Hamas's tunnel system in Gaza remains mostly intact despite Israel's unsuccessful efforts to destroy them. The tunnels may serve as hiding places for Hamas leaders and potentially hostages.

The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel should avoid acts of genocide, highlighting the challenge Israel faces in combating an enemy that uses civilians as shields. Israel's Prime Minister denies the charge of genocide and asserts their right to self-defense. The United States supports Israel's right to defend itself and stresses the importance of providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians. However, the ICJ demands Israel to submit a report on their avoidance of genocidal operations, which Israel's national security minister disregards.

In Ohio, U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno receives a crucial endorsement from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who encourages Republicans to back him in the GOP primary race against Sherrod Brown. Early voting for the primary commences on February 2.

Convicted murderer Lucy Letby, responsible for newborn baby killings, has been granted special privileges, including her own cell, to avoid confrontations with other inmates. The parents of her victims express dismay over Letby's preferred treatment.

The Digest, 1/28/2024 @700AM, CDT

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