A sweeping mobilization of U.S. naval and air forces is moving into position across the Middle East, raising the prospects of a direct military confrontation with Iran as officials and analysts note that multiple escalation “tripwires” are now in play. While the White House is publicly calling the buildup a “deterrent,” the scale, speed, and […]
In recent days, a new, dramatic, highly sensitive security affair has been under investigation within Israel’s defense system, one that is expected to cast a heavy shadow on top security officials and shake the system, Israeli media outlets reported on Motzei Shabbos. Most details remain under a strict gag order. However, based on the limited […]
Come together for a meaningful conversation and emotional support, as we discuss the conflict in Iran and our concerns for loved ones living there.Event DetailsMonday, January 26, 20268:30pmPanelistsRabbi Eliyahu HakakianRabbi
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei personally ordered the country’s top security body to crush nationwide protests using “any means necessary,” including lethal force, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times citing two officials familiar with the matter. The order, delivered to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Jan. 9, was […]
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Here are some preliminary snowfall totals through 2pm: JFK – 6.0″ LaGuardia – 7.1″ Manhattan 7.2″ Sheepshead Bay 8.0″ Newark – 8.0″ Allentown, PA: 9.2″ AC Airport, NJ: 5.9″ Philadelphia,
A serious and embarrassing affair shook the Military Police after it was discovered that an IDF soldier allegedly staged the kidnapping of a Palestinian detainee under his supervision in order to extort ransom money from the detainee’s family. According to an Army Radio report on Sunday, the incident began with the arrest of a Palestinian […]
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor who was barred from speaking at a Brooklyn middle school last month is set to meet with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jewish leaders and community officials are criticizing the planned meeting as a hollow gesture amid mounting concerns over antisemitism and City Hall’s posture toward the […]
Israel’s top civil aviation official has formally warned international airlines that the country may be entering a more volatile security phase, raising the prospect of another temporary closure of Israeli airspace this coming weekend. In a letter sent Sunday to foreign airline executives, Shmuel Zakai, head of Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), said current security […]
The first hearing in Police Superintendent Rinat Saban’s petition against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir took place Sunday morning at the Jerusalem District Court. The hearing involves Saban’s demand to force Ben-Gvir to grant her the rank of deputy commander. Saban, who serves as assistant head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division, seeks a […]
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Five Jews have been murdered in Iran in recent weeks amid the nationwide protests against the Ayatollah regime in Tehran, Channel 14 reported on Sunday. The exact circumstances of their
A yeshivah bochur who had been arrested and held in a military prison for “draft dodging” was released to his home on Erev Shabbos—but was forced to leave the facility wearing a prison uniform. According to a Hamodia report, after being informed of his release, the bochur requested his personal clothing, which had been taken […]
Over 15,000 flights in the US have been canceled since Saturday, according to FlightAware, and the number continues to grow. Nearly 10,000 flights within, into, or out of the US
Forecasters say expected snowfall totals have not changed significantly since this morning, though there is now a higher likelihood of snow transitioning to sleet and freezing rain Sunday afternoon — a factor that could limit overall snow accumulation for South Jersey and New York City. New York City is still projected to receive between 8 […]
El Al announced new measures aimed at easing travel concerns for passengers, introducing a temporary free cancellation option and expanding customer service capacity in response to growing speculation about a potential U.S. strike on Iran spilling over into retaliation against Israel. The airline said the new service, branded “Flight with Peace of Mind,” will be […]
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The Satmar Rebbe issued a dramatic and unprecedented directive on Motzei Shabbos to all his chassidim in Israel—banning them from protests following the recent killings of two young bochurim, Yosef Eisenthal, z’l, and Naftali Tzvi Kramer, z’l, by Israeli bus drivers during or after protests. During a chizzuk talk by the Rebbe at his vacation […]
Over 30,000 people were killed on the streets of Iran in just two days—January 8 and 9, two officials from Iran’s Ministry of Health told TIME magazine. TIME spoke with researchers who estimated that the closest precedent to so many people slaughtered in 48 hours may be the Babi Yar massacre near Kyiv on September […]
Israeli officials are fuming at U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s pressure on Israel to reopen the Rafah crossing before the return of Ran Gvili, H’yd, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, accusing him of promoting Qatari interests at Israel’s expense, Ynet reported. An Israeli official slammed Witkoff in a conversation with Ynet, saying, “Witkoff has become […]
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