ZeroFox Physical Security Intelligence Daily Brief - January 19, 2025

ZeroFox Physical Security Intelligence Daily Brief - January 19, 2025

ZeroFox physical security experts collect, curate, and analyze information derived from open and proprietary sources for comprehensive context of the circumstances surrounding global events. Here is today’s daily roundup of major developments.

Brief Highlights

• Israel Approves and Outlines Details of Ceasefire
• Impeached South Korean President Arrested
• Treasury Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia by Targeting Russia’s Oil Production and Exports

Israel Approves and Outlines Details of Ceasefire

After a six-hour-long cabinet meeting, Israel has approved the Gaza ceasefire, whose first phase—lasting six weeks—will begin on Sunday with the first of a series of hostage-for-prisoner exchanges. Israel has agreed to release 737 prisoners and detainees, while Hamas will free 33 hostages, including children, women (including female soldiers), and men aged over 50. The Israeli military has stated that its troops in Gaza are preparing for the implementation of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Palestinian health ministry has reported the deaths of more than 100 Palestinians since the announcement of the ceasefire on January 15.

Impeached South Korean President Arrested

On January 15, South Korean authorities detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations of insurrections. Yoon has agreed to comply with the investigation, which he labeled illegal, to “avoid bloodshed.” A search warrant has also been reportedly issued to search Yoon at his residence. Yoon will be held for 48 hours from his arrest for authorities to question him, after which they will require a warrant to detain him for up to 20 days or release him.

Treasury Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia by Targeting Russia’s Oil Production and Exports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury took sweeping action to fulfill the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy, including blocking two major Russian oil producers. Sanctions have been imposed on an unprecedented number of oil-carrying vessels, many of which are part of the “shadow fleet,” opaque traders of Russian oil, Russia-based oilfield service providers, and Russian energy officials. These actions are underpinned by the issuance of a new determination that authorizes sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 against persons operating or having operated in the energy sector of the Russian Federation economy. The United Kingdom is also taking action, joining the Treasury in sanctioning two major Russian oil producers.