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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-10 at 03:06

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-10 at 03:06

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 HEADLINESIran protests escalate over 200 killedNetanyahu to cut dependence on US aidUS rejects Iran claims of US-Israel roleThe time is now 10:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.Good evening. Here is your hourly update on major developments shaping the Middle East and the security environment surrounding Israel, with attention to perspectives across the region and the United States.In Iran, large-scale protests continuing across multiple cities intensified overnight. Reported confrontations in Tehran and other urban centers included calls for government accountability and signs of a broad broad-based discontent. In Mashhad, protesters were reported to have targeted security deployment efforts, including setting fire to buses believed to be transporting security forces to demonstrations. Authorities have responded with measures that appear to aim at crowd control and dispersal, and in Tehran there are accounts of a police-ordered curfew-style directive for protesters to leave major streets by early morning, raising concerns about the balance between public order and civil liberties. There were conflicting and difficult-to-verify reports about disruption to communications networks, including GPS and satellite links, which can complicate both protest organization and documentation. Hospitals in Iran have reported more than 200 protesters killed in the latest wave of demonstrations, underscoring the severity of the security crackdown as protests spread across the country. The ongoing unrest comes as the regime faces sustained domestic pressure and as international attention remains fixed on the situation inside Iran and its regional posture.In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke publicly about Israel’s strategic posture in relation to the broader regional and international dynamics. In comments given to The Economist, Netanyahu outlined a plan to progressively reduce reliance on American military aid over the coming decade, signaling an approach to bolster Israel’s own defense autonomy while maintaining security coordination. He indicated that full renewal of the current American military aid package, due to expire in 2028, may not be pursued, and he asserted that Israel should be as independent as possible. Netanyahu also warned that if Iran attacks Israel, the response would be severe, while emphasizing the need to monitor developments inside Iran rather than attempting to intervene directly in its internal political trajectory. He noted the impact of joint US–Israeli action against Iran’s nuclear program in 2025 and suggested that domestic mismanagement within Iran could heighten pressure for change from within, though he cautioned against assumptions about how events will unfold on the ground.On the diplomatic front in Washington, US officials pushed back against Iranian claims that the United States and Israel are fueling protests inside Iran. A State Department spokesperson characterized Iran’s foreign minister’s remarks as delusional, stressing that the United States is focused on holding the Iranian regime to account for its domestic policies and human rights record. In Congress, Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed Netanyahu’s remarks about reducing reliance on US military aid for Israel and suggested moving to recoup billions in subsidies more rapidly, arguing such funds could be redirected to US military needs and emphasizing the value of a self-reliant security posture. He also indicated a willingness to pursue measures to accelerate any transition away from long-running aid arrangements, while reaffirming the importance of the US–Israel security partnership.In the broader regional and domestic context, rapid changes in Israeli society have been intertwined with the war against Hamas and the crisis of the past year. New analyses have highlighted how a wave of religious revival and greater observance among many Israelis has emerged alongside ongoing security challenges. Surveys conducted since the start of the Gaza conflict indicate a notable share of Israelis reporting increased religious observance, including more frequent prayer and engagement with traditional texts, and a rising presence of religious symbolism in public life. While this shift is most pronounced among those already identifying as masorti or traditional, it has also intersected with political realignments and cultural expressions, including increased public visibility of religious practices in everyday life and in the public sphere.Across Israel’s borders and in neighboring forums, communities affected by the conflict remain vigilant. In kibbutzim near Gaza, residents confront the destruction of homes and the need to preserve symbols of resilience; one house on Kibbutz Be’eri has been retained as a symbol of endurance amid the devastation. The broader war remains a defining factor for national security planning, international diplomacy, and the ...
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