman is also one big fake. They do this to everyone, but in the end, nothing comes out of it. It's a horrible witch hunt — and it's a blow to democracy.”

🕊️ REGIONAL NORMALIZATION: On peace with Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu said anyone seeking normalization should not join or support entities that attack the State of Israel.

💣 AMMUNITION AND WAR READINESS: Netanyahu said Israel’s fighters fell because there was not enough ammunition, adding: “That changed when Trump took office.”


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☕ HIGH ALERT WEEK: ISRAEL ENTERS A SENSITIVE PERIOD AS REGIONAL DEFENSE POSTURE TIGHTENS

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🔰 IRAN EXECUTES ALLEGED MOSSAD ASSET AS U.S. SIGNALS ATTACK TIMELINE, ISRAEL DECLARES FULL READINESS, AND WASHINGTON WEIGHS NAVAL BLOCKADE AMID REGIONAL AND EU PRESSURE

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM

🏗️ Iran execution: Iran carried out an execution by hanging this morning of an individual accused of being a Mossad operative. Authorities claim he transferred classified documents and information to an Israeli intelligence officer.

Despite reports to the contrary, he was arrested on April 28, 2025, not during the recent protests. There has been no halt to executions in Iran, despite President Trump’s claims and threats.

⚠️ U.S. posture toward Iran: The United States sent a message to Israel stating that preparations for an attack on Iran are not yet complete and that the window of opportunity could be "months" away.

U.S. officials added that this does not mean they are waiting for preparations to conclude, and that an attack could occur sooner if President Trump orders it, though this possibility does not appear likely at the moment.

🇮🇱 Israeli leadership response: Channel 13 reporter: "In the event of a U.S. attack on Iran, will Israel launch a preemptive strike, or only respond if Iran fires at Israel?"

Prime Minister Netanyahu: "We are prepared for every scenario. If Iran makes a mistake, it will receive a response it can't even imagine".

Asked whether Israel would join a possible U.S. attack on Iran, Netanyahu said: "President Trump will make his decisions, and we will make our decisions".

⚓ Additional pressure measures: The U.S. administration is examining the possibility of imposing a naval blockade on Iran to prevent oil exports, similar to the naval pressure applied against Venezuela.

⚠️ President Trump said Iran has “reached out multiple times” and “wants to make a deal.” A senior U.S. official confirmed the White House is “open for business” if Iran meets the required terms.

🔹 Regional positioning: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call today that Riyadh will not allow the use of its airspace or territory for any military action against Iran.

Turkey, Qatar, and Oman are reportedly attempting to prevent a confrontation between the United States and Iran.

▪️ European action: The European Union is expected to adopt sanctions this week against 20 individuals and entities in Iran.
However, it is not expected to reach agreement on declaring the IRGC a terrorist organization due to opposition from France.


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🎗️ ALL OF ISRAEL’S LEADERS ATTEND FUNERAL OF LAST ISRAELI HOSTAGE, STAFF SERGEANT RAN GVILI

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:30 AM

🎗️ FAREWELL TO RAN GVILI: The funeral of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage, is taking place at this time. Israel’s political and security leadership is present.

An honor guard accompanies the coffin as it departs Camp Shura for the funeral procession. His father Itzik’s shirt is also seen during the farewell.


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🪙 IDF ELIMINATES HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AS JUDEA AND SAMARIA CLASHES, GOLD SMUGGLING ATTEMPT, AND RAFAH CROSSING DECISION UNFOLD

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM

💰 Gold smuggling attempt thwarted: Security inspectors from the Ministry of Defense’s Crossings Authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle gold worth hundreds of thousands of shekels from Judea and Samaria. Two Israeli Arabs from Tayibe underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon entering from Judea and Samaria, during which 12 ounces of gold worth approximately NIS 200,000 and 30 gold lira coins worth about NIS 100,000 were found in their vehicle.

The driver and his companion were summoned for questioning by customs authorities.

🪖 Judea and Samaria security incidents: IDF forces were deployed yesterday evening to the area of Khirbet al-Khaliyeh in the Judea Brigade after a report that several Palestinians attacked an Israeli civilian and stole part of his livestock and personal equipment. At the same time, an additional report said Israeli civilians arrived in the area of Khirbet al-Fakhit, where several confrontations developed at different points in the area.

IDF forces and Hebron District police officers acted to disperse the confrontations and restore order at the scene. One Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment. During the dispersal, an IDF officer was assaulted by a Palestinian woman and sustained facial injuries. Two Palestinian female suspects were detained and will be transferred to the Israel Police for investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

🎯 IDF strike in southern Lebanon: Yesterday, the IDF struck and eliminated a terrorist involved in efforts to reestablish Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in the Deir Qanoun area of southern Lebanon. The activity was described as a violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

🔸 Rafah crossing status: An Israeli official said the Rafah crossing will probably open on Sunday, pending the prime minister’s final directive.


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💱 U.S. INTELLIGENCE AIRCRAFT RETURNS TO THE MIDDLE EAST AS ISRAEL’S WING OF ZION FLIES, KLM HALTS ISRAEL SERVICE, IRAN–TURKEY SIGNALS SHARPEN, AND USD/ILS DROPS NEAR MULTI-DECADE LOWS

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM

🛫 Military and government aviation activity: The RC-135V Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft that took part in Operation Midnight Hammer is once again headed to the Middle East.

✈️ Israel’s Wing of Zion aircraft (4X-ISR), described as Israel’s equivalent of Air Force One, is airborne over southern Israel.

🚫 KLM said flights to Israel are canceled until further notice.

⚠️ Iran and regional diplomatic signaling: Iran’s foreign minister said: “I have not spoken with Weitekoff in recent days. We are in contact with mediating countries that are trying to conduct negotiations.” Iranian sources claim Supreme Leader Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei has signed a document ordering the destruction of Israel in the event of an American attack.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who previously served as head of the Turkish intelligence agency, said: “An attack on Iran is a mistake, and igniting a new war is also a mistake. Iran is ready to renew negotiations regarding the nuclear program.” He added: “My advice to American friends is to close the issues with the Iranians one by one, start with the nuclear program, finish it, and do not raise all the issues at once.”

❌ Security and counterintelligence actions: Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) reported dismantling a six-member cell operating on behalf of Iranian intelligence. According to Turkish authorities, the cell was run by Iranian intelligence officers Najaf Rostami (alias Haji) and Mahdi Yekeh Dehghan (alias Doctor), and was collecting photos and videos of Incirlik Air Base in Adana, described as a key NATO and U.S.–Turkish military facility. Officials said the operation prevented “potential hostile actions.”

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the deportation of three Iranians who entered the United States illegally in 2024 and were former members of the Revolutionary Guards.

💱 Currency movement: The U.S. dollar weakened significantly against the New Israeli Shekel, with USD/ILS falling to around 3.09, near the lower end of its multi-decade range. On a long-term view, the dollar has declined by roughly 30% versus the shekel, reflecting sustained shekel strength.

A lower USD/ILS rate means each dollar buys fewer shekels than at most points over the past 20+ years. This benefits Israeli consumers and importers via cheaper dollar-priced goods and services, while Israelis earning in dollars and exporters face pressure as USD income converts into fewer shekels unless hedged.

The broader context was described as structural rather than event-driven, shaped by long-term capital inflows, export performance, and FX policy.
While these levels do not signal an automatic reversal, being near historic lows increases sensitivity for exporters, households, and policymakers, making exchange-rate exposure and hedging decisions more consequential across the economy.


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🇮🇱 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE COMPLETES DRAFT LAW CLAUSE REVIEW AS POLITICAL LEADERS EXCHANGE SHARP STATEMENTS ON SECURITY AND HOSTAGES

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 1:30 PM

🇮🇱 DRAFT LAW ADVANCES IN COMMITTEE: Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Boaz Bismuth said the committee has completed the reading of all clauses of the Draft Law and that a vote will take place soon. He said the vote is intended to move the bill toward its second and third readings in the Knesset.

Bismuth stated: “I am excited to announce that the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has completed the reading of all clauses of the Draft Law. We are reaching the finish line; soon we will vote on the law in the committee in preparation for its second and third readings. What dragged on for years, what was repeatedly stalled in endless discussions, has advanced during my term—because there was a clear goal: a law. Not discussions for their own sake, but a genuine desire to reach a solution, step by step. Through dialogue, cooperation, and determination.

As the Prime Minister said this evening, ‘We are on the verge of completing the passage of the Draft Law.’ The torch now passes to the next stage. It is now the role of the entire Knesset to continue the process until the law is approved in the Knesset plenum—a historic Draft Law that will strengthen the IDF and Israeli society as a whole.”

🗣️ OPPOSITION LEADERS RESPOND: Naftali Bennett said: “In an emotional and important moment, Netanyahu chooses to continue dividing and polarizing. A good leader glorifies his people, not just himself.”

Yair Lapid stated: “Whoever wants to take credit for the hostages who returned must also take responsibility for the victims, the murdered, and the greatest disaster to befall the Jewish people since the Holocaust.”

Avigdor Liberman said: “It’s time for leadership that leads, not just reacts.”
Gadi Eisenkot added: “A thousand press conferences will not conceal the depth of the failure. Only American coercion forced you to give in, while compromising Israel’s security superiority.”

🇺🇸 U.S. RESPONSE AND COUNTERCLAIMS: U.S. adviser Brett McGurk responded to statements attributed to Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying: “This statement by Netanyahu is completely false. Biden ended his term with a ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages returning home, a ceasefire in Lebanon after Hezbollah was defeated, and Iran in its weakest position since 1979 following two failed missile launch attempts—thanks to the deployment of U.S. military forces and a coordinated response that destroyed Iran’s air defense systems. President Biden’s commitment to Israel’s security, including American military assistance, was unwavering throughout the entire war.”

Critics such as Amit Segal responded by disputing McGurk’s characterization and citing several points. They said President Biden imposed a partial arms embargo on Israel and halted the transfer of bulldozers that Israel had already paid for, which they claim put soldiers at risk and led to fatalities. They also said the IDF entered Rafah with tanks that did not have full ammunition loads, which they claim contributed to casualties. They further claimed Biden opposed the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and that his defense secretary cursed during a phone call with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after Gallant said Israeli aircraft had taken out the Hezbollah leader. The same critics said Iran was not at a low point at the end of Biden’s term and pointed to two barrages launched at Israel, adding that the ceasefire he sought was treated as a goal rather than a means.


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🏡 DREAM RAFFLE — FINAL BONUS WINDOW CLOSES FEBRUARY 2

The Dream Raffle has entered its final stage, with the Jerusalem home draw approaching and the final $15,000 bonus raffle closing on February 2 — less than a week away.

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This is not a cash alternative or conceptual prize. It is a real home, with full specifications and documentation available on the official site.

📅 Key timing update

• The Jerusalem home draw is approaching
• The final $15,000 bonus raffle closes on February 2
• No additional discounts are running at this stage
• As the calendar advances, the remaining entry window naturally narrows

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Some enter with a single ticket. Others choose multiple entries — or coordinate with family or friends so no one misses the final phase.

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🚨 U.S. SURGES RECONNAISSANCE, TANKERS, AND CARRIER POWER TOWARD IRAN AS DIPLOMATS EVACUATE, SURVEILLANCE INTENSIFIES, AND TRUMP ISSUES NEGOTIATE-OR-FACE-FORCE WARNING MET BY TEHRAN’S DETERRENCE SIGNAL

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM

🛫 Diplomatic movements and regional air activity: The Military Air Tracking alliance reports multiple VIP flights departing the Middle East, indicating diplomatic personnel from several countries are evacuating.

🛩️ U.S. reconnaissance and force posture: A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft was observed on final approach to Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. Estimates indicate 19 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers are currently deployed at Al-Udeid, and American F-18 Growler aircraft are inbound to the region.

🛰️ Ongoing surveillance over the Persian Gulf: An Iranian reconnaissance drone and a U.S. reconnaissance drone are simultaneously operating over the Persian Gulf, tracking activity in the area.

⚓ Iranian naval assets: Sentinel-2 imagery dated January 27 shows Iran’s IRIS Shahid Bagheri drone carrier remains anchored at Bandar Abbas Port in southern Iran.

‼️ President Trump issues warning to Iran: President Trump called on Iran to negotiate, warning that “the next attack will be far worse” if it does not. He stated: “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

⚠️ Iranian response: Iran responded to President Trump’s warning by referencing past U.S. wars and signaling readiness for talks while threatening retaliation if pressured. It stated: “Last time the U.S. blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives. Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!”


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‼️ U.S. AND ISRAEL SIGNAL EXTENDED STRIKE READINESS AGAINST IRAN AS FORCES DEPLOY, DEFENSES EXPAND, AND 48-HOUR WATCH WINDOW OPENS

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM

♟️ Assessments of potential military action: U.S. and Israel are being assessed as eyeing a major military campaign against Iran that could last weeks or even months. Jon, a senior editor of the UK Defence Journal, said the overall force posture suggests an initial strike to neutralize key targets like air defenses and airbases, followed by several days or even a couple of weeks of further strikes using additional assets.

🪖 Deployment posture cited and analysis: Recent U.S. deployments cited include the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, F-15E Strike Eagles, MQ-9 Reaper drones, P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft, and expanded Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems. Analysts assess this posture goes beyond routine deterrence and provides immediate operational strike capability if ordered.

🇺🇸 U.S. force exposure and readiness framing: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “We have 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers in nine locations across the Middle East, all within reach of Iranian missiles and drones.” Rubio added, “We must maintain sufficient power in the Middle East to defend ourselves in case Iran attacks our forces in the region.”

Rubio also said, “No one knows who would take over governance in Iran if the Supreme Leader is removed. I don't think anyone can provide a simple answer to what would happen in Iran if the Supreme Leader and the regime were to fall.”

⚠️ Iranian warnings and escalation risk signals: Iranian officials warned that any attack, regardless of scale or framing, would be treated as an act of all-out war and met with a comprehensive response. Regional officials cited in the analysis said high-precision U.S. strikes are actively being considered, while U.S. Central Command has announced upcoming military readiness exercises as forces are positioned for rapid escalation if diplomacy fails.

🕘 Timing watch window referenced by analysts: “We're now in that 48 hour period. If we see any bomber movement in the next 48 hours it would mean the strike package will be delivered over the weekend.” The assessment adds that the rest of the asset movement is practically complete.

🇩🇪 European leadership messaging and IRGC designation: German Chancellor Merz said the Iranian regime’s “days are numbered,” adding, “It may be weeks, but this regime has no legitimacy whatsoever to govern the country.” Merz also said, “I deeply regret that there are still one or two countries in the EU that are not yet ready to classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The Foreign Ministers' Council could have decided on this today, but consensus has simply not yet been reached within the EU. Germany supports this step. We want to apply the maximum possible pressure on the Iranian regime.”


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🛡️ ISRAEL SIGNALS READINESS TO SUPPORT U.S. ON IRAN AS TALKS FAIL, MILITARY POSTURES HARDEN, AND EU MOVES TO DESIGNATE IRGC

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 10:30 PM

🇮🇱 ISRAELI POSITION AND GOVERNMENT STEPS: Israeli officials told Channel 12, “Israel is ready to provide any assistance to the US regarding Iran.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene a cabinet meeting tomorrow focused on Iran.

♟️ U.S. AND ISRAELI ASSESSMENTS ON DIPLOMACY: Former IDF Intelligence Chief Amos Yadlin said President Trump wants to exhaust all options before attacking Iran and that any agreement must be better than the Obama-era deal. Israel continues to insist on zero uranium enrichment and limits on Iran’s missile program. Senior Israeli officials assess Iran may compromise on parts of its nuclear program, but there is virtually no chance it will agree to restrict missile capabilities or end support for terror proxies.

🔸 STATE OF U.S.–IRAN NEGOTIATIONS: U.S.–Iran tensions remain elevated, with no confirmed deadline for a deal. U.S. officials say Washington remains open to negotiations while warning that “time is running out,” alongside a reinforced U.S. military posture in the region. Iran denies initiating talks and says it will not negotiate under pressure, insisting diplomacy must be conducted on equal footing. Claims of a fixed cutoff or ultimatum are not supported by official statements.

🟥 NEW REPORTS OF BACKCHANNEL TALKS HAVE FAILED: The New York Times reports that backdoor negotiations with Iran have completely failed, with Iran refusing to accept any of the American proposals.

❗️ IRANIAN THREATS AND CONDITIONAL DIPLOMACY: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran’s armed forces are “prepared - with their fingers on the trigger - to immediately and powerfully respond to ANY aggression against our beloved land, air, and sea,” while also stating openness to a nuclear deal under Iran’s terms. He said, “Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL - on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation - which ensures Iran's rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS.”

🚨 ESCALATORY WARNINGS FROM IRANIAN LEADERSHIP: Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, warned: “A limited strike is an illusion. Any military action by the U.S., from any origin and at any level, will be considered the start of a war. The response will be immediate, all-out, and unprecedented, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and all supporters of the aggressor.”

⚔ IRANIAN MILITARY POSTURE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated, “We have Battle Plans for all scenarios in case of war with the United States.”

❌ EU MOVE AGAINST IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS: All EU member states have agreed to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, “France will support the inclusion of the IRGC on the European list of terrorist organizations.”

🛩 U.S. NAVAL: Initial indications suggest an Iranian drone was observed flying around or close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.


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🪖 ISRAEL HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY TALKS, HAMAS REJECTS DISARMAMENT, STABBING ATTEMPT THWARTED NEAR JERUSALEM, AND IDF ELIMINATES TERROR OPERATIVES IN GAZA AND JUDEA AND SAMARIA

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:00 PM

🇮🇱 SECURITY COORDINATION AT SHIN BET HEADQUARTERS: Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief David Zini hosted IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir today at the agency’s headquarters.

The Shin Bet said “the two discussed the continued strengthening of cooperation between the organizations across the various arenas,” and addressed “challenges facing the organizations during this sensitive period,” before meeting with senior officials for a security briefing and discussions on “essential coordination and cooperation.”

💩 HAMAS POSITION ON WEAPONS AND WAR TERMS: Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk said tonight in an interview with Al Jazeera that Hamas has never agreed to hand over its weapons.

He said Hamas agreed to a framework plan to end the war, claimed the issue of handing over weapons “was not discussed at all,” said all arrangements planned in Gaza must happen with Hamas’ consent, and stated Netanyahu “cannot boast about the return of Israeli prisoners because they all returned according to Hamas’ agreement and conditions.”

🔪 STABBING ATTEMPT FOILED AT CHECKPOINT SOUTH OF JERUSALEM: An assailant attempted to stab Israeli security forces at the tunnels checkpoint south of Jerusalem earlier today, according to police and medics.

Police said Border Police officers identified a suspect arriving on foot from Judea and Samaria who presented an ID card and then pulled a knife, after which security personnel opened fire and the suspect was neutralized, with no Israeli injuries reported.

🎯 TERRORIST ELIMINATED AFTER CROSSING GAZA CEASEFIRE LINE: Yesterday, IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat, the military said. Guided by ground troops, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the operative after he neared soldiers from the 188th Armored Brigade, according to the IDF.

❌ TERROR OPERATIVES ENGAGED IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA: Yesterday during operational activity in the Ad-Dhahiriya area, soldiers identified a terrorist who hurled a Molotov cocktail at them and responded with fire, eliminating him.

In a separate incident, another terrorist was identified throwing rocks at the forces, fire was returned, a hit was identified, and no IDF injuries were reported.


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🚨 U.S. AND ALLIES ENTER HEIGHTENED READINESS AS TRUMP SETS 24-HOUR ULTIMATUM ON IRAN’S NUCLEAR, MISSILE, AND PROXY PROGRAMS

🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:30 PM

‼️ U.S. and allied readiness: The United States and its allies in the Middle East are preparing for the possibility that Iran could launch a preemptive attack. Reports indicate the next 12 hours are being viewed as a decisive window.

❗️ U.S. ultimatum and demands Axios reported: “Trump will give Iran a 24-hour ultimatum to give up nuclear and ballistic program.”

U.S. officials told The New York Times: "We have asked the Iranians to stop enriching uranium and to limit the range and number of their ballistic missiles. We have asked Iran to cease all forms of support for its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis".

🚫 Negotiations at an impasse: U.S. officials told The New York Times: "The negotiations with the Iranians have made no progress, and there are no indications that Tehran is willing to respond to President Trump's demands". Another source said Iran has already rejected some of Washington’s terms.

☢️ Iranian position: A senior Iranian official said Tehran would not compromise on its right to continue enrichment for civilian purposes or to maintain its missile arsenal, which it considers necessary for its defense, according to The Wall Street Journal.

✈️ International response Italy issued an emergency notice instructing its remaining citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately.


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