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POTUS: “We have a deal on TikTok. I’ve reached a deal with China. I’m going to speak to President Xi on Friday to confirm everything up.”

Trump on his message to Maduro: “Stop sending Tren de Aragua into the United States. Stop sending drugs into the United States.”

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It’s the moment no one prepares for.
The knock you never expect. 
The world tilts. The room spins. The air disappears.
And suddenly, nothing will ever be the same again.
When terror strikes, everything shatters.
And before the fog that comes with the unbearable pain even begins to clear, OneFamily is already there.
Not with forms. Not with press. Not with questions.
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With silence, if that’s what’s needed.
With a hand to hold. And a quiet promise.
You are not alone. Not today. Not ever.

We come and become family.

OneFamily didn’t start with a board meeting or a business plan.

It started with a 12-year-old girl, Michal Belzberg, who canceled her bat mitzvah party after the Sbarro bombing in 2001 and gave the money to help the victims instead.
Her parents, Marc and Chantal, followed her lead.
And together, they built something the world had never seen before:
Not a charity. A family.
Israel’s emotional and practical lifeline for victims of terror.

Since then, we’ve walked beside over 6,000 families, in 255 cities and towns, through wars, bombings, stabbings, and shootings.
Through broken hearts, broken homes, and broken dreams.

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One Family for Everyone.

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We don’t just serve “victims.”
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50% of Our Families Are From the IDF

More than half of our beneficiaries are families of fallen or wounded IDF soldiers and reservists, including those suffering from PTSD.
When a soldier sacrifices their body or their life for the Jewish people, their family shouldn’t be left behind.
We are here for them, too, with the same full-circle care, for as long as it’s needed.

Trusted. Proven. Recognized.

We’ve delivered 78,000+ hours of therapy, awarded 933 scholarships, and distributed over $100 million in aid.
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We don’t stop after the funeral.
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We are the only organization in Israel that supports every member of a bereaved or wounded family for as long as they need us.
We don’t have “clients.”
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And we are building the largest, strongest family in Israel—one heart at a time.
Because when everything falls apart…
Family holds you together.
And OneFamily is everything.

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On Monday night, billionaire investor Bill Ackman issued a lengthy statement on his X account in response to accusations that he tried to pressure Charlie Kirk on his views about Israel. The claims had been circulated by conservative commentators, most notably Candace Owens. Ackman explained that he preferred not to amplify Owens by engaging directly with her but felt obligated to set the record straight publicly.

At the heart of the dispute is a private retreat Ackman hosted on August 4–5, 2024, in Bridgehampton, New York. The gathering brought together about 35 conservative social media personalities whose combined reach exceeds 100 million followers. Ackman said the purpose of the event was to hear directly from younger conservatives about their perspectives on economics, culture, foreign affairs, and leadership challenges.

While Ackman himself led the session devoted to economic issues, he said he was absent from the conversation on Israel because of a scheduling conflict with a board meeting. Those who were present reported that the Israel discussion featured differing perspectives—some critical of Israeli policies and others voicing support. Ackman insisted that he never attempted to sway or control Kirk’s stance.

“The event was about understanding viewpoints, not directing them,” Ackman wrote on X. He noted that Kirk had initially contacted him in May 2024, leading to a Zoom call on June 11, during which the idea for the Hamptons event first came up. Ackman added that after the gathering, Kirk went on to identify possible new Turning Point USA campus ambassadors, and the two of them stayed in touch afterward on unrelated matters until Kirk’s death.

Ackman also voiced his dismay that some have seized on Kirk’s passing to spread, in his words, “false allegations.” He emphasized that his sole aim was to create an educational forum, not to pursue political agendas.

{Matzav.com}

Israeli security officials expressed great concern following an unusual incident last week near the Chareidi city of Modi’in Illit. The IDF detected a failed rocket launch attempt from the village of Ni’ma in western Binyamin and, during searches at the site, found two improvised rockets. Both lacked standard explosives. The launch site is located just four kilometers from the first houses on the outskirts of Modi’in Illit. Palestinian Authority security forces apprehended the terrorists behind the attempt, but they have not yet been handed over to the IDF. Security officials emphasized the severity of the event, noting it was the first time two rockets were discovered in the area during such searches. The IDF spokesperson confirmed, “Last week, an improvised rocket was located near the village of Ni’ma. An examination revealed it contained no warhead or standard explosives. The device is being investigated by Yehuda and Shomron Border Police bomb disposal experts, alongside ongoing operational and intelligence efforts to dismantle the infrastructure.” In recent years, several similar cases have been discovered. About a year ago, it was reported that Palestinian Authority security personnel located a rocket launcher in the Tulkarm area, from which Islamic Jihad tried to launch rockets—unsuccessfully. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

The Saudi outlet Al-Hadath reported that the Israeli Air Force conducted 12 airstrikes targeting three docks at the Port of Hudaydah.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino on Monday raised the prospect that Charlie Kirk’s accused killer did not act alone, suggesting the bureau is investigating whether a broader network may have supported or even encouraged the assassination of the conservative activist. Speaking on Fox News, Bongino said agents are probing “multiple warning signs” tied to Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old suspect arrested 33 hours after Kirk was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University last week. He pointed to the possibility of financial assistance or others with advance knowledge of the plot — signaling the FBI’s inquiry is expanding beyond Robinson’s immediate circle. “We’ll be dropping a lot of paper, a lot of subpoenas out there, to take a look to see if there was any extended network,” Bongino said. Law enforcement had already been examining Robinson’s links to pro-trans online groups, gaming communities on Steam, and Armed Queers SLC, a Salt Lake City collective that shuttered its Instagram page after the killing. Now, officials are scrutinizing whether anyone in the audience — including a TikTok creator who had just confronted Kirk on stage — might have known more than they revealed. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Robinson had sent a text boasting he had “an opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk” and intended to act on it. Patel added that investigators recovered evidence of a handwritten note — since destroyed — echoing the same threat. Relatives and acquaintances have described Robinson as increasingly politicized in recent years. Authorities say his digital trail reflects an “obsession” with Kirk, and unspent shell casings recovered at the scene carried inscriptions tied to pro-trans and anti-fascist ideologies. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, said Friday that Robinson had been “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” though he was not registered with any political party. Bongino stopped short of confirming whether Robinson’s decision to pull the trigger was linked to the timing of Kirk answering an audience question about mass shootings involving transgender individuals. “I don’t want to say conclusively right now if there was a connection,” he said. “However, we are looking into that.” The FBI has declined to provide further details on the destroyed note or Robinson’s broader network. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Sen. Chuck Grassley announces a whistleblower has exposed the program “Arctic Frost” for targeting 92 Republican groups, Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA among them.

The IDF confirmed it carried out airstrikes on “military infrastructure” at the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeida in western Yemen, which the military says the Houthis use to smuggle weapons from Iran for attacks on Israel and its allies.

Amb. Greer on the TikTok framework deal: “The TikTok saga has gone on for a long time… Over the course of the Biden Administration, they grappled with this issue but could not solve it. But as of yesterday, we believe that President Trump has in fact resolved this issue.”

The IDF attacking the Al-Nasser neighborhood of western Gaza City.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that visa revocations are in progress, stating that anyone in the U.S. on a visa who supports the public assassination of a political figure will face deportation and is not welcome in the country.

The IDF released a graphic showcasing its previous gains in Gaza, saying forces are now moving into the next phase—advancing on Gaza City.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that more than 50 countries worldwide do not recognize Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate president, calling him a self-declared leader rather than the country’s rightful head of state.

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times.

A major change in the way travelers cross European borders is set to take effect soon, as 29 countries prepare to implement a biometric and fully digital border control system.

According to a report by Israel’s Channel 12, passports will remain valid as the official travel document, but traditional entry and exit stamps will no longer be issued. Instead, passports will be scanned by machines capable of identifying the traveler’s photo and facial features, similar to systems already operating at Ben Gurion Airport. After the scan, the traveler will either pass through an automated gate or receive an instant clearance slip.

The shift to digital verification places greater importance on the quality of the passport photo, since identification will be carried out by machines rather than human border agents. David Alwadey, founder and CEO of ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services, stressed that improper photos can cause difficulties in digital recognition. “A white background is required, but wearing a white shirt may blur the outline of the face and create problems for the system,” he cautioned.

Travel consultant Laura Asilis echoed that advice, recommending that travelers choose clothing in contrasting colors to ensure clear differentiation between the subject and the background. She further advised against patterned or heavily printed shirts, which can also interfere with automated recognition technology.

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President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed a report published by Axios that claimed Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu had told him in advance that Israel was preparing to target Hamas officials in Qatar. The article alleged that Netanyahu spoke to Trump early Tuesday morning, right before the strike occurred.

When asked directly by a reporter whether Netanyahu had personally called to warn him about the operation, Trump answered, “No he didn’t.”

The reporter then pressed Trump on how he first became aware of the Israeli attack. He replied simply, “Same way you did.”

Later in the exchange, Trump made clear that Netanyahu “won’t be hitting Qatar again.”

On Sunday, Trump praised Qatar as a “great ally” and cautioned that Israel should “be careful” in the aftermath of the Doha strike aimed at Hamas leadership.

When questioned about what message he wished to convey to Netanyahu after the attack in Qatar, Trump said, “They have to be very, very careful. They have to do something about Hamas, but Qatar has been a great ally to the United States. A lot of people don’t know that.”

Trump continued, “I told the Emir, who I think is a wonderful person, actually, I said, ‘You need better public relations because you don’t really get the public relations.’”

He went on to explain, “People talk of [Qatar] so badly, and they shouldn’t be. Qatar has been a very great ally. So Israel and everybody else, we have to be careful. When we attack people, we have to be careful.”

Speaking to reporters the same day as the strike, Trump remarked that he was “not thrilled” about Israel’s action, though he also underscored that the ongoing mission to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza must remain a top priority.

{Matzav.com}

Vice President JD Vance, together with another senior member of President Donald Trump’s team, said Monday that honoring Charlie Kirk’s memory requires taking action against progressive organizations they accuse of working to weaken the country.

Vance, who stepped in to host Kirk’s livestream program after the conservative leader’s assassination last week during an appearance before college students, echoed demands from the right for a broad campaign against left-wing groups.

Appearing as a guest on the broadcast, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller recalled that Kirk’s final message to him urged an organized strategy to confront such groups, which he accused of spreading violence. Miller vowed that the administration would mobilize the federal government fully in that mission.

“With God as my witness, we are going to use every resource we have at the Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and throughout this government to identify, disrupt, dismantle, and destroy these networks and make America safe again for the American people,” he said. “It will happen, and we will do it in Charlie’s name.”

Later, in a press briefing, Miller indicated that the administration was considering prosecutions against what he described as a web of nonprofit groups allegedly tied to organizing assaults on police, publishing personal information, and providing supplies for riots. He offered no concrete proof to support those claims.

The comments from Vance and Miller marked the strongest signal yet of what measures the White House may take in the wake of Kirk’s killing. For days, critics have warned that Trump could exploit the tragedy to move against his political opponents under the guise of public safety.

Authorities still do not have a clear motive for the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, who fatally shot Kirk last Wednesday. Police reported finding four bullet casings etched with cryptic references to memes and gaming culture, though specialists stressed they did not point to any political ideology.

Many conservative groups have pressed the administration to pursue more than just criminal charges against Robinson.

During his two-hour stint hosting The Charlie Kirk Show, Vance singled out two well-known philanthropic organizations: the Open Society Foundations, funded by George Soros, and the Ford Foundation. He accused them of underwriting an article in The Nation magazine critical of Kirk, though both foundations denied current financial ties to the outlet.

“I read a story in The Nation magazine about my dear friend Charlie Kirk,” Vance said during the podcast. “George Soros’ Open Society Foundation funds this magazine, as does the Ford Foundation and many other wealthy titans of the American progressive movement.”

Elizabeth Spiers, author of the article titled Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning, responded that her piece had clearly rejected any notion of violence, writing that “no one should ever be killed for their views.” She suggested Vance had either misunderstood her article or had deliberately twisted her words to inflame tensions and target her personally.

In the article, Spiers had described Kirk as “an unrepentant racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist who often wrapped his bigotry in Bible verses because there was no other way to pretend that it was morally correct.”

Kirk’s record has long divided opinion. Civil rights advocates have pointed to numerous remarks he made about Black people, immigrants, Muslims, women, and LGBT individuals, which they denounced as offensive and discriminatory. Admirers, by contrast, hailed him as a passionate Christian leader who fearlessly tackled controversial topics, and they credit him with mobilizing large numbers of younger voters in support of Trump.

In response to Vance’s accusations, a spokesperson for the Open Society Foundations called them “disgraceful,” emphasizing that the group’s activities are “entirely peaceful and lawful.” The Ford Foundation also issued a statement clarifying that it awarded The Nation a single grant back in 2019 and does not presently support the publication.

For its part, The Nation defended Spiers’ essay and its broader editorial stance. “In our 160 years of publication, we’ve long believed that dissent is the highest form of patriotism and we are proud of our journalistic legacy in pursuit of a more equal and just world,” the magazine said.

{Matzav.com}

The unveiling of the full Pilgrimage Road in Yerushalayim has brought to light a historic treasure unseen for 2,000 years, uniting ancient Jewish heritage with modern significance.

This ancient roadway, stretching from the Pool of Shiloach to the base of the Har HaBayis, was inaugurated on Monday in a landmark event. Among those present were Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and other international representatives, underscoring both the archaeological and political weight of the moment.

The attendance of Secretary Rubio and Ambassador Huckabee was especially meaningful as the ceremony coincided with America’s 250th year of independence. Organizers highlighted how the values born in ancient Yerushalayim later influenced the principles that shaped the American nation.

Back in October 2020, the United States officially designated the City of David as an American Heritage Site, declaring that the ideals of liberty, justice, and recognition of the Divine that emerged from this place are essential to the character of both America and Israel, and to the bond that connects the two countries.

That decision has since motivated others, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei announcing in June 2025 that the City of David would also be honored as an Argentinian Heritage Site. His move reinforced the timeless and universal nature of the values embedded in the City of David.

By joining the event, Secretary Rubio and Ambassador Huckabee also reinforced America’s stance on Yerushalayim as Israel’s eternal capital and recognized the City of David as a key foundation of the moral and spiritual ideals linking the two nations.

Rubio reflected during the ceremony, “The United States was founded on a powerful idea, defined not by geography, ethnicity, or anything else. It was founded on the very powerful principle that the rights of mankind come from their creator.”

He continued, “It was here that God fulfilled his promise to his people. It was here that the lessons that formed the base rock and the foundations of our laws, of the principles upon which we decide what is right and what is wrong, was built upon. If you think about the things that today we, in civilized societies, use as rules to govern us, these things did not come because good people wrote them. They came because they were rooted in ancient teachings. For deep inside of us, we all know that we were created for a purpose and for a reason, that our dignity comes from our creator.”

Rubio added, “To stand here today on the very road, where not 2,000 years ago, so many from everywhere ventured to fulfill that desire to be closer to the creator, is a humbling and honoring experience. As you go through the layers of history, you realize that all the civilizations that conquered this city, all the ones who tore it down and built on top, are all gone. The Roman Empire is no more, nor any of the others that sought to conquer and rule this land. But one people remain. They have returned. For God’s promise is eternal, and it is perfect, and his word is always true. And I’m honored to be a part of its fulfillment here with you tonight.”

Ambassador Huckabee invoked the famous words, “If I forget you, O Yerushalayim, may my right hand forget its skill,” before declaring, “The Jewish people never forgot that this was their land, their home, their undivided, indisputable indigenous capital from eternity. Tonight the stones are crying out. The crowds may say it, but the stones absolutely and 100% validate that the Jewish people not only belong here now, but they have belonged here for 4,000 years since the time God said to Abraham, ‘This is yours.’”

He continued, “And it is shouting from the top of the mountain that this is indeed the eternal home of the Jewish people, the Jewish state, and the people who rightly belong here. Tonight the rest of the world comes to say, ‘Welcome home, and may no one ever, ever attempt to take your home from you. It is yours.’”

Huckabee also said, “And those of us who are not Jewish, we thank you for giving all of us a foundation of morality and decency and civilization upon which our own faith is built, for without yours, we don’t have one.”

Netanyahu, recalling the age-old prayer, stated, “Next year in Yerushalayim, next year in Yerushalayim, it didn’t matter if you were in the ghetto in Toledo or the ghetto in Warsaw, that’s what Jews prayed for. Next year in Yerushalayim. Well, we’re here.”

Directing his remarks at Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Netanyahu declared, “This is our city, Mr. Erdogan, it’s not your city, it’s our city. It will always be our city. It will not be divided again. And that’s why I so much appreciate the leadership of President Trump in this area as well. When he declared Yerushalayim our capital, something that should have been acknowledged by every leader in the world, but he did it, and then moved the American embassy here, he called me up before he did it. He asked, ‘What do you think? Would there be riots? Would there be bloodshed?’ I said, ‘I don’t think so, but if there will be, it’ll be primarily directed at us, and we are definitely ready.’ So he just did it. And I welcome today the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who understands that this is the foundation of our common Judeo-Christian heritage. It is being challenged today.”

Concluding his remarks, Netanyahu said, “This is our city. It is forever our city. It will never be divided again. Am Yisrael Chai, and Yerushalayim lives in our hearts. Thank you.”

{Matzav.com Israel}

Spain has officially scrapped a major arms deal with Israel, marking another escalation in the rift between Madrid and Jerusalem, AFP reports.

The contract, worth close to 700 million euros, was removed from Spain’s public procurement platform on September 9, one day before Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a decree to “consolidate in law” a ban on the trade of military equipment with Israel, according to the news agency.

The deal would have supplied Spain with 12 SILAM rocket launcher systems, a localized version of the PULS model built by Israel’s Elbit Systems. The International Institute for Strategic Studies confirmed the details in its publication, Military Balance.

This cancellation is part of a broader policy shift by Spain to cut military cooperation with Israel. Reports also indicate that Spain annulled a separate contract worth €287 million for 168 anti-tank missile launchers that were to be produced under Israeli licensing.

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia noted that the government is carrying out a comprehensive review of its defense procurement, with the goal of phasing out all Israeli-made weapons and systems from its military.

The development comes against the backdrop of worsening diplomatic tensions. Sanchez has become one of Europe’s sharpest critics of Israel’s actions in Gaza, which he and his administration have described as “the genocide in Gaza.”

Back in November 2023, Israel’s Foreign Ministry summoned Spain’s ambassador after Sanchez accused Israel of “violating international law and carrying out indiscriminate killings in Gaza.”

In April, Sanchez again went on the offensive, describing Israel’s military actions as a “disproportionate response” to the Gaza conflict, warning that it threatened to “destabilize the Middle East, and as a consequence, the entire world.”

By May, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares was openly calling for international sanctions against Israel, citing its continued fighting with Hamas.

Last week, the dispute deepened further when Spain called in Israel’s acting ambassador in Madrid, Dana Erlich, following accusations leveled by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

The exchange was triggered after Sanchez delivered a televised address on Monday, in which he pledged new steps to pressure Israel to halt the war in Gaza. “Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, nor aircraft carriers or large oil reserves. We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive,” he said.

Netanyahu’s office shot back on Thursday with a post on X, claiming Sanchez had issued a “blatant genocidal threat.”

On Sunday, Sanchez voiced support for demonstrators who disrupted and forced the cancellation of the Vuelta a España cycling race, saying he was “filled with pride” by their actions.

In Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar sharply condemned the Spanish leader, declaring, “Sanchez and his government – a disgrace to Spain!”

{Matzav.com}