🇬🇧 Friday-Saturday 03-04/01/25 🇮🇱

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ HOSTAGES 🎗️Day 456 /

Hamas published a propaganda video on Saturday revealing a sign of life of hostage Liri Albag (19) from Nahal Oz. Hostage videos released by Hamas are part of the terror organization’s ongoing engagement in psychological warfare. https://lnk.sk/whk2
Israeli negotiating team wraps up first day of renewed hostage talks in Doha. Gaps reportedly remain on almost all issues being negotiated; Israel said considering reducing Gaza aid after Trump’s inauguration to squeeze Hamas further https://lnk.sk/ota3

YEMEN 🇾🇪 /

The Egyptian Air Force is reportedly drafting plans to launch attacks against Houthi forces in Yemen. This move comes as Houthi operations in the Red Sea significantly disrupt shipping routes, leading to billions of dollars in losses for Egypt through reduced Suez Canal revenue.
U.S. intelligence sources have revealed that Beijing is secretly supplying advanced missile technology to Houthi rebels. This support has enabled the Houthis to carry out attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes.

SYRIA 🇸🇾 /

Israeli warplanes conducted raids in Syria, focusing on several locations, including scientific research facilities in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. Reports from Syrian media indicate that the strikes targeted Scud missile facilities at defense factories east of Aleppo triggering a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in the area.
IDF forces have taken control of the Mantara Dam, the largest in southern Syria, located in the Quneitra countryside. Military vehicles have been deployed in the area, reinforcing Israel’s strategic position in the region.

IRAN 🇮🇷 /

Facing economic challenges due to U.S. sanctions and military setbacks from Israeli actions, Iran is seeking support from Cuba. On Tuesday, senior officials from both nations met in Tehran to discuss a 10-year strategic partnership, emphasizing collaboration in technology and health sectors.

GAZA /

An underground Hamas weapons manufacturing plant in the central Gaza Strip was recently demolished by troops. They located and demolished the tunnel, following “precise intelligence” on the site, the IDF says. https://lnk.sk/hoyl
A rocket launched from the northern Gaza Strip a short while ago struck the Erez Border Crossing, the military says. The crossing is currently used to allow aid into Gaza. It marks the ninth day in a row of rocket fire from Gaza. https://lnk.sk/yhu7

ISRAEL 🇮🇱 /

Valerie Hamaty, the Christian Arab leading the race to sing for Israel at Eurovision https://lnk.sk/eal5

USA 🇺🇸

The Biden administration has informally notified the US Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms deal with Israel that includes munitions for fighter jets and attack helicopters alongside artillery shells. https://lnk.sk/fbhk

Sources: Israel Realtime, Jewish Brealing News, Axios, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post and the sources cited directly in some reports

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