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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-26 at 07:06
HEADLINES
- Gaza postwar plan advances Hamas disarmament unclear
- Israel targets Hezbollah as border risks rise
- Iran protests test regime as US acts
The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 2:00 AM news briefing with a focus on the evolving Middle East landscape and its broader implications for regional and international security.
In the Gaza arena, the second phase of a US-backed plan for ending the war and rebuilding the enclave is moving forward, even as Israel voices strong reservations. The plan centers on demilitarization, security arrangements, governance, and reconstruction, with a formal push underway after extended discussions at international forums and in Davos, where allied partners emphasized the need for a coherent day-after strategy. The arrangement that would disarm Hamas and restore Palestinian governance faces critical tests, notably as Israel has pressed that any path forward must account for the return of missing and captured individuals and the security realities Israel says Hamas would pose if left in place.
A focal point of the dispute is the so-called Board of Peace, which includes regional actors such as Qatar and Turkey. Israel has warned that pages of the plan should not be written at the expense of its security, and it has argued that any milestone in Gaza’s reconstruction must reflect a robust disarmament framework and verifiable assurances that Hamas cannot rearm or reassert control. In parallel, the road map for Gaza’s borders and movement of people remains a subject of intense negotiation. Israeli officials indicated that Rafah crossing would be opened for people to pass under Israeli supervision as part of the broader Trump-era framework, a move that came without a formal cabinet vote and despite earlier expectations that all hostages would be returned before moving to the next phase. The decision signals a willingness to advance logistics and humanitarian flows, but it also underscores the delicate balance Israel seeks to maintain between facilitating civilian movement and preventing a de facto legitimization of Hamas’s role in governance and border control.
On the battlefield, the Israeli Defense Forces continue operations aimed at disrupting militant capabilities beyond Gaza’s immediate front line. In the north of Israel’s theater, strikes targeted infrastructure associated with organizations that pose a threat to Israeli security, including facilities linked to the Lebanese Hezbollah. The military asserts these actions are part of ongoing efforts to remove threats and to uphold the country’s security commitments. The broader context remains a fragile ceasefire environment, with military activity underscoring the risk of spillover as regional dynamics shift under international involvement.
Turning to Iran, the crisis atmosphere in Tehran deepens as the regime’s conservative leadership faces sustained domestic pressure. A prominent new public display in Tehran’s Enghelab Square warned the United States against any military action, coinciding with a deployment of naval forces toward the region as a deterrent and signaling the high level of regional alert. At home, authorities have intensified restrictions on information, with widespread internet disconnections and a clampdown on documenting events. Rights groups have voiced grave concern about the toll of protests and the government’s response, with estimates and figures varying as reporting limitations persist. Iran’s leadership contends it can manage the unrest while signaling that it will defend its interests against external pressure, including potential strikes in the region.
Across the region, the broader geopolitical environment remains intertwined with US policy signals and allied responses. Washington has reiterated that any stabilization framework must prevent a relapse into broader conflict and must address security guarantees, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza. The presence of US and allied naval forces in the region continues to serve as a signaling mechanism intended to deter escalation and to reassure partners, even as diplomatic channels seek a path to a sustainable political settlement.
These developments come amid a backdrop of ongoing scrutiny of regional and international commitments. The emphasis remains on ensuring that any plan for Gaza’s future does not abandon Israel’s security needs or the imperative of preventing Hamas from regaining the capacity to threaten Israeli civilians. At the same time, regional actors are weighing their own strategic calculations as they participate in, or respond to, the evolving framework for postwar Gaza and the wider security order in the Middle East.
In short, the current moment features a US-led pressure to advance a comprehensive Gaza framework that addresses demilitarization and reconstruction, while Israel seeks concrete guarantees on security, the return of captives, and a defined day-after role that excludes Hamas from a future governing role. The question before regional and international leaders is whether a workable balance can be achieved—one that preserves Israel’s security, advances humanitarian objectives, and creates a sustainable path toward peace and stability in Gaza and the broader region.
That is the situation as it stands at 2:00 AM. Further developments are expected as talks continue and as regional actors calibrate their positions in the days ahead.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884538
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884537
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-884536
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884535
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884534
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/01/philippines-lodges-firm-representations-chinese-embassy-over-escalating-war-words
https://www.israellycool.com/2026/01/26/roger-waters-iran-apology-goes-down-in-flames/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-mural-of-wrecked-us-aircraft-carrier-iran-threatens-retaliation-in-case-of-strike/
https://t.me/newssil/188760
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-884517
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884491
https://t.me/newssil/188755
https://t.me/newssil/188754
https://t.me/newssil/188753
https://t.me/newssil/188752
https://t.me/newssil/188751
https://t.me/newssil/188750
https://t.me/Newss0nline/58316
https://t.me/newssil/188749
https://t.me/newssil/188748
https://t.me/newssil/188747
https://t.me/newssil/188746
https://t.me/newssil/188745
https://t.me/newssil/188744
https://t.me/newssil/188743
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjd2c00eube
https://t.me/newssil/188742
https://t.me/newssil/188741
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884530
- Gaza postwar plan advances Hamas disarmament unclear
- Israel targets Hezbollah as border risks rise
- Iran protests test regime as US acts
The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 2:00 AM news briefing with a focus on the evolving Middle East landscape and its broader implications for regional and international security.
In the Gaza arena, the second phase of a US-backed plan for ending the war and rebuilding the enclave is moving forward, even as Israel voices strong reservations. The plan centers on demilitarization, security arrangements, governance, and reconstruction, with a formal push underway after extended discussions at international forums and in Davos, where allied partners emphasized the need for a coherent day-after strategy. The arrangement that would disarm Hamas and restore Palestinian governance faces critical tests, notably as Israel has pressed that any path forward must account for the return of missing and captured individuals and the security realities Israel says Hamas would pose if left in place.
A focal point of the dispute is the so-called Board of Peace, which includes regional actors such as Qatar and Turkey. Israel has warned that pages of the plan should not be written at the expense of its security, and it has argued that any milestone in Gaza’s reconstruction must reflect a robust disarmament framework and verifiable assurances that Hamas cannot rearm or reassert control. In parallel, the road map for Gaza’s borders and movement of people remains a subject of intense negotiation. Israeli officials indicated that Rafah crossing would be opened for people to pass under Israeli supervision as part of the broader Trump-era framework, a move that came without a formal cabinet vote and despite earlier expectations that all hostages would be returned before moving to the next phase. The decision signals a willingness to advance logistics and humanitarian flows, but it also underscores the delicate balance Israel seeks to maintain between facilitating civilian movement and preventing a de facto legitimization of Hamas’s role in governance and border control.
On the battlefield, the Israeli Defense Forces continue operations aimed at disrupting militant capabilities beyond Gaza’s immediate front line. In the north of Israel’s theater, strikes targeted infrastructure associated with organizations that pose a threat to Israeli security, including facilities linked to the Lebanese Hezbollah. The military asserts these actions are part of ongoing efforts to remove threats and to uphold the country’s security commitments. The broader context remains a fragile ceasefire environment, with military activity underscoring the risk of spillover as regional dynamics shift under international involvement.
Turning to Iran, the crisis atmosphere in Tehran deepens as the regime’s conservative leadership faces sustained domestic pressure. A prominent new public display in Tehran’s Enghelab Square warned the United States against any military action, coinciding with a deployment of naval forces toward the region as a deterrent and signaling the high level of regional alert. At home, authorities have intensified restrictions on information, with widespread internet disconnections and a clampdown on documenting events. Rights groups have voiced grave concern about the toll of protests and the government’s response, with estimates and figures varying as reporting limitations persist. Iran’s leadership contends it can manage the unrest while signaling that it will defend its interests against external pressure, including potential strikes in the region.
Across the region, the broader geopolitical environment remains intertwined with US policy signals and allied responses. Washington has reiterated that any stabilization framework must prevent a relapse into broader conflict and must address security guarantees, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza. The presence of US and allied naval forces in the region continues to serve as a signaling mechanism intended to deter escalation and to reassure partners, even as diplomatic channels seek a path to a sustainable political settlement.
These developments come amid a backdrop of ongoing scrutiny of regional and international commitments. The emphasis remains on ensuring that any plan for Gaza’s future does not abandon Israel’s security needs or the imperative of preventing Hamas from regaining the capacity to threaten Israeli civilians. At the same time, regional actors are weighing their own strategic calculations as they participate in, or respond to, the evolving framework for postwar Gaza and the wider security order in the Middle East.
In short, the current moment features a US-led pressure to advance a comprehensive Gaza framework that addresses demilitarization and reconstruction, while Israel seeks concrete guarantees on security, the return of captives, and a defined day-after role that excludes Hamas from a future governing role. The question before regional and international leaders is whether a workable balance can be achieved—one that preserves Israel’s security, advances humanitarian objectives, and creates a sustainable path toward peace and stability in Gaza and the broader region.
That is the situation as it stands at 2:00 AM. Further developments are expected as talks continue and as regional actors calibrate their positions in the days ahead.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884538
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884537
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-884536
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884535
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884534
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/01/philippines-lodges-firm-representations-chinese-embassy-over-escalating-war-words
https://www.israellycool.com/2026/01/26/roger-waters-iran-apology-goes-down-in-flames/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-mural-of-wrecked-us-aircraft-carrier-iran-threatens-retaliation-in-case-of-strike/
https://t.me/newssil/188760
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-884517
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884491
https://t.me/newssil/188755
https://t.me/newssil/188754
https://t.me/newssil/188753
https://t.me/newssil/188752
https://t.me/newssil/188751
https://t.me/newssil/188750
https://t.me/Newss0nline/58316
https://t.me/newssil/188749
https://t.me/newssil/188748
https://t.me/newssil/188747
https://t.me/newssil/188746
https://t.me/newssil/188745
https://t.me/newssil/188744
https://t.me/newssil/188743
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjd2c00eube
https://t.me/newssil/188742
https://t.me/newssil/188741
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884530
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HEADLINES
- Gaza postwar plan advances Hamas disarmament unclear
- Israel targets Hezbollah as border risks rise
- Iran protests test regime as US acts
The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 2:00 AM news briefing with a focus on the evolving Middle East landscape and its broader implications for regional and international security.
In the Gaza arena, the second phase of a US-backed plan for ending the war and rebuilding the enclave is moving forward, even as Israel voices strong reservations. The plan centers on demilitarization, security arrangements, governance, and reconstruction, with a formal push underway after extended discussions at international forums and in Davos, where allied partners emphasized the need for a coherent day-after strategy. The arrangement that would disarm Hamas and restore Palestinian governance faces critical tests, notably as Israel has pressed that any path forward must account for the return of missing and captured individuals and the security realities Israel says Hamas would pose if left in place.
A focal point of the dispute is the so-called Board of Peace, which includes regional actors such as Qatar and Turkey. Israel has warned that pages of the plan should not be written at the expense of its security, and it has argued that any milestone in Gaza’s reconstruction must reflect a robust disarmament framework and verifiable assurances that Hamas cannot rearm or reassert control. In parallel, the road map for Gaza’s borders and movement of people remains a subject of intense negotiation. Israeli officials indicated that Rafah crossing would be opened for people to pass under Israeli supervision as part of the broader Trump-era framework, a move that came without a formal cabinet vote and despite earlier expectations that all hostages would be returned before moving to the next phase. The decision signals a willingness to advance logistics and humanitarian flows, but it also underscores the delicate balance Israel seeks to maintain between facilitating civilian movement and preventing a de facto legitimization of Hamas’s role in governance and border control.
On the battlefield, the Israeli Defense Forces continue operations aimed at disrupting militant capabilities beyond Gaza’s immediate front line. In the north of Israel’s theater, strikes targeted infrastructure associated with organizations that pose a threat to Israeli security, including facilities linked to the Lebanese Hezbollah. The military asserts these actions are part of ongoing efforts to remove threats and to uphold the country’s security commitments. The broader context remains a fragile ceasefire environment, with military activity underscoring the risk of spillover as regional dynamics shift under international involvement.
Turning to Iran, the crisis atmosphere in Tehran deepens as the regime’s conservative leadership faces sustained domestic pressure. A prominent new public display in Tehran’s Enghelab Square warned the United States against any military action, coinciding with a deployment of naval forces toward the region as a deterrent and signaling the high level of regional alert. At home, authorities have intensified restrictions on information, with widespread internet disconnections and a clampdown on documenting events. Rights groups have voiced grave concern about the toll of protests and the government’s response, with estimates and figures varying as reporting limitations persist. Iran’s leadership contends it can manage the unrest while signaling that it will defend its interests against external pressure, including potential strikes in the region.
Across the region, the broader geopolitical environment remains intertwined with US policy signals and allied responses. Washington has reiterated that any stabilization framework must prevent a relapse into broader conflict and must address security guarantees, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza. The presence of US and allied naval forces in the region continues to serve as a signaling mechanism intended to deter escalation and to reassure partners, even as diplomatic channels seek a path to a sustainable political settlement.
These developments come amid a backdrop of ongoing scrutiny of regional and international commitments. The emphasis remains on ensuring that any plan for Gaza’s future does not abandon Israel’s security needs or the imperative of preventing Hamas from regaining the capacity to threaten Israeli civilians. At the same time, regional actors are weighing their own strategic calculations as they participate in, or respond to, the evolving framework for postwar Gaza and the wider security order in the Middle East.
In short, the current moment features a US-led pressure to advance a comprehensive Gaza framework that addresses demilitarization and reconstruction, while Israel seeks concrete guarantees on security, the return of captives, and a defined day-after role that excludes Hamas from a future governing role. The question before regional and international leaders is whether a workable balance can be achieved—one that preserves Israel’s security, advances humanitarian objectives, and creates a sustainable path toward peace and stability in Gaza and the broader region.
That is the situation as it stands at 2:00 AM. Further developments are expected as talks continue and as regional actors calibrate their positions in the days ahead.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884538
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884537
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-884536
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884535
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884534
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/01/philippines-lodges-firm-representations-chinese-embassy-over-escalating-war-words
https://www.israellycool.com/2026/01/26/roger-waters-iran-apology-goes-down-in-flames/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-mural-of-wrecked-us-aircraft-carrier-iran-threatens-retaliation-in-case-of-strike/
https://t.me/newssil/188760
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-884517
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884491
https://t.me/newssil/188755
https://t.me/newssil/188754
https://t.me/newssil/188753
https://t.me/newssil/188752
https://t.me/newssil/188751
https://t.me/newssil/188750
https://t.me/Newss0nline/58316
https://t.me/newssil/188749
https://t.me/newssil/188748
https://t.me/newssil/188747
https://t.me/newssil/188746
https://t.me/newssil/188745
https://t.me/newssil/188744
https://t.me/newssil/188743
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjd2c00eube
https://t.me/newssil/188742
https://t.me/newssil/188741
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884530
- Gaza postwar plan advances Hamas disarmament unclear
- Israel targets Hezbollah as border risks rise
- Iran protests test regime as US acts
The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 2:00 AM news briefing with a focus on the evolving Middle East landscape and its broader implications for regional and international security.
In the Gaza arena, the second phase of a US-backed plan for ending the war and rebuilding the enclave is moving forward, even as Israel voices strong reservations. The plan centers on demilitarization, security arrangements, governance, and reconstruction, with a formal push underway after extended discussions at international forums and in Davos, where allied partners emphasized the need for a coherent day-after strategy. The arrangement that would disarm Hamas and restore Palestinian governance faces critical tests, notably as Israel has pressed that any path forward must account for the return of missing and captured individuals and the security realities Israel says Hamas would pose if left in place.
A focal point of the dispute is the so-called Board of Peace, which includes regional actors such as Qatar and Turkey. Israel has warned that pages of the plan should not be written at the expense of its security, and it has argued that any milestone in Gaza’s reconstruction must reflect a robust disarmament framework and verifiable assurances that Hamas cannot rearm or reassert control. In parallel, the road map for Gaza’s borders and movement of people remains a subject of intense negotiation. Israeli officials indicated that Rafah crossing would be opened for people to pass under Israeli supervision as part of the broader Trump-era framework, a move that came without a formal cabinet vote and despite earlier expectations that all hostages would be returned before moving to the next phase. The decision signals a willingness to advance logistics and humanitarian flows, but it also underscores the delicate balance Israel seeks to maintain between facilitating civilian movement and preventing a de facto legitimization of Hamas’s role in governance and border control.
On the battlefield, the Israeli Defense Forces continue operations aimed at disrupting militant capabilities beyond Gaza’s immediate front line. In the north of Israel’s theater, strikes targeted infrastructure associated with organizations that pose a threat to Israeli security, including facilities linked to the Lebanese Hezbollah. The military asserts these actions are part of ongoing efforts to remove threats and to uphold the country’s security commitments. The broader context remains a fragile ceasefire environment, with military activity underscoring the risk of spillover as regional dynamics shift under international involvement.
Turning to Iran, the crisis atmosphere in Tehran deepens as the regime’s conservative leadership faces sustained domestic pressure. A prominent new public display in Tehran’s Enghelab Square warned the United States against any military action, coinciding with a deployment of naval forces toward the region as a deterrent and signaling the high level of regional alert. At home, authorities have intensified restrictions on information, with widespread internet disconnections and a clampdown on documenting events. Rights groups have voiced grave concern about the toll of protests and the government’s response, with estimates and figures varying as reporting limitations persist. Iran’s leadership contends it can manage the unrest while signaling that it will defend its interests against external pressure, including potential strikes in the region.
Across the region, the broader geopolitical environment remains intertwined with US policy signals and allied responses. Washington has reiterated that any stabilization framework must prevent a relapse into broader conflict and must address security guarantees, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza. The presence of US and allied naval forces in the region continues to serve as a signaling mechanism intended to deter escalation and to reassure partners, even as diplomatic channels seek a path to a sustainable political settlement.
These developments come amid a backdrop of ongoing scrutiny of regional and international commitments. The emphasis remains on ensuring that any plan for Gaza’s future does not abandon Israel’s security needs or the imperative of preventing Hamas from regaining the capacity to threaten Israeli civilians. At the same time, regional actors are weighing their own strategic calculations as they participate in, or respond to, the evolving framework for postwar Gaza and the wider security order in the Middle East.
In short, the current moment features a US-led pressure to advance a comprehensive Gaza framework that addresses demilitarization and reconstruction, while Israel seeks concrete guarantees on security, the return of captives, and a defined day-after role that excludes Hamas from a future governing role. The question before regional and international leaders is whether a workable balance can be achieved—one that preserves Israel’s security, advances humanitarian objectives, and creates a sustainable path toward peace and stability in Gaza and the broader region.
That is the situation as it stands at 2:00 AM. Further developments are expected as talks continue and as regional actors calibrate their positions in the days ahead.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884538
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884537
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-884536
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884535
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-884534
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/01/philippines-lodges-firm-representations-chinese-embassy-over-escalating-war-words
https://www.israellycool.com/2026/01/26/roger-waters-iran-apology-goes-down-in-flames/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-mural-of-wrecked-us-aircraft-carrier-iran-threatens-retaliation-in-case-of-strike/
https://t.me/newssil/188760
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-884517
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884491
https://t.me/newssil/188755
https://t.me/newssil/188754
https://t.me/newssil/188753
https://t.me/newssil/188752
https://t.me/newssil/188751
https://t.me/newssil/188750
https://t.me/Newss0nline/58316
https://t.me/newssil/188749
https://t.me/newssil/188748
https://t.me/newssil/188747
https://t.me/newssil/188746
https://t.me/newssil/188745
https://t.me/newssil/188744
https://t.me/newssil/188743
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjd2c00eube
https://t.me/newssil/188742
https://t.me/newssil/188741
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-884530
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