Security inspectors from the Borders Authority at the Ministry of Defense thwarted an attempt to smuggle hundreds of thousands of shekels of gold from Judea and Samaria. Two Israeli Arabs, residents of Taiba, underwent a comprehensive security check upon entering from Judea and Samaria, during which 12 ounces of gold worth 200,000 shekels and 30 pounds of gold worth 100,000 shekels were found in their vehicle.

The US has deported three former IRGC members suspected of terrorism back to Iran — Ehsan Khaledi, Mohammad Mehrani, and Morteza Nasirikakolaki — Fox News reports.

Ajit Pawar, a senior politician in the Indian state of Maharashtra, was killed in a plane crash along with four other people.

A rabbi was assaulted in a targeted antisemitic attack in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The NYPD said that the suspect was arrested at the scene.

War data: About 24,000 were treated in hospitals, and half a million needed mental health care.

US President Trump said in a speech in Iowa tonight that "a beautiful war fleet is making its way to Iran," adding that he hopes "they will agree to a deal."

North Korea's Missile Ministry conducted a test of an upgraded multiple rocket launcher system yesterday, January 27, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch along with his daughter.

Estimate: About two million people were injured, missing, or killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes southeast of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.

The United States sent a threatening message, and the appointment of the Iraqi prime minister was frozen.

U.S. ICE agents will protect American delegations at Italy’s Winter Olympics, sparking criticism from local officials. Italian politician Maurizio Lupi said, "It seems sheer idiocy to me." Milan’s mayor called ICE "a militia that kills" and added, "It's clear that they're not welcome in Milan, there's no doubt about it."

Iranian sources: "Intensive diplomatic efforts are underway between Washington and Tehran to reduce the level of escalation and prevent a new war in the region - but they have not yielded a breakthrough so far."

A report in the Guardian: A network of more than 80 doctors in 12 provinces in Iran estimates that the death toll in clashes surrounding protests in Iran is higher than 30,000. According to the report, the estimate is based on the conclusion that the deaths officially recorded as related to the suppression of the protests likely represent less than 10% of the true death toll.

Trump's "Peace Council" announced that Argentina has joined the council as a "founding member."

Footage of an Israeli tourist waving an Israeli flag on the Moroccan-Algerian border has united neighboring nations in their outrage over the flag-waving. Algerian netizens were particularly angry online, while local Moroccans wrapped themselves in Palestinian flags and protested against normalization with Israel.

Israel Police: Today we honor MSGT. Ran Gvili, of blessed memory, as the official Israel Police funeral procession departs Shura (10:30) en route to Meitar.

Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbi danced with young people during her performance, causing a stir that even required official apologies from the tribes involved.

The Iranian axis is preparing for an attack: Naim Qassem made it clear that Hezbollah will stand by Iran, the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have announced that they will join the fighting in the event of an attack, and the Houthis are not saying much, but they will likely stand by it when needed.

Von der Leyen announced that the EU is finalizing a mobility agreement with India. She said it will enable "the movement of students, researchers, seasonal and highly skilled workers" to Europe and will also open "the first EU Legal Gateway Office in India."

"Iran is keeping the bodies of protesters, to blame the US and Israel in case it is attacked."