• 01/18/2025

Ukrainian defence forces withdraw from refractory factory in Chasiv Yar

Pravda Ukraine The defence forces of Ukraine conducted an airstrike on the territory of the refractory factory in Chasiv Yar, which confirms that the plant has come under the control of the Russian army. Source: Informed source of Ukrainska Pravda; Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for Operational Tactical Unit (OTU) Luhansk, on air during the national joint…

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Otzma Yehudit members to submit letters of resignation to government on Sunday

Jerusalem Post This comes after party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir called the hostage and ceasefire deal reckless. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838120

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Hostage debrief team leader: Here is how to receive freed captives, cope with the deal

Jerusalem Post Centering the hostages’ needs is a critical part of how professionals will welcome them home. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838118

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Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: man’s body retrieved from under rubble, search for another person underway – photos

Pravda Ukraine Search and rescue operations continue at the site of a Russian missile strike on the city of Zaporizhzhia. The body of a man has been retrieved from under the rubble. Another person is still trapped under the collapsed building. Source: a statement from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on Facebook Quote:…

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Hamas has not provided Israel list of hostages for release Sunday

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838114

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Who is Or Levy, the hostage set to finally return to his three-year-old son?

Jerusalem Post Or Levy’s wife Eynav was murdered before he was abducted to Gaza. Now, he may finally be returning from captivity to his three-year-old son Almog. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838097

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State Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity

New York Times The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/republicans-state-limits-transgender-identity.html

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Russian troops pulled to Velikaya Novoselka in DPR — the military

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Velikaya Novoselka. Our troops have been pulled around it. The situation is stable. We keep it under control,” the source said https://tass.com/defense/1901197

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Halevi calls for reinforcements of IDF troops in Central Command

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838111

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If Democrats Attack Trump’s Rich Pals as ‘Oligarchs,’ Will It Stick?

New York Times Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/democrats-trump-oligarchy-biden.html

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