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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-14 at 08:06
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Phase II Gaza Plan: Peace Council Formed
Iran crackdown toll 2,571; world urges restraint
Trump tells Ford worker to F off
The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
A crane collapse on a northeastern Thailand railway line has driven the death toll from a derailment to 25 with about 80 people injured, police said, and rescuers continued the search for additional victims believed to be in the wreckage.
In Gaza, preparations for a second phase of the ceasefire are reported to be underway. The Jerusalem Post cites sources saying President Trump plans to announce Phase II, including the establishment of a peace council and a Palestinian technocratic government, even as the remains of the final hostage, St.-Sergeant-Major Ran Gvili, have not yet been returned. Israeli security officials and the government have been discussing what form Phase II could take, while Hamas has not fulfilled the first-phase obligation to release all hostages or to return Gvili’s remains. Separately, reports from Gaza suggested discussions about forming a Gaza administration committee and naming participants, with some indication of initial names circulating in Hamas-linked outlets.
In Detroit, a White House account says President Trump responded to a Ford employee who called him a “pedophile protector” by telling the worker to “F off” and flipping the bird. The White House described the worker as shouting repeatedly, and said Trump acted within his rights. The president, on a campaign trip, used the visit to Ford to pivot to foreign policy themes, including Iran and the crackdown on protests there. The incident has drawn waves of reaction and underscore ongoing tensions over the administration’s messaging on Iran and related security matters.
Reports from HRANA, a US-based rights group, put the death toll from Iran’s nationwide protests at 2,571, with verified figures indicating 2,403 protesters killed, plus hundreds of others among government affiliates and civilians. The Iranian government has continued to attribute the violence to foreign interference, including US and Israeli involvement, while Western governments and allies have urged restraint and called for accountability. The United States has advised Iranian citizens to continue protesting where safe and has warned of potential actions against Tehran, while other governments have issued travel advisories and urged their nationals to leave the country where possible amid the crackdown and internet restrictions.
Iran’s opposition leadership, including Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, has urged members of Iran’s armed forces to abandon the regime, arguing that American support is forthcoming for those who join the opposition. Iranian authorities have warned of swift punishment for protesters, including harsh penalties for those who participate in violence. The crackdown has drawn international condemnation and sparked renewed debate about the regime’s grip on power and the prospects for change inside Iran.
American and regional officials have been discussing the timing and scope of any potential strike on Iran. NBC News reported that Israeli and Arab officials prefer the United States to wait until the regime is further weakened before launching a broader action, citing concerns about destabilization and regional fallout. Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar reportedly cautioned that any attack could provoke wider unrest and disrupt oil markets, with Riyadh reportedly telling Tehran that it would not permit the use of Saudi airspace for strikes. Some voices in the region have suggested non-kinetic options—economic pressure, cyber operations, and targeted actions against senior leaders—as a prelude to or substitute for a wider conflict.
Australian authorities announced the arrest of Kazem Hamad, a man linked to Melbourne’s synagogue arson
Phase II Gaza Plan: Peace Council Formed
Iran crackdown toll 2,571; world urges restraint
Trump tells Ford worker to F off
The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
A crane collapse on a northeastern Thailand railway line has driven the death toll from a derailment to 25 with about 80 people injured, police said, and rescuers continued the search for additional victims believed to be in the wreckage.
In Gaza, preparations for a second phase of the ceasefire are reported to be underway. The Jerusalem Post cites sources saying President Trump plans to announce Phase II, including the establishment of a peace council and a Palestinian technocratic government, even as the remains of the final hostage, St.-Sergeant-Major Ran Gvili, have not yet been returned. Israeli security officials and the government have been discussing what form Phase II could take, while Hamas has not fulfilled the first-phase obligation to release all hostages or to return Gvili’s remains. Separately, reports from Gaza suggested discussions about forming a Gaza administration committee and naming participants, with some indication of initial names circulating in Hamas-linked outlets.
In Detroit, a White House account says President Trump responded to a Ford employee who called him a “pedophile protector” by telling the worker to “F off” and flipping the bird. The White House described the worker as shouting repeatedly, and said Trump acted within his rights. The president, on a campaign trip, used the visit to Ford to pivot to foreign policy themes, including Iran and the crackdown on protests there. The incident has drawn waves of reaction and underscore ongoing tensions over the administration’s messaging on Iran and related security matters.
Reports from HRANA, a US-based rights group, put the death toll from Iran’s nationwide protests at 2,571, with verified figures indicating 2,403 protesters killed, plus hundreds of others among government affiliates and civilians. The Iranian government has continued to attribute the violence to foreign interference, including US and Israeli involvement, while Western governments and allies have urged restraint and called for accountability. The United States has advised Iranian citizens to continue protesting where safe and has warned of potential actions against Tehran, while other governments have issued travel advisories and urged their nationals to leave the country where possible amid the crackdown and internet restrictions.
Iran’s opposition leadership, including Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, has urged members of Iran’s armed forces to abandon the regime, arguing that American support is forthcoming for those who join the opposition. Iranian authorities have warned of swift punishment for protesters, including harsh penalties for those who participate in violence. The crackdown has drawn international condemnation and sparked renewed debate about the regime’s grip on power and the prospects for change inside Iran.
American and regional officials have been discussing the timing and scope of any potential strike on Iran. NBC News reported that Israeli and Arab officials prefer the United States to wait until the regime is further weakened before launching a broader action, citing concerns about destabilization and regional fallout. Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar reportedly cautioned that any attack could provoke wider unrest and disrupt oil markets, with Riyadh reportedly telling Tehran that it would not permit the use of Saudi airspace for strikes. Some voices in the region have suggested non-kinetic options—economic pressure, cyber operations, and targeted actions against senior leaders—as a prelude to or substitute for a wider conflict.
Australian authorities announced the arrest of Kazem Hamad, a man linked to Melbourne’s synagogue arson