Block, SkipCaptcha, Upload, Automoderated users, edit, Moderators, protect
27,594
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 9,696:
Line 9,696: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
→Jan 22, 2026+
Israeli forces launched a wide search operation in Gaza City following information provided by Hamas regarding the possible location of the remains of a slain hostage. The effort focuses on a cemetery area, as Israeli leaders debate broader issues including the potential reopening of the Rafah Crossing.
Israeli forces launched a wide search operation in Gaza City following information provided by Hamas regarding the possible location of the remains of a slain hostage. The effort focuses on a cemetery area, as Israeli leaders debate broader issues including the potential reopening of the Rafah Crossing.
* Jan 26, 2026:<br>
Joseph Bau’s life story follows his survival of the Holocaust through creativity, forged documents, and quiet resistance. An artist from Krakow, he used humor and art to stay alive, married fellow prisoner Rebecca in a Nazi camp, reunited with her after the war, and later preserved his legacy through a museum in Tel Aviv and a new film about his life.
A report claims Iranian authorities may have killed more than 30,000 protesters in a two-day crackdown, with broader estimates suggesting tens of thousands of civilians were murdered over a short period amid widespread unrest.
Iran has threatened the death penalty for anyone who records or shares videos of its violent crackdown on protesters. The regime is accused of mass killings, using chemical weapons, and turning hospitals into sites of execution while attempting to silence evidence.
Iranian security forces are accused of abducting wounded protesters from hospitals and extorting families for money in exchange for returning the bodies of those killed during the crackdown.
In the city of Rasht, Iranian forces allegedly trapped civilians in a bazaar, forcing them to choose between being burned alive in a fire or fleeing into gunfire from security forces.
Investigations indicate Myanmar has adopted Iran-style tactics to bypass sanctions, using covert shipping methods to import large quantities of jet fuel later used in attacks on civilians.
Israeli forces recovered the body of Ran Gvili, the last hostage from the October 7 attack still held in Gaza. His return marked the end of a long national ordeal and led to plans for a state burial.
Gvili a policeman hero, rushed to/ and saved Jews on Oct 7, was murdered and his body was kept by Hamas
Jewish religious and national figures marked the return of Ran Gvili’s body with prayers and blessings, viewing the recovery as fulfillment of a moral promise to bring every fallen soldier home.
Israeli military leadership publicly recited a blessing [Shehechiyanu] after the successful recovery mission, declaring the objective complete.
New footage was released showing parts of the operation that led to the recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains in Gaza.
Former Israeli hostages symbolically removed “Bring Them Home” pins, marking the emotional end of the hostage chapter.
Ran Gvili’s family spoke publicly, expressing pride in his actions and legacy despite their grief.
In Jerusalem, Ran Gvili’s image was projected onto a national building as a public tribute.
Jewish leaders in Israel and abroad welcomed the return of Ran Gvili, calling it a moment of closure and national unity.
The ADL responded to Kanye West’s apology for antisemitic remarks, saying it was overdue but insufficient without concrete action.
A U.S. official suggested Hamas disarmament could be linked to amnesty as part of a proposed Gaza plan, sparking debate and concern.
Iran warned that it would respond forcefully to any U.S. attack, using language meant to deter military action.
A Brazilian political figure, son of Jair Bolsonario, pledged that if elected, he would move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem.
U.S. officials warned that the situation with Iran is volatile, with military assets positioned nearby even as diplomacy remains possible.
* Jan 27, 2026:<br>
A Holocaust survivor described his journey from forced labor under Romanian fascists to seeing his granddaughter serve as an IDF officer, symbolizing Jewish survival and renewal.
Turkey’s Islamist president Erdogan warned Israel, Greece, and Cyprus that Ankara would defend its maritime claims amid rising regional tensions.
Intelligence assessments presented to U.S. leadership suggested Iran is weaker than at any point since 1979, as protests challenge the regime’s grip on power.
An IDF commander described the emotional and operational challenges of recovering Ran Gvili’s remains, emphasizing the mental toll on soldiers.
New data showed a steep decline in the number of Holocaust survivors in Israel and worldwide, highlighting the urgency of preserving their testimonies.
Hamas is reportedly seeking to integrate its police force into a future Gaza administration, a move likely to face strong Israeli opposition.
Analysts warned that Hamas hopes to use foreign backing to insert its forces into a Gaza peacekeeping framework, potentially undermining disarmament.
* Jan 28, 2026:<br>
Documents revealed that Palestinian Islamic Jihad knowingly fired faulty rockets that killed large numbers of Palestinians inside Gaza (around a thousand).
Israeli security officials expressed alarm that a U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria could allow Turkey-backed jihadist forces to expand, threatening regional stability and Israel’s air freedom.
Concerns were raised that Gaza reconstruction plans could enable a Hamas resurgence under a technocratic façade backed by Qatar and Turkey.
With the return of Ran Gvili, Israel concluded a decade-long chapter involving 255 hostages taken to Gaza through war, terrorism, and abductions, all of whom are now either freed or returned for burial.
An IDF officer detailed the meticulous, dangerous operation to recover Ran Gvili’s body, stressing the moral commitment to never leave fallen soldiers behind.
A rabbi in Queens was assaulted in a targeted antisemitic attack, prompting condemnation from officials and renewed concern over rising hate crimes.
Authorities reported a sharp global rise in severe antisemitic incidents, 800 severe incidents in 2025 - 21 Jews murdered. recorded.
Reports confirmed that the Palestinian Authority continues monthly payments to a terrorist imprisoned for killing children, renewing criticism of the policy.
U.S. officials acknowledged uncertainty over who might rule Iran after its current leadership, amid escalating unrest and military tensions.
Activist: 'The death toll in Iran is now over 60,000 according to my sources on the ground at hospitals.'
Intelligence uncovered an Iranian spy network planning drone attacks on U.S. interests and smuggling weapons across the region.
A Harvard professor with a record of anti-Israel activism was elected to the Pulitzer Prize Board, drawing criticism from Jewish organizations.
The ADL warned that artificial intelligence platforms could replicate the antisemitism problems seen on social media unless addressed early and proactively.
</small>
</small>