IDF responds to Hamas violation of ceasefire

Author: Published: January 9, 2026

IDF responds to Hamas rocket launch, conducting targeted strikes on Hamas targets in northern and southern Gaza.

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The IDF and ISA precisely struck Hamas terrorists and terror infrastructure in the southern and northern Gaza Strip following the failed projectile launched Thursday from the Gaza City area toward the State of Israel.

As part of the strikes, the IDF and ISA struck several Hamas terrorists, launch pits, and additional terror infrastructure.

The IDF stressed, “The projectile that was launched from the Gaza Strip constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.”

“The IDF and ISA condemn any violation of the agreement and will continue to operate to thwart any attempt by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.”

Thursday’s rocket launch was Hamas’ second violation of the ceasefire within 24 hours: On Wednesday, terrorists fired at IDF forces in Gaza, in the area where Hamas is reportedly searching for the body of deceased hostage and Yassam fighter Ran Gvili.

The IDF and ISA confirmed: “Earlier today (Wednesday), Hamas terrorists fired at an area where IDF troops are operating in the northern Gaza Strip.”

“This shooting constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement. In response, the IDF and ISA precisely struck a key Hamas terrorist who advanced terror attacks against IDF troops in the northern Gaza Strip. Details to follow.”

Trump to launch second phase of ceasefire next week

Author: Published: January 8, 2026

The US president will announce the establishment of a “Peace Council” as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The council’s envoy will be Nikolay Mladenov.

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US President Donald Trump is expected to announce next week the establishment of “Peace Council” that will oversee the rehabilitation process in Gaza as part of launching the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, Channel 12 reported.

The council will be composed of some 15 countries from key states around the world and will oversee the Palestinian technocratic government to be established in Gaza and the reconstruction of the Strip.

According to the report, in addition to the US the council will include Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey.

Trump is expected to head the council, and the council’s envoy to the region will be Nikolay Mladenov, who previously served as the UN envoy to the Middle East.

Mladenov is expected to visit Israel in the coming days and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials.

The White House declined to confirm the reports.

The expected announcement on the council follows a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Trump at Mar-a-Lago last week, in which Netanyahu agreed to move to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

The council is expected to convene for the first time during the World Economic Forum in Davos at the end of the month.

Iranian protestors ‘claiming entire cities,’ US House Foreign Affairs Committee says

Author: Published: January 7, 2026

In a video, protestors can be heard shouting “Marg bar Khamenei,” which translates to “Death to Khamenei.”

Iranian protestors in Abdanan. January 6, 2026.
Iranian protestors in Abdanan. January 6, 2026.
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BySAM HALPERN
Amid the ongoing demonstrations in Iran, protestors are “claiming entire cities,” the US House Foreign Affairs Committee stated in a post to X/Twitter early Wednesday morning.

“Anti-regime protestors are rising up and claiming entire cities. Iranians have had enough of the tyrannical Ayatollah and his murderous mullahs,” the Republican-run committee wrote. “The Iranian regime’s grip is unraveling.”

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In a post a couple of hours earlier, the account stated that “For too long, the Islamic regime in Tehran has denied its people the right to choose who governs them. Now, they are taking to the streets to reclaim that right.”

The posts on the social media platform were accompanied by videos showing thousands of people marching in the Western Iranian city of Abdanan.

In one video, protestors can be heard shouting “Marg bar Khamenei,” which translates to “Death to Khamenei.”

According to Iran International, Abdanan, located in the Kurdish-majority Ilam province, was a flashpoint for protests as funerals for killed protestors became large anti-government demonstrations on Tuesday.

Further, unconfirmed rumors spread the claim that police had joined the protests and the city was in the hands of the protesters.

According to HRANA, the nationwide protests, now in their eleventh day, have led to the deaths of at least 34 protestors.

At least 2,076 additional people have been arrested.

Alex Winston contributed to this report.

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