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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-28 at 09:10
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Ran Gvili burial ends hostage era
Board of Peace launches Gaza ceasefire effort
Trump Sharaa discuss eastern Syria ceasefire
The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This hour we begin with a solemn national moment as the funeral procession for Master Sergeant Ran Gvili has departed Camp Shura and is moving toward Meitar in the Negev. Crowds are already lining the route from central Israel to Gvili’s hometown, with a brief ceremony held at Camp Shura earlier today. The convoy will travel along Route 431, merge onto Route 6 at the Nesharim Interchange, and continue south on Route 60 to the Meitar cemetery. The ceremony and the burial are scheduled to be carried out as a state affair, with a formal eulogy and limited attendance by senior officials. This marks the end of a long and painful period for the country as the remains of the last Israeli captive recovered from Gaza are laid to rest. Gvili, an off‑duty police officer, was killed during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and later identified as the final captive returned under the terms of the October agreement brokered with the United States.
Turning to the broader Gaza ceasefire architecture, the international conversation continues to evolve around the Board of Peace, unveiled in Davos and now establishing a formal presence on X as it welcomes new members. The Board is expected to back the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and, officials say, may take on other global challenges as well. In parallel, limited access at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza is anticipated to begin in a restricted capacity in the near term. The White House has described the Board of Peace as an international forum with a mandate to mobilize resources, enforce accountability, and guide demilitarization, governance reform, and large‑scale rebuilding in Gaza, as part of a broader effort to realize a vision of security and opportunity for the people there. Initial member states named in Davos included Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, with Kuwait having indicated interest earlier. The Board’s official presence has continued to grow, though Israel has not been listed among the welcoming posts, and the Israeli government has noted past coordination gaps regarding the Gaza Executive Board, a separate entity linked to the Board of Peace. Officials in Jerusalem have said they welcomed the invitation to participate, while also underscoring the need for clear, coordinated arrangements on Gaza governance and security. In this context, observers note that Washington’s approach remains focused on advancing a durable ceasefire, ensuring security, and promoting governance reforms and reconstruction in Gaza.
Across the region, developments in Syria and Iraq continue to shape the security landscape. In a noteworthy exchange, President Donald Trump spoke with Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to discuss continued ceasefire efforts in eastern Syria and to explore ways to strengthen security and stability in the region. The conversation touched on ongoing cooperation with the US‑backed Syrian Democratic Forces, the management of ISIS detainees, and the role of dialogue in resolving regional disputes. Damascus highlighted its commitment to territorial integrity and civil peace, while emphasizing the importance of active diplomacy as a path to stability. Washington has signaled a willingness to support calibrated, international approaches to de‑escalation and governance in the northeast, including the transfer of detainees and the integration of local forces into official institutions.
In Iraq, President Trump has weighed in on domestic Iraqi politics,
Ran Gvili burial ends hostage era
Board of Peace launches Gaza ceasefire effort
Trump Sharaa discuss eastern Syria ceasefire
The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This hour we begin with a solemn national moment as the funeral procession for Master Sergeant Ran Gvili has departed Camp Shura and is moving toward Meitar in the Negev. Crowds are already lining the route from central Israel to Gvili’s hometown, with a brief ceremony held at Camp Shura earlier today. The convoy will travel along Route 431, merge onto Route 6 at the Nesharim Interchange, and continue south on Route 60 to the Meitar cemetery. The ceremony and the burial are scheduled to be carried out as a state affair, with a formal eulogy and limited attendance by senior officials. This marks the end of a long and painful period for the country as the remains of the last Israeli captive recovered from Gaza are laid to rest. Gvili, an off‑duty police officer, was killed during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and later identified as the final captive returned under the terms of the October agreement brokered with the United States.
Turning to the broader Gaza ceasefire architecture, the international conversation continues to evolve around the Board of Peace, unveiled in Davos and now establishing a formal presence on X as it welcomes new members. The Board is expected to back the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and, officials say, may take on other global challenges as well. In parallel, limited access at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza is anticipated to begin in a restricted capacity in the near term. The White House has described the Board of Peace as an international forum with a mandate to mobilize resources, enforce accountability, and guide demilitarization, governance reform, and large‑scale rebuilding in Gaza, as part of a broader effort to realize a vision of security and opportunity for the people there. Initial member states named in Davos included Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, with Kuwait having indicated interest earlier. The Board’s official presence has continued to grow, though Israel has not been listed among the welcoming posts, and the Israeli government has noted past coordination gaps regarding the Gaza Executive Board, a separate entity linked to the Board of Peace. Officials in Jerusalem have said they welcomed the invitation to participate, while also underscoring the need for clear, coordinated arrangements on Gaza governance and security. In this context, observers note that Washington’s approach remains focused on advancing a durable ceasefire, ensuring security, and promoting governance reforms and reconstruction in Gaza.
Across the region, developments in Syria and Iraq continue to shape the security landscape. In a noteworthy exchange, President Donald Trump spoke with Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to discuss continued ceasefire efforts in eastern Syria and to explore ways to strengthen security and stability in the region. The conversation touched on ongoing cooperation with the US‑backed Syrian Democratic Forces, the management of ISIS detainees, and the role of dialogue in resolving regional disputes. Damascus highlighted its commitment to territorial integrity and civil peace, while emphasizing the importance of active diplomacy as a path to stability. Washington has signaled a willingness to support calibrated, international approaches to de‑escalation and governance in the northeast, including the transfer of detainees and the integration of local forces into official institutions.
In Iraq, President Trump has weighed in on domestic Iraqi politics,