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The Rafah border crossing resumed activity on Monday, reopening to a tightly regulated flow of Gaza Strip residents under close IDF supervision. Operations are limited to a six-hour window each day, running from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Israeli defense officials said they were encouraged by the results of the initial trial period. Under the current arrangement, as many as 150 Gaza residents may depart the territory daily, while entry from Egypt into Gaza is capped at 50 people per day. Day-to-day management of the crossing is being handled by the European Union Border Assistance Mission, working alongside Egyptian authorities.

Under the agreed procedure, Egypt is required to submit a daily roster of up to 50 individuals seeking permission to enter Gaza. Those names are reviewed through Israeli security checks, and only candidates who pass screening are cleared to cross on the following day.

At the same time, the European mission compiles a separate list of up to 150 Gaza residents requesting permission to leave the Strip, including details of their planned destinations. That list is then transferred to Egyptian officials, who decide which requests will be approved.

In preparation for reopening the crossing, and in accordance with instructions from Israel’s political leadership, the IDF recently completed a new security screening complex known as “Regavim.” The site, located in territory under IDF control, is operated by Israeli security agencies and is designed to tighten monitoring and security in the area.

At this facility, security personnel confirm identities against pre-approved Israeli databases and conduct comprehensive inspections of personal belongings. In addition, an Israeli-controlled remote technological system is used at the crossing exit point to block unauthorized individuals from passing through, eliminating the need for Israeli forces to be physically stationed at the crossing itself.

Only individuals who have received advance authorization are permitted to enter Gaza from Egypt. On the Gaza side, the crossing is run by local personnel under European supervision. After entering, approved travelers are transported by bus to the Israeli screening facility, where they undergo identity checks and physical inspections intended to prevent the transfer of weapons or prohibited equipment.

{Matzav.com}

Staggering Home Health Care and Hospice Billing Concentrated in Los Angeles County ⁠      • Nearly 18% of all home health care billing nationwide comes from Los Angeles County •One physician billed the government $120 million in a single year, claiming to oversee 1,900 patients •With nearly 2,000 hospice agencies, Los Angeles County has […]

The IDF says its forces demolished the home of a Palestinian terrorist responsible for a deadly stabbing and shooting in the West Bank in July 2025. According to the military, the July 10 attack at the Gush Etzion Junction involved terrorists Mahmoud Abed and Malik Salem, who fatally stabbed 22-year-old security guard Shalev Zevuloni hy”d […]

Today is day 3 of the partial government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s confident it will end tomorrow, as Democrats push back on DHS funding.

Palestinians are beginning to gather on the Egyptian side of the Rafah Border Crossing to enter the Gaza Strip, as the crossing opens for the first time in more than a year. Israeli authorities said system checks and trial runs were completed at the crossing yesterday, clearing the way for it to open today to […]

The IDF says the Air Force carried out airstrikes a short time ago on several Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, the targets in Kfar Tebnit and Ain Qana were hit after evacuation warnings were issued to residents. The military said one of the depots was located within a civilian area, […]

Military police arrived at the home of a yeshivah bochur in Or Yehuda early Monday morning in an attempt to arrest him for draft dodging. Peleg Yerushalmi’s ‘Black Code’ system was activated, calling on the public to come en masse to the ben yeshiva’s home to prevent the arrest. Dozens of protesters arrived, and the […]

President Trump’s senior envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel tomorrow for meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, according to senior Israeli officials. Zamir was in Washington over the weekend for talks with U.S. defense officials focused on Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency […]

United Torah Judaism MK Moshe Gafni said Sunday night that the demonstrations demanding the drafting of chareidim are not genuinely about bringing yeshiva bochurim into the IDF, but are instead part of a broader effort to bring down the current government.

Speaking in an interview on Kan Reshet Bet radio, Gafni dismissed the protesters’ stated goals. “They don’t actually want to take those who study Torah into the army – they just protest about everything,” he said.

He went on to argue that the draft issue is being used as a political weapon. “The Draft Law is a kind of mantra, a tool that can be used to bring down the government.” Gafni noted that the protests began even before the outbreak of the war and described a pattern in which demonstrators cycle through issues based on what gains traction. “What doesn’t succeed drops off the agenda, and what does succeed stays on the agenda,” he said, adding that he doubts the protests would stop even if yeshiva students were drafted in line with the demonstrators’ demands.

Gafni avoided laying out a definitive stance on the specific provisions of the draft law, proposed enlistment targets, or the parameters of Toraso Umnaso (“Torah as one’s profession”).

Still, he pointed to past hadracha from the gedolei Torah. “At the time, the leading gedolim said that anyone who is not studying Torah must not receive the Toraso Umnaso exemption. When the vote on the law comes, I – like my colleagues – will ask the gedolim, and if they instruct me to vote in favor, I will vote in favor.”

Addressing the possibility of rejoining the coalition, Gafni, who previously chaired the Knesset Finance Committee, said the decision would be a personal one. “If there comes a point where I feel I can be part of this coalition, I’ll return. If not, I won’t return.”

He stressed that he deliberately steers clear of public discussion about the draft in order “not to play into the hands of those who put it on the agenda in order to bring down the government.”

According to Gafni, the stability of the coalition ultimately rests with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. “If Netanyahu truly addresses the existing problems and acts with full force, I assume the government will complete its term. If he doesn’t go into it with full force – and he knows how to work when he wants to – then it won’t complete its term.”

{Matzav.com}

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. His annual prediction and announcement that he had seen his shadow was translated by his handlers in the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club at Gobbler’s Knob in western […]

A mechanical problem on an El Al flight from New York to Israel caused hours-long delays late Motzoei Shabbos, leaving the Sanzer Rebbe and his small entourage stranded at John F. Kennedy International Airport and forcing the cancellation of a planned reception in Netanya.

El Al Flight LY14, which was scheduled to depart JFK at 1:50 a.m. after Shabbos, was pushed back to approximately 6:40 a.m. due to the malfunction.

According to information obtained by Matzav.com, the aircraft was deemed unfit to fly, and passengers were told they would have to wait for another plane to land and be prepared before continuing on to Israel.

Among those affected was the Sanzer Rebbe, who was set to return to Israel following a multiweek visit to the United States that included extensive engagements with Sanz chassidim.

In Eretz Yisroel, a large public welcome had been planned for the Rebbe in Kiryat Sanz, Netanya, but organizers announced that the event has been canceled for the time being.

{Matzav.com}

More than 13,000 people from across Israel and from every segment of the chareidi public filled the Yerushalayim Arena last Wednesday for the first-ever chareidi construction and building expo, an event that quickly became a major talking point throughout the community.

Hundreds of business owners and executives from leading construction and building-related companies set up booths at the expo, which showcased the growing scope and professionalism of chareidi involvement in the building industry and marked what many described as a turning point for the sector.

The event drew not only tradesmen and entrepreneurs, but also senior public officials, mayors, philanthropists, and Knesset members. Several lawmakers left the Knesset in the middle of a stormy day of budget votes to attend, signaling support for chareidi craftsmen and business owners who support their families through hard work and personal effort.

Deputy Communications Minister Yisroel Eichler used the gathering to deliver a pointed message about chareidi economic self-sufficiency. Standing at the center of the expo in the upscale Porcellano ceramics booth, he told interviewer Ze’evi Breuer of the Xpoint strategy team: “They portrayed chareidim as people who don’t work and don’t pay taxes. That was never true, but now everyone sees it clearly — chareidim build, chareidim pay taxes, chareidim support one another and don’t need favors from anyone. We are economically independent, and when we are economically independent, no one can tell us how to educate our children.” MK Yitzchak Pindrus, who entered the Knesset in Eichler’s place, also arrived at the booth during the interview.

MK Yitzchak Goldknopf toured the expo at the head of an entourage and received a detailed briefing from Rabbi Nachum Frank, chairman of the Parnassah organization, which operates under the leadership of the Broder Rebbe. The Parnassah booth became a central hub connecting business activity with communal needs. One of the most talked-about attractions at the expo was a rotating “roulette” display, designed by strategist Yeshaya Sirota, which drew large crowds and conveyed the organization’s message in an engaging and accessible way, enabling staff to hold professional discussions with hundreds of visitors and employers.

MK Meir Porush arrived at the arena early, even before the dramatic developments in the Knesset unfolded. He conducted a brief tour and stopped at the Everest booth, a company specializing in modular structures and light construction, where he received an overview of the chareidi construction world.

Several chareidi mayors made a special trip to Yerushalayim to attend what many described as a historic event. Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg insisted on coming despite a packed personal schedule that included his son’s wedding, his aide’s wedding, and sheva brachos. He stopped at the booth of metal artist Yoni Shmuel, where a caravan clad in Jerusalem stone was displayed, and called for promoting stone cladding for caravans in Beit Shemesh to improve the city’s public appearance.

While disagreements over the state budget dominated the Knesset, the mayors of Bnei Brak and Modi’in Illit, Chanoch Zeibert and Yaakov Gutterman, demonstrated unity by posing together for a photo at the booth of Do It, a company providing financing and credit solutions for developers and major contractors.

Representatives of chassidic communities and municipal officials were also present. Vizhnitz representative and Bnei Brak deputy mayor Shiki Mendel tried his luck at an interactive game at the Avigdor Lighting booth, while Beitar Illit deputy mayor and head of the chassidic faction Gedalyahu Eisenstein took part in an hourly raffle at the Decorativ curtains and décor booth.

The success of the expo was attributed to writer Rafael Wahl, Yisrael Levinger, and Chaim Friedman. Strategic consulting for the leading booths was provided by the Xpoint team led by Ze’evi Breuer, along with Moshe Siroka of Tovi Siroka Branding. The event was led and executed by the Malachtam organization, headed by Rabbi Yechezkel Klein and Rabbi Yitzchak Pinchas Twersky. Production was handled by Motti Bokchin, with printing by Moshe Heller of Graf100.

According to organizers, more than 13,000 people passed through the expo during the day. Rafael Wahl, chairman of the Zeh MiZeh initiative, said that construction is the primary area where chareidi money is spent, noting that the chareidi public invests billions of shekels each year in purchasing homes. He said there is no reason that this money should flow to suppliers and professionals outside the chareidi community, adding that the expo marked a historic milestone by proving that, with siyata diShmaya, a strong, independent, and thriving chareidi economy can be built.

As part of what was described as a day of unity for the chareidi construction world, leading chareidi developers offered free consultation meetings to hundreds of participants who scheduled sessions in advance. Malachtam’s leadership issued a statement thanking the senior developers and professionals who volunteered their time to provide personal guidance at no cost, with the goal of strengthening chareidi-owned construction businesses.

One of the highlights of the expo was a packed inaugural panel featuring major philanthropists in the Torah world and founders of Malachtam, including Reb Reuven Wolf, chairman of the Olam HaTorah Fund, Rabbi Aharon Margolies, Rabbi Yechezkel Klein, entrepreneur Shlomo Bruner, and businessman Motti Ben Moshe. Moderated by Rafael Wahl, the panel drew thousands and focused on the Malachtam initiative, the vision of building a flourishing chareidi economy grounded in Torah values, and the public responsibility to support Torah learning and those who devote their lives to it amid the challenges currently facing the chareidi world.

The level of enthusiasm was underscored by the fact that immediately after the expo concluded, dozens of exhibitors approached organizers to reserve booths already for the next chareidi construction expo, scheduled for the year 5787.

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US President Donald Trump’s senior envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel tomorrow for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, according to senior Israeli officials. Zamir was in Washington over the weekend for talks with U.S. defense officials focused on Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official […]

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Senator Lindsey Graham said Sunday that lasting stability in the Middle East will not come through negotiations with Tehran, arguing instead that the collapse of Iran’s ruling system is the only path to real peace.

Appearing on Fox News, the South Carolina Republican said the current moment presents a rare opportunity. “The biggest thing you could possibly do to the Middle East is take this regime down, and they’re as weak as they’ve ever been since 1979,” Graham said.

He directly appealed to President Donald Trump to act, adding, “Mr. President, you can do it, I hope you will do it.”

True peace for the Middle East begins when the Iranian regime falls. pic.twitter.com/JFz2yRMKOj

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 1, 2026

Graham’s remarks come as Trump continues to press Iran to reach an agreement with the United States over its nuclear ambitions, while repeatedly making clear that military action remains an option if talks fail.

On Sunday, Trump addressed comments from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had warned that if the United States initiates conflict, “they start a war, this time it will be a regional war.”

Speaking to reporters, Trump pointed to American naval strength in the area. “We have the biggest, most powerful ships in the world over there… hopefully, we’ll make a deal. If we don’t make a deal, then we’ll find out whether or not he was right,” he said.

A day earlier, Trump said Iran is “seriously talking” with U.S. officials and expressed hope that any agreement would require Tehran to abandon its nuclear weapons program.

While traveling aboard Air Force One, the president was asked again about the situation and emphasized that the U.S. has moved major military forces into the region.

“I hope they negotiate something that’s acceptable,” Trump told reporters.

On Friday, Trump suggested that Iran may be facing a firm choice between diplomacy and consequences, hinting at an ultimatum.

When asked whether Iran had been given a deadline before possible military action, Trump responded, “Only they know for sure.”

Pressed on whether that message had been delivered directly, he replied, “Yeah, I have.”

Trump also underscored the human cost of the ongoing tensions, saying, “We’ll see how it all works out, it’s a rough situation… a lot of people are being killed. I can say this, Iran wants to make a deal.”

He again highlighted U.S. military strength, adding, “We have a tremendously powerful fleet there. We have the most powerful ships in the world.”

Separately on Sunday, Axios reported that the Trump administration has sent messages to Tehran through multiple intermediaries indicating a willingness to meet and negotiate.

The report cited regional sources who said Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are working behind the scenes to set up a meeting in Ankara later this week between White House envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Iranian officials.

{Matzav.com}

Candace Owens sparked a wave of reactions on social media after expressing confusion about why ice coating the trees around her home was not melting, despite temperatures hovering at 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Writing on X after what she described as an internet outage, Owens said the icy conditions seemed unusual based on her past experience. “Back online after internet blackout. I grew up in Connecticut and have truly never seen an ice like this ever. The temperature is 30 degrees but the ice on our trees tops is not melting at all,” she wrote. “Never seen anything like this. Anybody else?”

She followed up by describing the ice as unusually stubborn and destructive. “I will take a video to show you guys what I mean but it’s almost like dry ice. And it’s taking out an absurd amount of trees. Again — 30 degrees and none of the ice is dripping from the trees.”

The explanation, however, is straightforward: ice remains frozen until temperatures reach its melting point of 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Several users on X were quick to point this out, with some responding harshly.

“Maybe today Candace will learn that ice melts at 32 degrees, unless that was another Jewish lie too,” one commenter wrote.

“Are you stupid?” another user asked.

“LOL — you do realize 30 degrees is literally below freezing right!? Which is 32f,” another person replied. “I’m Canadian and run in Celsius and this is grade 2 level scientific fact.”

Owens later replied to a user who mentioned the freezing point, saying her original post lacked clarity.

“On my deck it’s always about 10 degrees warmer than the temperature because of the sun,” she wrote. “Will drop a video because we have a temperature gauge on the deck. Standby.”

{Matzav.com}