The far-right Otzma Yehudit party left Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government on January 19 after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas. Three ministers, including Itamar Ben Gvir, resigned, criticizing the deal as a “surrender to terrorism.” The decision ends their coalition membership and raises concerns about Netanyahu’s government stability. While Netanyahu retains support from ultra-Orthodox allies and opposition, analysts suggest he aims to leverage public sentiment by framing the ceasefire as a strategic victory to avoid new elections. n18oc_crux

Donald Trump’s advisors reveal his foreign policy agenda includes early visits to China and India. Trump’s proactive diplomacy efforts involve direct discussions with China’s President Xi Jinping and preliminary talks with India’s External Affairs Minister. The focus is on improving trade relations with China and India, shifting away from traditional European alliances.

Thousands Gather To Protest Trump Inauguration.From world leaders to tech giants to business tycoons, the who’s who across the globe is hoping for a pass to the January 20 event at the Capitol building in Washington DC in which Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US. Vice-President JD Vance will take the oath at the same ceremony. Invites have gone out to major world powers and the US’ key allies, including India. Industry leaders, meanwhile, are jostling for a VIP pass they can use to get into the good books of the incoming administration Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtuben18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube