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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-29 at 04:10

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-29 at 04:10

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 HEADLINESSix UNSCRs on Iran spark enforcement driveGaza ceasefire fragile amid Hamas security shiftsKLM halts Tel Aviv flights over securityThe time is now 11:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.Tonight's update focuses on the evolving security and diplomatic landscape across the Middle East and the broader region, with emphasis on Israeli security concerns, US policy posts, and the mosaic of regional events shaping the year ahead.A global push to enforce Iran sanctions continues to unfold. In Prague last week, the United States and 40 partner countries convened a symposium aimed at advancing the implementation of the renewed United Nations Security Council resolutions against Iran, six of which were reimposed on September 27, 2025 due to what the State Department described as Iran’s continued non‑performance on its nuclear commitments. Officials indicated discussions covered the full range of issues involved in national and sectoral enforcement, including the use of all relevant measures to apply the provisions of UNSCRs more robustly. The gathering sought commitments from attendee states to provide country- and sector-specific technical security assistance to maximize the impact of sanctions on the Iranian regime, while noting the ongoing proliferation threat alongside Iran’s crackdown on protests at home. The six resolutions—1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, and 1929—address aspects from uranium enrichment concerns to arms embargos and the broader sanctions framework that targets Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and related financial networks. The briefing stressed the importance of universal implementation of these measures as a means to constrain Tehran’s nuclear and missile activities and to deter illicit transfers of technology and materiel.In parallel, US policymakers and regional partners remain engaged in strategic calculations about how to address Iran’s behavior and its regional reach. A number of US sources described ongoing discussions about options that could range from targeted operations against security forces or leadership to broader actions intended to signal resolve and encourage pressure from within Iran’s own system of governance. A Western official familiar with the discussions cautioned that any steps would aim to avoid unintended consequences for regional stability, while allies stressed the risk that outside action could provoke retaliatory moves across the region. An Israeli official with direct knowledge of coordination on regional security noted that air power alone would not likely dislodge Iran’s leadership and emphasized the potential need for a broader, multi‑axis approach that combines external pressure with internal dynamics inside Iran. The overall Washington posture remains cautious, prioritizing allied consultation and a focus on safeguarding civilian populations and critical infrastructure in the region.On the ground in the United States, a significant shift in immigration enforcement guidance was reported from Minnesota. Internal guidance circulated within the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement directs officers to avoid engaging with agitators and to prioritize arrests of individuals with a criminal nexus, effectively narrowing enforcement targets and signaling a more targeted approach. The guidance—emphasizing that officers should verbally communicate steps and avoid public confrontations—arrived in the wake of fatal shootings of US citizens during demonstrations and a broader national debate over immigration policy. White House officials indicated ongoing conversations about how best to conduct operations in Minnesota, with no final guidance issued at the time. The shift underscores the domestic political pressures surrounding enforcement priorities while tying into the broader national conversation about how to balance border security with civil liberties.In aviation, the Netherlands’ KLM suspended plans to resume daily flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv, citing current security conditions and operational feasibility. The airline had briefly indicated a revised schedule would begin, but opted to pause in light of regional tensions and external threats. KLM said it would continue operating other routes in the region and anticipated resuming Tel Aviv service only when conditions allow for a safe and reliable operation. The decision comes amid heightened regional risk assessments following threats of escalation from Iran and related security concerns.A broader security and regional stability picture remains unsettled. The debate over how best to influence Iran’s trajectory continues to be framed against the reality that any path to change in Tehran could take time and may depend on a combination of external pressure and internal dissent. Western observers caution that any destabilization could carry risks for neighboring Gulf states and for energy routes through key ...
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