Thousands of protesters in Israel rallied to urge a deal between Eisenkot and Arab parties aimed at removing Netanyahu from power. In a counterprotest, Netanyahu supporters stated that Israel should not have a government with "terrorists."

Italy has tightened security measures as students and unions launched nationwide protests. These rallies reportedly target living costs, investment in education, and the wars in the Middle East.

Organisers stated that the 2027 Dakar Rally, likely scheduled for January 9-23, will be held in Portugal and Morocco after Saudi hosting was revoked. They described the decision to move the event out of Saudi Arabia as "exceptional and one-off."

Russian Foreign Ministry official Andrey Akulchev stated that some countries use low-orbit satellites to foment protests. He claimed these nations openly employ information and communication technologies for military and political purposes, seeking to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states while interfering in their domestic affairs.