Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza; Netanyahu joins Trump’s “Board of Peace”; DOJ subpoenas top Minnesota Democrats for obstructing ICE
Drop Site Daily
from DropSiteNews
Jan 21, 2026
At least 11 Palestinians are killed in Gaza, including journalists and children, in a surge of Israeli attacks. Israeli forces impose sweeping lockdown across southern Hebron. President Donald Trump says his “Board of Peace” could replace the UN, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu joins. Winter storms devastate Gaza shelters amid aid restrictions. B’Tselem says Israel runs a “network of torture camps” for Palestinians. U.S. forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker. Venezuela receives $300 million from the first $500 million U.S. oil sale. Mexico expels 37 alleged cartel figures to the United States. President Trump presses aides for “decisive” military options against Iran, as Treasury Secretary Bessent touts the role of U.S. sanctions in Iran’s economic collapse. Iran’s foreign minister warns against U.S. escalation. Carney says U.S.-led “rules-based international order” is finished. “Sell America” trade accelerates amid the U.S.–Europe standoff over Greenland. DOJ reveals the DOGE team had contacts with an advocacy group that sought to overturn election results. UN rights chief confronts RSF over Darfur atrocities. Gunmen kill at least 31 in western Niger village attack. Six security personnel are killed in an ambush in northwest Nigeria. Somalia signs defense cooperation deal with Qatar after cutting ties with UAE. Uganda army chief threatens opposition figures online. Former Burkinabè leader is accused of assasination plot and expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso.
