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US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says

The US military is transferring up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syrian prisons to Iraq, focusing on high-risk fighters amid growing security concerns following recent prison escapes.

|ByREUTERS
Children and women, relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists, walk inside Al-Hol camp in the desert region of Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on January 21, 2026; illustrative.
Yemenis brandish weapons and copies of the Koran, Islam's holy book, during a demonstration over remarks made by a candidate for the US Senate on the Koran in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is under Houthi control on December 19, 2025.

Houthi leaders absent from public events amid rising concerns following Israeli strikes - report

Specialists identify the lack of leadership presence as a reflection of security concerns and high alert within the Houthis following Israeli strikes that targeted the terror group's leaders.

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Buildings are pictured in the Ain al-Hilweh camp for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon's southern city of Sidon on September 13, 2025.

Hamas Health Ministry claims that IDF strike in Gaza kills 11, including three journalists

The IDF corroborated that a strike occurred in the central Gaza Strip, noting that Hamas terrorists were operating a drone and posed an immediate risk to soldiers.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

European Parliament debates listing IRGC as terror org., motion critics place Israel in spotlight

Opening the discussions, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas complained that Iran’s internet blackout was an attempt by the regime to conceal “the scale of oppression."

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Senior Hamas officials planning 'safe exit' from Gaza Strip, Saudi media outlet reports

Senior Hamas figures are reportedly weighing a coordinated departure from Gaza following the rollout of Phase II of Donald Trump’s plan, according to sources cited by Asharq al-Awsat.

JANUARY 20, 2026ByJAMES GENN
A Hamas terrorist in the Gaza Strip. February 4, 2025.

US estimates 200 ISIS terrorists escaped Syrian prison, US official says

The Syrian ministry said Syrian army units and ministry special forces entered Shaddadi following the breakout.

JANUARY 20, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Syrian government forces are deployed near Al-Aqtan prison on January 19, 2026 in Raqqa, Syria.

IDF kills Hamas terrorists breaching ceasefire after Phase II announced

The IDF killed two terrorists who posed an immediate threat, crossing the yellow line in the Gaza Strip, despite Phase II of Trump's peace plan being implemented.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByTPS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers operate in southern Gaza on September 7, 2024.

IDF strikes Hamas, Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza in response to ceasefire violations

At this time, the IDF did not name the targeted terrorists. However, Hamas-affiliated sources reported that the IDF killed targets in homes belonging to the al Huli and al Jarou families.

JANUARY 16, 2026ByTZVI JASPER, SHOSHANA BAKER
PEOPLE WALK amid the rubble of destroyed buildings at the Nuseirat camp for displaced Palestinians as smoke billows in the distance following Israeli strikes east of Gaza City on December 2, 2025.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations

Shortly after the strike began, rocket sirens sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the Gaza border community. The sirens were almost immediately deemed a false alarm.

JANUARY 15, 2026BySAM HALPERN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) and Lebanese military vehicles patrol in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, January 8, 2026

IDF troops locate rockets ready for launch towards Israel found in Gaza strip

In southern Gaza, troops found a multi-barrel rocket launcher and a rocket positioned nearby. Both were dismantled, the IDF said.

JANUARY 14, 2026ByFRAIDY MOSER
IDF troops located rockets prepared for launch toward Israel during operations in the Gaza Strip, the IDF stated on Wednesday.

Netanyahu convenes Israel's security cabinet on Gaza ceasefire's Phase II

Israel’s Security Cabinet met to discuss Phase II of the Gaza peace plan amid ongoing Iranian protests. The progression hinges on Hamas disarming and returning the remains of the final hostage.

JANUARY 13, 2026ByJAMES GENN, AMICHAI STEIN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet meeting on April 6, 2023

Bill on prosecuting October 7 Nukhba terrorists passes first Knesset reading

The bill explicitly bars defendants or convicts prosecuted under its provisions from being included in any future decisions on the release of terrorists as part of diplomatic negotiations.

JANUARY 13, 2026ByAVI SOLOMON
Terrorists from Hamas's Nukhba Force being held at Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

Anti-Hamas militia leader announces killing of senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza

Housam al-Astal, leader of the Gazan "Counterterrorism Service," claimed responsibility for killing a Hamas police chief, warning those working with the group of imminent death.

JANUARY 12, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Mourners perform funeral prayers for senior Hamas police officer Mahmoud al-Astal, who was killed on Monday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026.

US, Pakistan deepen military ties with ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ exercise

Senior military officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony, according to Pakistan’s military media wing. 

JANUARY 12, 2026ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 Thunder jets fly past during the sea phase of Pakistan Navy's Multinational Exercise AMAN-23, in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi, Pakistan, February 13, 2023.