Israel Brief: Tuesday, January 27
On this Holocaust Memorial Day, the hostages are finally home. Though, Iran, Rafah, and the coalition are all still demanding decisions.
Shalom, friends.
Gratefully, the hostage file finally has come to a close. But the weapons problems stay open. Washington is stacking capability and sanctions while Tehran tries to buy time by widening targets through proxies and “messages.” Gaza’s next test is whether Rafah becomes an inspection system or a resupply system, and Israel’s internal calendar is now competing with the external one.
⚡️Flash Brief: The Day in 90 Seconds or Less
Iran Decision Clock: Lincoln enters CENTCOM as Tehran tests delay through threats. See The War Today.
Hostage File: Ran Gvili z”l is recovered; Israel reaches zero hostages in Gaza for the first time in over a decade. See The War Today.
Rafah Gate: Crossing moves toward reopening under outside management and remote Israeli checks; Hamas keeps guns. See The War Today.
Lebanon: IDF removes Hezbollah artillery chief near Tyre and hits operatives after violations continue. See The War Today.
Budget–Draft: Shas and UTJ stall budget; Smotrich threatens dissolution. See Inside Israel.
Europe: Italy pushes an IRGC terror listing vote Thursday; aviation regulators steer airlines away from Iran. See Israel and the World.
North America: U.S. antisemitism suits advance as Canadian leaders discuss arresting Netanyahu and downgrading IHRA. See Israel and the World.
Below: Iran decision pressure, Gaza disarmament terms versus field reality, Lebanon enforcement cycle, coalition draft-budget math, and Western legal escalation.
