Israel At War Tues Jan 7

 Israel at war Day 459

- Iranian state media TV reports that "in the coming hours, the world will witness unusual scenes and extraordinary events."

- The Israeli military has been ordered to a High-State of Alert due to concerns that Iran may soon launch a “Surprise Military Action” against Israel; following an Escalation of Tensions which has been observed in Iran.

- US announces: First phase of IDF forces withdrawal from southern Lebanon completed

- Trump repeats his threat tonight regarding the release of the hostages from Ham's captivity. If the hostages are not back by the time I take office, all hell will break out in the Middle East, which will not be suitable for Hams and everyone...

- Trump: Middle East envoy Witkoff will join ceasefire talks in Doha tonight or tomorrow

- After the fall of 3 IDF fighters in Beit Hanoun in the past 24 hours, and after 43 fighters have fallen in the past three months throughout the northern Gaza Strip - the IDF explains the purpose of the operation being carried out by Division 162 in the area. "To create a security space for the residents of the encirclement, by clearing the area of infrastructure and terrorists," and admits: Fighting against newly recruited terrorists.

- Another IDF soldier killed in Gaza bringing death toll to 398.

Ido Samiach,20, from Ganei Tikva

- Israeli military on high alert as regional tensions, Iranian rhetoric escalate. Iran may seek to strike Israel in the coming days, although experts say escalating Iranian rhetoric could be mere bluster

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has placed the Israeli military on high alert, warning that Iran may take extreme measures against Israel in the coming days. 

-Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing despite the difficult conditions in the negotiating room. It is not possible to talk about a timetable for reaching an agreement while the technical level meetings are in full swing."

-Hamas terrorist under interogation disclosed that hospital grounds in Gaza were used to transport equipment and weapons for launching attacks against Israeli forces.

-Israel must prepare for a direct confrontation with Turkey, according to the Nagel Committee's latest report on the defense budget and security strategy. The committee, established by the government, warns that Turkey’s ambitions to restore its Ottoman-era influence could lead to heightened tensions with Israel, possibly escalating into conflict.

-Report in the Wall Street Journal: Western officials confirm that Iran has recently increased its efforts to transfer cash to Hezbollah. In Syria, the US assessment is that Iran will try to renew its involvement and influence in the country, but this is unlikely in the near term. US officials say that in the long term, Iran will try to activate old networks of contacts to ignite tensions and instability - which will allow it to increase its influence