The US is deploying additional air defenses to the Middle East as part of a broader military buildup that would give President Trump the firepower to strike Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.

During the night, forces of the 188th Brigade’s combat team operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line and approached the forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat. Immediately after the identification, the forces neutralized the terrorist in order to eliminate the threat. IDF forces under Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to act to remove any immediate threat.

Egypt's Sisi accepts invite to join Trump's 'Board of Peace.'

The Prime Minister’s Office says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from  Donald Trump to join the newly formed Board of Peace composed of world leaders.

MK Yuli Edelstein from the Likud criticizes Netanyahu after he announced his joining Trump's peace council: "I would tell Trump that it is not possible as long as the last abductee is not returned. Israel should demand the implementation of the agreement and not move on."

Preparing for war with the US: Iran deploys missiles and drones.

A US Air Force Boeing 747-E4B, the "Doomsday Plane", was spotted flying towards Europe tonight. Six United States Air Force (USAF) KC-135Rs are currently on the move from March Air Reserve Base in California and Bangor Air National Guard Base in Maine.

The White House: Shortly after taking off en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the presidential plane "Air Force One" detected a minor technical malfunction and will land at a base not far from Washington, D.C. After landing, the plane will be replaced, and the president will set off again.

During the night, Brigade 188 combat team forces operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat. Immediately after identification, the forces eliminated the terrorist in order to eliminate the threat.

Turkish President Erdogan: "I am confident that my Iranian brothers and sisters will overcome the treacherous rebellion with the support of Israel, which aims for the peace and social stability of the country."

Trump makes unprecedented threat: If Iran tries to assassinate me, the whole country is going to explode.

A ship that left Turkey with a cargo of salt was seized near the Canary Islands with approximately 10 tons of cocaine originating from Brazil on board. The ship had 13 crew members - citizens of India, Turkey and Serbia.

Countering terrorism: IDF forces in a night raid on the village of Aja, southwest of Jenin.

The detention of former Nazareth mayor Ali Salam has been extended by 8 days. He has been detained for 50 days with senior officials in the municipality and the Bakri criminal organization as part of the "Money Maze" affair, in which senior officials in the municipality are suspected of money laundering and transferring funds to the criminal organization.

California Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a bid to prevent the state from using a new congressional map designed to give the Democrats five more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Canadian newspaper report: For the first time in 100 years, Canadian forces have built a military model for the case of a US attack on the country; experts told the newspaper that, nevertheless, it is unlikely that the Trump administration would order an invasion of the country.

Bennett invites the Prime Minister to a televised debate: "I invite Netanyahu to a debate, anytime, anywhere."

IDF Spokesperson: A short time ago, an alert was activated in the Home Front Command app regarding a concern for a security incident in the village of Tapuach in the Samaria Brigade following the breach of the settlement checkpoint. After checking, it was a resident of the area. There is no concern for a security incident.

MDA: 18-year-old shot in Tamra, Lower Galilee, his condition is serious and unstable.

New mayor of Netanya: Avi Salama, the independent candidate who received the support of the Likud, won the mayoral election.

Noam Baten is the winner of "The Next Star" - and will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.

Former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, who heads the committee that will determine the appointment of the head of the Mossad, is being taken to Ichilov Hospital in serious condition.

Trump hints that the location of the kidnapped Ren Guilli is known: "We have returned the last 20 kidnapped. There is one kidnapped who has not returned, it seems we know where he is."

The prosecutor's office demanded an autopsy be performed on the babies who died in the disaster at a Jerusalem daycare center, and the police warned in advance that protests would break out across the country.

US Central Command announces: "An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 494th US Squadron landed at a base in the Middle East on Tuesday. The presence of F-15 aircraft enhances combat readiness and spreads security and stability in the region."