Day: January 28, 2026

How Hamas plans to survive Phase II of Gaza ceasefire with Turkey’s help – analysis

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This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed. A Hamas policeman keeps guard at destroyed Hamas police headquarters, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, January 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/DAWOUD ABU ALKAS) BySETH J. FRANTZMANJANUARY 27, 2026 15:53 Updated: JANUARY 27, 2026 20:15 As the Gaza ceasefire moves forward, there are reports that Hamas would like to see its police integrated into whatever type of new force emerges. This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to …

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Amid Iran tensions, US announces multi-day aerial military drill in Middle East

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US military’s CENTCOM launches air exercise as Washington shifts significant forces to region to enable possible strike on Iran after regime’s devastating crackdown on protesters By Emanuel Fabian Followand AFP27 January 2026, 6:22 pm An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on January 22, 2026, in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman) The United States announced on Tuesday that it was conducting an aerial military exercise in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The US Ninth Air …

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Saudi Arabia to Iran: We will not accept an attack against you

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A phone call took place between the Iranian president and the Saudi crown prince against the backdrop of tensions with the US. According to Tehran, the discussion focused on regional and international developments. The Iranian presidential office said the Saudi crown prince told Pezeshkian that the kingdom “declares its readiness for full cooperation with Iran.”  by  Shachar Kleiman  Published on  01-27-2026 19:45  Last modified: 01-27-2026 19:45 Bin Salman speaks with Iran’s Supreme Leader Amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to Iran’s presidential office. …

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