Middle East SITREP 2024-01-22 21:45 GMT
NEXT (PLANNED) UPDATE: 2024-01-19
SUMMARY OF UPDATES/ CRITICAL INFORMATION:
Fighting intensifying in Khan Yunis.
Nations continue to work on a ceasefire deal though nothing is imminent- Israel has proposed a 2 month deal.
Hezbollah and Israel continue to trade fire at the northern border.
Houthis continue to attack shipping, despite U.S. and U.K. intervention.
U.S. has been attacked over 150 times in the Middle East.
U.S. and Canada travel advisories below.
ISW Iran Update Here
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IDF Mission Briefs here
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Israel / Hamas war
Israel is currently focusing on Khan Yunis with the IDF anticipating the high-intensity fighting lasting for several more days.
IDFs goals are to return the hostages and dismantle Hamas.
American, Qatari and Egyptian officials continue to work on a ceasefire deal. Hamas is currently demanding a permanent cessation of fighting, the complete withdrawal of IDF troops, international guarantees that they can remain in control, and the release of a large number of Palestinian prisoners, including some who carried out the Oct. 7 attack. Israel is not likely to agree to a deal that results in Hamas remaining in control of the Gaza Strip.
The Hamas run Ministry of Health is Gaza reported on Jan 23, 2024 that the death toll has surpassed 25,000.
OCHA reports that indiscriminate firing of rockets by Palestinian armed groups continues.
Protesters disrupted the Israeli Parliament meeting on Monday, Jan 24, 2024 demanding the release of the hostages - CNN Live
On January 24, 2024 Israel proposed a 2-month pause in fighting for the phased release of the remaining hostages. Hamas has not yet responded to the proposal, to date they have been saying they will not accept anything less than a complete withdrawal all of IDF troops and a permanent ceasefire.
Hezbollah
Hezbollah and Israel continue to trade fire at the northern border.
Israel has struck several targets over the past 24 hours in Southern Lebanon, including allegedly hitting a Hezbollah-affiliated health center.
Hezbollah tends to vary the intensity of their bombardments based on IDF actions in the Gaza strip and region.
IDF continues to assert that Hezbollah military activity south of the Litani River is a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and will continue to defend itself.
Hezbollah is being very calculated ensuring they do not cross a red line that will result in a full-out war with Israel. Lebanon can not economically withstand a war and dragging Lebanon into a war could result in a decrease in popularity for Hezbollah.
Houthis
The attacks in the Red Sea are resulting in increased transport time, increased insurance costs, impacted supply chains, and increased costs for consumers.
Despite attacks from the United States and UK, the Houthis continue to attack ships in the Red Sea.
On January 11, 2024 the US Navy seized Iranian weapons near the coast of Somalia. This complex boarding operation resulted in the presumed death of two US Navy SEALs.
On January 17, the United States Department of State announced the designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
Source: Damien Symon X account
Attacks against U.S. in Middle East
There have been 151 attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East since Oct. 19.
On January 20, Al-Asad airbase in Western Iraq was attacked, injuring two U.S. personnel who have since returned to duty.
Pakistan
On January 16, 2024, Iran struck southwest Pakistan with missiles claiming to attack Sunni Muslim militants.
On January 18, 2024, Pakistan retaliated by attacking Iran in the first air strike by warplanes on Iranian soil since the eighties.
Despite the attack against Pakistan, analysts do not believe Iran is looking to escalate the war at this time.
On January 24, 2024, the two countries issued a joint statement. They will be restoring diplomatic relations.
Travel Advisories
United States:
Gaza - Do Not Travel - 03 Jan 2024
Israel & West Bank - Reconsider Travel - 03 Jan 2024
Iran - Do Not Travel - 11 Jan 2024
Yemen - Do Not Travel - 19 Dec 2023
Lebanon - Do Not Travel - 19 Dec 2023
Canada:
Gaza - Avoid ALL travel - 09 Jan 2024
West Bank - Avoid ALL travel - 09 Jan 2024
Israel - Avoid non-essential travel - 09 Jan 2024
Lebanon - Avoid ALL travel - 09 Jan 2024
Iran - Avoid ALL travel - 09 Jan 2024
Yemen - Avoid ALL travel - 09 Jan 2024
NOTAMS
While we make every effort to publish relevant NOTAMs all viewers are encouraged to check the latest information from the FAA or the CAA.
Israel
A0049/24 - SECURITY.
ISRAEL ADVISORY FOR TEL-AVIV FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION FIR - LLLL.
1. APPLICABILITY:
THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO ALL AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL
OPERATORS PLANNING TO FLY INTO, OUT OF, OR WITHIN
TEL-AVIV FIR - LLLL, AT ALL LEVELS.
2. THE MILITARY CONFLICT SITUATION IN THE REGION CONTINUES.
DUE TO SOME CONTINUES REDUCTION IN THE THREAT ANALISIS
AND EASEMENT INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE ISRAELI DEFENSE
FORCES, OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO REVIEW CURRENT
REDUCTIVE THREAT INFORMATION AND NOTAMS AND ACT
ACCORDINGLY.
3. OPERATORS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT ISRAEL AIRPORT
AUTHORITY-IAA FOR OPERATIONAL INFORMATION.
4. CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF ISRAEL - CAAI IS
MONITORING THE SITUATION AT ALL TIMES, ASSESING THE
RISK AND MITIGATING THE RISK TO AN ACCEPTED LEVEL
OF SAFETY - ALOS, ACCORDING TO ICAO STANDARDS.
NEVERTHELESS OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION.
SOME DELAYS EXPECTED, OPERATORS SHOULD CONSIDER FUEL
ACCORDINGLY.
5. OPERATORS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT CAAI FOR MORE INFORMATION. 14 JAN
12:24 2024 UNTIL 31 JAN 23:59 2024. CREATED: 14 JAN 12:24 2024
A0040/24 - OVERFLIGHT BTN 11,000FT-16,000FT TEMPO CHG,
FLT SHALL FLY AS FLW:
FM NICOSIA FIR TO AMMAN FIR:
KONFO-VETEK-NAT-J10-ADLOD-N134-SALAM.
FM NICOSIA TO S ALONG J10:
KONFO-VETEK-NAT-J10-ADLOD-J10-SIVAK.
FM AMMAN FIR TO NICOSIA FIR:
TALMI-L53-GOBRI-BETYO-TADOV-DIVLA-DCT-JILET-W13-DAFNA.
TALMI-L53-GOBRI-BETYO-TADOV-DIVLA-PURLA-L53-SUVAS.
FM S ALONG J10 TO NICOSIA FIR:
SIVAK-J10-GOBRI-BETYO-TADOV-DIVLA-DCT-JILET-W13-DAFNA.
SIVAK-J10-GOBRI-BETYO-TADOV-DIVLA-PURLA-L53-SUVAS. 17 JAN 00:01 2024
UNTIL 31 JAN 23:59 2024. CREATED: 14 JAN 12:13 2024
A0048/24 - POSS INTRP TO AIRBORNE GNSS EQPT WI TEL-AVIV FIR,
INCLUDING ON LDG FLT AT LLBG OR LLER AND ALONG
ATS RTE J10. 17 JAN 00:01 2024 UNTIL 31 JAN 23:59 2024. CREATED: 14
JAN 12:23 2024Iraq
A0995/23 - RWY 15L/33R CLSD DUE TO MAINT DURING VMC ONLY. WED MON 0600-1000, 27 DEC 06:00 2023 UNTIL 29 JAN 10:00 2024. CREATED: 26 DEC 17:04 2023
A0915/23 - RWY 15R/33L LIGHTING SYSTEM U/S. 13 DEC 00:00 2023 UNTIL 12 MAR 23:59 2024. CREATED:
12 DEC 22:05 2023
A0874/23 - LOC RWY 15L I-YDB 110.7MHZ U/S. 04 DEC 00:00 2023 UNTIL 03 MAR 23:59 2024. CREATED:
03 DEC 22:35 2023
A0873/23 - NEW LIGHTED GROUP OF OBSTACLES ERECTED IN THE CIRCLING AREA AT EAST OF THE AIR FIELD, WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
OBST TYPE: BUILDINGS
ELEVATION: 134M/440F AMSL
AREA COORDINATES: CIRCLE OF 0.12NM CENTERED AT
331612.90N0441553.40E. 04 DEC
00:00 2023 UNTIL 03 MAR 23:59 2024. CREATED: 03 DEC 22:31 2023
A0854/23 - PAPI RWY 15L/33R U/S. 29 NOV 00:00 2023 UNTIL 28 FEB 23:59 2024. CREATED: 28 NOV 10:31 2023
A0834/23 - TWY M FROM M6 TO MID MIKE CLSD DUE TO MAINT. DAILY 0600-1500 EXC FRI, 20 NOV 06:00 2023 UNTIL 20 FEB 15:00 2024. CREATED: 19 NOV 12:51 2023
M0003/24 - AERODROME ALL C-17/C-5 AND EQUIVALENT GROUND TRAFFIC MUST UTILIZE WHISKEY TAXIWAY TO ACCESS APT CARGO RAMP. RWY 15/33 BETWEEN FOXTROT AND GOLF TAXIWAYS MAY BE UTILIZED FOR ENTRY AND EXIT OF APT CARGO RAMP. 17 JAN 13:33 2024 UNTIL 31 MAR 05:00 2024. CREATED: 17 JAN 13:33 2024
A0052/24 - PROHIBITED AREA ESTABLISHED WITHIN ERBIL CTR RADIUS 13NM CENTERED AT 361417N0435648E
(ARP) DUE TO MILITARY EXERCISE. SFC - 6000FT AMSL, 22 1130-1300,23 25 0700-0830,24 0700-1000,26 27 0800-0930, 22 JAN 11:30 2024 UNTIL 27 JAN 09:30 2024. CREATED: 21 JAN 14:39 2024
A0044/24 - TWY A1 AND TWY A THE PORTION IN BTN A1 AND B CLSD DUE TO MAINT. 17 JAN 05:30 2024 UNTIL 31 JAN 12:00 2024. CREATED: 16 JAN 17:44 2024
A0871/23 - GNSS INTERFERENCE EXPECTED. 02 DEC 06:38 2023 UNTIL 02 FEB 23:59 2024. CREATED: 02 DEC 06:39 2023Lebanon
A0179/23 - AIRCRAFT FLYING BEIRUT FIR SHALL BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE LOSS
OF GPS/GNSS SIGNAL,AND DUE TO CURRENT SECURITY REASONS PREVAILED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AREA,THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN JAMMING AND/OR SPOOFING OF GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATTELITES SYSTEMS (GNSS). LEB ANS SET IN PLACE, CONTINGENCY PLAN ,INCLUDING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LARGE-SCALE GNSS JAMMING AND/OR SPOOFING
EVENTS BASED ON:
-CONVENTIONAL ATS ROUTES,STARS AND APPROACH PROCEDURES (REF
TO GROUND NAVAIDS) ARE CURRENTLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
-RNAV(GNSS) STARS AND RNP APPROACH PROCEDURES STILL POSSIBLE
TO BE FOLLOWED IF PILOT REQUESTED AND UNDER HIS OWN
DISCRETION. 10 NOV 18:10 2023 UNTIL 10 FEB 18:00 2024.
CREATED: 10 NOV 18:08 2023
A0005/14 - NAVAL SHIPS OF THE UNIFIL MARITIME TASK FORCE (MTF) ARE OPERATING UNDER UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1701 (2006) IN.THE AREA DELINEATED BY THE AREA OUT OF 12 MILES FROM THE LEBANESE COAST LINE, AND BY THE COORDINATES:
-343800N 0355800E
-343800N 0350000E
-330600N 0341500E
-330600N 0350600E
ALL VFR FLIGHTS MUST AVOID OVERFLYING IN A RADIUS OF 3NM WHEN THEIR ALTITUDE IS LESS THAN 4000FT AROUND A UNIFIL NAVAL VESSEL IN THESE MENTIONED AREA ABOVE, EXCEPT COMMERCIAL FLIGHT WHEN THEY ARE SUBJECT TO ATC CLEARANCE FOR AVOIDING BAD WEATHER OR HOLDING PROCEDURES. AIRCRAFT INTRUDING WITHIN THIS AIRSPACE WOULD CONSTITUTE A SECURITY RISK AND HENCE MAY BE ENGAGED BY THE SHIP'S AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM. SFC - UNL) CNN001I ADMIN MESSAGE, 10 JAN 09:56 2014 UNTIL PERM. CREATED: 10 JAN
10:05 2014Yemen
A0102/23 - SANAA INTL AIRPORT OPERATIONAL HOURS FROM SR TO SS. 31 DEC
18:20 2023 UNTIL 30JUN 23:59 2024. CREATED: 31 DEC 18:22 2023
A0101/23 - AS RESULT OF SAA VOR/DME TOTAL DESTRUCTION VOR/DME RWY36 AND
VOR/DME RWY18 NOT AVAILABLE. RNP EQUIPED ACFT INTENDED TO LAND SANAA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SHALL USE RNAV GNSS PROCEDURES OR VISUAL. 31 DEC 17:30 2023 UNTIL 30 JUN 23:59 2024. CREATED: 31 DEC 17:29 2023
A0100/23 - ILS LLZ (ISAN) FOR RWY 18 U/S. 31 DEC 17:24 2023 UNTIL 30 JUN
23:59 2024. CREATED: 31 DEC 17:25 2023
A0097/23 - SANAA VOR/DME 'SAA' FREQ 116.1 MHZ/CH108X U/S DUE TO TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE VOR/DME BY COALITION FORCES. 31 DEC 17:10 2023 UNTIL 30 JUN 23:59 2024. CREATED: 31 DEC 17:11 2023