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‘Very Serious Allegation,’ UN says of Reports Hostages Held at its Sites in Gaza
The U.N. secretary-general is slated to meet with the Israeli president on Monday, when the latter keynotes a Holocaust remembrance event
Eastern Jerusalem Man Indicted for Sharing Info With Hezbollah
Authorities arrested the suspect in December.
Trump’s Appointee for Pentagon Middle East Adviser has Called for ‘Pressure’ on Israel
“We’re really there to counter Iran, and that’s really at the behest of the Israelis and the Saudis,” Michael DiMino said of the U.S. troop presence in Iraq and Syria.
Trump to Put Witkoff in Charge of Nuclear Talks with Tehran, Reports Say
A senior Republican congressional staffer accused presidential envoy Steve Witkoff of "lifting pressure on Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran."
IAEA Warns Iran Accelerating Uranium Enrichment to Near Weapons Grade
Just 42 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity is needed for one atomic bomb, according to the IAEA.
Canary Mission Issues Report on Campus Antisemitism at Columbia University
The day after Trump entered the White House, Harvard University settled two ongoing Title VI lawsuits over campus antisemitism. The terms were not disclosed.
Police Compelled to Reveal Complete List of Administrative Bans from the Temple Mount
On December 24, 2024, the police complied with the court order and submitted the requested documents, marking a significant precedent.
Justice Minister Levin to Supreme Court President Wannabe Amit: Recuse Yourself
Critics point out that Levin, despite having significant political backing and the support of over two million voters, is not using his authority to act decisively.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Pledges Trump Administration’s ‘Steadfast Support’ for Israel
Interestingly, there was no mention of the conversation nor any readout from Netanyahu’s office.
Trump Redesignates Houthis as Foreign Terror Organization
The Biden Administration reversed the Trump-era designation of the Houthis as an FTO.
Ceasefire Notwithstanding, Gaza Terror Tunnel Found Near Israeli Border
Equally disturbing, Gaza terrorists are continuing their attempts to infiltrate Israel – a clear violation of the agreement and a deadly threat to Israeli civilians.
Pet Supply Chain Speedog, United Hatzalah Partner to Support Psychotrauma K-9 Unit
United Hatzalah’s K-9 Unit operates 24/7 on a volunteer basis, deploying specially trained disaster relief dogs to provide immediate emotional support at emergency sites.
I Knew This Day Would Come…
Prisoner releases are a terror victim’s nightmare.
The Great Unknown
The families of our hostages are preparing for two very different outcomes. Some will undoubtedly celebrate in triumph when living hostages are released while others will mourn in anguish upon receiving the worst of news. No outsider can possibly imagine the complex emotions these families will carry and how they are intertwined in a way beyond words.
Both Friends And Foes Should Lower Their Expectations For Trump 2.0
All Americans should support their president when possible and oppose him when necessary. Each side may need to do that in the coming years.
Laughter… Take Two!
They know that Mr. Trump didn’t like them much before they tried to assassinate him. They are probably going to find that he dislikes them MUCH more the second time around.
A Deal That Keeps Hamas in Power Is Meaningless
Hamas seems to be convinced that the deal will enable it to keep control of the Gaza Strip and prepare for more massacres of Jews.
Bibi’s Bind
Israel needs to see the return of the hostages, especially the elderly and children. But Bibi also wants to retain his new title as Winston Churchill reincarnate
Interview With George Gilder, Author Of The New Edition Of ‘The Israel Test’
capitalism is one of the best remedies for antisemitism. How does that work?
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How to Deal with a Bad Deal
Yishai and Malkah contemplate Israel's hostage deal with Hamas and see much weakness which needs to be overcome. Then, Congressman Brian Mast fights the ICC. And two men in Gaza lay out a vision for the future. Finally, Ben Bresky on Aliyah missions from Yemen. Plus: Torah Time on the Light of Moses.
Don’t Give In to Kidnappers – Political Hitman [audio]
On this show, Howie speaks about this terrible hostage deal that Israel was pressured to agree to.
Agony and Hope – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
United in hope but divided by fear, Israel dances with the Devil as we await the return of our precious hostages and soldiers - both alive and dead.
Israel’ Tragic Dereliction – Phantom Nation [audio]
Israel need laws just for Muslims
The Status Of A Fetus In Halacha (Part IX)
Even a katan has enough da'as to qualify as a rodef; by engaging in this type of act, the katan shows that he has at least some form of da'as.
Too Much Love/Hate As We Ponder The Inauguration
Kinas sofrim (the envy of scholars) can actually be a good thing; it’s the Torah phrase for healthy competitiveness in the learning of Torah, to fight for the truth.
Freedom And Truth
Outside the promised land Jews in the biblical age are in danger if they tell the truth. They are at constant risk of being killed or at best enslaved.
How The Past Inspires Faith In The Future
The very experience the Avot lacked, their descendants had. The Jewish people in Egypt had the history of Hashem’s interactions with the Avot to build upon. He had fulfilled His promise to give the Avot the land of Israel, and they had successfully inhabited it.
Why Strive For Greatness?
Hashem was internally good, but He was not actively expressing this goodness by giving or doing good unto others. Hashem chose to express His capacity for doing good unto others by creating man, upon whom Hashem would bestow the ultimate goodness.
Too Good to Be True: When Perfect Testimony Raises Red Flags
This raises an important question: When should leaders and authorities confront and rebuke immoral behavior, and when is it wise to remain silent?
The Pilot Within
Sometimes we may wonder why we need to daven so much. Isn’t praying three times a day on a weekday a bit much?
When You Think You Are Alone – You Are Not
I was terrified of the fall that seemed inevitable. Suddenly I felt my hands holding onto a handle which I had not seen before. Now holding onto the handle I was able to steady myself. The crisis was over. Days later I thought that Hashem put my hands on that handle.
Long Couch
On his way home from work, Mr. Appel pondered the issue. I sense that Mr. Berger is really disappointed, he said to himself. Is it right of us to refuse him?
The Language Of Redemption
It is possible to be enslaved but not to suffer brutality, and also to be tormented without being a slave.
The Subversive Jewish Wisdom Aristotle Would Not Hear
While I respect many of the moral accomplishments of the West, I believe that Judaism still has much to offer in critique of the West’s many remaining failings.
Classified Information
When a person is beleaguered with problems that disrupt his avodas Hashem and his Torah learning, he may ponder why he is suffering when his friend – who is not as devout – enjoys the good life, is well-to-do and at peace.
What’s Your Potential?
Reb Moshe asks, Why would we need someone coming out of a coma to teach us something so obvious?
Promises of Geulah
How often in ancient and contemporary Jewish history have we seen things become desperate before they improved? And yet we persevered and survived. And with this perseverance, our faith in G-d as our ultimate savior survived too.
Well-Staffed
This staff was given by G-d to Adam HaRishon. It was then passed down from generation to generation, to Shet, Chanoch, Metushelach, Noach, Shem, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov and then to Yosef.
