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24-hours a Day Non-stop Learning in Yerushalayim ?

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Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy;  and Hagaon, Harav Chaim Volozhiner, (1749-1821) the famous talmid of the Gaon of Vilna.

They each had a yeshiva with ‘around-the-clock’ Torah learning, 24-hours a day, so that there would be no minute when the sound of Torah learning would not be heard in this world. The 24-hour period would be divided into shifts, and as one ended the next would begin.

Torah-24

“Torah-24” Center has been opened in Yerushalayim and the Nasi is Maran Sar Hatorah, Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l.

Under ONE ROOF, from 6:00 am – 6:00 am, 10 kollelim fill successive learning shifts. Each kollel focuses on a specific area of in-depth Torah study. The “Torah-24” Kollelim include: Boker (Gemora), Yerushalmi, Bavli, Zeraim-Taharot, Dalet Chelkei Shulchan Aruch, Erev (Gemora), Chatzos- Zohar/Kabbolah, Erev Shabbos (Chumash / Medrash b’iyun). 

Already there are 52 avreichim metzuyonim, and a large number of candidates are vying for the remaining slots in the kollelim. All the avreichim are required to take rigorous monthly tests.

Endorsements & Letters

Endorsements include Maranan Hagaonim shlit”a: Harav Gershon Edelstein, Harav Berel Povarsky, Harav Shimon Badani, Harav Dovid Cohen, Harav Boruch Mordechai Ezrachi, Harav Chaim Feinstein, Harav Shimon Galai, Harav Shraga Shteinman.

Letters of support-encouragement have been received from Maranan Hagaonim, shlit”a: Hamekubal Harav David Bazri, Hamashpia Hagadol Reb Elimelech Biderman, Hamekubal Harav Yaakov Meir Schechter, Harav Moishe Sternbuch, Harav Yitzchak Tuvia Weiss.

For more “Torah-24” information click on: www.torah-24.com or call 718-766-5022

Defense Minister Warns Iran: ‘If We Need To, We’ll Strike Again With Even Greater Force’

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At a graduation event for new Israeli Air Force pilots on Thursday evening, Defense Minister Yisroel Katz delivered a pointed warning to Iran, making it clear that Israel is prepared to escalate its response if Tehran resumes hostile activity.

“The graduation ceremony here is a direct message to dictator Khamenei and the group of ayatollahs in Iran: Israel’s long arm will reach you in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and any place from which you try to threaten and harm Israel,” he declared.

Katz followed with a stark reminder that Israeli military strength is not to be underestimated. “There is no place where you can hide. If we need to return, we will, and with even greater force,” Katz emphasized.

Speaking at the same event, President Isaac Herzog highlighted the critical role the Israeli Air Force continues to play in the region. “The power of the Israeli Air Force, which has been proven beyond any doubt, should lay the foundation for changing the reality in the region, a foundation for a better future for us and for our neighbors in the Middle East.”

Herzog also took the opportunity to reflect on past divisions within Israeli society over judicial reform and the threats of insubordination in the military before the outbreak of war. “I truly wish and hope—there will be those who will have the wisdom to apologize for the offensive and unnecessary criticism that was made in the heat of the public debate that preceded the war. Because in this time, and in the face of the enormous challenges, we must understand and internalize the necessity of standing together—decisively and cohesively—against any foe and enemy.”

{Matzav.com Israel}

Six Secret Service Agents Suspended Over Botched Trump Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania

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Six Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay or benefits in connection with the stunning security failure that nearly cost Donald Trump his life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania last July. The move comes amid scrutiny of the agency’s leadership and preparedness following what one official called an “operational failure” of the highest order. Matt Quinn, deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, confirmed the disciplinary action in an interview with CBS News on Wednesday, stating bluntly: “Secret Service is totally accountable for Butler.” The agents received penalties ranging from 10 to 42 days of unpaid leave and have since been reassigned to restricted, low-responsibility roles. While the agency opted not to terminate them, Quinn emphasized the Secret Service is now “laser focused on fixing the root cause of the problem” and overhauling internal operations to ensure the failure is never repeated. The July 13, 2024 attack shocked the nation: gunman Thomas Crooks, perched on a nearby rooftop, opened fire on Trump and a crowd of supporters. Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old firefighter, was killed while shielding his family. Trump, who had just stepped away from the podium, was grazed by a bullet, and two others were seriously wounded. Crooks was eventually shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper — but only after he had already fired multiple rounds. The fact that he was able to breach the perimeter and maintain an elevated firing position has raised deep concerns about pre-event planning, intelligence coordination, and inter-agency communication. A damning 180-page report issued in December by a bipartisan House task force concluded that the Butler incident was “preventable.” The report highlighted long-standing issues within the Secret Service, including poor coordination with local law enforcement and inadequate pre-event site assessments. Compounding the scandal, the agency came under fire again just weeks later after thwarting a second assassination attempt on Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident further fueled bipartisan calls for accountability, culminating in the resignation of then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and a wave of internal investigations. In response to the Butler debacle, Quinn said the agency has since deployed military-grade drones, mobile command posts, and upgraded radio systems to enhance real-time coordination with local police. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Diaspora Minister Chikli: ‘Chuck Schumer is a Palestinian and a Self-Hating Jew’

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Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli launched a scathing rebuke of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, labeling him a “self-hating Jew” and branding him a “Palestinian” in light of Schumer’s support for Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat who recently won a key primary in New York City.

Posting on X, Chikli said, “The phenomenon of Jews who hate their own people is a well-documented and recurring pattern throughout history. It’s called a self-hating Jew. The new form of antisemitism that’s no longer based on race, but rather on the denial of the Jewish people’s right to self-determination, has enabled some Jews to participate in the campaign of incitement and hatred against their nation.”

Chikli went further, arguing that Jewish Democrats in Congress are contributing to anti-Israel sentiment, singling out Schumer by name. “We see this with Jewish senators and members of Congress in the Democratic Party, such as the ‘Palestinian’ Chuck Schumer, who is promoting the candidacy of a Hamas fan advocating the globalization of the Intifada,” he wrote.

The minister also took aim at Haaretz, Israel’s left-leaning newspaper, accusing it of participating in the same brand of internal hostility, particularly for publishing pieces that accuse Israel of perpetrating genocide.

Chikli’s swipe at Schumer echoed remarks previously made by President Donald Trump. At a 2024 campaign event, Trump criticized Schumer in similar terms, telling supporters, “Look at a guy like Senator Schumer. I’ve known him a long time. I come from New York. He’s become a Palestinian. He’s a Palestinian now. Congratulations.”

Trump didn’t stop there. “He was very loyal to Israel and to Jewish people,” Trump added. “He’s Jewish, but he’s become a Palestinian, because they have a couple more votes or something.”

In another appearance on the campaign trail, Trump again blasted Schumer, saying the senator had “refused to shake the Prime Minister’s hand. Chuck Schumer has become a Palestinian.” He went on to say that Schumer “has become a proud member of Hamas.”

After Mamdani’s unexpected win in the Democratic primary last month, Schumer declined to speak out against the candidate’s radical views. Instead, he offered warm congratulations and expressed admiration for Mamdani’s political efforts. “I have known @ZohranKMamdani since we worked together to provide debt relief for thousands of beleaguered taxi drivers & fought to stop a fracked gas plant in Astoria,” Schumer wrote. “He ran an impressive campaign that connected with New Yorkers about affordability, fairness, & opportunity.”

Mamdani’s rise has sparked alarm in New York’s Jewish circles. Critics have pointed to his support for slogans like “globalize the Intifada”—widely interpreted as encouraging violence against Jews worldwide—his refusal to back Israel’s status as a Jewish state, and his opposition to bills denouncing Holocaust denial.

Interestingly, even Schumer himself has recognized the threat of that language. In a recently released book about rising antisemitism in America, Schumer addressed the expression head-on, writing: “Frequently used expressions such as ‘globalize the intifada’ sound to many of us like a call to not only kill the Jews in Israel, but to kill all the Jews worldwide.”

{Matzav.com Israel}

Nutella Maker Ferrero To Buy Century-Old Cereal Maker Kellogg’s For $3.1 Billion

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Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion. The Ferrero Group said Thursday it will pay $23 for each Kellogg share. The transaction includes the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of WK Kellogg Co.’s portfolio of breakfast cereals across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. WK Kellogg’s shares were up 30% in premarket trading Thursday. Kellogg, which was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1906, makes Fruit Loops, Special K, Frosted Flakes and Rice Krispies. The current company was formed in 2023, when Kellogg’s snack brands like Cheez-Its and Pringles were spun into a separate company called Kellanova. M&M’s maker Mars Inc. announced last year that it planned to buy Kellanova in a deal worth nearly $30 billion. Ferrero Group, which was founded in Italy in 1946, has been trying to expand its U.S. footprint. In 2018 it bought Nestle’s U.S. candy brands, including Butterfinger, Nerds and SweeTarts. And in 2022 it bought Wells Enterprises, the maker of ice cream brands like Blue Bunny and Halo Top. The deal, which still needs approval from Kellogg shareholders, is expected to close in the second half of the year. Once the transaction is complete, Kellogg’s stock will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the company will become a Ferrero subsidiary. (AP)

Ultra-Rare Find: The Siddur That Linked Generations of Ashkenazic Tefillah Only on Zaidy Auction!

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At the beginning of the siddur appears his approbation, where he writes: “Said Ephraim… it is from my hand that this siddur, with the commentary of the Ra’avan, has come to print.” Later, he requests that the siddur not be reprinted without his permission, in accordance with accepted practice. Rabbi Shemaria of Hrymailiv, a disciple of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margulies, also refers in his work Iyun Tefillah to the “siddur printed with the commentary of the Ra’avan, of blessed memory, which my teacher printed in Ostroh…”

Historic Breakthrough: Six Face Trial For 1982 Paris Kosher Restaurant Massacre

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More than four decades after a brutal attack shook the Jewish community in Paris, French authorities are pressing forward with efforts to prosecute six individuals for their alleged roles in the 1982 massacre at the Jo Goldenberg restaurant, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday.

The attack, which left six people dead and injured over 20 others, marked the most lethal antisemitic act in France since the end of World War II. The incident took place in August 1982 and involved both an explosion and gunfire in the center of Paris’s Jewish district.

At the time, the attack was part of a broader surge in violence linked to Palestinian Arab terrorists. Despite the shocking nature of the crime, the case has remained unresolved for years and has never gone to trial — until now.

The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) has formally moved to bring charges against several suspects, including Walid Abdulrahman Abu Zayed. French authorities believe he participated directly in the assault and have held him in custody since late 2020.

In addition to Abu Zayed, prosecutors are also pursuing legal action against Nizar Tawfik Mussa and Mahmoud Khader. Both men face charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with terrorism. Three others are being charged for aiding and abetting those acts, including complicity in murder and attempted murder, all tied to a terrorist organization.

Though warrants have been issued for all six suspects, the locations of five of them are currently unknown within France, complicating efforts to bring them before the court.

The attack was carried out by two teams of assailants who entered the restaurant at different times. They first hurled grenades into the establishment before opening fire with automatic weapons, targeting both patrons and staff.

According to reports in French media, investigators believe the attackers were affiliated with the Fatah-Revolutionary Council, a militant faction led by the Abu Nidal group and based in Iraq during that period.

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Detroit Man Pleads Guilty After Being Caught Sending Bitcoin to Fuel ISIS War Machine

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A Detroit man pleaded guilty Tuesday to concealing cryptocurrency donations intended to support the Islamic State (ISIS), 14 months after his arrest on terrorism charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Jibreel Pratt, 26, admitted in federal court to attempting to finance the foreign terrorist organization using Bitcoin and encrypted communication tools. He now faces a recommended nine-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal, with formal sentencing scheduled for November 13. “Today’s guilty plea by Jibreel Pratt underscores the serious threat posed by individuals who attempt to support foreign terrorist organizations known for violence and human rights abuses,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office. “The FBI remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting the American people from those who seek to carry out or orchestrate acts of terrorism.” According to court documents, Pratt first made contact in February 2023 with an individual he believed to be a member of ISIS. That individual was, in fact, a confidential FBI informant. During their communications, Pratt expressed a desire to travel abroad to join ISIS and recorded a video pledging allegiance to the group’s leader. Prosecutors said Pratt also shared sensitive documents with the informant to help ISIS improve its operational security and defensive capabilities. In March and May 2023, he sent Bitcoin transactions he believed would fund terrorist travel and help another individual commit a terrorist act in ISIS’s name. To hide the transactions, Pratt used a virtual private network (VPN) and multiple encryption tools, federal investigators said. “Jibreel Pratt has many talents. And he swore a binding oath to use them to help ISIS — a genocidal anti-American terrorist organization,” said U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. “Pratt meticulously plotted to support ISIS and covertly sent them money to further their evil works.” The charge of concealing material support to a designated terrorist organization carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Under the plea agreement, both prosecutors and the defense have recommended a nine-year sentence. “Make no mistake,” said Gorgon. “We will find the terrorists operating in our shadows and bring them to justice.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Matzav Inbox: Why Do I Hate People So Much?

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Dear Matzav Inbox,

I’m not proud to be writing this. But I’m being honest…brutally honest. I want to love other Jews. I really do. I want to feel ahavas Yisroel in my heart. I want to be the kind of person who looks past the flaws, who sees the tzelem Elokim in everyone. But lately, I’ve come to a painful, ugly truth: I just can’t stand people.

Everything gets under my skin. Everything. The way people talk loudly on their phones in public as if the rest of us don’t exist. The way they push their strollers like battering rams down the sidewalks. The way they drive like they’re the only car on the road—double parking in narrow streets, cutting people off, honking like maniacs, or driving like slowpokes and not using blinkers. The way they talk endlessly in shul or daven too loud or lean into my seat.

It’s the woman blocking the entire aisle at the grocery store while scrolling on her phone. The guy who smacks his lips behind you on line. The people who drop tissues, wrappers, and cups on the floor and walk away. The people who chew loudly, sneeze without covering, speak in sing-song voices, or interrupt you mid-sentence to tell you their unrelated thought. The ones who dominate every conversation. The ones who ask nosy, inappropriate questions as if they’re entitled to your life story.

It’s the cliquey mothers at school pick-up. The neighbor who thinks it’s fine to park halfway blocking your driveway. The guy at the simcha who takes eight desserts and tells the waiter it’s for his “table.” The bochur who talks too loud in the bais medrash, the guy in shul who belts out a song off-key and off-beat, and then glares at you as if you’re the weird one.

You want more?

The people who take speakerphone calls in public—on the bus, in line at the store, in the waiting room—like the rest of us are just background noise to their dental insurance drama.

They tailgate you aggressively, fly past you on the road, and then get stuck at the same red light.

They stop dead in the middle of a crowded sidewalk to check a text, causing a mini pileup behind them.

They ask how much you paid for your house or your car with zero shame.

They hijack every conversation to talk about themselves, their kids, their simcha plans, their latest crisis.

They let their children run wild in shul, under the benches, banging on the mechitzah, while claiming “they just love davening.”

They respond to group chats at 2 a.m. as if their night owl tendencies are a public mitzvah.

They say “let’s get together sometime!” and never mean it.

They pretend not to see you waiting patiently in line and just slide ahead like it’s their birthright.

They sigh theatrically during davening, hum loudly through Shemonah Esrei, and shuckle like they’re being judged for best supporting actor in a tefillah.

They take the last bit of cholent at the Kiddush “for their kid” who’s nowhere to be found.

They blast music on their porch as if they’re hosting a kumzitz for all of Brooklyn, and they preface cruelty with “not to be mean, but…”

They announce “this might be lashon hara, but…” as if the warning cancels out the lashon hara that follows.

They leave shopping carts smack in the middle of parking spots, sit on your coat in shul and ask with fake surprise, “Oh, is this yours?”

They offer painful platitudes—“don’t worry, you’ll get your yeshuah soon”—with syrupy smiles when you’re drowning in real pain.

They cough without covering, sneeze into their hands and then shake yours, sniff endlessly instead of blowing their nose, and somehow act like they’re the normal ones.

And maybe they are. Maybe it’s me. But this is what it feels like every single day: a tidal wave of human behavior I just can’t stand.

I could go on and on. I do go on and on—in my head, every day. My brain is a revolving door of resentment and low-key rage. And I hate it.

Because I know this isn’t who I want to be. I know it’s not who I’m supposed to be. I want to have Ahavas Yisroel. I try to imagine what Hashem sees in every one of His children.

But that’s the thing. I try… and fail. Because I just can’t get past how grating, how selfish, how rude people can be. My default reaction to most humans is annoyance. And it’s eating away at me.

So I’m turning to you.

What do I do?

I don’t want platitudes. Don’t tell me to just “look for the good” or “everyone is fighting a battle you can’t see.” I know that. I’ve heard it. And yet, the minute someone breathes loudly next to me in a waiting room, it all flies out the window.

How do I train my brain to be calmer, kinder, more forgiving? How do I soften this edge inside me? How do I stop seeing people as irritants?

I want to be better. Really, I do.

If anyone has an eitzah—a real one—I’m listening.

Signed,
A Jew Who Wants to Love, But Is Just So Fed Up

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“No More for Nuclear-Armed Israel”: Antisemite Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands Pentagon Slash $500M in Aid to Israel

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has introduced an amendment to strip $500 million in military aid to Israel from the U.S. defense appropriations bill currently working its way through Congress. The firebrand congresswoman, who has previously faced accusations of heing an antisemite – announced her proposal in a Facebook post she described as “a sprinkle of a slight rant and sarcasm delivered on a bed of raw truth,” sparking immediate backlash for its tone and substance. The amendment wouldn’t just target Israel — Greene also called for slashing an additional $500 million earmarked for Taiwan, $500 million for Jordan, $118 million in overseas disaster relief, and $15 million in HIV prevention programs abroad. The total cuts would eliminate more than $1.6 billion in foreign assistance from the Pentagon’s budget. Greene justified the cuts by citing what she called the misplaced priorities of American foreign policy. “The U.S. State Department already gives nuclear-armed Israel over $3 billion every single year,” Greene wrote. “They’ve nearly decimated Hamas on their own, and we just bombed Iran’s nuclear program for them. Enough.” She went further, dismissing aid to other strategic allies. “Taiwan and Jordan have already received billions. Why should we be giving them another $500 million each?” she asked. She also criticized humanitarian aid funding, arguing the U.S. receives little international support in return. “Where are our great foreign friends throwing money at us for the devastated families in Texas from the July 4th flood?” Greene asked. “We have a drug and mental health crisis, and Americans can’t afford rent, bills, or insurance — why are we shipping billions overseas?” Speaking later on Steve Bannon’s “WarRoom” podcast, Greene doubled down, saying the defense budget should be “for the defense of the United States of America and our borders.” The proposed cuts come at a time of heightened global instability, following Israel’s recent war with Hamas and a U.S.-led strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Israel remains a major recipient of U.S. military aid — much of it guaranteed under a 10-year memorandum of understanding signed during the Obama administration. Greene preemptively pushed back against criticism, insisting that cutting the proposed $500 million for Israel “does not make us anti-Semitic or isolationist.” The move places Greene once again at the center of the ongoing debate over America’s role on the global stage — and reopens fault lines within the GOP between traditional defense hawks and a growing populist wing skeptical of foreign entanglements. The defense appropriations bill is still in markup. Whether Greene’s amendment will be adopted remains unclear, but senior Republican aides say it’s unlikely to gain traction in committee or on the floor. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Taiwan Launches Largest-Ever War Games Amid Rising Threats from China

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Taiwan on Wednesday launched annual military exercises intended to guard against Chinese threats to invade, including using so-called “gray zone tactics” deployed by China that stop just short of open warfare. This year’s 10-day live-fire Han Kuang drills are the longest yet and follow the delivery of a range of new weaponry from tanks to waterborne drones. The drills in Taiwan come as regional tensions and harassment by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are increasing. China claims Taiwan as its territory to be annexed by force if necessary, while the vast majority of Taiwanese wish to become fully independent or retain their current status of de facto independence. The drills began with exercises to counter the actions of Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia ships that have been harassing Taiwanese ships around offshore island groups close to the Chinese coast, the Defense Ministry said. Concerns are that China could launch an invasion under the guise of petty harassment, and the drills will include fortifying ports and possible Chinese landing points on an island lying 160 kilometers (100 miles) off the Chinese coast. The drills will later focus on simulated anti-landing exercises, with regular forces from all the services backed up by 22,000 reservists, the ministry said. Exercises will continue around the clock for 10 days under realistic conditions taking into account all possibilities, the ministry said, in a possible attempt to counter criticism that past exercises have veered on the performative. Troops in the drills will use Abrams M1A2T tanks and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System acquired from the U.S., Taiwan’s closest partner and source of defensive arms despite the sides not having diplomatic ties at Beijing’s insistence. The ministry called on the public to show patience with any disruptions to flights or traffic and not to believe false information distributed about the exercises. China responded to the exercises’ announcement in a typically acerbic fashion. “The Han Guang exercise is nothing but a bluffing and self-deceiving trick by the DPP authorities, attempting to bind the Taiwanese people to the Taiwan independence cart and harm Taiwan for the selfish interests of one party,” Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Jiang Bing said at a news conference on Tuesday. The DPP stands for Taiwan’s independence-leading ruling Democratic Progressive Party and Jiang was using the mainland Chinese romanization of the games. “No matter how they perform or what weapons they use, they cannot resist the PLA’s anti-independence sword and the historical trend of the motherland’s inevitable reunification,” Jiang said. China appears also to have taken actions to disrupt preparations for the drills, with the Taiwanese Defense Ministry saying PLA planes and ships on Tuesday “conducted harassment operations around Taiwan’s air and sea domains under the pretext of a so-called ‘joint combat readiness patrol.’” Taiwan’s armed forces “employed joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to closely monitor the situation and dispatched mission aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to appropriately respond,” the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said Tuesday. China imposed export controls Wednesday on eight enterprises tied to Taiwan’s military. China has used such tactics before, including sanctioning American companies aiding Taiwan’s burgeoning domestic defense industry. The aerospace and shipbuilding companies added to an export control list by China’s Commerce Ministry include defense supplier Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, drone maker Jingwei Aerospace Technology […]

CNN: Trump Threatened to ‘Bomb’ Moscow to Prevent Attack on Ukraine

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CNN has revealed that President Donald Trump allegedly warned he would bomb Moscow to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion of Ukraine.

The remarks were reportedly made at a private donor event in 2024, and audio recordings obtained by the network captured Trump delivering the bold statement during that gathering.

According to the audio, Trump issued a stern warning not just to Putin but also to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, cautioning him against taking aggressive steps toward Taiwan.

“With Putin I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the s**t out of Moscow. I’m telling you I have no choice,’” Trump can be heard saying in the recording.

CNN reported that the former president made these remarks while trying to persuade donors of his foreign policy credentials as part of his push for another White House term.

The clips, which originated from fundraising events held in Florida and New York in 2024, were acquired by journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, who described the contents in their book titled 2024. These recordings had not previously been made public. The Trump campaign opted not to respond to inquiries about the tapes’ content.

The audio recordings highlight Trump in a less filtered mode, presenting hardline foreign policy views in an apparent attempt to win over affluent backers. He also discussed deporting student demonstrators and his belief that “the welfare people” are a reliable Democratic voting bloc.

Russia’s state-run news agency Tass reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied any phone communications occurred at the time referenced in Trump’s remarks, noting, according to Newsweek, that “there were no telephone conversations then.”

Peskov also pointed out that it was “the period when Trump was not yet the president of the United States.”

These revelations come as Trump has publicly voiced frustration over Putin’s conduct in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to The Hill, Trump said he was “disappointed” in Putin and had seen no indication that the Russian leader was prepared to end the war.

At a campaign event in Iowa, Trump shared, “I was very disappointed with the conversation” he had with Putin, and commented that he doesn’t “think he’s looking to stop.”

{Matzav.com}

Terror Attack at Gush Etzion: Stabbing and Shooting Leaves Security Guard Dead, Two Terrorists Neutralized

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TERROR: A man in his twenties was klled on Thursday afternoon in a stabbing attack at the Rami Levy complex at the Gush Etzion junction. An initial investigation reveals that the two terrorists arrived at the shopping area armed with knives and attacked an Israeli security guard. They stabbed him severely and managed to take his gun. According to witnesses, they then began shooting toward the mall from the parking lot. Nearby armed civilians opened fire and neutralized them.

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