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48American media personality Tucker Carlson is facing criticism after defending Oswald Mosley, the British fascist leader who maintained ties to Nazi Germany and hosted his wedding in Berlin with top Nazi officials in attendance.

The remarks were highlighted by Australian blogger Nathan Livingstone, who said Carlson described Mosley as someone whose “only crime” was “being the opposition” to Winston Churchill, suggesting that this was the reason for his imprisonment during World War II.

Livingstone pushed back on that characterization, pointing out that Mosley was a committed fascist who had financial backing from Benito Mussolini, cultivated close relationships with the Nazi regime, and led the British Union of Fascists along with its paramilitary wing, the “Blackshirts,” a group modeled after Mussolini’s movement and known for violent actions, including targeting Jewish communities.

Mosley’s political career began in Parliament, where he served between 1918 and 1931, initially as a Conservative and later as a member of the Labour Party. However, after establishing the British Union of Fascists in 1932 and embracing fascist ideology, he faded from mainstream politics and never again approached a position of electoral influence.

He was detained in 1940 after British authorities determined that he posed a national security threat due to his sympathies with enemy powers, rather than because he was a significant political challenger.

Livingstone sharply criticized Carlson’s framing of Mosley, writing, “For Carlson to portray Mosley – an outspoken, Hitler-admiring fascist – as a war hero (which Tucker exaggerates), and to claim he was persecuted purely for political reasons, is deeply disturbing.”

He went on to question Carlson’s stance, stating, “The question has to be asked,” Livingstone wrote, “does Tucker Carlson despise Churchill so much that he’s willing to defend a Nazi-aligned fascist like Mosley – or does he genuinely believe a Nazi-aligned fascist like Mosley was a patriot?”

Carlson has also drawn attention recently for comments about Adolf Hitler, claiming that Hitler did not intend to exterminate all Jews. In the same vein, he accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pursuing what he characterized as a genocidal policy toward Palestinians, asserting that it was rooted in the biblical commandment concerning Amalek.

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A Jewish family is struggling to rebuild their lives after a sudden and devastating fire tore through their home, leaving their young son severely injured and their father unable to work. As Pesach approaches, the family remains displaced, traumatized, and in urgent need of assistance.

The tragedy began with a violent explosion from an electric scooter battery an incident that turned an ordinary evening into a nightmare. Within moments, flames engulfed the Shachar family’s apartment, consuming everything in their path. Furniture, clothing, family photographs, sefarim all reduced to ash.

But the physical destruction was only the beginning…

The family’s young son suffered severe, life‑altering burns, requiring ongoing treatments and long-term rehabilitation. According to his father, Avraham Shachar, the child endures procedures so painful that “no parent should ever have to witness them.”

Shachar, a sofer Sta”m by profession, has been forced to abandon his work entirely. His days are now spent in hospital corridors, burn units, and therapy rooms, while his other children struggle with trauma, fear, and sleepless nights.

“We lost our home in minutes,” Shachar said. “But what haunts me most is my son’s suffering. His pain is constant. His treatments will continue for years. And I cannot leave his side.”

The family has since been relocated to a small temporary apartment, far from the stability they once knew. With Pesach only days away, the contrast between the preparations taking place in Jewish homes across Israel and the Shachar family’s reality is stark.

“There is no home to clean, no kitchen to prepare, no table to set,” Shachar explained. “We are simply trying to survive.”

Community leaders familiar with the case describe the situation as “heartbreaking” and “urgent,” noting that the family faces overwhelming medical expenses, psychological trauma, and the daunting task of rebuilding a home from nothing.

A dedicated fund has been established to help the Shachar family cover medical treatments, rehabilitation, and the reconstruction of their destroyed home. Donations are tax‑deductible through a registered 501(c)(3) By Netzah Israel.

“This is not about luxuries,” Shachar emphasized. “This is about giving my children back a sense of safety and giving my son a chance to heal.”

Travel options out of Israel continue to deteriorate, leaving thousands of American citizens with increasingly limited options.

As reported by Chaim V’Chessed, more than a week ago, the United States Department of State began operating evacuation flights from Israel. The initiative had the potential to significantly ease the growing backlog of U.S. citizens seeking to return home.

After just a few days, however, the State Department announced an arrangement with El Al, under which the airline would transport American citizens – including both El Al ticket holders and those without El Al tickets – on specially cleared flights to the United States. These flights were reportedly authorized to operate with expanded passenger capacity.

In practice, the arrangement did not produce the expected relief. Seats were largely allocated to existing El Al passengers, and even for them, availability fell far short of demand. Thousands of registered Americans remained without confirmed travel.

Yesterday, the situation worsened. The Israeli government again reduced the number of passengers permitted on North America-bound flights, limiting aircraft to just 130 passengers. At the same time, El Al ended its cooperation with the State Department.

The combined impact is significant – fewer seats, no coordinated evacuation framework, and mounting uncertainty. According to sources, more than 13,000 Americans are still seeking to depart Israel. With capacity now reduced, the likelihood of securing a direct seat to the United States has become extremely slim.

At present, the only consistently functioning option appears to be overland travel via Egypt.

Contact the State Department

In light of the current situation, U.S. citizens who are registered to depart are strongly encouraged to contact the State Department directly.

1 – Locate Your Case Number

Search your email inbox for a message from cacms@state.gov. This confirmation email, sent upon registration, includes your case number near the bottom. Most case numbers begin with 058.

Those who have not yet registered should do so immediately at this link.

2 – Email cacms@state.gov

In the subject line, include your case number followed by:

“I need evacuation help”

Example: 058-XXXXX – I need evacuation help

3 – Provide Relevant Details

In the body of the email, briefly state that you are a U.S. citizen registered to leave Israel and outline:

– Steps already taken, such as contacting El Al, experiencing a cancellation, or attempting to rebook

– Any special circumstances, including medical conditions, health emergencies, elderly travelers, infants, minors, or other urgent needs

If a substantial number of registered citizens contact the State Department directly, it may prompt reconsideration of the suspended charter framework. At present, there is no other realistic large-scale mechanism for facilitating departures of U.S. citizens from Israel.

Contact Your Elected Officials

Besides contacting the State Department, Chaim V’Chessed urges all affected and concerned parties to contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives immediately to push the State Department to authorize emergency charter flights. Every call and email creates a paper trail that could make a real difference.

How to Take Action

1. Contact Your Representative

Find your House Representative and contact details at: house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

2. Contact Your Senators

Find your two U.S. Senators and contact details at: senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

3. What to Say

Keep your message simple and direct:

• American citizens are stranded in Israel with no way home.
• Commercial flights are cancelled, and El Al cannot accommodate everyone.
• Urge them to contact the State Department immediately to authorize emergency charter flights.
• Passover begins April 1 – time is running out.

Every call and email to an elected official creates a impression, and moves things forward.

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Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu said today that Iran had lost its ability to enrich uranium and manufacture ballistic missiles, as he opened a press conference highlighting what he described as major successes in the ongoing war.

Speaking in Hebrew at the start of his remarks, Netanyahu stated that Iran could “no longer enrich uranium” and was no longer capable of producing ballistic missiles.

He said the Iranian regime was now “weaker than ever,” while Israel had emerged as a dominant force in the region, adding that it was “a regional power and some would say a world power.”

Netanyahu also made clear that military operations would not be ending soon, saying the campaign against Iran would continue “as long as is necessary.”

His initial remarks were delivered in Hebrew, with additional comments and a question-and-answer session in English.

A growing number of injuries—and now fatalities—during rocket attacks have intensified scrutiny of Israel’s Home Front Command alert system, with critics asking whether earlier warnings could give civilians more time to reach safety.

In recent years, hundreds of Israelis have been harmed after failing to make it to shelters in time during incoming rocket fire. The incidents have led to renewed debate over whether the current warning system provides sufficient notice, or if it could be adjusted to allow for a longer response window.

Israel’s detection systems are capable of identifying launches from Lebanon anywhere from about 15 seconds to 90 seconds before sirens are triggered, depending on the region. Despite that capability, alerts are not issued immediately upon detection, meaning civilians do not receive the earliest possible warning—unlike the faster alerts typically issued during missile launches from Iran.

A Channel 12 report indicated that extending warning times may be feasible. Communities near the Lebanese border could potentially gain an additional 15 seconds to respond, while residents in central Israel might see their warning window increased from roughly a minute and a half to as much as two and a half minutes.

Even so, the Home Front Command continues to rely on a system that divides the country into fixed protection zones, each with a predetermined warning time that does not change based on when a launch is detected.

Israeli journalist Almog Boker, who lives in the south, voiced frustration shared by many, asking: “Why wait until it costs human lives?”

Officials explain that the delay in sounding sirens is deliberate. One reason is to allow time to more accurately determine the rocket’s trajectory, reducing the likelihood of unnecessary alerts in areas not actually under threat.

Another factor, according to the military, is the importance of consistency. If residents know they have a set amount of time—such as 90 seconds—they can react accordingly. Constantly shifting warning times could lead to confusion and panic.

However, these strategic considerations stand in contrast to the realities faced by civilians, particularly the elderly, individuals with physical limitations, and families with small children, for whom even a few extra seconds can make a life-or-death difference.

That reality was underscored this week when Yaron Moshe and his wife Ilana were killed after an Iranian missile struck their apartment in Ramat Gan. The couple, both in their seventies, were unable to reach their safe room before impact. Initial assessments suggest that the husband’s disability slowed their ability to get to shelter in time.

The missile struck the living room directly, causing extensive destruction throughout the apartment. The protected room, however, remained intact despite the severe damage elsewhere in the home.

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A newly surfaced report claims that Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, previously shared social media content expressing support for Palestinian terrorists, drawing renewed attention to her past online activity.

According to material reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon, Duwaji — who serves as New York City’s first lady — used a Tumblr account years ago to post favorable content about figures associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, including well-known hijacker Leila Khaled.

The report states that Duwaji, now 28, operated the since-deleted account while living in the Middle East. The outlet said it linked the account to her in part through facial recognition analysis.

In one post dated September 2017, she uploaded an image of Khaled, who participated in airplane hijackings in 1969 and 1970, alongside a quote attributed to her: “If it does good for my cause, I’d be happy to accept death.”

In another post, she shared a photograph of a Bangladeshi stamp bearing the message, “We salute the valiant freedom fighters of Palestine,” according to the report.

The Beacon also reported that in 2015, Duwaji reposted a strongly worded message criticizing American military personnel, stating that U.S. troops “fightin in imperialist wars are not brave nor are they fighting for anyone’s freedom.”

That same post accused the military of “mercilessly slaughtering 3rd world civilians” in order to uphold “American hegemony.”

Another repost from December 2015 attributed responsibility for the creation of al Qaeda to white individuals.

“You can’t blame muslims for terrorism because they didn’t construct, fund nor train Al-Qaeda,” the post said. “White People did that too.”

Additional posts from that period included statements about Israel, including one in which she wrote that Tel Aviv “shouldn’t exist in the first place,” referring to its residents as “occupiers.” The report also noted that she used a racial slur in a 2013 tweet when she was reportedly 15.

The resurfaced material follows earlier reports indicating that Duwaji had interacted with controversial content more recently, including liking an Instagram post on October 7, 2023, that marked Hamas’ attack on Israel with celebratory imagery.

She was also reported to have liked another post that described claims of Hamas committing immoral violence during the attack as a “mass hoax.”

In response to the scrutiny, Mamdani — who has been outspoken in his criticism of Israel — said that his wife has not played any official role in his political activities. He stated that she “has held no formal position on my campaign or in my City Hall” and argued that her past social media activity should not be a focus of public attention.

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President Trump is considering whether to deploy additional American forces to the Middle East, including the possibility of sending troops into Iran for operations on the ground, according to a new report.

Officials have examined scenarios that would involve U.S. forces landing on Iranian territory, including efforts to secure strategic locations such as the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island, Reuters reported Wednesday.

Another option under discussion includes using American troops to take control of Iran’s reserves of highly enriched uranium, the report said.

Despite those deliberations, sources emphasized that no immediate move to insert ground forces into Iran is expected at this time.

Officials acknowledged that any such operation would carry significant danger, as American troops would be exposed to Iran’s missile systems and drone capabilities.

“There has been no decision to send ground troops at this time, but President Trump wisely keeps all options at his disposal,” a White House official told Reuters.

“The president is focused on achieving all of the defined objectives of Operation Epic Fury: destroy Iran’s ballistic missile capacity, annihilate their navy, ensure their terrorist proxies cannot destabilize the region, and guarantee that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon,” the official added.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has already taken steps to bolster U.S. military presence in the region. According to a Wall Street Journal report last week, additional Marines and naval assets have been approved for deployment as Iran continues targeting commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is said to have approved the movement of “an element of an amphibious ready group and attached Marine expeditionary unit, typically consisting of several warships and 5,000 Marines and sailors,” according to the report, which cited U.S. officials.

The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship similar in appearance to an aircraft carrier but designed for operations closer to shore, is reportedly making its way from Japan toward the Middle East.

Iran’s continued assaults on ships in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz have effectively choked off much of the traffic through the vital oil route, driving up global energy prices.

Last week, Trump authorized airstrikes on Kharg Island, located roughly 16 miles off Iran’s coastline and responsible for handling about 90% of the country’s crude oil exports.

Trump said military targets were “totally obliterated” in the strikes, which spared the island’s oil infrastructure.

U.S. and Israeli officials are also believed to be exploring the possibility of eventually taking control of Kharg Island as part of the broader campaign, according to prior reporting.

A new analysis has found that fewer than 2% of the most prominent stories on Apple News last month came from right-leaning outlets, a slight uptick from zero the month before that critics say reflects little more than a response to mounting scrutiny over alleged bias.

The findings follow earlier reporting that Apple faced backlash after a Media Research Center review revealed that in January, not a single top story on the platform came from a conservative source.

That criticism escalated when FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Feb. 11, cautioning that the company’s practices could potentially run afoul of federal laws prohibiting “unfair or deceptive acts or practices.” The very next day, Apple News highlighted its first conservative-sourced article in over three months—a Fox News report covering the death of actor James Van Der Beek.

In a follow-up review conducted by the Media Research Center in February, researchers tracked 560 top stories and found that just eight—1.4%—originated from conservative outlets. By contrast, 400 articles, or 75%, were attributed to sources considered left-leaning. The remaining 152 pieces came from either centrist organizations or outlets that had not been categorized, such as smaller local publications.

“2% is not progress. It’s damage control,” MRC president David Bozell said in a statement. “If public exposure and a federal inquiry only yield a modest adjustment, that suggests the bias we documented was deeply embedded.”

“Apple News should not require public pressure to reflect viewpoint diversity,” Bozell added. “This is not about token inclusion. It’s about whether one of the most powerful information gatekeepers in the country operates fairly.”

The Media Research Center based its classifications on ratings from AllSides, a nonpartisan group that evaluates media bias using panels made up of individuals from across the political spectrum. These panels, composed of representatives from the left, center, and right, are trained to assess bias. The organization also conducts blind surveys of everyday Americans and combines those results to determine overall ratings. AllSides itself did not participate in the MRC’s analysis.

“Apple would need to make much more substantial changes to help reduce news polarization and give Americans a broader, more balanced view,” said Julie Mastrine, director of AllSides’ media bias rating system.

The issue has drawn attention at the highest levels, with President Trump sharing The Post’s earlier report on Truth Social, amplifying concerns about the data.

Critics argue that Apple News wields significant influence because it is preloaded on millions of devices, including iPhones, and is marketed by the company as the leading news app in the United States.

Since 2017, the platform’s editorial direction has been overseen by editor-in-chief Lauren Kern, who previously held positions at New York Magazine and The New York Times Magazine. In 2018, The New York Times described her as having “quietly become one of the most powerful figures in English-language media,” citing the app’s vast reach.

Another study released last month by AllSides examined only the manually curated sections of Apple News. During a two-week period in October included in that review, editors did not feature a single article from a conservative outlet in the app’s “top news” section.

For its February report, the Media Research Center reviewed the top 20 stories displayed each day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28. The feed includes a combination of stories selected by Apple’s editorial staff and others generated through algorithmic recommendations.

Among the most frequently featured sources in February were the Associated Press with 57 articles, The Washington Post with 44, and NBC News with 38—all categorized as left-leaning. Among centrist outlets, The Wall Street Journal appeared 46 times, while Reuters was featured 40 times.

Of the eight conservative-sourced articles identified, seven were from Fox News and covered topics including a delayed NASA launch, U.S. operations against drug smuggling vessels, and former President Bill Clinton’s deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein files. The remaining article came from the British publication The Telegraph and focused on the arrest of the former Prince Andrew.

In his letter, Ferguson called on Cook to “conduct a comprehensive review of Apple’s terms of service and ensure that Apple News’ curation of articles is consistent with those terms and representations made to consumers and, if it is not, to take corrective action swiftly.”

Separately, Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee pressed Cook for answers, asking whether Apple had “systematically suppressed” conservative perspectives.

“The American public increasingly relies on services like Apple News to provide them with information, and they deserve to have access to perspectives across the political spectrum,” Blackburn wrote in a letter on Feb. 19.

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A new survey indicates that Republican voters remain firmly behind President Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iran, pushing back on claims of significant divisions within the party.

According to polling conducted by J.L. Partners and shared with The New York Post, overwhelming support exists among likely Republican voters for Operation Epic Fury. The data shows that 83% either “strongly” or “somewhat” back the military campaign, while only 9% express opposition.

The survey also found that most respondents favor continuing the offensive. Nearly three-quarters—74%—said the United States should press forward until Iran’s military strength is fully dismantled, compared to 16% who believe the war should end immediately.

When asked whom they trust more on matters related to the conflict, Republican voters overwhelmingly sided with Trump over media personalities who have voiced criticism. While figures like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly have taken issue with the war, 83% of respondents said they trust Trump’s judgment more, while just 6% indicated greater confidence in the former Fox News hosts.

Similarly, 84% said they align more closely with Trump’s approach to foreign policy, compared to 6% who favor the views of Carlson and Kelly. Another 85% reported taking the president more seriously on global affairs than commentators and podcast hosts, with only 6% saying otherwise.

Trump has mostly avoided directly addressing criticism from Carlson and Kelly, though he did publicly defend talk radio host Mark Levin, who has strongly supported the war and recently clashed with Kelly.

“Mark Levin, a truly Great American Patriot, is somewhat under siege by other people with far less Intellect, Capability, and Love for our Country,” the president wrote on Truth Social on the evening of March 15.

“He is a true Conservative, and Intellect, far smarter than those who criticize him but, above all, he is a man of Great Wisdom and Common Sense who truly loves our Country,” Trump went on. “When you hear others unfairly attack Mark, remember that they are jealous and angry Human Beings, whose ‘sway’ is much less than the Public understands, and will, now that they know where I stand, rapidly diminish.”

“Those that speak ill of Mark will quickly fall by the wayside, as do the people whose ideas, policies, and footings are not sound. THEY ARE NOT MAGA, I AM, and MAGA includes not allowing Iran, a Sick, Demented, and Violent Terrorist Regime, to have a Nuclear Weapon to blow up the United States of America, the Middle East and, ultimately, the rest of the World. MAGA is about stopping them cold, and that is exactly what we are doing.”

The poll further suggests that Trump’s position on Iran could play a major role in upcoming elections. A significant 78% of Republican voters said they would be more inclined to support a congressional candidate who backs the military campaign, while just 10% said they would favor a candidate opposed to it.

On the other hand, candidates aligned with critics like Carlson and Kelly could face resistance within the party. A majority of respondents—55%—said they would be less likely to vote for such candidates, while only 19% said they would be more likely to support them.

The survey was conducted between March 17 and March 18 among 1,018 likely Republican voters and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.