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At a press briefing, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about a Nakba post on his official NYC social media accounts.

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Authorities have identified the two suspected gunmen accused of carrying out a deadly shooting outside a mosque in San Diego that claimed the lives of three people before the suspects apparently took their own lives.

According to a law enforcement source, the suspects were identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez. Investigators believe at least one of the firearms used in the attack was taken from a parent’s residence. A suicide note referencing racial pride was also reportedly recovered, the source said.

Clark, who attended Madison High School, was known as a standout wrestler, according to posts published on the school’s social media accounts.

Police said both suspects were later discovered dead inside a white BMW several blocks away from the Islamic Center of San Diego. Investigators believe the pair died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Law enforcement sources said anti-Islamic writings were found inside the vehicle, while “hate speech” had allegedly been written directly on the firearms used during the attack.

Authorities revealed that at approximately 9:42 a.m., officers received a report involving a runaway juvenile after a concerned mother contacted police. Following the conversation, investigators reportedly began treating the situation as a potentially serious public safety threat.

According to police, the mother told authorities she believed her son was suicidal. She also allegedly reported that multiple firearms from her home were missing, along with her vehicle. Investigators were additionally informed that her son was traveling with another individual and that both were dressed in camouflage clothing.

Police declined to publicly confirm whether the missing juvenile was directly connected to the mosque shooting, though many of the details correspond with information obtained by The Post.

Three adults were killed in the attack, including a security guard identified by reports as Amin Abdullah, who was described as acting heroically during the shooting.

Officials said the suspects escaped the scene in a white BMW before they were later found dead.

“We are safe, the entire school is safe. All the kids, all the staff, and the teachers are safe and out of the Islamic Center,” center Imam Taha Hassane said in a video obtained by the California Post and circulated among California’s Muslim community.

Police said officers arrived at the Islamic Center within four minutes after the first emergency calls came in, prompting what authorities described as a rapid and “dynamic” response operation.

During the response, between 50 and 100 officers entered the Islamic Center complex as law enforcement teams swept through classrooms, prayer halls, and nearby structures to secure the area and search for additional threats.

The investigation remains active, and officials have not yet formally announced a motive behind the attack.

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President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Rockland County later this week for an event alongside local officials and residents, according to sources.

News12 Hudson Valley senior reporter Tara Rosenblum reported that Trump is scheduled to appear in Rockland County on Friday, May 22 — the first day of Shavuos — for what is being described as an official White House function.

The event is expected to include Rep. Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, as well as constituents and community members from the region.

While the precise location and timing of the gathering have not yet been publicly announced, officials are said to be finalizing the details and logistics surrounding the president’s visit.

Lawler, one of the most closely watched Republican lawmakers in New York, has maintained a strong relationship with Trump while representing a politically competitive district that includes parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties.

[Videos below.] President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban appeared together at the White House on Monday to promote lower-priced prescription medications through Trump Rx, showcasing the pair’s longtime “love-hate” relationship as they joined forces on healthcare costs.

The event focused on expanding access to affordable generic medications, despite Cuban having supported Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race.

Asked about partnering with Cuban after the businessman backed his political opponent, Trump responded jokingly.

“Well, he made a mistake,” Trump quipped. “It was a big mistake.”

Cuban laughed at the comment and later brushed it aside while speaking with reporters.

“He was playing,” he told reporters later of the president’s remark. “I’m not going to go there; it doesn’t matter.”

The two businessmen have known each other for more than two decades, and Cuban has previously described their dynamic as a “love-hate” relationship. Despite supporting Trump’s rival during the campaign, Cuban said after the election that cooperation with the president remained important.

That familiarity and friendly back-and-forth was visible throughout Monday’s appearance as the two shared the stage during the White House event.

You’re “looking good,” Trump told him, adding the two have “one thing” in common.

“We have the same thing — one thing — in common. We want to make people better and keep them wealthy.”

Cuban, the former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, stressed that his appearance at the White House was centered entirely on healthcare issues rather than politics.

“My politics don’t matter to this at all,” he told reporters after the event. He brushed off his previous criticism of Trump as “last season.”

Cuban attended the event as founder of Cost Plus Drugs, the online pharmaceutical company he launched to lower prescription medication prices. During the announcement, Trump revealed that 600 additional generic medications will now be offered through Trump Rx.

According to the administration, Amazon Pharmacy and GoodRx will also participate alongside Cost Plus Drugs in offering medications through the platform.

“By incorporating this massive catalog of low-cost generics at TrumpRx.gov consumers will now have one source to ensure that they’re getting the lowest possible cost on their prescription, so they have a real option now,” Trump said.

Cuban emphasized that lowering healthcare costs is an issue that crosses party lines and affects Americans regardless of political affiliation.

“The goal is to reduce the cost of healthcare, and we’re 100% aligned,” he said of his work with Trump.

“My politics don’t matter to this at all,” he said, refusing to be drawn into political games.

Cuban also made clear that healthcare reform has become one of his main personal priorities.

“I’ll align with anyone,” he said. “If you’re going to make healthcare cheaper, you’re my new best friend.”

Cuban launched Cost Plus Drugs in 2022 with a business model aimed at bypassing traditional insurance systems by selling medications at cost while adding a 15% markup along with pharmacy labor and shipping fees. The company also publicly discloses what it pays drug manufacturers in an effort to increase pricing transparency.

He said the mission behind the company is to reduce healthcare expenses for ordinary Americans as medical costs continue rising faster than inflation and remain one of the largest financial burdens facing households across the country.

Cuban, who previously entertained the possibility of seeking political office himself, also dismissed any idea of mounting a presidential campaign when reporters asked him outside the West Wing.

“….No,” he said, dripping in sweat on the 92-degree day. “Too hot.”

A new survey presented by Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) to senior Israeli officials found that close to 80% of Gaza residents are interested in emigrating from the Gaza Strip.

The poll highlighted what Israeli officials described as mounting despair among Gaza civilians as Hamas continues refusing to disarm, despite ongoing international efforts to shape a postwar framework for the territory. Disarmament has been viewed as a major requirement in the reconstruction proposal advanced by President Donald Trump and in broader discussions about Gaza’s future after the war.

As part of the COGAT survey, participants were asked which subjects they would like “additional information about for the Palestinian public.”

According to the findings, nearly four out of five respondents said they wanted more details regarding options for relocation to another country through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom border crossings. Another 17.5% said they were primarily interested in information connected to humanitarian aid and food distribution, while roughly 2.5% sought additional details concerning medical humanitarian assistance.

Israeli officials interpreted the results as an indication that many Gaza residents see emigration as their main hope amid the destruction caused by the war and the uncertainty surrounding any future rebuilding efforts.

Since the outbreak of the war following the October 7 massacre, more than 44,000 Gazans have left the territory through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings. Those departures included medical patients as well as people holding visas to foreign countries. Israeli officials said about 2,500 individuals exited through Rafah after the crossing resumed operations in February as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Some Israeli officials argued that the actual level of interest in leaving Gaza could be even greater than what the survey showed.

“It is possible that some respondents did not fully understand the question or may have been reluctant to express their views openly,” an Israeli security official said during the discussion.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to urge the Justice Department to investigate a major mail ballot mistake in Maryland, alleging without evidence that the issue involved election fraud.

Maryland election officials announced they are sending out approximately 500,000 replacement mail ballots after discovering that some voters were mistakenly mailed primary ballots tied to the wrong political party because of a vendor-related printing problem. Since officials could not identify exactly which voters received incorrect ballots, the state opted to resend ballots to all potentially impacted voters.

Trump addressed the situation Friday in a Truth Social post, writing: “In Maryland, they sent out 500,000 Illegal Mail In Ballots, and they got caught! So now, they’re going to send out 500,000 more Mail In Ballots, but nobody knows what’s happening with the first 500,000 they sent.”

State election officials have stated that the original ballots will not be counted and will instead be isolated and invalidated. Only the newly issued ballots will be accepted in the election.

“There is no risk of duplicate voting as a result of this issue. Election officials have safeguards in place to ensure that only one ballot can be accepted per voter. Every return envelope/oath has a unique identifier to ensure that a voter can only vote one ballot. SBE has implemented additional safeguards to ensure only the correct ballot is counted for each voter,” the board said in a release Monday.

According to Maryland officials, the problem originated with a printing contractor, which will cover the cost of reissuing the ballots. The state’s primary election is scheduled for June 23.

Trump’s demand for a federal investigation marks his latest criticism of mail-in voting, an issue he has repeatedly targeted while alleging widespread election misconduct. Earlier this year, Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening rules surrounding voting by mail.

In the same Truth Social message, Trump also referred to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as “corrupt.”

Ammar Moussa, a spokesman for Moore, sharply criticized Trump’s comments and dismissed the allegations.

“Marylanders should look to the State Board of Elections for accurate information — not social media misinformation designed to undermine confidence in our elections,” Moussa said.

Elon Musk delivered glowing remarks about Israel’s technology and innovation sector during a special appearance at the 9th International Smart Mobility Summit, the Samson International Smart Mobility Summit 2026, held at Expo Tel Aviv under the leadership of the Innovation and Smart Mobility Division of Israel’s Ministry of Transport and Road Safety.

The event, organized in partnership with Keren Hayesod and made possible through the vision of the late Eric Samson and Sheila Samson, featured the Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink founder speaking about Israel’s achievements in entrepreneurship, the future of artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, robotics, and humanity’s future.

Musk expressed deep admiration for Israel’s technological accomplishments and entrepreneurial culture, saying:

“I am a great admirer of the entrepreneurship coming out of Israel. Israel achieves amazing results relative to the size of its population and is definitely number one in the world. I take my hat off to Israel for the innovation it is creating.”

He also said he hopes to return to Israel in the future and revealed that Tesla’s self-driving technology is expected to become available in the country in the near future, enabling Israelis to experience the system themselves.

Discussing autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence, Musk predicted that human drivers will largely become obsolete within the next decade.

“The path to driving that is safer than human driving is completely clear. Within ten years, I estimate that around 90 percent of all vehicles will be driven by artificial intelligence systems rather than by human drivers. The car will drive you, not the other way around. Tesla’s software is based on artificial intelligence and cameras, just as humans drive, and I expect this approach to be safer than any human driver.”

Musk also shared his outlook on robotics and the economic transformation he believes artificial intelligence will bring to the world economy.

“My prediction for the future is that there will be more intelligent robots in the world than humans. There will be humanoid robots everywhere. Who would not want their own personal robotic assistant? When robots and artificial intelligence can perform tasks better than we can, it will increase the global economy by a hundredfold.”

Concluding his remarks, Musk painted what he described as an ideal future for mankind, centered around peace, abundance, and technological advancement benefiting all people.

“What is the best possible future we can imagine? A world where everyone has access to extraordinary healthcare, where every disease can be cured, and where no one goes hungry, allowing people the freedom to do what they want. I dream of a world without conflict and global war, a world where technology serves all of humanity, not just the few.”

The Samson International Smart Mobility Summit 2026 is regarded as one of the premier international gatherings focused on innovation and the future of transportation technology. The conference is being held in collaboration with Keren Hayesod and under the auspices of Israel’s Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, bringing together global leaders in mobility, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionist Party, addressed the intensifying controversy surrounding Israel’s Draft Law during his party’s faction meeting on Monday, outlining what he said must be a basic condition for any future agreement on military conscription legislation.

Speaking to party members, Smotrich said progress on the issue cannot continue unless the haredi leadership openly supports the enlistment of individuals who are not engaged in full-time Torah study.

“The condition for any law must be a clear declaration by the haredi leadership: ‘Whoever is not studying Torah must enlist,’” Smotrich said during the meeting. “That is the minimum required in order to move forward with this important and necessary process.”

Later in the discussion, Smotrich shifted to the broader political implications of the draft-law dispute and warned against any attempt to dissolve the current coalition government amid the crisis.

According to Smotrich, bringing down the government at this stage would inflict serious harm on Israel’s national priorities and strategic interests.

“I say here in the clearest possible terms – bringing down the right-wing government would be a grave mistake for the State of Israel, for the settlement movement, for security, and for the Jewish identity of the state,” he said.

The finance minister also appealed directly to the haredi parties within the coalition, urging them not to join efforts aimed at toppling the government.

“I call from here to the haredi Knesset members: show responsibility toward the State of Israel. Do not cooperate with those who want to topple right-wing rule and dismantle the national camp.”

Concluding his remarks, Smotrich argued that Israel faces major challenges in the years ahead and warned of the consequences if the current coalition loses power.

“We have enormous challenges to lead in the State of Israel in the coming years. If the left and the Arabs who support terror, God forbid, come to power, it will be a tragedy for generations.”

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In what chassidim of Toldos Aharon are calling an extraordinary miracle, Rav Yisroel Yosef Kohn, the eldest son of the Toldos Aharon Rebbe, escaped without injury from a serious car accident while traveling from Tzefas back to Yerushalayim.

Rav Yisroel Yosef, who serves as the head of the Be’er Yosef kollel network, spent the past Shabbos together with his father, the Toldos Aharon Rebbe, who is currently staying in Tzefas for rest. Last Thursday, Rav Yisroel Yosef traveled north together with a group of kollel members ahead of the upcoming wedding of his son, which is scheduled to take place next week at the central Toldos Aharon beis medrash in Meah Shearim.

Late Motzoei Shabbos, while making his way back to Yerushalayim, the vehicle carrying Rav Yisroel Yosef was involved in a severe accident. Emergency personnel arrived quickly and transported him to the hospital, where he underwent a series of medical evaluations.

To the amazement of family members and chassidim, Rav Yisroel Yosef was released from the hospital Sunday morning in good condition. The driver and everyone else in the vehicle also emerged unharmed in what many described as miraculous circumstances. The car itself was completely crushed and destroyed.

Following his release, Rav Yisroel Yosef returned to the residence where his father is staying in Tzefas. During the Rosh Chodesh Sivan davening, he recited Bircas Hagomel with great emotion, thanking Hashem for the tremendous miracle.

Chassidim have also been stirred by what they describe as a remarkable occurrence during the Torah reading this past Shabbos. While with his father, Rav Yisroel Yosef received the final aliyah of the parsha, which concludes with the words, “And they shall not come to see when the holy vessels are covered, lest they die.” Immediately afterward, the Rebbe reportedly called him over and pointed out that the Targum translates the passage with the phrase “and they shall not die,” emphasizing the words: “and they shall not come to see when the holy vessels are covered, and they shall not die.”

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Following the Knesset’s approval of a law authorizing the death penalty for terrorists, Hamas leadership in Gaza circulated an internal message among operatives calling for the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers and urging the group’s military wing to escalate active operations.

According to the contents of the document, which were published Monday evening by Israeli media outlet Kan News, Hamas described the newly approved legislation as the only proof that abducting Israeli soldiers remains the sole effective means of securing the release of Palestinian prisoners.

In the message, Hamas sharply condemned the law, referring to it as a “fascist law” and accusing Israel of acting like a violent criminal organization.

The document described the legislation as a “fascist law that is nothing but a reflection of the blood-soaked nature of this occupation… and embodies the mentality of bloodthirsty criminal gangs.”

The letter also invoked the legacy of Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin and former Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif, presenting the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers as a core strategic doctrine of the organization.

“From the will of Sheikh Imam Ahmed Yassin, who outlined with blood and unwavering faith the strategy of ‘kidnapping soldiers’ as the sole path to freedom… and remember the martyr commander Mohammed Deif, who turned the release of prisoners into a doctrine of warfare,” the document stated.

Hamas leadership also warned that any harm to Palestinian prisoners would trigger a broad regional escalation, while claiming the organization had already prepared military responses.

“Any harm to the life of a prisoner is an explosive charge that will trigger the eruption of a comprehensive volcano, which will leave nothing and spare nothing… through what this pure land conceals in its depths, ‘hidden secrets’ that will shake the earth beneath their feet.”

Toward the end of the letter, Hamas called on its armed wing to raise its level of readiness and move from preparation to direct action, insisting that freedom can only be achieved through force.

“The battle against the jailers is not being fought only within prison walls, but is your battle in the field. Raise the level of alertness, and let our response be an act the enemy will see with its own eyes before hearing about it, for freedom is taken by force of arms.”

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While several leading Jewish organizations are planning to boycott New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish Heritage Month celebration at Gracie Mansion over his anti-Israel rhetoric, Satmar askan Rabbi Moshe Dovid Niederman confirmed he will attend the gathering, the NY Post reports.

At least three prominent Jewish figures and organizations have decided to skip the event, arguing that Mamdani’s statements regarding Israel and Zionism are incompatible with a celebration of Jewish heritage.

In a statement, the UJA-Federation of New York, which describes itself as the world’s largest local philanthropy, announced it would not participate.

“We will not be attending the Jewish American Heritage Month celebration at Gracie Mansion being hosted by a mayor who denies a core pillar of our heritage — the State of Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people,” the organization said.

Mark Treyger, whose organization oversees the annual Israel Day Parade, also said he would not attend the mayor’s event.

“It’s a really telling and concerning sign of where things stand in New York City right now,” Treyger, a former Brooklyn councilman, told The NY Post on Sunday.

Treyger accused Mamdani of further escalating tensions Friday after releasing a social media statement criticizing the founding of Israel shortly before many Jewish New Yorkers began observing Shabbos.

Mamdani, who has long been outspoken in his criticism of Israel, marked “Nakba Day” — commemorated by Palestinians as the “catastrophe” surrounding Israel’s establishment on May 14, 1948 — with a Friday evening social media post featuring a professionally produced interview with city resident and “Nakba survivor” Inea Bushnaq.

“The mayor issued a social media production which omitted significant parts of history. It only inflamed tensions further,” Treyger said.

He added that the post came immediately after anti-Israel demonstrations outside a prominent Park Avenue synagogue in Manhattan and outside Young Israel Senior Services in Midwood, Brooklyn.

Treyger also pointed to Friday’s arrest of a suspected terrorist allegedly linked to Iran’s military who authorities say was planning an attack targeting a synagogue in New York City.

“We’re looking for leadership that New Yorkers deserve to lower the temperature and bring people together — now more than ever,” Treyger said.

Joseph Potasnik likewise announced he would not attend the Gracie Mansion event.

“Jewish heritage should include recognition of the state of Israel,” Potasnik said. “Jewish history didn’t end in 1946 … We will be marching in the Israel Day Parade to express our support for Israel.”

Last week, former Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind publicly urged Jewish leaders to boycott the event as tensions between Mamdani and segments of the Jewish community continue growing.

Despite the backlash, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Niederman, head of Satmar’s United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg, confirmed that he intends to participate.

“I am going. It’s right and appropriate,” Niederman.

Niederman previously met with Mamdani at City Hall in March.

Mamdani’s office defended the mayor’s relationship with Jewish communities across the city, insisting he has made outreach and security a major priority since entering office.

“Since taking office, Mayor Mamdani has made it a priority to consistently show up for and build relationships across New York City’s Jewish communities — celebrating holidays and engaging with Jewish life across neighborhoods and traditions while taking steps to keep Jewish New Yorkers safe,” Mamdani spokesman Sam Raskin said.

“Monday’s Shavuot celebration at Gracie Mansion is one of many ways the mayor is engaging with Jewish New Yorkers, and he looks forward to welcoming the full breadth of the Jewish community, across the political and religious spectrum, on Monday.”

City Hall said approximately 150 attendees representing a broad range of New York’s Jewish community are expected to participate in Monday’s celebration.

Mamdani’s administration also pointed to its budget proposal allocating $26 million toward hate-crime prevention programs — an increase of more than 800 percent — which officials say fulfills a campaign pledge to combat antisemitism.

At the same time, the mayor recently confirmed he will not attend this year’s Israel Day Parade.

Mamdani supports the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel and does not recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Critics have also accused him of associating with individuals they consider antisemitic.

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Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles police detective whose role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial became one of the most controversial chapters in the case, has died at the age of 74.

According to TMZ, which first reported the story, a close friend said Fuhrman passed away on May 12 after battling what was described as an “aggressive form of cancer.”

Fuhrman became a central figure in the highly publicized prosecution of O.J. Simpson after discovering the bloody glove investigators claimed connected Simpson to the 1994 murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman outside Brown Simpson’s Los Angeles residence.

At the time, Fuhrman’s testimony was expected to play a major role in securing a conviction against Simpson, once one of America’s most celebrated sports figures.

But the prosecution’s case was severely damaged after Simpson’s defense team introduced audio recordings in which Fuhrman used the N-word, contradicting his sworn testimony in court that he had never used the racial slur.

The revelation transformed Fuhrman into one of the most controversial figures in the trial and became a major issue for the defense as it argued that racism within the Los Angeles Police Department had tainted the investigation.

Fuhrman retired from the Los Angeles Police Department two months before Simpson was acquitted in October 1995 in a verdict that stunned much of the country.

The following year, Fuhrman pleaded no contest to a felony perjury charge after admitting he lied under oath during his testimony in the case.

His conviction ultimately made him the only individual criminally convicted as a direct result of the Simpson trial.

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A 22-year-old Israeli man was violently attacked in London early Monday morning after being heard speaking Hebrew, in what police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.

The victim, identified as Shalev Ben Yakar, suffered serious bruising and cuts to his face and body during the assault, which took place in the heavily Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green. Authorities said they are searching for the suspects involved in the attack.

Ben Yakar, who regularly visits London to spend time with relatives, reportedly stepped outside his apartment around 2 a.m. to make a phone call without disturbing those inside.

Speaking to Ynet, Ben Yakar said a group of five or six Arabic-speaking men approached him after overhearing him speaking Hebrew and asked whether he was Jewish. According to Ben Yakar, once he answered yes, the group immediately became violent.

After Ben Yakar replied in the affirmative, he said, the men began “punching me, kicking me,” and screaming “Jew, Jew” in Arabic.

Ben Yakar said the attackers dragged him across the street and ripped at his clothing during the assault.

Reflecting on the atmosphere in London, he warned that conditions for Jews in the city appear to be deteriorating rapidly.

“It’ll get worse. For sure. Something needs to be done here,” he said.

According to reports, police informed Ben Yakar that some of the suspected attackers are already known to law enforcement.

Sarah Sackman, the local lawmaker representing Golders Green, condemned the attack and said she personally discussed the matter with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley.

“The recent spate of antisemitic attacks and terror have struck fear into the heart of our community and I am pushing for more action at every level,” she added.

The Jewish Leadership Council also reacted publicly, calling the incident another deeply disturbing attack targeting Jews in the neighborhood.

“this is yet another appalling attack in the heart of the Jewish community in Golders Green. Our thoughts are with the victim and his family. There must be a robust response from law enforcement which demonstrates that those who violently attack Jews will face the full force of the law.”

A spokesperson for the Community Security Trust said the organization is assisting the victim following the assault.

“This was a violent and appalling attack in the heart of Golders Green. The incident is being treated by the Metropolitan Police as an antisemitic hate crime, and we thank them for their swift response. At a time of heightened antisemitism, incidents like this underline the very real dangers facing Jewish communities,” the group said in a statement.

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Authorities in San Diego said this afternoon that an active shooter situation at a complex housing a mosque and Islamic school has been brought under control after police “neutralized” the threat.

The incident took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prompting a massive law enforcement response and heavy emergency activity throughout the area.

Following the shooting, ICSD imam Taha Hassane released a message on social media assuring the public that children at the facility were safe, while urging people not to approach the scene.

“We are safe,” Hassane said in a recorded message on social media. “We have a few casualties, not confirmed yet. There is no threat at this moment.”

Officials have not yet released confirmed casualty figures. However, the Associated Press cited officer Anthony Carrasco as saying he believed multiple people had been shot during the incident.

Later Monday, the San Diego Police Department announced that the threat had been “neutralized,” though authorities did not immediately provide further information about the suspect or how the situation ended.

“We have significant resources on scene at this time,” the department said.

Television helicopter footage showed a large police deployment surrounding the mosque complex as officers secured the area and emergency crews responded.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria praised the actions of first responders, saying police officers “responded quickly to protect lives and secure the area”.

Authorities have not yet publicly identified the shooter, and investigators have not released any information regarding a possible motive.

The office of Gavin Newsom said the governor is monitoring developments closely and coordinating with local agencies responding to the incident.

“We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities,” the office said in a statement.

The Islamic Center of San Diego is situated in the Clairemont neighborhood, a residential section north of downtown San Diego.

Police also established a reunification center for families and community members affected by the shooting. The mosque announced on social media that children from the school could be picked up safely at a nearby church.

it is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the sudden petirah of R’ Muti Feldbrand z”l, who was niftar just hours after joyfully celebrating the vort of his daughter. He was 47 years old.

According to family members, R’ Muti collapsed suddenly earlier today and was rushed to the hospital, where efforts to save him were unsuccessful.

R’ Muti z”l worked professionally as an architect and was widely respected not only for his abilities and professionalism, but for the pleasant and caring way he interacted with people. For many years he lived in The Villas neighborhood of Lakewood before relocating to Toms River.

Those who knew him describe a person with a constant smile and a sincere concern for others. He had an easygoing and friendly personality that enabled him to connect naturally with people from all walks of life, and he was beloved by many throughout the community.

He is survived by his wife, Bruchy, and their children, along with many grieving relatives and friends.

The levayah will take place tonight at 9 p.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel Holocaust Memorial Chapel, located at 613 Ramsey Avenue in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Yehi zichro boruch.

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Iran permitted roughly 30 vessels — including several reportedly linked to China — to pass through the Strait of Hormuz between Thursday night and Friday morning under what Tehran called “Iranian-managed transit protocols,” according to Iranian state-connected media outlets and statements attributed to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The decision marked a partial loosening of Iran’s grip over one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors while also highlighting increasingly close cooperation between Tehran and Beijing as instability in the Middle East continues affecting international energy markets.

Iranian officials said the ship movements took place in “close coordination” with China and under security rules imposed by Tehran after Iran effectively established operational control over the waterway following the outbreak of the regional war earlier this year.

The state-linked Tasnim News Agency described the arrangement as part of the “strategic partnership” between Iran and China, while Iranian military figures stressed that vessels can only pass through the strait with Tehran’s approval.

The Strait of Hormuz, which serves as the narrow maritime link between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman leading into the Arabian Sea, normally carries about 20 percent of the global oil supply.

Since fighting erupted, Iran has repeatedly declared that commercial ships would need authorization from Iranian authorities before entering the corridor.

According to reports, an IRGC commander said ships connected to what Iran defines as “hostile states” are still prohibited from crossing, suggesting Tehran continues using control of the waterway as leverage against the United States and its allies.

The controlled reopening has also fueled renewed attention on allegations that Iran may be financially benefiting from the restricted shipping system.

Earlier reports suggested Tehran could be charging up to $2 million per vessel in exchange for secure passage through the strait, although Iranian officials have not publicly acknowledged any such payment structure.

The developments have also intensified criticism of Washington’s inability to fully restore unrestricted maritime traffic through the strategic corridor despite repeated U.S. military deployments and international demands for open navigation.

The United States Navy has continued operating with an elevated presence in the region, but Iran’s practical authority over transit approvals has largely remained in place.

Analysts say Tehran’s ability to impose operational control over one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints amounts to a major strategic gain for the Iranian regime.

The issue reportedly surfaced during discussions this week in Beijing between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where reopening the strait became a central subject of conversation.

According to the White House, both leaders agreed that the shipping lane must remain accessible for global energy transport. Trump later said Xi offered China’s help in restoring regional stability and reopening commercial maritime routes.

After the meeting, Trump said Xi assured him Beijing would not supply Iran with military hardware.

“He said he’s not going to give military equipment … he said that strongly,” Trump told Fox News. Trump added that Xi also told him, “If I can be of any help whatsoever, I would like to help.”

At the same time, the broader ceasefire across the region remains highly unstable.

The United States has been working to preserve a temporary truce between Israel and Lebanon before it is scheduled to expire Sunday.

Israeli and Lebanese representatives met this week in Washington in an attempt to prevent the conflict from widening further, even as clashes along the border continued.

Israel said Thursday that it carried out strikes against more than 65 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, while Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching a drone attack against Israeli troops in northern Israel.

The ongoing fighting has increased fears that the ceasefire could completely unravel, potentially causing even greater regional instability and further complicating efforts to restore normal shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz.

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President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is postponing a planned military strike against Iran that had been scheduled for Tuesday, saying leaders from across the Middle East urged him to give diplomacy additional time.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said negotiations were actively underway and suggested optimism that a diplomatic resolution could still be achieved.

“Serious negotiations are now taking place,” he wrote on Truth Social.

Trump added that regional leaders convinced him there remains a realistic chance for an agreement acceptable to both the United States and countries throughout the Middle East.

He said the leaders believed “a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond. This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!”

According to Trump, the appeals came directly from Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, all of whom asked him to delay military action.

At the same time, Trump emphasized that the United States remains prepared to move forward militarily if negotiations collapse or fail to produce an agreement acceptable to Washington.

Trump said he instructed Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Daniel Caine “that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached.”

Earlier Monday, Trump told The NY Post that he could not discuss Iran in detail because “too many things are happening.”

Still, he warned that Iranian leaders are fully aware of the danger facing them if diplomacy fails, saying Tehran understands “what’s going to be happening soon,” while also stressing that he was “not open” to offering concessions.

The administration has continued pressuring Iran to accept Trump’s demands regarding the dismantling of its nuclear program.

On Sunday, Trump warned that Iran needed to act quickly “or there won’t be anything left,” while adding that “the Clock is Ticking.”

Last week, Trump hinted to reporters that he might consider allowing Iran to suspend its nuclear program for 20 years rather than dismantling it completely, though it remains unclear whether that possibility is still under consideration as negotiations continue.

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Iran has delivered an updated proposal to the United States in an effort to ease tensions and bring an end to the ongoing confrontation between the two countries, but the White House reportedly dismissed the offer outright, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources.

The report said President Donald Trump remains interested in reaching a diplomatic agreement with Tehran, even as senior administration officials are simultaneously considering renewed military strikes following Iran’s reported refusal to accept several American demands connected to its nuclear activities.

According to Axios, Trump is expected to convene with his national security advisers on Tuesday to review possible military responses. The report cited two unnamed U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

One source quoted in the report said that if Tehran refuses to soften its position, negotiations may continue “through bombs.”

Before receiving the latest Iranian proposal, Trump spoke by phone with Axios on Sunday and warned that time was running out for Tehran to change course.

Trump also cautioned that Iran would be “hit much harder” unless it became more flexible in negotiations.

According to the report, the revised Iranian proposal was transmitted Sunday night through Pakistani mediators and included new wording asserting that Iran has no intention of developing a nuclear weapon.

However, the proposal reportedly stopped short of offering specific commitments regarding uranium enrichment or Iran’s existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

The report further stated that Iranian state-controlled media claimed the United States had agreed during talks to ease certain oil sanctions. But an unnamed source told Axios that Washington has no intention of granting sanctions relief unless Iran first takes reciprocal steps.

Axios reported that the United States and Iran are still not engaged in direct negotiations over the substance of a final agreement. Instead, the current discussions are indirect and largely focused on establishing the framework for future negotiations.

Some officials within the administration reportedly believe Iran’s decision to submit another proposal reflects growing concern in Tehran about the possibility of additional American military action.

Trump intensified his rhetoric Sunday, warning that Iran would be “hit much harder than before” if it does not quickly return with a stronger proposal aimed at ending the conflict.

The warning followed a Truth Social post earlier Sunday in which Trump wrote: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!”

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Lindsey Graham called Monday for President Donald Trump to take stronger military action against Iran, arguing that Tehran’s latest conduct and refusal to negotiate seriously require an immediate response from Washington.

In a message posted on X, Graham said Iran has continued escalating tensions across the region despite suffering significant military and economic damage during the conflict involving the United States and Israel.

“I have every confidence that President Trump fully understands the situation with Iran and will not continue to tolerate a refusal to negotiate in good faith along with Iran’s defiant aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and throughout the region,” Graham wrote.

The South Carolina Republican said Iran’s regime has only become more confrontational despite the pressure it has faced in recent months.

“A short but forceful response now would reset the conflict in all the right ways,” Graham added. “When it comes to Iran, it is imperative that we negotiate from a position of strength and dominance. We must finish what we started.”

Graham’s remarks came as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran appeared to be stalling, with both sides remaining far apart on key issues tied to Iran’s nuclear program and regional aggression.

Trump warned Sunday that time was rapidly running out for Iran after rejecting what he reportedly viewed as an unacceptable response to a proposed peace framework from the White House.

“For Iran, the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Trump also recently characterized the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as being on “life support” amid rising instability throughout the Middle East, according to a report by The Hill.

The ongoing confrontation has also shaken global energy markets, particularly following disruptions tied to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. The tensions have driven oil and gas prices sharply upward.

According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline reached approximately $4.52 per gallon on Monday, compared to roughly $3.18 during the same period last year.

Drivers in California were reportedly paying an average of more than $6 per gallon.

Appearing Sunday on Meet the Press on NBC News, Graham reiterated his argument that military pressure on Iran should be intensified, saying the regime remains committed to sponsoring terrorism and destabilizing the region.

“The longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the more we try to pursue a deal that never happens, the stronger Iran gets,” Graham said.

While praising Trump’s military decisions so far, Graham argued that additional targets and pressure options remain available to the United States.

“What President Trump has done has been amazing militarily, but there’s more targets to be had, and there’s things we can do to hurt [Iran],” Graham said.

Trump has consistently maintained that Iran must never be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons, even as some Republicans have privately expressed concern that a prolonged conflict could hurt GOP candidates politically ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Graham brushed aside those political concerns during the NBC interview.

“It’s worth losing my job,” Graham told NBC News. “If I had to give my job up to make sure Iran would never have a nuclear weapon, I would do it.”

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A federal jury on Monday dealt a major setback to Elon Musk in his closely watched courtroom fight against OpenAI, ruling that the billionaire brought the lawsuit after the legal deadline had already passed.

The decision was unanimous and came quickly, with the nine-member federal jury reaching its conclusion in under two hours after deliberations began Monday. Jurors determined that Musk’s claims were barred because the statute of limitations had expired before the case was filed.

Musk’s attorney told the court following the verdict that the legal team plans to preserve its ability to appeal. The ruling concludes three weeks of testimony and arguments that drew widespread attention throughout Silicon Valley and the broader technology world, featuring several of the industry’s most recognizable figures.

Among those who testified were OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, Musk himself, Musk adviser and partner Shivon Zillis, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, and Satya Nadella, who leads Microsoft.

The jury’s ruling prevents what could have been a major upheaval in the artificial intelligence sector at a particularly sensitive moment. Musk is preparing a public offering tied to SpaceX after its merger with his AI company, while OpenAI is also moving aggressively toward an IPO of its own.

Musk, who contributed approximately $38 million to OpenAI before launching his separate AI venture xAI, had been seeking roughly $150 billion in damages. He also asked the court to dismantle OpenAI’s for-profit structure.

The lawsuit claimed that Brockman, Altman and OpenAI abandoned the organization’s original charitable purpose when they created a for-profit division and later secured billions of dollars in funding that transformed the company into one of the dominant forces in artificial intelligence. The complaint further alleged that Microsoft assisted the effort by investing approximately $13 billion into OpenAI’s commercial arm.

While testifying during the first week of the trial, Musk repeatedly summarized the case in blunt terms, telling jurors: “This lawsuit is very simple: It is not OK to steal a charity.”

At another stage of the proceedings, evidence showed Musk sending a message to Altman after details of one of Microsoft’s investments in OpenAI became public, describing the arrangement as a “bait and switch.”

Altman and the other defendants argued throughout the trial that Musk knew about — and even supported — OpenAI’s move toward a profit-driven model. Lawyers for Altman introduced evidence that appeared to show Musk agreeing that the company needed a structure capable of attracting traditional venture capital funding in exchange for equity in order to finance the enormous computing demands required to compete with companies such as Google.

Brockman also testified about a 2017 gathering at one of Musk’s homes attended by senior OpenAI executives, including Altman, Murati and Zillis. Brockman recalled that it was “clear there was a party there the night before,” with the home scattered with “confetti and cups.”

According to Brockman, whiskey was served during the meeting, and discussions surrounding a for-profit structure took place in what he described as a “celebratory” setting.

One attorney who frequently represents major technology companies, though not involved in the case, said he believed Musk’s position appeared to improve as the trial unfolded. The lawyer specifically pointed to Altman’s cross-examination, during which Musk’s legal team aggressively challenged his credibility.

“Musk has more of a case here than previously thought,” said the expert, who attended most of the proceedings. “The first 15 minutes of Altman’s cross-examination were devastating.”

Questions surrounding Altman’s honesty became a central issue for Musk’s legal team. Attorneys for Musk relied heavily on testimony from former OpenAI insiders, including former board members Tasha McCauley and Helen Toner, along with former chief technology officer Mira Murati, all of whom suggested Altman was not always truthful.

“My concern was about Sam saying one thing to one person and completely the opposite to another person,” Murati said in prerecorded testimony played before a packed federal courtroom in Oakland, California.

During closing arguments last week, Musk attorney Steven Molo attempted to reinforce that point with a vivid analogy directed at jurors.

“Imagine that you’re on a hike, and you come upon one of those wooden bridges that you see on a trail and it’s over a gorge,” Molo said inside the federal courtroom.

“There’s a river that’s 100 feet below and it looks a little scary, but a woman standing by the entry to the bridge says, ‘Don’t worry, the bridge is built on Sam Altman’s version of the truth.’”

“Would you walk across that bridge? I don’t think many people would,” the lawyer added.

Altman pushed back on Musk’s repeated accusation that OpenAI had improperly transformed a charitable organization, responding during his testimony last week: “It feels difficult to even wrap my head around that framing.”

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