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At Ra’am’s conference in Taibe, Mansour Abbas declared that “the State of Palestine exists” and called on Israel and the U.S. to recognize it, while touting Ra’am’s role in a previous Israeli coalition. Netanyahu responded: “As long as I am prime minister, there will be no Palestinian state controlled by Iran — neither in Gaza nor in Judea and Samaria. Period.” He also accused the opposition of rejecting Likud voters while being willing to rely on Arab parties.

Return To Terror Kites? Multiple Kites Found In Gaza Border Yishuvim

Residents of Israeli communities near the Gaza border are concerned about the possible return of the arson kite phenomenon along the Gaza border after multiple kites were found since Friday near Kibbutz Nachal Oz and Be’eri. According to reports, no incendiary materials or explosives were found on the kites. However, residents note that previous waves […]

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Return To Terror Kites? Multiple Kites Found In Gaza Border Yishuvim Residents of Israeli communities near the Gaza border are concerned about the possible return of the arson kite phenomenon along the Gaza border after multiple kites were found since Friday near Kibbutz Nachal Oz and Be’eri. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2588602/return-to-terror-kites-multiple-kites-found-in-gaza-border-yishuvim.html

At a rally in Tehran marking the anniversary of Imam Mahdi’s leadership, participants staged a display showing effigies of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu hanging from gallows.

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An emotional moment took place in the Brisk Yeshiva over Shabbos, as the Rosh Yeshiva, HaGaon HaRav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik, spent Shabbos in his new apartment adjacent to the yeshiva and participated in all of the tefillos. To the astonishment of the mispallelim, after receiving the Levi aliyah, the Rosh Yeshiva recited Birchas Hagomel while weeping profusely and overcome with emotion, following the severe illness and ordeal during which he had been critically ill.

A deadly gunfight between two Arab clans in Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood left two people dead. Police entered the area to bring the violence under control, as residents confronted officers and fired fireworks.

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Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, threatened the U.S. and Gulf states in a television interview, warning that any new move by President Trump would bring a “forceful” response. He also threatened neighboring countries that assist Washington economically, declaring: “Not a single drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.”

Police: Chareidi Hikers Who Were Attacked Did Not Provoke the Incident; Terrorists Arrested

Three Palestinians were arrested on Friday night on suspicion of involvement in the attack on a group of Chareidi hikers on the outskirts of the village of Sa’ir in Gush Etzion, after initial investigative findings indicated that stones were thrown at them, endangering their lives. The arrests were carried out by IDF soldiers from the […]

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Police: Chareidi Hikers Who Were Attacked Did Not Provoke the Incident; Terrorists Arrested Three Palestinians were arrested on Friday night on suspicion of involvement in the attack on a group of Chareidi hikers on the outskirts of the village of Sa’ir in Gush Etzion, after initial investigative findings indicated that stones were thrown at them, endangering their lives. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2588608/police-chareidi-hikers-who-were-attacked-did-not-provoke-the-incident-terrorists-arrested.html

As U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, Carney says retaliatory tariffs will start Sept. 8 • The U.S. and Canada failed to reach a trade deal on Friday to stave off new tariffs by the Trump administration. • The tariffs impact roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, including wine, furniture, dairy products, cement, clothing, fishing rods, hockey equipment. • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country would retaliate “dollar for dollar” with tariffs starting on Sept. 8.

Residents of Gary, Indiana, described their struggles with a lengthy power outage as some tried to get by with generators and outdoor barbecues more than a week after storms battered the Midwest

Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes ‘extraterritorial sovereignty’ • The U.S. and Iran have maintained their war of words even as kinetic strikes on one another’s targets have halted in recent days. • The U.S. is planning on implementing a tough round of new sanctions against Iran. • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the measures would negate the need for more military action. • An announcement on the details of the economic measures is due Monday.

A humanoid robot developed by China’s Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, beating the human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt

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MOO-VE OVER! A Minnesota sheriff’s sergeant turns his patrol car into a makeshift cattle herder after a group of runaway cows wanders toward a roadway. With some careful maneuvering, and a few blasts of the squad car’s air horn, the sergeant steers the herd away from traffic and safely back home.

Ukrainian drones kill several, hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon • Ukrainian drones killed at least six civilians overnight in a wave of strikes on Russia, Russian regional officials said on Saturday. • The strikes also hit a warehouse owned by online retailer Ozon and an industrial facility in the Samara region, according to the officials. • The strike is the first on Ozon, after weeks of drone attacks on its larger rival Wildberries.

President Trump says American Kevin Rideout has returned home after being held hostage by ISIS jihadists for ten months. Trump said he welcomed Rideout, his wife, father and children to the White House and Oval Office to meet the administration’s hostage recovery team, saying, “We never leave Americans behind.”

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BDE: Boro Park Scoop regrets to inform you of the Petira of longtime Boro Park Shomrim member and dispatcher Hershy Eichenstein A"H, known to many as B-44. Hershy, who had been unwell in recent months, devoted many years to helping others and performing countless acts of chesed for the Boro Park community. The Levaya will take place Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM at Shomrei Hadas Chapel, located at the corner of 14th Avenue and 39th Street. Yehi zichro baruch.

Iran-linked hackers forced a small power plant in the UK offline for four days in what The Telegraph reports was the first successful cyberattack of its kind against a British power facility. The plant was not identified for security reasons, and officials said the incident did not disrupt the wider electricity grid or significantly impact national power generation. The government later briefed energy executives and issued guidance to businesses on handling the threat.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has appealed directly to President Trump as tensions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio intensify ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election, the Financial Times reports. Lula accuses Rubio of meddling in Brazilian politics and favoring Flávio Bolsonaro, while U.S. officials believe Lula is using the dispute to energize his campaign. Despite the clash, Lula has sought to keep Trump separate from it, with the two presidents holding what Brasília called a “friendly and cordial” hour-long conversation on Friday focused in part on maintaining strong trade ties.

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YWN EDITORIAL: Elections Have Consequences — Stop Blaming Lakewood Officials For Trenton’s Busing Cuts

The sudden explosion in Lakewood’s non-mandated school busing costs has understandably triggered anger across the community. Families who believed they would be paying $385 per child are now being told the cost will be $945 — an additional $560 per student, potentially amounting to thousands of dollars for a single family. People have every right […]

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YWN EDITORIAL: Elections Have Consequences — Stop Blaming Lakewood Officials For Trenton’s Busing Cuts The sudden explosion in Lakewood’s non-mandated school busing costs has understandably triggered anger across the community. Families who believed they would be paying $385 per child are now being told the cost will be $945 — an additional $560 per student, potentially amounting to thousands of dollars for a single family. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2588668/ywn-editorial-elections-have-consequences-stop-blaming-lakewood-officials-for-trentons-busing-cuts.html

POLLARD ENTERS POLITICS: Former Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard announced Sunday that he is entering Israeli politics, joining former Likud lawmaker and deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel’s newly formed Israel First party ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. Pollard and Haskel announced the move in a joint statement filmed near the Kosel, where Pollard sharply criticized Israel’s political leadership over the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.

MAGEN DAVID IN HIS EYE - LITERALLY: An Israeli Border Police fighter who was critically wounded in a grenade explosion during an operation in Tulkarem has completed a remarkable rehabilitation journey, receiving a specially designed prosthetic eye bearing a Magen David — and now says his goal is to return to combat. The fighter, identified only by his initials A.S., is approximately 40 years old, married and a father of two from northern Israel. A member of the Border Police’s elite undercover unit, he has received two citations and certificates of excellence for operational activity and neutralizing terrorists.

TERROR IN ISRAEL: A 24-year-old Chareidi man from Beitar Illit was moderately wounded Sunday morning in a stabbing attack near the village of al-Auja in the Jordan Valley, north of Yericho. According to reports, the victim of the attack stopped at the village to buy something. The terrorist fled the scene, and IDF forces launched a manhunt for him. The IDF Spokesperson said: “Following the report of a stabbing attack in the al-Auja area in the Jordan Valley and Valleys Brigade, numerous IDF forces have begun pursuing the terrorist. Roadblocks have been set up around the village and throughout the area.”

Israel And Turkey Hold Secret Talks To Prevent Friction In Syria

Israel is engaged in quiet backchannel communications with Turkey aimed at preventing a military confrontation in Syria, Kan News reported Sunday morning, citing an unnamed senior Israeli defense official. The official said that Israel has “no desire to turn Turkey into an enemy,” but stressed: “When the messages don’t work, we are forced to act.” […]

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Israel And Turkey Hold Secret Talks To Prevent Friction In Syria Israel is engaged in quiet backchannel communications with Turkey aimed at preventing a military confrontation in Syria, Kan News reported Sunday morning, citing an unnamed senior Israeli defense official. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2588719/israel-and-turkey-hold-backchannel-talks-to-prevent-friction-in-syria.html

HORRIFIC ACCIDENT IN BNEI BRAK: A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured Sunday afternoon after being struck by a bus while riding his bicycle in Bnei Brak and becoming trapped beneath the vehicle. The accident occurred on Ezra Street near the intersection with Harav Kahaneman Street. MDA and United Hatzalah personnel rushed to the scene and found the child trapped underneath the bus. Emergency responders worked to extricate the boy, who was unconscious and suffering from severe injuries. The boy was rushed by MDA ambulance to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer.

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A fast-moving wildfire north of Reno has burned more than 10,000 acres and forced thousands of residents to evacuate, prompting Nevada to declare a state of emergency as dry, windy conditions keep the blaze at 0% containment.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada had been close to reaching a comprehensive agreement with the U.S. that would have been fair to both countries, but Washington later made changes that included what he described as threats to the French language, Quebec culture and Canadian culture. “That is not acceptable. That would never be acceptable,” Carney said.

Gedolei Yisroel Harav Yehoshua Eichenstein, Harav Avraham Salim, and Harav Eliyahu Hillel, son of Harav Yaakov Hillel, are seen learning aboard their flight as they travel to Mexico to join Keren Olam HaTorah’s mission on behalf of the olam haTorah in Eretz Yisroel. The delegation will continue to Panama later this week.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner in New York to discuss possible areas where Democrats and the Trump administration could work together if Democrats take control of the House, the New York Times reports. The conversation was described as broad and informal. Jeffries and Kushner have stayed in touch since working together on criminal justice legislation during President Trump’s first term.

Syria expects security talks with Israel to resume soon after negotiations were frozen during the Iran war, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Reuters. Shaibani said the sides had earlier “agreed on paper to almost everything,” with the proposed deal including an end to Israeli strikes, an Israeli withdrawal from territory captured after Assad’s fall, and new security zones near the border. He said Syria still does not trust Israel but remains open to diplomacy, calling the moment a “historic opportunity.”

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Fox News’s Trey Yingst with the latest from the Middle East.

The Gedolei Yisroel in Bnei Brak, Rav Dov Landau, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rav Berel Povarsky, and Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, had tablets for donations to Keren Olam Hatorah installed in the entrance to their homes.

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that drones can be as lethal as advanced fighter jets, especially when launched in swarms, because they are precise and difficult to detect. He said Israel has been working for years on counter-drone solutions and is among the most advanced countries in the field, but stressed that the threat is global, citing Ukraine, Lebanon and Iran, and saying attempts are now being made to bring the capability into Gaza. Netanyahu said he instructed the IDF and security establishment to act against the drones, their operators and the locations from which they are launched.

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A 16-year-old Palestinian terrorist who carried out this morning’s stabbing attack near al-Auja in the Jordan Valley was captured by IDF troops following an hours-long manhunt, the military said. The terrorist stabbed a 24-year-old Israeli who had stopped near the village to shop, moderately wounding him, before fleeing. Troops later apprehended him in al-Auja and transferred him to the Shin Bet for questioning.

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Bloomberg News Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson discusses the Trump administration’s push to further isolate Iran’s economy and the potential challenges posed by China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil.

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An IDF humanitarian delegation operating in Cali, Colombia, has completed a week of search-and-rescue and recovery work, with all 27 trapped individuals located and rescued. The “Alliance of Brothers” delegation also carried out engineering assessments at roughly 100 public and residential buildings across the city, focusing on key education, healthcare and municipal facilities, while training local professionals. The mission is now nearing completion. Engineering teams remain on the ground as preparations are made to transfer responsibility to Colombian authorities and return the delegation to Israel.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Mossad chief Roman Gofman in Jordan earlier today as part of an effort to reduce tensions after Israel’s recent strike on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Air Base, Axios reports.

Bloomberg Economics Senior Geoeconomics Analyst Adam Farrar discusses the U.S. and South Korea sharply scaling back their annual military exercises following an order from President Trump, as U.S. military resources shift from the Indo-Pacific toward the Middle East.

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PM Netanyahu and DM Israel Katz held a security assessment Sunday on the threat of drones, balloons and kites being launched from Gaza toward Israel. Israel warned Hamas that if the launches do not stop immediately, the IDF will intensify targeted strikes against those responsible and evacuate civilians from areas used to launch kites, drones and balloons. Netanyahu said Israel will not return to the reality that existed before October 7 and will not allow Hamas or any other group in Gaza to again threaten Israeli communities or undermine residents’ sense of security.

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress and four F-35 fighter jets conducted a flyover ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.

Fox News’s Trey Yingst reports on the Trump administration’s latest moves to increase economic pressure on Iran.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister Orit Struck are calling on Prime Minister Netanyahu to block a planned multinational force from entering Gaza, warning that preparations are already underway for a force they say would be significantly larger and have a much broader role than what was presented to the cabinet. They are demanding that the cabinet act as early as tomorrow to prevent the entry of the force, or any other foreign force, until Hamas has been fully disarmed.

WATCH: Republican nominee for New York Governor and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman lands at Sullivan County International Airport by helicopter, arriving from Deal, New Jersey, for a visit to the Catskills.

A source close to the Syrian government tells Kan News: “We want stability. We are concerned about the expansion of Israeli strikes.”

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari warned that the conflict with Iran has become a major factor driving U.S. inflation, saying the longer it continues, the greater the impact on the American economy. Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, Kashkari said he does not want to prejudge the decision but added that he is not confident inflation will return to the Fed’s target anytime soon.

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BEN GURION WARNING: Staffing Shortage Raises Fears Of Yom Tov Travel Disruptions

Ben Gurion Airport has returned to normal operations following last week’s labor disruption, but serious concerns remain over whether staffing shortages could trigger renewed problems as the busy Rosh Hashanah travel period approaches. The Israel Airports Authority said it reached an agreement with the workers’ union on a series of steps aimed at reducing congestion […]

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BEN GURION WARNING: Staffing Shortage Raises Fears Of Yom Tov Travel Disruptions Ben Gurion Airport has returned to normal operations following last week’s labor disruption, but serious concerns remain over whether staffing shortages could trigger renewed problems as the busy Rosh Hashanah travel period approaches. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2588911/ben-gurion-warning-staffing-shortage-raises-fears-of-yom-tov-travel-disruptions.html

Jared Kushner warned Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya during talks in Cairo that U.S. intelligence indicates elements within Hamas may try to avoid fully disarming. “The test will be in the implementation, and if you try to cheat, the process will stop and no one will stand in Israel’s way,” Kushner said, according to two sources who attended the meeting. Hamas leaders reportedly committed before the mediators to implementing all 20 points of President Trump’s plan, including full demilitarization.

The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new rule requiring states to provide basic voter information for mail-in ballots, including the voter’s name and home address, tied to a unique barcode. States would have to submit the information through a federal ballot mail portal before ballots enter the mail system, and USPS says ballots from states that fail to comply would not be delivered. The rule is currently blocked by a court injunction and cannot take effect unless that injunction is lifted. USPS says the system is intended to provide greater visibility and help identify potential problems involving mailed ballots.

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Iran executed Majid Adineh early Sunday after authorities accused him of working on behalf of Israel and the U.S. during January’s anti-government unrest. Iran’s judiciary said Adineh carried out “operational action” against national security and was arrested near Karaj on January 9 by Revolutionary Guards intelligence. Separately, Iran’s Persian Gulf State Authority warned that ships accused of violating Iranian transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or confiscation on future passages. Vessels conducting transfers with blacklisted ships could also be added to Iran’s list.

House Speaker Mike Johnson reacted to reports of a private meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, while predicting Republicans will retain control of the House in November.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz pushed back on President Trump’s recent comments about the MMR vaccine, saying, “The MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine.” Asked whether separating the combined vaccine into three shots would raise costs for the federal Vaccines for Children program, Oz said, “We are going to pay for the vaccines no matter what.”

SHOCK IN POLAND: Tractor Drives Over Jewish Graves, Human Remains Scattered During Cemetery Renovations

A major scandal has erupted in Poland after renovation work at a historic Jewish cemetery reportedly resulted in heavy machinery driving over kevarim and matzeivos, damaging dozens of graves and scattering human remains throughout the cemetery. The incident occurred at the Jewish cemetery in Brzesko, known in Yiddish as Briegel, where a tractor was brought […]

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SHOCK IN POLAND: Tractor Drives Over Jewish Graves, Human Remains Scattered During Cemetery Renovations A major scandal has erupted in Poland after renovation work at a historic Jewish cemetery reportedly resulted in heavy machinery driving over kevarim and matzeivos, damaging dozens of graves and scattering human remains throughout the cemetery. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2588800/shock-in-poland-tractor-drives-over-jewish-graves-human-remains-scattered-during-cemetery-renovations.html

i24NEWS reports that prominent philanthropist and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Agudath Israel of America Shlomo Werdiger, a close confidant of the Gerrer Rebbe, is traveling to Israel this weekend for a series of meetings with senior rabbanim and political figures, including a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Friday. Werdiger is reportedly seeking to mediate and ease the roughly year-and-a-half-long tensions between the Gerrer leadership and Netanyahu, with the goal of restoring cooperation ahead of the elections.

TNU KAVOD LATORAH!: Following a nearly 20-hour flight, a motorcade carrying gedolei Eretz Yisroel makes its way from Mexico City airport to the local kehillos, kicking off Keren Olam Hatorah's renewed mission to sustain limud hatorah in Eretz Yisroel. The Mexico City Police Commander also joined the special Kabbalas Panim.

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ANCIENT SHUL VANDALIZED: Teens Party, Leave Alcohol Bottles Inside Historic Ukrainian Site

A historic shul in Husiatyn, Ukraine, has suffered extensive damage after groups of teenagers repeatedly entered the abandoned structure, leaving behind garbage, broken alcohol bottles and food packaging. The shul, located in Ukraine’s Ternopil region and designated as a site of national importance, became easily accessible after part of a surrounding wall collapsed. Interior doors […]

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ANCIENT SHUL VANDALIZED: Teens Party, Leave Alcohol Bottles Inside Historic Ukrainian Site A historic shul in Husiatyn, Ukraine, has suffered extensive damage after groups of teenagers repeatedly entered the abandoned structure, leaving behind garbage, broken alcohol bottles and food packaging. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2588844/ancient-shul-vandalized-teens-party-leave-alcohol-bottles-inside-historic-ukrainian-site.html

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are heading into the midterms with a significant fundraising advantage, while warning that control of Congress will carry enormous consequences. Johnson described the election as a fight over “the fate of the Republic.”

MAILBAG: Lakewood Raises Hundreds Of Millions For Torah — Why Can’t We Solve The Busing Crisis In 15 Minutes?

I write these words with tremendous pain. I have been closely following the Lakewood busing fiasco, watching as families are suddenly being told that instead of paying $385 per child for non-mandated busing, they may now have to pay $945. For the life of me, I cannot understand why we cannot solve this problem in […]

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MAILBAG: Lakewood Raises Hundreds Of Millions For Torah — Why Can’t We Solve The Busing Crisis In 15 Minutes? Instead of Lakewood being consumed by anger and accusations, we could show the world what a Torah community does when thousands of its families suddenly face a financial burden: We take care of our own. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2589025/mailbag-lakewood-raises-hundreds-of-millions-for-torah-why-cant-we-solve-the-busing-crisis-in-15-minutes.html

Sen. John Barrasso says “tomorrow is D-Day for the economy in Iran” as the Trump administration prepares to increase economic pressure on Tehran, warning that Iran remains a serious threat.

Rep. Brandon Gill says there is a legitimate case for challenging the legality of autopen pardons in court, as he weighs calls for accountability involving Dr. Anthony Fauci and other former government officials. Gill said Americans are frustrated by what he described as a persistent “lack of accountability.”

IDF Expands Control Beyond Yellow Line, Earmarks Area for Multinational Force

In recent weeks, the IDF has expanded Israeli control beyond the original Yellow Line northwest of Rafah, clearing additional territory that could eventually be transferred to a multinational force, Channel 12 News reported. The newly controlled territory includes, among other areas, the sites of the former Gush Katif yishuvim of Bnei Atzmon and Bedolah. No […]

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IDF Expands Control Beyond Yellow Line, Earmarks Area for Multinational Force In recent weeks, the IDF has expanded Israeli control beyond the original Yellow Line northwest of Rafah, clearing additional territory that could eventually be transferred to a multinational force, Channel 12 News reported. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2588748/idf-expands-control-beyond-yellow-line-earmarks-area-for-multinational-force.html

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Former Pentagon official and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Brent Sadler says Iran’s regime is in its weakest position since 1979 and argues the U.S. should “press that advantage.” Sadler also discusses North Korea’s expanding role in Russia’s war against Ukraine and whether renewed U.S. engagement with Kim Jong Un could alter the situation.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is weighing whether to leave his post by the end of the year following months of behind-the-scenes tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss responds to Hasan Piker’s remarks about Charlie Kirk’s murder, saying he rejects Piker’s ideology and adding, “The Democratic Party does not stand for what Hasan Piker stands for.”

The IDF and Shin Bet struck a Hamas weapons production site in the Maghazi area of Gaza earlier today, eliminating Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at the facility who was involved in producing explosive devices and anti-tank rockets for Hamas. The site, located near an aid distribution point operated by an international organization, was also targeted. The IDF said the facility was part of Hamas’ efforts to rebuild its military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

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Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses a new mRNA cancer treatment, the FDA’s response to foodborne illness outbreaks and President Trump’s nominee to lead the agency.

Former Vice President Mike Pence on the war with Iran: I think the time is going to come sooner rather than later when the president and our ally Israel are going to have to go in and finish the job.

Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds discusses how he would address healthcare costs if elected in November, as well as the impact of the expiration of Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitians in Florida.

President Trump is urging a federal judge to reject the BBC’s attempt to obtain testimony and documents from members of his family in its defense against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump’s attorneys accused the BBC of pursuing “politically-driven leverage” by seeking subpoenas involving Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. The lawsuit centers on the BBC’s editing of Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021 speech, which Trump alleges falsely made it appear that he directly urged supporters to attack the Capitol. The BBC has apologized for the misleading edit but denies defaming him.

A federal judge in New York struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority, saying immigration law does not allow visa issuance to be denied based solely on an applicant’s nationality. The policy had been in effect since November.

Former Vice President Mike Pence warned against a U.S.-Canada trade war, saying it is “the last thing we need right now” as the American economy recovers. Pence said President Trump’s tough approach is often accompanied by “short-term action and hot rhetoric,” while Canada is responding in kind. He expressed hope that the dispute remains a negotiation rather than turning into a broader confrontation, saying that would be better for American families and the U.S. economy.

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Serious Incident In Binyamin: PA Police Detain IDF Reservist, Seize His Weapon [Videos]

In an unusual incident in western Binyamin, Palestinian Authority police operated overnight Monday in the heart of Area C on the Beitunia bypass road, despite the fact that Palestinian security forces are prohibited from operating there. The officers stopped an IDF reservist traveling toward the Dolev-Talmonim bloc and seized his military-issued weapon. B’Chasdei Hashem, the […]

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Serious Incident In Binyamin: PA Police Detain IDF Reservist, Seize His Weapon [Videos] In an unusual incident in western Binyamin, Palestinian Authority police operated overnight Monday in the heart of Area C on the Beitunia bypass road, despite the fact that Palestinian security forces are prohibited from operating there. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2589041/serious-incident-in-binyamin-pa-police-detain-idf-reservist-seize-his-weapon.html

TRUMP: “IRAN IS COMPLETELY COLLAPSING!!!”

SOUTHCOM released dramatic unclassified footage showing a lethal strike on a low-profile vessel moving through the Eastern Pacific. Officials say confirmed intelligence tied the vessel to active narco-trafficking operations. Two narco-terrorists were killed in the strike.

Iran is threatening to disrupt oil shipments from the Middle East as the U.S. prepares to impose new sanctions on Tehran.

PROTESTS EXPECTED: Military Police Try To Arrest Ateres Shlomo Bochur

Israel Police officers attempted to hand over a yeshiva bochur to the military authorities overnight Sunday after detaining him at a gas station in Holon. The bochur was detained at the scene for about half an hour but was ultimately released without being handed over to the Military Police. According to reports, the bochur is […]

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PROTESTS EXPECTED: Military Police Try To Arrest Ateres Shlomo Bochur Israel Police officers attempted to hand over a yeshiva bochur to the military authorities overnight Sunday after detaining him at a gas station in Holon. The bochur was detained at the scene for about half an hour but was ultimately released without being handed over to the Military Police. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2589069/protests-expected-military-police-try-to-arrest-ateres-shlomo-bochur.html

Tensions are escalating after President Trump blasted Canada following the collapse of trade talks, saying Ottawa wants “the benefits of being a State, without being one.” The remarks came after Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled Canada’s negotiation team amid new 50% tariffs on $20 billion in imports

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President Trump announced a major escalation in tariffs on Canada, saying that beginning January 1, 2027, the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel. Trump accused Canada of maintaining excessively high tariffs on American farmers and agricultural products, while pointing to what he described as a $60 billion trade deficit between the two countries. He urged companies to manufacture in the United States, stressing that products built in America would face “ZERO TARIFFS.”

The White House is preparing to unveil what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls its toughest sanctions yet against Iran, as the rial hits a historic low and inflation keeps surging. Iran is threatening retaliation against countries backing the U.S., while Pakistan’s army chief and Oman’s foreign minister head to Tehran in an effort to revive talks and ease tensions over the Strait of Hormuz

BLOW TO YESHIVA WORLD: Tax Authority Conditions Section 46 Approval On “Deserter” Declaration

A letter sent out last week by the Israel Tax Authority set new requirements for yeshivos and Chareidi educational institutions seeking to retain approval under Section 46, which allows donors to receive tax credits for their contributions. As of Monday morning, requirements that until now applied only to new institutions seeking approval will also apply […]

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BLOW TO YESHIVA WORLD: Tax Authority Conditions Section 46 Approval On “Deserter” Declaration A letter sent out last week by the Israel Tax Authority set new requirements for yeshivos and Chareidi educational institutions seeking to retain approval under Section 46, which allows donors to receive tax credits for their contributions. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2589073/blow-to-yeshiva-world-tax-authority-conditions-section-46-approval-on-deserter-declaration.html