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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-14 at 13:05

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-14 at 13:05

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 HEADLINESUK Reinstates Mo Chara Hezbollah Flag ChargeGaza Phase Two International Board of PeaceIran Protests Surge as US Considers ActionThe time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This is the 8:00 a.m. update on the Middle East and the Jewish world.British prosecutors have moved to reinstate a terrorism charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, a member of the Kneecap rap group, for displaying the flag of Hezbollah at a London gig in November 2024. The case had been dismissed last year on procedural grounds, but prosecutors argued in Parliament that permission from the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Attorney General would be sought to proceed. Prosecutors say the conduct displayed support for a listed terror organization, a claim Kneecap and Ó hAnnaidh have disputed, saying the flag was part of a performance and not an endorsement of any group.Turning to the broader regional security environment, Iran’s domestic protests remain a focal point for Western observers. Analysts describe a multi‑layered regime response, with a security playbook that could involve periods of restraint followed by crackdowns as mass demonstrations continue. State media quoted commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying Iran’s missile stockpile has grown since last year’s conflict with Israel and that readiness is at a peak. The statements come amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing US considerations about potential actions in response to the protests, including warnings to US bases in the region and the withdrawal of some nonessential personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.In Gaza, the US is pressing ahead with a phased plan for the territory’s future. President Trump is moving toward Phase Two of a plan that would establish a technocratic Palestinian body overseen by an international Board of Peace to govern Gaza during a transitional period, excluding Hamas from formal representation. Hamas and Fatah have signaled initial support for the list of technocrats, while Egyptian mediators in Cairo are pursuing progress on the second phase, including disarmament discussions. Israel has signaled intent to use portions of clearance revenues withheld from the Palestinian Authority to finance rubble clearance and reconstruction within Gaza, a move that has drawn scrutiny from international observers and Palestinians alike.Meanwhile, the United Nations has urged Israel to reverse its ban on UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem and warned of potential legal action over the agency’s status and operations. The tension around UNRWA has added to the broader debate about humanitarian access and governance in areas affected by the Gaza conflict.On the ground in southern Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces said troops located a multi‑barrel rocket launcher and a nearby rocket prepared for launch and dismantled them. The incident underscores the ongoing vulnerability of border areas and the need for vigilant defense measures in the face of sporadic rocket activity from Gaza.Outside the immediate conflict zones, Kazakhstan has called on Europe and the United States to assist in securing oil shipments following drone attacks on tankers bound for a Black Sea terminal. The foreign ministry said it raised the matter in meetings with ambassadors from several European countries and with US representatives, highlighting how disruptions in energy routes can have regional and global repercussions.Lebanon’s Hezbollah has warned the Lebanese government against pursuing disarmament in areas beyond the southern border region with Israel, saying such a move would not be accepted and could trigger chaos or civil conflict. The group maintains its own arsenal beyond the southern area and has repeatedly asserted that any disarmament framework must recognize its broader position.In a separate development near the West Bank, two Israelis inadvertently entered a Palestinian village near Jenin and required rescue by IDF troops, illustrating the ongoing dangers for civilians moving through or near areas controlled by Palestinian Authority authorities.Across the wider region, tensions remain elevated as Iran’s leadership voices threats against US bases and as Washington weighs possible responses. The competing pressures—from Gaza’s strategic governance discussions to regional security assurances and the global energy transit dynamic—illustrate a Middle East where security concerns for Israel and its allies remain a central element of international diplomacy and policy formulation.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/international/article-883340https://...
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