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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-21 at 10:06
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Europe warns of surging Jewish security threats
Netanyahu Joins Trump Gaza Peace Board
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Operative in Sidon
The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Here is the hourly news update. A high level of concern persists over security and violence across the region, with events shaping security and political dynamics in Europe, the Levant, and Washington’s approach to the Middle East.
Terror threats to British and European Jewish communities remain high, with authorities warning that extremist networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood and allied groups have permeated campuses, city centers, and charitable organizations. Security experts cautioned that these networks can spread extremist ideology and normalize antisemitism, prompting continued vigilance by police and community organizations across several European capitals and in the United Kingdom.
In Tehran, Iranian lawmakers warned of jihad should Iranian leadership be attacked, with President Masoud Pezeshkian indicating that an attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would amount to a declaration of war. The warnings come amid broader regional tensions and ongoing debates over how to respond to perceived threats from Iran, its proxies, and its nuclear programs.
Across Israel, political and security developments continue to unfold. Avi Slama of the Likud won the Netanya mayoral race in a first-round victory, pledging to serve all residents and to push for modernization of municipal services, transportation, education, and security. Slama’s win follows the death of long-serving former mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar and positions the city for new leadership ahead of national discussions about local governance and security priorities.
The conversations over Gaza and broader diplomacy remain central. Former President Donald Trump’s initiative to form a Board of Peace to oversee Gaza governance is advancing, with Netanyahu agreeing to join as a founding member. The framework envisions a multinational board to coordinate Gaza policy, including a process to disarm Hamas within a three- to five-month horizon, managed by a technocratic Gaza administration rather than direct Israeli or international military oversight. Azerbaijan has joined the board’s membership, and talks have included additional countries considering participation. The broader aim is to facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction and to redefine regional security arrangements under international supervision, while maintaining conditions that all parties view as essential to a sustainable peace.
Meanwhile, international reactions to the Gaza framework and broader Middle East tensions continue to unfold. France has called for a NATO exercise in Greenland and signaled readiness to contribute to it as part of a broader European realignment in response to security threats. The move underscores enduring debates about alliance commitments, defense spending, and European willingness to engage in high-risk security initiatives amid evolving US and global diplomacy.
On the ground in Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli forces conduct operations in response to what Israel says are ongoing threats and ceasefire violations. Reports indicate that IDF forces struck a Hezbollah operative in the Sidon region of southern Lebanon, and in Gaza the army distributed evacuation leaflets in the Al-Reqeb area east of Khan Younis, cautioning residents about movement near the armistice line. The army stressed it was not seeking to forcibly displace residents, but rather to warn against crossing into contested zones as tensions flare. Separately, IDF units intercepted an attempt to smuggle weapons, including a rifle described as a MAG, via a drone crossing from near Egypt into Israeli territory.
Hamas leadership in Gaza remains the subject of analysis regardin
Europe warns of surging Jewish security threats
Netanyahu Joins Trump Gaza Peace Board
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Operative in Sidon
The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Here is the hourly news update. A high level of concern persists over security and violence across the region, with events shaping security and political dynamics in Europe, the Levant, and Washington’s approach to the Middle East.
Terror threats to British and European Jewish communities remain high, with authorities warning that extremist networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood and allied groups have permeated campuses, city centers, and charitable organizations. Security experts cautioned that these networks can spread extremist ideology and normalize antisemitism, prompting continued vigilance by police and community organizations across several European capitals and in the United Kingdom.
In Tehran, Iranian lawmakers warned of jihad should Iranian leadership be attacked, with President Masoud Pezeshkian indicating that an attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would amount to a declaration of war. The warnings come amid broader regional tensions and ongoing debates over how to respond to perceived threats from Iran, its proxies, and its nuclear programs.
Across Israel, political and security developments continue to unfold. Avi Slama of the Likud won the Netanya mayoral race in a first-round victory, pledging to serve all residents and to push for modernization of municipal services, transportation, education, and security. Slama’s win follows the death of long-serving former mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar and positions the city for new leadership ahead of national discussions about local governance and security priorities.
The conversations over Gaza and broader diplomacy remain central. Former President Donald Trump’s initiative to form a Board of Peace to oversee Gaza governance is advancing, with Netanyahu agreeing to join as a founding member. The framework envisions a multinational board to coordinate Gaza policy, including a process to disarm Hamas within a three- to five-month horizon, managed by a technocratic Gaza administration rather than direct Israeli or international military oversight. Azerbaijan has joined the board’s membership, and talks have included additional countries considering participation. The broader aim is to facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction and to redefine regional security arrangements under international supervision, while maintaining conditions that all parties view as essential to a sustainable peace.
Meanwhile, international reactions to the Gaza framework and broader Middle East tensions continue to unfold. France has called for a NATO exercise in Greenland and signaled readiness to contribute to it as part of a broader European realignment in response to security threats. The move underscores enduring debates about alliance commitments, defense spending, and European willingness to engage in high-risk security initiatives amid evolving US and global diplomacy.
On the ground in Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli forces conduct operations in response to what Israel says are ongoing threats and ceasefire violations. Reports indicate that IDF forces struck a Hezbollah operative in the Sidon region of southern Lebanon, and in Gaza the army distributed evacuation leaflets in the Al-Reqeb area east of Khan Younis, cautioning residents about movement near the armistice line. The army stressed it was not seeking to forcibly displace residents, but rather to warn against crossing into contested zones as tensions flare. Separately, IDF units intercepted an attempt to smuggle weapons, including a rifle described as a MAG, via a drone crossing from near Egypt into Israeli territory.
Hamas leadership in Gaza remains the subject of analysis regardin