Iran-backed militias across West Asia issued stern warnings against U.S. interests on January 28-30, 2026, as Houthis signaled a potential return to Red Sea shipping attacks amid Trump's naval buildup near Iran.



Iran-backed militias issue warnings across west asia 

Israel said Friday that it will reopen the pedestrian border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt over the weekend, marking an important step forward for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.

Israel to Reopen Rafah Crossing on Sunday Under Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Plan 

South Africa and Israel mutually expel each other's envoys on January 30, 2026, escalating diplomatic row over Gaza genocide case, Ramaphosa insults via social media, and Vienna Convention breaches.



South Africa-Israel: SA Expels Israeli Envoy, Israel Hits Back

South Africa and Israel have expelled each other’s envoys, marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions. The move comes amid ongoing disagreements on political and international issues, signaling a deterioration in bilateral relations.

South Africa & Israel Expel Each Other's Envoys in Tit-for-Tat Moves

Israel has said there will be no future role for Hamas in Gaza once the war ends, outlining its post-war position amid continued fighting. The statement comes as international efforts intensify to shape Gaza’s future governance and humanitarian reconstruction while ceasefire talks remain fragile.


Israel-Hamas War: Israel Says No Future Role for Hamas in Gaza | WION

Lebanon’s Hezbollah has warned that any strike on Iran would ignite the wider region, as Iran-aligned groups escalate threats against the United States. Yemen’s Houthi movement also signalled it could join a broader conflict, raising fears of a multi-front war across West Asia amid mounting US-Iran tensions.


Iran-US Tensions: Hezbollah Says a Strike on Iran Would Ignite the Region | WION 

Around 1,500 Israeli Jews, including lawmakers, visited Joseph's Tomb in Nablus on January 29, 2026, for prayers, marking the first permitted daytime visit in 25 years. 


Israeli Jews Enter Nabulus for Religious Visit 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has narrowly avoided the collapse of his government after lawmakers agreed to push the budget deadline to the end of March. The move offers temporary political relief amid mounting pressure over governance, security challenges, and coalition stability.


Israeli PM Netanyahu Has Avoided Government Fall for Now, Budget Deadline Moves to End of March

The Palestinian Foreign Minister, Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, had said India's potential major role in the reconstruction of Gaza, emphasising New Delhi's longstanding support and expertise in development assistance.

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Dr Shahin praised India's historical solidarity with Palestine, including consistent support in international forums and provision of humanitarian and development aid to Gaza and the West Bank."India is a great country, and we've had a great relationship with India for the last decades," she said. 

She noted that "there are several projects that have been and still ongoing, with support from India."

With Gaza facing vast destruction following prolonged conflict, Dr Shahin stressed the enormous resources required for rebuilding. "The reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, given the vast destruction in Gaza, will require enormous support in terms of human resources, in terms of money, in terms of technical assistance, you name it," she said."

Palestine FM Shahin Sees India's Role in Gaza Reconstruction

Israel has buried the last Gaza hostage, as mourners lined the streets to pay their respects. The solemn ceremony marks the end of a tragic chapter, highlighting the human cost of ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.

Final Gaza Hostage Buried in Israel as Streets Fill with Mourners

For more than two years, the words "bring them home" have echoed painfully across Israel, with signs demanding the return of Israeli hostages on almost every street corner. Now that the last hostage taken by Hamas, 24-year-old Ran Gvili, has been laid to rest, that call has finally been answered.


Israel-Gaza Conflict: Hamas Says Ready To Hand Over Control To Technocrat Panel 

For more than two years, the words "bring them home" have echoed painfully across Israel, with signs demanding the return of Israeli hostages on almost every street corner.

Now that the last hostage taken by Hamas, 24-year-old Ran Gvili, has been laid to rest, that call has finally been answered.


Mourners Line Street As Israel Buries Last Gaza Hostage

Hamas has said it is ready to hand over governance of Gaza to a technocratic panel while calling for the full reopening of the Rafah crossing. The move comes amid ongoing conflict, humanitarian concerns, and international efforts to reshape Gaza’s future governance.


Hamas Signals Readiness to Handover Gaza Governance, Calls for Full Rafah Reopening 

Governments in Israel generally fall more with a procedural whimper than with a dramatic ideological bang – a pattern that helps explain why the scheduled Knesset vote on Wednesday on the first reading of the 2026 budget is looming so large.


Israeli Government Could Collapse if Benjamin Netanyahu Fails to Pass the Budget Proposal

Israel ambassador Reuven Azar speaks to WION on regional developments. He says there have been several visits by Hamas leaders to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Watch the full video to know more on this!


Israel's Reuven Azar speaks to WION, says 'several visits by leaders of Hamas to Pakistan & B'Desh

Gaza ceasefire advances to phase two following the emotional repatriation of the final Israeli hostage remains.



Gaza Truce Deepens: Last Hostage Returns Home 

The remains of the last Israeli hostage have been returned to Israel, marking the conclusion of a tense hostage crisis. U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the teams involved, calling them 'champions' for their efforts in bringing the hostages back safely. This development brings relief to families and concludes months of uncertainty.

Israel Receives Remains of Last Hostage, Trump Congratulates Rescue Team

Israel has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza. The 24-year-old Israeli police officer was killed during the October 7 Hamas attack, with the military saying the recovery could help move forward US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.


Israel-Gaza Tensions: Israel Recovers Remains Of Ran Gvili, Last Hostage In Gaza | WION

Israel-Gaza tensions: Israel recovers remains of Ran Gvili, last hostage in Gaza 

The state commission of inquiry into the submarine affair, a more than decade-old political scandal, said Sunday that it had found “systemic failings” in Israel’s acquisition of naval vessels under a previous Benjamin Netanyahu-led government.

Israeli PM Facing Accusation of Endangering State Security in Submarine Affair

Israel has agreed in principle to a limited reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, linking the move to the completion of a major military operation in Gaza as U.S. envoys press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow the resumption of humanitarian aid.


Report: US Envoys Pressed Israel on Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with discussions focusing on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu’s office said.


Isreal-Gaza War: Israeli PM Meets US Envoys As Talks Focus On Next Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night.

The meeting reportedly focused on both the Gaza issue and Iran.

Netanyahu Meets US Envoys To Discuss Second Phase of Ceasefire

Gaza Peace Board: The U.S. has formally asked Italy to join as a founding member of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, seeking to build broader international support for President Trump's post-war security and reconstruction plan.


Gaza Peace Board: Trump Taps Italy for Gaza Peace Force Founding Role

Witkoff & Kushner Discuss Gaza Ceasefire with PM Netanyahu

Lebanon is taking decisive action to enforce state control over Hezbollah’s weapons, amid warnings from the group of potential civil unrest. Authorities aim to strengthen national security, assert government authority, and prevent armed conflict. The move has heightened tensions within the country, drawing regional and international attention to Lebanon’s fragile political stability and the balance between state power and militant influence.

Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings as Border Activity Intensifies With Lebanon

Hezbollah has Warned that  Disarmament Push Will lead to Civil Unrest and Chaos. 


Hezbollah Warns Disarmament Push Will Trigger Civil Unrest | WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a high-stakes outreach push in southern India ahead of upcoming elections.


India: PM Modi’s High-Stakes South Outreach Ahead Of Elections, Thunders In Thiruvananthapuram |WION

#Gravitas According to Israel's security agency, the Shin Bet, 25 spies have been indicted on spying for Iran. Investigators say they photographed major installations, tracked sensitive locations, and may have passed intelligence across enemy lines.  


Iranian Plots to Use Israelis as Spies Jumps 400% | Gravitas

UK Wants Hamas to Retain Weapons, UK at Odds with U.S. on Gaza.


UK Wants Hamas to Retain Weapons, UK at Odds with U.S. on Gaza | WION

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