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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 08:08

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 08:08

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 HEADLINESKushner outlines Gaza blueprint for disarmamentOpposition nears 61-seat Knesset majorityIDF creates David Division reduces reserve daysThe time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This hour, a briefing on developments across the Middle East and the security framework shaping the region. In Israel, authorities are conducting a drill in Kiryat Shmona, with exercises centered in the Gibor military base and the city itself. Residents have been warned to expect an uptick in military vehicle movement and the use of pyrotechnics as part of the exercise, which comes amid ongoing concerns about border security and readiness in northern communities.In the West Bank city of Hebron, an operation conducted by the IDF, Shin Bet, Israel Border Police, and police forces culminated in a counterterrorism sweep in the Jabal Johar district. Spokespersons said the operation began earlier in the week as part of a broader effort to enforce law and order and restore security. Over the course of the operation, security forces searched more than 350 structures, arrested 14 individuals wanted over terror-related activity and weapons possession, and confiscated eight firearms, including M4s and M16s, along with dozens of knives and other weapons. The operation targeted infrastructure linked to terrorism and aimed to disrupt the capabilities of would-be attackers in the area.Late yesterday in Jericho, Palestinian teenagers and youths reportedly threw rocks and debris at an IDF vehicle that was empty at the time and had become beached during the evening’s activity. The IDF confirmed the incident this morning and said several suspects were detained after authorities fired intermittently into the air. The vehicle sustained no damage, and no casualties were reported. The episode underscores ongoing friction in parts of the West Bank amid security operations and incidents that draw international attention to daily life under occupation and the realities of security policing in contested spaces.Switching to domestic politics, a Maariv poll released this week indicates the Israeli opposition could reach a Knesset majority of 61 seats for the first time in months, narrowing the gap with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. The survey notes the opposition at 61 seats, while the governing coalition hovers around 50, and Arab parties total about 10. Analysts point to a combination of factors, including IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir’s push for increased recruitment and the ongoing resistance to conscription among haredi communities. The poll also tracks leadership preferences for prime minister, with Netanyahu retaining the highest personal favorability among respondents, followed by former prime minister Naftali Bennett, and other figures who trail.In a separate development, there is renewed discussion within the Israeli defense establishment about the burden placed on reserve forces. The IDF is weighing a plan to reduce the maximum annual number of combat reserve days to under 60, with a broader objective of rebuilding trust and reducing strain on reservists who have spent more than two years in continuous conflict. A new division, the David Division, would coordinate these efforts and accompany the expansion of regular units to compensate for reserve shortages. Officials acknowledge a current shortfall of roughly 12,000 personnel, and the plan outlines three main steps: expanding regular units to replace reserve battalions, recalling additional reservists, and allocating substantial funding for mental health and student support programs. The dialogue around reservist service reflects wider debates about the balance between mobilization needs and civilian life.Also in government circles, a legislative memorandum proposes permanently establishing compensation mechanisms through the National Insurance Institute to support employers who loan out IDF reservists to military service. Defense Minister Israel Katz framed the proposed policy as strengthening both national security and the economy, noting that reservists are a protective barrier for the state.In parallel, the Israeli Arab public is preparing for a coordinated program of protests and actions. The Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel signaled plans for a broad series of demonstrations in response to yesterday’s large protest in Sakhnin and the push to unify Arab political factions. The organizers describe the measures as aimed at pressuring accountability for violence and building social resilience, while calling on citizens to participate in upcoming demonstrations.On the Gaza front, attention centers on the broader reconstruction and political economy framework advanced by figures closely aligned with Washington. Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to President Trump, outlined a vision for Gaza that envisions modern cities, a new port, and a diversified economy, ...
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