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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-28 at 14:07
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IDF launches Jabal Johar Hebron push
Silwan evictions near Al Aqsa favor Cohanim
Pakistan joins Trump's Gaza Peace Board
The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At nine in the morning, developments across Israel, the West Bank, and related regional dynamics are shaping a complex security and political moment. Near Jerusalem, border police identified a suspect who approached a checkpoint on foot from the West Bank, pulled a knife during a security check, and was neutralized by officers. A separate incident at the Tunnels crossing outside Jerusalem ended with the suspect being neutralized in the afternoon; there were no reported injuries, and IDF and police personnel remain on site investigating the event.
In Hebron, the IDF Judea Brigade has begun a large-scale counterterrorism operation in the Jabal Johar neighborhood with the aim of dismantling terrorist infrastructure, eradicating illegal weapon possession, and strengthening security in the area. The operation is expected to continue for several days, and residents may hear explosions or observe increased military movement as security forces carry out their duties. The IDF spokesperson said security forces will continue to act proactively to thwart terror throughout the West Bank.
In East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood, eviction orders have been issued for dozens of Palestinian families in favor of the settler group Ateret Cohanim. The Supreme Court’s order would compel departures by the end of Ramadan, with residents describing a forced displacement tied to settlement activity in a neighborhood near the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Officials from Ateret Cohanim have characterized the land disputes differently, while Palestinians say the moves threaten prospects for a negotiated settlement and future statehood.
Across the Atlantic, Chicago has unanimously adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, becoming the second-largest US city to codify IHRA into municipal law. The measure broadens the city’s human rights framework to include antisemitism under discrimination, with proponents arguing the move strengthens protection for Jewish communities amid rising antisemitism in many urban centers. The reform follows a local effort led by student and community leaders who linked a lack of clear definition to vulnerability to Jew-hatred.
In Islamabad, Pakistan’s political scene is contending with a decision to join President Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace. The opposition and religious parties rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s participation, arguing that such decisions should be made with parliamentary consultation and broad transparency. The agreement involves multiple nations and aims to address Palestinian rights and regional peace, but critics warn that bypassing parliament could fuel domestic contention and political volatility.
Turning to broader regional security reflections, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, speaking in Jerusalem, warned of rising antisemitism in Australia and drew parallels to experiences in the United Kingdom and Europe. He argued that security for Israel is foundational and urged stronger community leadership and governance within multicultural societies to address antisemitism at its roots, linking the issue to broader questions of integration and social cohesion.
Saudi Arabia is examining expanding its premium residency program to include additional high-demand groups, such as superyacht owners, top students, and buyers of property within Vision 2030 developments. The plan, still under consideration, would broaden eligibility and could offer visa-free entry and work rights for residents and their families, complementing existing policies that grant premium status to real estate buyers and other high achievers as part of Crown Prin
IDF launches Jabal Johar Hebron push
Silwan evictions near Al Aqsa favor Cohanim
Pakistan joins Trump's Gaza Peace Board
The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At nine in the morning, developments across Israel, the West Bank, and related regional dynamics are shaping a complex security and political moment. Near Jerusalem, border police identified a suspect who approached a checkpoint on foot from the West Bank, pulled a knife during a security check, and was neutralized by officers. A separate incident at the Tunnels crossing outside Jerusalem ended with the suspect being neutralized in the afternoon; there were no reported injuries, and IDF and police personnel remain on site investigating the event.
In Hebron, the IDF Judea Brigade has begun a large-scale counterterrorism operation in the Jabal Johar neighborhood with the aim of dismantling terrorist infrastructure, eradicating illegal weapon possession, and strengthening security in the area. The operation is expected to continue for several days, and residents may hear explosions or observe increased military movement as security forces carry out their duties. The IDF spokesperson said security forces will continue to act proactively to thwart terror throughout the West Bank.
In East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood, eviction orders have been issued for dozens of Palestinian families in favor of the settler group Ateret Cohanim. The Supreme Court’s order would compel departures by the end of Ramadan, with residents describing a forced displacement tied to settlement activity in a neighborhood near the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Officials from Ateret Cohanim have characterized the land disputes differently, while Palestinians say the moves threaten prospects for a negotiated settlement and future statehood.
Across the Atlantic, Chicago has unanimously adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, becoming the second-largest US city to codify IHRA into municipal law. The measure broadens the city’s human rights framework to include antisemitism under discrimination, with proponents arguing the move strengthens protection for Jewish communities amid rising antisemitism in many urban centers. The reform follows a local effort led by student and community leaders who linked a lack of clear definition to vulnerability to Jew-hatred.
In Islamabad, Pakistan’s political scene is contending with a decision to join President Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace. The opposition and religious parties rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s participation, arguing that such decisions should be made with parliamentary consultation and broad transparency. The agreement involves multiple nations and aims to address Palestinian rights and regional peace, but critics warn that bypassing parliament could fuel domestic contention and political volatility.
Turning to broader regional security reflections, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, speaking in Jerusalem, warned of rising antisemitism in Australia and drew parallels to experiences in the United Kingdom and Europe. He argued that security for Israel is foundational and urged stronger community leadership and governance within multicultural societies to address antisemitism at its roots, linking the issue to broader questions of integration and social cohesion.
Saudi Arabia is examining expanding its premium residency program to include additional high-demand groups, such as superyacht owners, top students, and buyers of property within Vision 2030 developments. The plan, still under consideration, would broaden eligibility and could offer visa-free entry and work rights for residents and their families, complementing existing policies that grant premium status to real estate buyers and other high achievers as part of Crown Prin