Israel Brief: Wednesday, January 14
Tehran’s killing cycle meets Washington’s decision cycle, while Hamas tries to turn “governance” into immunity. Inside Israel, courts and conscription politics collide. Again.
Shalom, friends.
Tehran’s crackdown behind a communications wall is at a boiling point, and both Hezbollah and Gaza are set at a steady simmer as neither are willing to give up weapons nor jihad. At home, the judiciary fight is heating up, and October 7 justice is being designed to remove future bargaining leverage. Abroad, the “genocide” shibboleth is being used as a membership card — and too many officials are paying their dues.
⚡️Flash Brief: The Day in 90 Seconds or Less
Iran: Internet stays down while calls return; Israel raises alert as Washington weighs strike and cyber options. See The War Today.
Gaza: Rafah firefight kills two gunmen; Hamas runs leadership vote from Doha and keeps Ran as leverage. See The War Today.
Judea & Samaria: IDF arrests suspects who impersonated soldiers during robberies near Hebron; copycat risk rises. See Developments to Watch.
Courts: Coalition leaders urge defiance in Ben-Gvir case; High Court expands panel and signals early action. See Inside Israel.
October 7 Trials: Knesset advances prosecution bill, barring releases and mandating public, recorded proceedings. See Inside Israel.
UN & Allies: U.S. funding bill withholds U.N. money over anti-Israel bias; Jerusalem cuts ties with more bodies. See Israel and the World.
Diaspora: Synagogues get tagged and threats get prosecuted; elite culture stages tantrums for Oct. 7 apologists. See Israel and the World.