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More than eighteen months after disturbing footage from Meron shocked the public, the Border Police reservists who were seen violently clashing with mispa­llelim at the kever of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai will not face any form of punishment, neither criminal nor disciplinary.

According to a report by i24, the disciplinary charges were canceled due to a procedural blunder in the scheduling process by the police’s own disciplinary department.

Videos from that tragic Lag BaOmer pilgrimage captured scenes that left many Yidden deeply pained: officers were seen pushing Rabbi Avraham Kreuzer to the ground, one officer punched a chareidi man and even drew his weapon, firing into the air when there was no clear threat to his life. Another clip showed a female officer striking an elderly woman. All those involved were serving in the reserves at the time.

Although the Police Internal Investigations Department recommended disciplinary proceedings after deciding not to pursue criminal charges, the follow-up collapsed when the disciplinary unit failed to file the indictment within the legally mandated time frame. By law, a reservist can only be brought to a disciplinary hearing within ninety days of the completion of his reserve duty.

The prosecution tried to argue that the ninety-day clock continues to run so long as the individual remains subject to reserve duty. However, the court sided with the defense, ruling that the countdown ends with the conclusion of that specific reserve service during which the alleged offense took place.

In its ruling, the court added that the prosecution’s stance could discourage reservists from volunteering for service in the Border Police. The ruling effectively shuts the case entirely—no criminal record, no disciplinary action, and no further proceedings.

At the time of the incident, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir contacted Border Police Commander Inspector General Yitzchak Brick, and together they agreed that the three officers involved would be suspended until the investigation reached its conclusion.

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Trump foe Boasberg hit with articles of impeachment Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, is formally introducing impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday for his role in the “Arctic Frost” probe. Republican allies of President Donald Trump have been criticizing Boasberg after news broke that he was the judge who signed off on subpoenas and […]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a fierce accusation against Israel, alleging that it had violated the Gaza ceasefire. Speaking at an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) economic summit in Istanbul, Erdogan insisted that Hamas is “quite determined to adhere to the agreement while Israel’s record is very poor,” according to a report by JNS.

The Turkish leader used the forum to urge Muslim nations to take “a leading role” in rebuilding Gaza, pressing for the immediate adoption of the reconstruction blueprint presented jointly by the Arab League and the OIC at their March 4 summit in Cairo. That proposal, he said, stands as an alternative to President Donald Trump’s “Middle East Riviera” initiative.

Erdogan further declared that his government “cannot allow Israel to annex Judea and Samaria, alter the status of Yerushalayim or attempt to harm the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa mosque.” His remarks came as Ankara continues to intensify its criticism of Israel amid the ongoing conflict.

While Erdogan accused Israel of undermining the ceasefire, Hamas has in fact been responsible for multiple violations of the truce. The terror group has killed three Israeli soldiers and delayed the return of the bodies of hostages that were supposed to be handed over within 72 hours of the agreement.

Last Thursday, Hamas returned the bodies of Sachar Baruch and Amiram Cooper to Israel. The following day, it transferred three additional bodies that were later determined not to belong to any of the 11 remaining captives. On Sunday, Hamas released the bodies of Omer Neutra, Asaf Hamami, and Oz Daniel, but continues to hold the remains of eight hostages.

The terror organization has reportedly demanded heavy construction equipment, claiming it is needed to extract the remaining bodies from rubble.

Over the last decade, relations between Turkey and Israel have plunged, driven largely by Erdogan’s increasingly combative tone and open hostility toward the Jewish state. His rhetoric has repeatedly inflamed tensions between Ankara and Yerushalayim.

Earlier this year, Erdogan called Israel a “terror state” following its airstrikes on terrorist targets in Gaza. A few months later, in June, he asserted that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s administration poses “the most significant threat to Middle East security.”

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New York City voters turned out in extraordinary numbers Tuesday, surpassing the total turnout from the last mayoral election before polls even closed — a sign of the intensity surrounding the city’s most closely watched race in years.

By mid-afternoon, the Board of Elections reported that approximately 1.19 million people had already checked in to vote, eclipsing the 1.15 million total ballots cast in 2021. That figure includes both early voting and mail-in ballots, showing the city is on pace to set new records by night’s end.

Polling sites across all five boroughs remained open until 9 p.m., but the energy at the polls was already palpable. By midday, Brooklyn had logged more than 395,000 ballots, with Manhattan following at 328,000. Queens saw 276,000 voters, the Bronx 111,000, and Staten Island 82,000.

Four years ago, only around 462,000 voters had participated by midday on Election Day, with another 900,000 casting ballots before Eric Adams ultimately claimed victory. This time, the surge in participation highlights a dramatically more engaged electorate, drawn in by a fiercely competitive race.

The three leading contenders — Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent Andrew Cuomo — all cast their votes early Tuesday morning, setting the tone for a charged final stretch.

“I voted for Cuomo. I like him. He’s trying to follow in his father’s footsteps, keeping the legacy going,” said 46-year-old engineer Omar Edwards at a Brooklyn polling site. “My mother voted for Zohran. I know nothing about the man. You want to defund the police, tax the rich – that’s the Z-man. That’s all I know about him.”

Not everyone shared Edwards’ enthusiasm for Cuomo. In Manhattan, longtime residents Adrian Buckmaster, 70, and his partner Irene Delgado, 56, said they proudly backed Mamdani.

“Zohran is a breath of fresh air,” Buckmaster said. “I think he’s straight and honest. He walks the walk. I hope it works.”

“If he gets in by a good margin, I think it’ll change how people see politics. It’ll give the right a big jolt. It’s telling how they are rallying against him,” he added.

Meanwhile, Cuomo spent Election Day hammering away at Mamdani’s platform and urging conservatives not to split the anti-Mamdani vote — echoing comments from President Trump, who publicly endorsed Cuomo on the eve of the election.

“President Trump saying to the Republicans, ‘Don’t vote for Sliwa, you are wasting your vote,’ that could be very helpful,” Cuomo said on Fox & Friends. “President Trump is pragmatic. He is telling them the reality of the situation, which is if you do not vote, Mamdani is going to win. Republicans, you have to get up and come out and vote. Even if you are not voting Republican, you are voting to save New York City.

“It’s all B.S. It’s all campaign rhetoric,” Cuomo added, dismissing Mamdani’s pledges.

As Election Night progressed, one thing was already clear — New Yorkers were showing up in numbers not seen in decades, determined to make their voices heard in a contest that has captured the city’s full attention.

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The passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney was met with near-total silence from the White House on Tuesday, as officials confirmed that the decision to fly flags at half-staff was made only because federal law mandates it.

When questioned by reporters, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged that the administration had not made any personal gestures toward Cheney’s family or plans for memorial participation. “I don’t believe the White House is involved in that planning, or at least hasn’t gotten to it yet. I know the president is aware of the former vice president’s passing, and as you saw, flags have been lowered to half staff in according to a statutory law,” she said during her briefing.

Reporters pressed further, asking whether the president would deliver remarks, take part in the funeral, or support calls for Cheney to lie in state at the Capitol. “Last I checked, the president had not commented on the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Is the White House involved in the funeral arrangements in any way?” one journalist asked. “Does the president plan to speak at the funeral? Has he spoken to anyone in the Cheney family today? And does the White House have an opinion on whether or not the former vice president should lie in honor or state in the Capitol?”

The subdued response underscored the deep rift between the Trump administration and the Cheney family. President Trump has repeatedly derided Dick Cheney as a “warmonger” and publicly clashed with his daughter, Liz Cheney, who led the Republican contingent on the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol breach.

The political feud stretched into recent years, when both Dick and Liz Cheney endorsed then–Vice President Kamala Harris during the last presidential race. At the time, the elder Cheney declared, “In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump.”

He continued, “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.”

According to the U.S. Flag Code, the national flag must be lowered following the death of a former vice president “from the day of death until interment.” Cheney, who served two terms under President George W. Bush, died Monday at age 84.

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A 19-year-old talmid of a Chabad yeshivah was arrested and imprisoned after arriving at an IDF induction center with medical documents to receive an exemption from service According to a report by the military correspondent for Kol Berama Radio, the bochur is a yasom who suffers from depression and suicidal tendencies. His father collapsed and […]

Our students are as diverse and talented as the souls they’re discovering within — each one a unique spark of Hashem’s light. Each BJX student brings a unique background, voice, and spark to the tapestry of Klal Yisroel.  If you met one particular student, Allison, several years ago, you would’ve never anticipated or imagined her […]

Amid growing criticism by the public and within the State Attorney’s Office over Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s decision to personally oversee the Sde Teiman investigation despite her severe conflict of interest, Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced Tuesday morning that he has informed Acting Civil Service Commissioner Daniel Hershkowitz of his decision to appoint Israel’s retired […]

Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday evening received a casket believed to contain the body of an Israeli hostage from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The casket, transferred by the Red Cross after being collected from Hamas in Gaza City, was brought to an IDF base for inspection and […]

A new letter from Lakewood’s leading rabbanim and roshei yeshiva calls on every resident to vote in today’s election for the Vaad-endorsed candidates.

Former President George W. Bush issues statement on the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

REPORTER: “Zohran Mamdani blamed the President for bomb threats and intimidation at polling locations…” WH PRESS SEC.: “I saw those comments… I think they are completely irresponsible, and they are based on zero evidence.”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. There have already been numerous delays at airports across the country — sometimes hours long — because the Federal Aviation Administration slows down or stops […]

BREAKING: Senate Democrats have refused for the 14th time to reopen the federal government.

President Donald Trump could be heading into political disaster — not just on Tuesday night, but well into next year’s midterm elections — according to CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten, who said Democrats are “on the precipice of delivering a huge blow” to the president’s political standing. Appearing Monday on CNN News Central, Enten […]

UPDATE: The ground stop at Washington DCA due to a “security incident” has been lifted. Flight operations are now resuming.

Defense Minister Yisrael Katz on Tuesday afternoon announced the appointment of Attorney Itai Ofir as the new Military Advocate General, replacing the disgraced Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Katz stated, “At this critical time, in light of the grave facts now coming to light, it is important to immediately appoint a Military Advocate General from outside the Military […]

For the first time, gedolim of Eretz Yisroel traveled to Geneva this week as part of the Keren Olam HaTorah mission, a powerful initiative to strengthen Torah learning and support kollelim and yeshivos in the Holy Land.

The visit to Switzerland began Monday morning in Zurich, where the delegation of Gedolim davened Shacharis before departing by air for Geneva. Upon arrival, they embarked on a full day of gatherings, inspiration, and meetings aimed at bolstering support for Torah institutions.

Their first stop was Talmud Torah Sinai, where hundreds of excited children greeted them with singing and joy. The Gedolim addressed the students and faculty, offering heartfelt words of chizuk and encouragement, before meeting privately with numerous philanthropists who came seeking guidance and an opportunity to partner in this sacred cause. Many of the participants pledged substantial contributions to Keren Olam HaTorah.

At 6:00 p.m., a central dinner for Geneva’s benefactors took place at the InterContinental Hotel. The event featured stirring addresses from Rav Yosef Chevroni, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Chevron; Rav Mendel Pevzner, rov of Geneva; and Mr. Reuven Wolf, chairman of Keren Olam HaTorah. Each speaker emphasized the immense merit of supporting Torah scholars in Eretz Yisroel and the vital role of the fund in sustaining Torah learning worldwide.

Following the dinner, the Gedolim entered a neighboring hall filled to capacity with thousands of local residents and guests from surrounding French communities who had arrived by bus to attend the momentous gathering.

A special video message from Rav Dov Landau, rosh yeshiva of Slabodka, was screened, as he was unable to attend in person. Rav Yitzchok Toledano read a heartfelt letter from Rav Berel Povarsky, rosh yeshiva of Ponevezh, in which he described the serious challenges facing Torah institutions in Eretz Yisroel and praised the establishment of Keren Olam HaTorah by devoted Jews committed to increasing kavod Shamayim throughout the world.

The keynote address was delivered by Rav Avraham Salim, rosh yeshiva of Maor HaTorah, who spoke passionately about the responsibility to uphold Torah in these trying times. The evening concluded with inspiring words from Rav Shimon Galai, whose fiery message of spiritual upliftment left a deep impression on the audience.

After the gathering, the Gedolim departed for the airport, returning to Eretz Yisroel and concluding a remarkable journey of chizuk and hisorerus for Swiss Jewry, marking another milestone in the global work of Keren Olam HaTorah.

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BREAKING: All flights at Reagan National Airport (DCA) have been halted following a reported bomb threat on an incoming plane, a source familiar with the situation said. The aircraft has been relocated to the east side of the airfield as a safety precaution.