As Iran Rift Grows, VP Vance Says He “Likes Joe Kent” Despite His Antisemitic Claims and White Supremacist Ties
Vice President JD Vance doubled down Wednesday on his support for former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, saying “I like Joe Kent” even as Kent’s resignation—and record—ignite fresh controversy inside the Trump administration. Kent stepped down over U.S. strikes on Iran, writing that he could not serve “in good conscience” and claiming the war […]
Israel Opens New Front, Targeting Iran’s Energy Infrastructure With Strike On Regime’s Largest Oil Field
The Israeli Air Force struck Iran’s critical natural gas infrastructure on Wednesday, opening a new front in the war against the Islamic regime. The strike targeted the massive South Pars gas field in southern Iran, one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves, in what U.S. officials confirmed was a coordinated operation with Washington. “It […]
“I’m a Dead Man”: Iranian Commander Pleas With Mossad Agent To “Please Come Help Us” As Cracks In Regime Grow
A leaked phone call between an Israeli intelligence operative and a senior Iranian police commander is offering a rare—and striking—glimpse into growing cracks in Iran’s security apparatus as the U.S.-Israel campaign continues. In the call, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, a Mossad agent warns the commander that he is “on our blacklist” and […]
“Hotbeds of Antisemitism”: Congressional Report Accuses Colleges of Shielding Antisemitic Faculty, Ignoring Abuse
A new congressional report accuses American universities of allowing antisemitism to flourish—particularly among faculty—while leadership looks the other way. The report, released by Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee, argues that colleges became “hotbeds” of antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. According to lawmakers, some student and faculty groups openly […]
CONGRATS, NOW YOU’RE DEAD: IDF Incinerates Hezbollah Commander Just A Week After Previous Commander Was Killed
The IDF announced Wednesday that it eliminated yet another senior Hezbollah commander—marking the third leader of the same division killed in recent weeks. Hassan Ali Marwan, head of the Iranian-backed “Imam Hussein Division,” was killed in Beirut – just one week after he was promoted to it following his predecessor’s elimination. Israeli officials said Marwan […]
IDF: “We’re Preparing for a Prolonged Conflict in Lebanon”
IDF forces continue to advance into southern Lebanon, working to eliminate immediate threats to northern Israeli communities, including anti‑tank squads, infiltration units, and short‑range fire. At the same time, airstrikes are ongoing in Beirut’s Dahiya district and across southern Lebanon. So far, over 500 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed, and the IDF is preparing for […]
“U.S. Army Is Here to Stay”: Israel Builds Facilities for U.S. Troops Inside IDF Bases
The war against Iran has brought about an extraordinary level of military cooperation between Israel and the United States, with the two militaries operating almost as a single force. As Washington continues to expand its military footprint in the Middle East, roughly 2,000 U.S. Marines have already been deployed to the region. In parallel, Israel […]
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Defense Minister Katz: “Significant Surprises Expected Today In All Arenas”
Defense Minister Yisrael Katz held a situational assessment with senior security officials at the Kiryah in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. During the assessment, Katz confirmed the assassination of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in an overnight strike in Tehran, saying that Khatib oversaw the regime’s internal suppression operations and advanced external threats. “The intensity of […]
Outrage in Israel At Europe’s Weakness: “They’re Acting Like a Doormat”
Senior officials in Jerusalem are sharply criticizing European governments, accusing them of relying almost entirely on diplomacy while failing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz or defend Gulf states under Iranian threat. According to Israeli sources, Britain and France seem more concerned about rising energy prices than about confronting Iran. Senior Israeli officials expressed […]
Couple Killed By Iranian Cluster Missile In Ramat Gan; Four Injured, Including One In Bnei Brak
A couple in their 70s was killed late Tuesday night after Iran launched two missiles with cluster warheads at Israel. One missile was intercepted, but the other missile hit central Israel, leading to multiple impact sites, including a building in Ramat Gan that was heavily damaged. The couple was identified on Wednesday as Yaron and […]
How The IDF Thwarted Hezbollah’s Massive Rocket Barrage & The Radwan Unit’s New Tactics
The IDF on Tuesday afternoon identified Hezbollah’s preparations to launch a massive rocket barrage at Israel. Based on lessons learned from previous incidents, the military updated the public and carried out strikes to eliminate terrorists before they could reach the launch sites. The efforts paid off, and Hezbollah ultimately launched only about half of the […]
Amid Nissim In Bnei Brak: Why Did Harav Zilberstein Buy Pastries At The Bakery?
A moving story occurred in Bnei Brak on Monday evening after HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Zilberstein delivered a shiur in Bnei Brak and was about to return to his home. When a siren sounded, HaRav Zilberstein asked his driver—Reb Dovid Tzion, one of his closest talmidim—to find a shelter. Rav Tzion stopped at HaTzvi Bakery on […]
TRAGEDY IN EGYPT: Chareidi Man Killed In Crash Near Sharm El-Sheikh, At Least One Other Injured
An approximately 30-year-old Chareidi man was tragically killed in a car accident in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Sources tell YWN that a group of Chareidim traveling via Egypt on their way to Uman were involved in the crash. Several others were injured, including two who were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not yet […]
IDF: Fighter Jets Have Struck 200+ Targets Across Iran in Past 24 Hours, Including IRGC Headquarters
In one of the most intense bombardments of the war so far, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out sweeping strikes across Iran over the past 24 hours, hitting more than 200 targets, the IDF announced Wednesday. The strikes focused on key military infrastructure, including ballistic missile launch sites, drone facilities, air defense […]
DNI Gabbard Says Iran “Degraded but Intact,” Dodges Questions on Trump Intel Briefings
The U.S. government’s top intelligence official told lawmakers Wednesday that Iran’s regime “appears to be intact but largely degraded” yet repeatedly dodged questions about whether President Donald Trump had been warned about the fallout from the weeks-old war, including Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations and its effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Tulsi […]
About 90 Ships Cross The Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of oil Despite The War
About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms. Many of the vessels that passed through the […]
U.S. Unleashes Bunker-Busting Bombs on Iranian Anti-Ship Missiles as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
The United States dropped multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator bombs on hardened missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. CENTCOM said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missile positions that posed a direct threat to international shipping in the narrow waterway, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes. The […]
MORE DRAMATIC ELIMINATIONS: Iran’s Intel Minister & Hezbollah-Linked Commander
Israel assassinated Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike in Tehran overnight Tuesday and targeted the commander of a Hezbollah-linked terror group in Beirut. Khatib’s death was confirmed by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz early Wednesday afternoon, who said that Khatib oversaw the regime’s internal suppression operations and advanced terror threats worldwide. Shortly later, the […]
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Warns Iran War Could Fuel Inflation
Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026. For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%. In a statement, the central bank […]
Trump Homeland Security Pick Mullin Pledges “Steady Hand,” Backs Trump’s Hard-Line Agenda
Markwayne Mullin, the White House pick for homeland security secretary, made a case to fellow senators Wednesday that he would be a steady hand for a department roiled by controversy under Kristi Noem, but signaled he would follow President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration priorities and pushed back on concerns over his temperament for the Cabinet post. The […]
Trump Pays His Respects To 6 US Service Members Killed In The Middle East
President Donald Trump paid his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft were returned to their families. It was the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican president attended the solemn […]
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What neighbors say about living 17 minutes north of Romema Fifteen years ago, the Toker family made a choice that seemed risky. They left Jerusalem for Givat Zeev when it was still developing. But today? “Young, developing, honestly the best place there is,” Menachem says. “The atmosphere here is simply incredible.” That’s the thing about […]
Gabbard: Iran Regime Intact But Largely Degraded, Military Power Weakened
Tulsi Gabbard: The regime in Iran appears to be intact, but largely degraded…Its conventional military power projection capabilities have largely been destroyed…Iran’s strategic position has been significantly degraded.
Tulsi Gabbard: US Foiled 15 Islamist Terror Plots In 2025, Three Attacks Occurred
Tulsi Gabbard: In 2025, there were at least three Islamist terrorist attacks in the United States. Law enforcement disrupted at least 15 Islamist terrorist plotters. Roughly half of last year’s distributed plotters had some online contact with islamist terrorist inspired by Islamist foreign terrorist organizations abroad.
Agudath Israel Returns To Albany For Final 2026 Advocacy Day
Agudath Israel is back in Albany today for the final installment of the 2026 annual Albany Advocacy Day series.
Iranian Missile Damages Kevarim At Petach Tikvah Bais Hakvaros
Kevarim at a Bais Hakvaros in Petach Tikvah suffers damage from an Iranian missile.
Three Private Planes Severely Damaged By Iranian Missile Debris At Ben Gurion
Three private planes parked at Ben Gurion Airport suffered “severe” damage after being hit by debris from an Iranian missile, the Israel Airports Authority said on Wednesday.
HY”D: Ramat Gan Couple Killed In Iranian Missile Strike With Cluster Warheads
HY’D: A couple in their 70s was killed late Tuesday night after Iran launched two missiles with cluster warheads at Israel which struck a building in Ramat Gan. The couple was identified as Yaron and Ilana Moshe, H’yd, both about 70. Their apartment on the fourth floor of the building suffered massive damage, but their […]
Israel Katz Warns Of Escalation, IDF Authorized To Strike Iranian Officials
Defense Minister Israel Katz: Significant surprises are expected today across all fronts that will escalate the war to a new level. We have authorized the IDF to eliminate any Iranian official once a “targeting circle” has been closed on them, without the need for additional approval.
Operation Epic Fury: 7,800+ Targets Hit, 120+ Iranian Vessels Damaged
Operation Epic Fury Update: • Over 7,800 targets struck. • 8,000+ combat flights conducted. • 120+ Iranian vessels damaged or destroyed.
Trump Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver To Boost U.S. Oil Flow
President Trump has issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to allow more oil and resources to flow into U.S. ports. The move temporarily lifts restrictions requiring U.S.-built and crewed ships, aiming to ease supply flow and energy logistics.
Monsey Firefighters Contain Chimney Fire At Viznitzer Matzah Bakery
MONSEY: Firefighters and multiple other emergency personnel responded to a fire at the Viznitzer Matzah Bakery on Crest Court, where a chimney fire extended to the roof. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the flames, and the fire is now under control.
New Footage Shows Shrapnel Impact Sites In Central Israel
Additional footage from one of the shrapnel impact scenes in central Israel.
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