Israel Brief: Monday, January 12
Tehran kills in darkness as Washington studies the trigger. Israel keeps enforcing nearby fronts while the reserve bill keeps arriving.
Shalom, friends.
Iran is executing its own citizens under a blackout crackdown while Washington weighs how far it goes—and every capital nearby is watching to see if Trump keeps his word. Gaza is still “administration” on paper and rifles in reality. Lebanon is still inspected rather than dismantled. Judea and Samaria keeps producing contact. The north is returning slowly, unevenly, and under a reserve system that keeps getting called back in early.
Support note: On that note, yesterday while we were visiting a friend in Kiryat Shmona, our friend unexpectedly got called back up. After he already served in separate mobilizations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, he’s now back south again—while five kids and a business wait at home. Unfortunately, it’s a pretty common story. That said, if you want to keep help the people who keep showing up functioning: you can give them some support.
⚡️Flash Brief: The Day in 90 Seconds or Less
Iran: Internet blackout persists; Trump reviews strike options; Israel raises alert and airport readiness. See The War Today.
Lebanon: IAF strikes Hezbollah weapon shafts; repeat hit follows LAF inspection that leaves tunnels intact. See The War Today.
Gaza: Hamas readies administrative handover paperwork; IDF removes threats after Yellow Line crossings in the south. See The War Today.
Syria: U.S. strikes Islamic State targets; Israel holds key terrain to block jihadist infiltration routes. See The War Today.
Judea & Samaria: Islamic Jihad claims Nablus shooting; Hamas terrorist arrested; soldier wounded; mixed ramming report still unresolved. See Developments to Watch.
Diaspora: Mississippi synagogue arson suspect held; UK school blocks Jewish MP visit; intimidation incidents spread. See Israel and the World.