Operation Iron Wall entered its fourth day in Jenin with reported infrastructure destruction and house burnings. By mid-morning, Hamas announced names of four Israeli female soldiers for tomorrow's prisoner exchange, while reports emerged of U.S. security contractors arriving to oversee population movement in northern Gaza.
Al-Qassam Brigades released "Death Ambush" footage from Beit Hanoun operations, coinciding with the funeral of two Hamas leaders, Rawhi Mushtaha and Sami Awda. Netanyahu announced Israel would not withdraw from southern Lebanon after the 60-day ceasefire, contrary to previous arrangements.
Evening brought an Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in Qabatiya near Jenin, resulting in two casualties. The UN warned that West Bank escalation could threaten the Gaza ceasefire, while reports emerged of UNRWA being asked to leave Jerusalem by January 30.