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Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s upcoming trip to the United States aboard the Wing of Zion will carry a smaller group than usual, according to sources cited by The Jerusalem Post. The change comes as officials prepare for possible flight path complications tied to international airspace restrictions.

The plane, scheduled to head to New York next week, is expected to take a longer route than originally planned. Officials explained that the adjustment was made after concerns were raised that certain European nations may choose not to authorize overflight.

Because the alternative path demands extra fuel, planners decided to lighten the overall load of the aircraft. That meant reducing both the number of passengers permitted on board and the amount of equipment being carried.

Last week, the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that members of the press, along with some aides, would not be traveling on the plane to the United Nations General Assembly.

“Due to technical arrangements related to seating and security, it has been decided to limit the number of passengers on the upcoming Wing of Zion flight, including journalists and members of the prime minister’s entourage,” the office said in a statement.

Later, officials clarified that the decision was driven primarily by the extended flight path rather than logistical or security concerns alone.

The altered route stems from political tensions surrounding the war in Gaza, along with speculation that states affiliated with the International Criminal Court might block airspace to individuals facing legal proceedings.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has now thrown her support behind Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, after keeping her distance for nearly two months.

Her endorsement appeared in The New York Times on Sunday, making her the latest senior Democrat to publicly back the 33-year-old nominee. The move adds to the pressure on other party leaders such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who so far have declined to endorse him.

Hochul had initially avoided offering her support after Mamdani’s unexpected primary win over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in June.

Explaining her decision, Hochul said, “In the past few months, I’ve had frank conversations with him. We’ve had our disagreements. But in our conversations, I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family. I heard a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable — a goal I enthusiastically support.”

She also praised Mamdani’s qualities, noting that he showed “courage, urgency and optimism.”

Hochul added that she had spoken to him about “the need to combat the rise of antisemitism urgently and unequivocally. I’ve been glad to see him meet with Jewish leaders across the city, listening and addressing their concerns directly. I look forward to working together to make sure New Yorkers of all faiths feel safe and welcome in New York City.”

Mamdani has drawn criticism over his anti-Israel positions, including refusing to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifada” and condemning Israel the day after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

Hochul had previously remarked that she told Mamdani he must repair his relationship with the city’s Jewish community.

In a related development, Jeffries said in July that he intends to meet with Mamdani, stressing that the candidate’s refusal to disavow the phrase “globalize the intifada” will “be part of our discussion.”

Jeffries further stated that it is important for Mamdani “to reassure” Jewish New Yorkers and others that “he’s going to stand up for their safety and security.”

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The only person ever charged in the infamous 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland where British soldiers opened fire on unarmed demonstrators went on trial Monday in a Belfast court with a prosecutor calling the shooting unjustified and its impact “long lasting and profound.” The ex-paratrooper, a lance corporal identified only as “Soldier F” and concealed from view in court behind blue floor-to-ceiling curtain to protect him from vengeance, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in what was the deadliest shooting in the three decades of Northern Ireland violence known as “The Troubles.” A total of 13 people were killed and 15 others were injured. “The civilians … did not pose a threat to the soldiers and nor could the soldiers have believed that they did,” prosecutor Louis Mably said in Belfast Crown Court. “The civilians were unarmed and they were simply shot as they ran away.” The Jan. 30, 1972, massacre in Londonderry, also known as Derry, has come to symbolize the long-running conflict between mainly Catholic supporters of a united Ireland and predominantly Protestant forces that wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom. Tensions have eased since the 1998 Good Friday peace accord, which created a system for Republican and Unionist parties to share power in Northern Ireland. Families of the victims who have campaigned for more than a half century for accountability for the killings marched to the courthouse before the trial carrying photos of the dead and walking behind a banner reading “Towards Justice.” John McKinney called it a momentous day. “It has taken 53 years to get to this point, and we have battled all the odds to get here,” said McKinney, whose brother, William, was killed in the shooting. “Everything that we have achieved to this point has been through relentless commitment and a refusal to lie down,” he said. “We will shortly occupy a courtroom very proudly with our heads held high and in the knowledge that, regardless of the ultimate outcome, that we are on the right side of history.” From instigators to victims The government initially said soldiers from a parachute regiment opened fire at gunmen and bombers who were attacking them. A formal inquiry cleared the troops of responsibility. A subsequent and lengthier review in 2010 reached a much different conclusion, finding that soldiers had fired at unarmed people fleeing and then lied about it for decades. Then-Prime Minister David Cameron apologized and said the killings were “unjustified and unjustifiable.” The findings cleared the way for the eventual prosecution of Soldier F, though that, too, has been beset by delays and obstacles. It took seven years from the time police opened their investigation until prosecutors announced in 2019 that they would only charge Soldier F. They said there wasn’t enough evidence to charge 16 other former soldiers and two alleged members of the Official Irish Republican Army who were investigated for their roles in the shootings. Two years later, the Public Prosecution Service dropped the case because they didn’t think they could prevail at trial. They made the decision after a judge tossed out a case against two soldiers in the killing of an Irish Republican Army leader after ruling key prosecution evidence was inadmissible. But family members of one the Bloody Sunday victims appealed and […]

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “dangerous” comments by Elon Musk after the X and Tesla owner told an anti-immigration rally that violence is coming to Britain and they must fight or die. But the U.K. government resisted opposition calls to sanction Musk for the remarks. Starmer denounced violence on the fringes of Saturday’s 100,000 or more-strong “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration in London organized by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson. Police said 26 officers were injured, four seriously, as protesters tried to breach lines separating them from a smaller anti-racist counter-demonstration. There were 25 people arrested at the event and the Metropolitan Police said more arrests would follow. Addressing the demonstration by video link, Musk called for the dissolution of Parliament and an early election to remove Starmer’s center-left government. He told protesters “violence is coming to you” and “you either fight back or you die.” Starmer’s spokesman, Dave Pares, said he didn’t think “the British public will have any truck with that kind of language. “The U.K. is a fair, tolerant and decent country, so the last thing that British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets,” he said. Calls to sanction Musk Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, the third-largest party in Britain’s Parliament, urged Starmer and Conservative opposition leader Kemi Badenoch to join him in condemning Musk’s attempt “to sow discord and incite violence on our streets” and interfere with British democracy. They should “consider what sanctions Elon Musk should face as a consequence,” Davey said. Starmer’s spokesman said the government had no plans to speak to Musk about his comments. The prime minister wrote on X that peaceful protest “is core to our country’s values. But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the color of their skin.” This is not the first time Musk, an erstwhile ally of President Donald Trump, has supported hard-right and far-right figures in Europe, including Robinson, a convicted fraudster and founder of the anti-Islam English Defense League whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, and the Alternative for Germany party, or AfD. Musk also is a critic of attempts by the U.K. and other European governments to clamp down on harmful online content, something he argues restricts free speech. Saturday’s demonstration follows growing political concern about unauthorized immigration, especially the arrival of migrants across the English Channel in small boats. More than 30,000 people have made the dangerous crossing from France so far this year despite efforts by authorities from Britain, France and other countries to crack down on the people-smuggling gangs behind the trips. The use of hotels to accommodate asylum-seekers has become a major political issued in Britain, sparking dozens of small but heated protests over the summer, some of which turned violent. Flying the flag Many of the demonstrators waved the U.K.’s Union Jack or red and white St. George flag of England. In recent weeks, the flags have proliferated on lampposts, motorway bridges and road intersections around the country as part of a seemingly grassroots campaign. Red crosses have also been painted on buildings in what some see as an intimidating gesture aimed at ethnic minorities. The St. George flag, in particular, is a complex symbol. It can express patriotism and pride […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Israel to use extreme caution when targeting Hamas leaders. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey before returning to the White House, Trump was asked what message he had for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Trump replied, “My message is that 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. I told the Emir, who I think is a wonderful person actually, ‘You need better public relations.’ People talk of them so badly. And they shouldn’t be. Qatar has been a really great ally.” “So Israel and everybody else, we have to be careful,” Trump asserted. “When we attack people, we have to be careful.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

Ten Chareidim were arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday morning as they attempted to leave the country for Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Several Charedim on the way to Uman were previously arrested on Sunday morning. Last week, Channel 12 News reported that at least seven Chareidim attempting to travel to Uman were arrested. The Magen V’Moshia center issued a statement warning that in recent days, the presence of military police at the airport has increased. There is growing concern about the number of Chareidim who will be forced to spend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in prison. “The very idea that a yeshivah bochur will sit in prison precisely on the most kodesh days of the year is unacceptable,” the center said. Attorney Natan Rosenblatt also warned that military prison is “not the place for a Breslover chassid, not a bochur nor an avreich, certainly not during the kodesh days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

Tahar al-Nono, a senior Hamas official who was reportedly one of the targets in Israel’s strike in Doha last week, appeared in public on Sunday in an interview on Al Jazeera. According to a Palestinian source quoted by Ynet, Al-Nunu, who served as an adviser to slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, was in the building at the time of the strike. Al-Nunu used the interview to engage in Hamas’s usual propaganda, inciting against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and threatening the lives of the hostages, stating, “Netanyahu fired his missiles at any current possibility of the return of the hostages and a ceasefire.” He added, “We won’t worry about the Israeli hostages more than Netanyahu does.” Referring to the stalemate in negotiations since the strike, he added that the “old approach to negotiations” is no longer valid “at this stage.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

Vice President JD Vance revealed that on Monday he will be stepping in to host “The Charlie Kirk Show” live from the White House, saying he wanted to “pay tribute” to his fallen friend.

The broadcast is scheduled to go on the air at noon, just days after Kirk was gunned down while appearing on a college campus in Utah.

Vance and Kirk had shared a deep friendship stretching back many years, long before Vance had ever entered the political arena.

In a heartfelt letter addressed to Kirk that was released following his murder at Utah Valley University, Vance recounted memories of their relationship.

He recalled how Kirk was one of the very first people he confided in when he chose to run for the U.S. Senate in 2021, and how Kirk played a pivotal role in connecting him with influential figures such as Donald Trump Jr. who helped build his campaign.

Vance also wrote that Kirk had remained one of his most loyal allies throughout his career, and had even influenced the process that eventually led to Vance being chosen as Trump’s running mate.

News of Kirk’s shooting reached the vice president in the middle of a West Wing meeting through a flurry of text messages. Some of the group chats included Kirk himself, while many others poured in expressing that they were praying for him.

“God didn’t answer those prayers, and that’s OK. He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I’ll ask him to talk to big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so dearly,” Vance wrote.

Vance then accompanied Kirk’s remains as they were brought back from Utah to his home state of Arizona.

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President Trump sharply criticized “the left” on Sunday, blaming it for spreading the kind of venom that led to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He also revealed that “major investigations” are already underway into various groups as authorities press forward with the case.

When questioned about possible ties between left-wing organizations and Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting Kirk during his appearance at Utah Valley University last Wednesday, Trump condemned the ideology as a whole.

“The problem? Is on the left, it’s not on the right, like some people like to say on the right. The problem we have is on the left,” he told members of the press while speaking at Morristown Airport in New Jersey.

“And when you look at the agitators, you look at the scum that speak so badly of our country, the American flag burnings all over the place, that’s the left. That’s not the right,” he said.

Trump emphasized that investigators are zeroing in on “a lot of people that you would traditionally say are on the left” as the FBI works to uncover the shooter’s motive.

He also pointed out that many on the left have responded to Kirk’s murder in a grotesque way, openly applauding the killing on social media.

“We wouldn’t celebrate if something happened on their side, and we don’t. These are sick people. These are really deranged people,” he said.

In the aftermath, a number of individuals who publicly celebrated the assassination online have faced serious consequences, including being fired or forced out of influential roles.

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An urgent search for a missing elderly individual that began Thursday evening, concluded with a safe recovery during Shabbos morning, after multiple organizations mobilized in a massive coordinated effort. The search was launched after Queens Shomrim received a call regarding the missing person. Volunteers immediately fanned out across neighborhoods, canvassing streets, hospitals, and public areas throughout the borough. Shomrim groups from surrounding neighborhoods joined in, distributing flyers to hospitals and pursuing every possible lead. The intensive effort continued day and night through Friday and into Shabbos. Baruch Hashem, on Shabbos morning, the missing individual was safely located on the street and transported by EMS to a local Queens Hospital in stable condition. This large-scale mission drew wide support from across the region. Shomrim organizations from Queens, Boro Park, Williamsburg, Staten Island, Flatbush, Manhattan, Rockaway, Nassau, and Crown Heights responded to assist. In addition, Chaverim of Rockland, along with Chaverim groups from Bergen County, Orange County, Passaic, and Brooklyn, deployed manpower and resources to strengthen the effort. Chaverim of Rockland joined the search on Friday afternoon, deploying manpower and resources to assist as the effort intensified going into Shabbos. In a true display of community support, Evergreen Supermarket in Monsey graciously provided the Rockland volunteers with Shabbos food before their departure on Friday afternoon. The food sustained them through Friday night while they remained in the field. On Shabbos morning, a non-Jewish Chaverim Shabbos patrol volunteer facilitated the coordination of additional food, with a Evergreen staff member reopening the store to provide for the morning hours. B’chasdei Hashem, by noon on Shabbos the missing individual was located safely. Their combined manpower and resources ensured that no stone was left unturned until the case reached a successful conclusion. PHOTOS TAKEN BEFORE SHABBOS (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The Trump administration has submitted a $58 million request to Congress for expanded security measures for both the executive and judicial branches, according to several individuals briefed on the plan who spoke with CBS News.

A White House official explained that the funding would bolster the U.S. Marshals Service and provide heightened security for the justices of the Supreme Court.

Officials also voiced support for additional resources to safeguard members of Congress, though the administration suggested that final decisions on that funding would likely remain in the hands of lawmakers themselves.

The proposal is being pushed forward as Congress faces a September 30 deadline to avoid a government shutdown.

Last month, CBS News reported on the launch of a new pilot program for House lawmakers. That initiative gives members a special allowance to pay for personal bodyguards or to install new safety features at their residences.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said late in the week that the pilot is under a “deliberate” and comprehensive review. In the Senate, members are also weighing further steps to improve protection.

“We’ve got to protect people who run for public office or no one will, and that’s heavy on our hearts and minds, as we also, you know, work through the trauma of what happened,” Johnson said Thursday when speaking to reporters.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan told CBS News that by the end of this year, the department expects to track more than 14,000 threats aimed at lawmakers, a pace that far exceeds recent years. He noted that the force will continue to operate at a “heightened posture” for the foreseeable future.

“We’re prepared to continue to react and keep the members of Congress safe,” Sullivan said.

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Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, lashed out at the political left during a virtual address to a massive freedom rally in London, labeling them “the party of murder.”

The remark was highlighted Sunday morning by the Elon Clips account on X.

“…You see how much violence there’s on the left with our friend Charlie Kirk getting murdered in cold blood this week and people on the left celebrating it openly, the left is the party of murder and celebrating murder,” Musk said in his exchange with British activist Tommy Robinson.

“Let that sink in for a minute,” Musk continued. “That’s who we’re dealing with here. That is who we’re dealing with.”

His appearance came via video link on Shabbos, broadcast to the crowds attending Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally and march. The demonstration drew more than 110,000 participants who were protesting immigration policies and speech restrictions.

Musk warned the audience that more unrest could be expected from the left.

“Violence is coming,” he declared. “You either fight back or you die.”

Coverage of Musk’s words in The Hill cast doubt on his assertion that people aligned with the left were “openly” celebrating Kirk’s killing in Utah.

Still, Breitbart News has pointed to multiple cases of such celebratory reactions, some of which have led to individuals losing their jobs across different industries in the United States.

Robinson, whose legal name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has long been a controversial figure in Britain. Frequently described by critics as “far right,” he has spent years leading activist campaigns and has been incarcerated on numerous occasions for offenses tied to his political activity.

Throughout his video appearance, Musk’s commentary repeatedly sparked cheers. He railed against the “woke mind virus,” denouncing its impact on speech and immigration policies.

He did not hold back in criticizing Britain’s leadership.

“I really think that there’s got to be a change of government in Britain,” Musk asserted. “We don’t have another four years, or whenever the next election is — it’s too long. There’s got to be a dissolution of parliament and a new vote held.”

The Guardian, reporting on the gathering, described it as “one of the largest nationalist events in decades.”

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Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said on Sunday that Democrats will need to shift their strategy now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House and Republicans hold both chambers of Congress. He warned that if the party leans further to the left, it risks remaining in the minority.

“They have forgotten one of the reasons why we lost in 2024,” Fetterman told CNN’s “Inside Politics Sunday.”

“Some people think now we have to double down on those things or we must become more progressive or more extreme. That’s absolutely not true. The seven or eight states that are going to determine who’s going to be our next president, you know, we have to win in those states, and I understand what that takes.”

Fetterman argued that Democrats’ reliance on framing Trump and Republicans as a “threat to democracy” has fallen flat. He said voters simply aren’t convinced, and the message has cost the party.

“We’ve really lost our connection with American voters in ways,” he said, adding, “We have to turn the temperature down.”

He added that Trump’s win was a legitimate outcome of the democratic process.

“This is not an autocrat; this is a product of a democratic election,” he said. “It’s like I participated in that. It was safe and it was secure. We lost, and the American people put us in the minority. That’s democracy.

“I revere democracy. I may not like the outcome, but I have to respect that.”

He also spoke out against Democrats who are floating the idea of shutting down the government during budget negotiations, saying such a move would “harm millions of Americans.” He further distanced himself from his party by backing Trump’s push to tackle violent crime at the federal level, saying cities need help curbing lawlessness.

When the topic turned to global affairs, Fetterman strongly supported Israel’s military campaign against Hamas and Iran. He dismissed criticism from some Democrats accusing Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza.

“It is hell on earth, but I blame Hamas and Iran for that,” Fetterman concluded.

Though he often clashes with party leadership and does not attend caucus lunches, Fetterman said he still identifies as a Democrat and continues to back the party on major legislation. He did not commit, however, to running for another Senate term in 2028.

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UPDATE: Moments after it was reported that Eric Adams will drop out of the NYC mayoral race this week, Adams’ team comes out swinging, insisting the report is a complete fabrication.

WATCH: On Sunday afternoon, the Misaskim Organization held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate a brand-new van for the Boro Park Division, generously sponsored by the Grossman family, enhancing their ability to serve the community.

A reporter asks Trump if he has asked to start revoking the visas of foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s death: “No, we haven’t, but we are looking at names … These are sick people.”

Trump: “They’re already under major investigation, a lot of the people that you would traditionally say are on the left.”