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Consumers across Israel are reporting growing difficulty finding cottage cheese, white cheese, and other popular dairy products, as supply disruptions tied to a production problem at a major Tnuva facility continue to affect supermarket shelves weeks after the initial incident.

According to a report by Ynet, the shortage stems from a malfunction that occurred approximately three weeks ago at Tnuva’s Alon Tavor manufacturing plant, disrupting production of several cup-packaged dairy products, including cottage cheese and white cheese.

The supply issues were expected to be resolved sooner, but the recovery process was delayed by production interruptions during the Shavuos period.

Shoppers continue to report difficulty locating 5% white cheese and, in particular, 9% white cheese in 250-gram containers. Cottage cheese remains unavailable in some stores as well, although inventory levels have begun to improve gradually in recent days.

In an effort to ease the shortage, Tnuva increased production of larger white cheese containers in 500-gram and 750-gram sizes. However, many consumers say the larger packages are not an ideal substitute, both because of their purchasing habits and limited refrigerator space.

The effects of the shortage have also been felt by competing dairy producers, which have experienced increased demand as customers seek alternatives to unavailable Tnuva products. Consumers have additionally reported shortages of Tnuva yogurt and sour cream in some locations.

Tnuva told Ynet that supplies of 250-gram white cheese containers are expected to return to normal distribution during the course of this week.

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More than three years after ChatGPT launched the modern artificial intelligence race, companies are pouring increasing amounts of money into AI tools and integrating them into daily operations. Yet despite widespread adoption and optimism, experts say the technology has not yet produced the dramatic productivity surge or workplace upheaval that many of its strongest supporters predicted, according to a report published Sunday by The Wall Street Journal.

Across the corporate world, businesses are using AI to perform a growing list of functions, including summarizing meetings, writing emails, creating reports, and handling repetitive administrative work. At the same time, spending on AI continues to climb, with surveys of chief executives and technology leaders showing that many organizations intend to expand their investments throughout the year.

Recent research from Deloitte, released in January, along with a separate study from the Wharton School, suggests that major corporations are increasingly embedding AI into essential business operations rather than merely testing its capabilities. In Wharton’s survey of 801 executives, approximately 75 percent said their AI initiatives were generating positive returns.

The technology is now being applied in a wide variety of industries. Retail companies use AI systems to tailor recommendations and modify pricing based on market conditions. Private-equity firms employ AI-driven tools to assist with research and analysis, while manufacturers rely on machine-vision technology to detect flaws and quality issues during production.

One area where AI has made particularly notable progress is software engineering. Modern AI systems can increasingly generate programming code from simple written instructions, significantly reducing the time required to complete certain coding assignments.

“Saying we’re stuck in pilot mode is this outdated idea that’s wrong,” said Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School who studies AI adoption. “I’m talking to companies all the time getting real value out of AI.”

Even as adoption expands, many organizations continue to struggle with the challenges of implementing AI on a large scale. Investors and corporate boards are demanding proof that expensive AI projects are producing meaningful financial results, while skepticism remains about whether current technology can truly reshape entire industries.

Researchers and analysts often describe AI’s capabilities as a “jagged frontier,” reflecting the reality that the technology can perform exceptionally well in some situations while failing unexpectedly in others.

Independent technology analyst Benedict Evans said AI tends to excel when dealing with highly structured work, including coding, reviewing legal documents, and analyzing financial data. However, it frequently encounters difficulties when tasks require deeper contextual understanding, human judgment, or familiarity with institutional practices.

Another challenge is that AI systems can confidently present inaccurate information, creating risks in environments where precision and reliability are essential.

Because of these shortcomings, some economists argue that predictions of widespread job displacement remain premature.

“Whether you’re a CEO, a manager, a journalist, a professor or a construction worker, I see your skills as beyond what AI can perform,” said Daron Acemoglu, who argues that today’s AI tools are likely to affect only a portion of existing jobs.

Specialists also emphasize that successful implementation involves far more than simply deploying AI software. Organizations need dependable data systems, strong security measures, governance policies, and effective human supervision to ensure the technology operates responsibly and accurately.

Since every company has unique processes and infrastructure, many businesses are forced to create these support systems from scratch, adding significant costs and extending implementation timelines.

Industry experts increasingly believe that internal organizational barriers may be a greater obstacle than the technology itself.

Many businesses operate according to lengthy planning cycles and are reluctant to abandon systems they invested heavily in only a few years ago. Workers may also hesitate to embrace technologies that they believe could eventually eliminate their positions.

“What is being sold is this idea of productivity and efficiency,” said Kate Brennan. “And what that means for the people doing the actual work is rarely part of the conversation.”

Experts note that many companies currently use AI to improve portions of existing procedures rather than fundamentally redesigning how work is performed.

For instance, an insurance company may use AI to accelerate paperwork associated with automobile accident claims while preserving traditional approval processes. A more sweeping transformation would allow AI to evaluate damage through photographs, approve claims automatically, and initiate payments with little human involvement. Achieving that level of change, however, would often require businesses to overhaul longstanding operational models and management structures.

Historians of technology point out that transformative innovations rarely reshape economies overnight.

The widespread economic benefits of electricity took decades to appear in productivity statistics, while the internet required many years before fundamentally altering commerce and business practices.

“The early years looked, from the inside, a lot like AI does now: spectacular promise, uneven results and an industry with every incentive to tell you the revolution was already here,” said James Landay.

Landay argued that institutions typically need substantial time to restructure themselves before they can fully benefit from breakthrough technologies.

“My sense is more like five to 10 years — not the next two or three,” he said.

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President Donald Trump is raising fresh concerns about the Los Angeles mayoral election, alleging that Republican candidates are being unfairly disadvantaged as vote counting continues and warning that the consequences could be severe if Democrats prevail through what he characterized as an illegitimate process.

Trump took to Truth Social to question the integrity of the election and accuse Democrats of benefiting from a flawed system.

“Has anybody been watching the CROOKED Election going on in California,” Trump wrote late Sunday night on Truth Social. “Two great Republican Candidates are being cheated, and so is America, which if the Dumocrats are able to fulfill their mission, great trouble and consternation will follow. Watch this ‘Election’ closely!!!”

The president returned to the issue Monday morning, amplifying criticism of California’s voting procedures after new vote totals altered the standings in the Los Angeles mayoral contest.

“No way this could have happened. Rigged Election!” Trump wrote.

His comments came after Rep. Abe Hamadeh of Arizona shared concerns about the changing results and reposted an election projection from Decision Desk HQ.

The projection indicated that Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman had moved into second place, securing a spot in the upcoming runoff election.

Hamadeh argued that California is “incapable of running free and fair elections” and called for federal oversight of elections in the state.

According to a Newsmax projection, Raman has now locked up a place in the November runoff election, where she is expected to face incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.

Bass remains the leading vote-getter, holding roughly 35 percent support, while Raman has edged ahead of Republican contender Spencer Pratt.

With ballot tabulation still underway, the margin between Raman and Pratt remains extremely close, with slightly more than 3,000 votes separating the two candidates.

Pratt, a conservative commentator and former reality television personality, occupied second place for several days following Election Day. However, as additional ballots were counted, Raman gradually moved ahead.

The lengthy ballot-counting process in California has long been a source of frustration for Republicans, including Trump, who argue that election outcomes should not continue shifting days after voting concludes.

State election rules allow mail-in ballots bearing an Election Day postmark to be counted if they arrive within seven days after the election.

Election administrators maintain that the extended counting period is standard practice in California, noting that mail ballots are automatically sent to all registered voters.

According to reporting by the Associated Press, Democratic voters generally submitted their ballots later in the election cycle, a trend analysts say helps explain why both Bass and Raman gained support as more votes were processed.

At the same time, federal authorities have launched multiple investigations involving alleged election irregularities. On Friday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles announced that several election-fraud probes related to California races were underway and that a federal prosecutor had been assigned to monitor activities at the county’s vote-counting facility.

Officials are required to certify the election results by early July, meaning thousands of ballots remain outstanding in a race that continues to draw significant political attention.

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At the request of President Donald Trump, Israel has temporarily suspended planned retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to a senior Israeli official. At the same time, the official emphasized that military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon will continue unabated and that Israel remains prepared to target Beirut’s Dahiyya district if attacks against Israeli civilians and communities persist.

The official said Israeli leaders believe the latest confrontation with Iran has effectively come to an end and that the current round of hostilities has run its course.

Earlier on Monday, President Trump publicly demanded that both Israel and Iran halt their attacks after Iran violated the ceasefire late Sunday night.

“Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting,'” Trump wrote on social media.

On Sunday evening, Trump also urged Israel not to respond militarily to the Iranian missile barrage launched toward northern Israel.

In remarks to Barak Ravid of Channel 12 News, Trump said, “I am going to call Netanyahu right now and tell him not to strike back.”

He further stated, “The Iranian strikes didn’t hurt anybody. Hopefully, Israel is not going to retaliate. If Bibi strikes them back, it’s just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or the last 3000 years.”

Trump also expressed optimism about ongoing diplomacy with Tehran, saying the United States is “very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.”

Reiterating his position, the president said, “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate. Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one.”

Meanwhile, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Command, which oversees coordination between the country’s armed forces and the Revolutionary Guards, announced on Monday that its military campaign against Israel had concluded. Nevertheless, the organization warned that any future Israeli military action in Lebanon could trigger a significantly stronger Iranian response.

In its statement, the command claimed Iran’s missile attacks were carried out as retaliation for Israeli operations in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s Dahieh neighborhood.

“Following the acts of aggression and evil by the cruel Zionist regime in southern Lebanon and in the Dahieh area, which were carried out with the support of criminal America, Iran’s armed forces delivered a painful response to this regime, as part of support for the oppressed Lebanese people,” the statement said.

The statement further asserted that Iran’s action was “a response from which the fake Zionist regime and its supporters must learn a lesson.” At the same time, the command announced that “the operation by the armed forces is hereby declared concluded.”

Despite declaring an end to the operation, the Iranian military command issued a stark warning, saying: “It should be emphasized that in the event of continued acts of aggression and evil, including in southern Lebanon, far harsher and more crushing measures than before are on the way,” the Khatam al-Anbiya Command warned.

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Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Command announced Monday that its military campaign against Israel has concluded, while simultaneously warning that any additional Israeli attacks in Lebanon could trigger a severe new Iranian response.

In a statement released by the command, Iranian officials said the missile attacks against Israel were carried out in retaliation for Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and in Beirut’s Dahieh district.

“Following the acts of aggression and evil by the cruel Zionist regime in southern Lebanon and in the Dahieh area, which were carried out with the support of criminal America, Iran’s armed forces delivered a painful response to this regime, as part of support for the oppressed Lebanese people,” the statement said.

The statement further asserted that the attack constituted “a response from which the fake Zionist regime and its supporters must learn a lesson.” At the same time, the military command declared that “the operation by the armed forces is hereby declared concluded.”

Despite announcing the end of the operation, Iranian officials coupled the declaration with a fresh warning directed at Israel.

“It should be emphasized that in the event of continued acts of aggression and evil, including in southern Lebanon, far harsher and more crushing measures than before are on the way,” the Khatam al-Anbiya Command warned.

The warning followed an Israeli strike Sunday in Beirut’s Dahieh neighborhood, a longtime Hezbollah stronghold. The operation came after repeated Hezbollah rocket attacks targeting Israeli communities.

According to the IDF, the target was a Hezbollah command center that was being used by the terror organization to coordinate attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon.

Israeli military officials said two Israeli Air Force fighter jets participated in the strike, releasing ten munitions on the command facility located inside a building.

Reports have indicated that Iran had previously assured Hezbollah that Dahieh would not come under attack and had warned Israel that any strike in the area would result in renewed Iranian missile launches toward the Jewish state.

Before the operation, Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu had faced mounting pressure from right-wing coalition partners and other political figures to target Dahieh in response to escalating rocket fire from Lebanon and the continued drone attacks against IDF troops along the northern front.

At the same time, since the outbreak of the regional conflict in October 2023, Netanyahu has pursued a strategy aimed at isolating the various theaters of war. The approach has been based on the view that weakening Iran’s regional network of proxies and allies would diminish Tehran’s influence and reduce its ability to project power throughout the region and beyond.

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An Iranian news outlet closely associated with intelligence circles in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that reports of tensions between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu before Israel’s strike on Iran were part of a coordinated effort to mislead Tehran and lower its guard.

According to a report published by Raja News, the flood of media reports suggesting disagreements between Washington and Israel was intended to convince Iranian officials that an Israeli attack had either been canceled or significantly delayed.

The outlet pointed to reports describing Trump’s opposition to military action, statements indicating that “the decision is mine,” and Israeli media accounts suggesting that Netanyahu was considering postponing a response and refraining from immediate action.

However, Raja News argued that those reports were part of what it called a “big lie” and a calculated deception campaign. The Israeli operation carried out in the early morning hours against targets in Iran, the report asserted, demonstrated that the narrative of a serious dispute between the United States and Israel was designed to create a false sense of security among decision-makers in Tehran.

The publication compared the strategy to a classic “good cop, bad cop” operation. According to the report, Trump played the role of the reassuring figure who appeared to be restraining Israel, while Netanyahu maintained a low public profile and projected calm before the attack was ultimately launched.

Raja News also criticized Iranian media outlets aligned with the country’s reformist camp, accusing them of eagerly embracing claims of a major divide between Washington and Jerusalem. The report argued that those media organizations not only fell victim to the alleged psychological operation but also helped spread it throughout Iran.

In particularly sharp language, the outlet accused those media figures of becoming the “foot soldiers of the enemy in the war of perception” by amplifying what it characterized as a false narrative.

The report concluded by asserting that the strike once again demonstrated close coordination between the United States and Israel. “The United States and Israel are two sides of the same coin,” the publication claimed, arguing that the overnight operation served as further evidence of that reality.

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Travelers flying to and from Israel received unwelcome news Monday after Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced a temporary suspension of its flights to the country following the latest security developments in the region.

The airline said it is canceling all flights to Israel on June 8 and June 9 as a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing escalation.

The decision came after a Wizz Air flight from Warsaw to Ben Gurion Airport was diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus, and did not complete its journey to Israel. According to reports, the pilot elected not to continue the flight to Tel Aviv. Wizz Air is among the first foreign airlines to suspend service to Israel in response to the current situation.

The company stated that, as of now, it plans to resume flights on June 10, subject to security conditions. Wizz Air emphasized that the safety of its passengers and crew remains its highest priority and said it continues to monitor developments in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, the Israel Airports Authority stressed that Ben Gurion Airport remains fully operational. The statement followed a security assessment conducted by the transportation minister and other officials.

Airport authorities said they are maintaining ongoing communication with the Ministry of Transportation, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Home Front Command, and other professional agencies to assess the evolving situation.

Officials also urged travelers to stay in close contact with their airlines and monitor official announcements, warning that additional carriers could adjust their flight schedules depending on future security developments.

Iran on Monday accused Israel of undermining diplomatic efforts with the United States, warning that the latest exchanges of fire between the two countries threaten to deepen instability and further complicate already fragile negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Speaking to reporters, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said ongoing hostilities would only intensify what he described as an already “chaotic diplomatic process.” He noted that communications between Iran and the United States are continuing, but said they are taking place under conditions of “extreme suspicion.”

Baghaei argued that Israel’s military activities in Lebanon, regardless of whether they were carried out with American approval, were intended to sabotage diplomatic initiatives and prevent progress toward a political resolution.

The Iranian spokesman further asserted that the United States bears responsibility for maintaining the ceasefire reached on April 8 and should be held accountable for any violations, including military actions attributed to Israel. He also cautioned that the international community should be concerned about the possibility of the conflict expanding across the region.

“The United States bears direct responsibility for any action the Zionist regime (Israel) takes in relation to violating regional peace and security against Iran,” ⁠Baghaei said.

According to Baghaei, Sunday’s visit to Tehran by Pakistan’s interior minister formed part of ongoing efforts to facilitate indirect communications between Iranian and American officials.

Turning to nuclear issues, Baghaei said Iran would take action in response to any measure adopted against it during this week’s meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors.

He also launched a sharp attack on IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of ignoring realities on the ground and allowing political bias to influence his positions. Baghaei argued that such conduct has damaged the credibility and impartiality of the U.N. nuclear watchdog.

A unique and educational shiur is scheduled to take place Monday night, June 8, when the Agudath Israel of America Torah Projects Commission hosts a special shiur in Monsey, NY featuring Rav Amitai Ben David, acclaimed author of Sichas Chulin and a noted expert in the practical and halachic aspects of shechitah.

The event, which will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Kollel Kinyan Hadaf in Monsey, is expected to draw Daf Yomi participants, bnei Torah, rabbanim, and members of the wider community interested in gaining a deeper understanding of one of the most fascinating and practical areas of halachah.

What will make the evening particularly noteworthy is that the shiur will be accompanied by a live shechitah and treifos demonstration, providing attendees with a rare opportunity to see firsthand many of the concepts discussed in Maseches Chulin and other related areas of Torah study. Through practical illustrations and real-world examples, participants will be able to better appreciate the intricate halachos governing kosher slaughter and the examination of animals.

Organizers say the program is designed not only for Daf Yomi learners currently studying or reviewing the sugyos of Chulin, but also for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of the halachic foundations behind the kosher food that appears on Jewish tables every day.

Rav Amitai Ben David has earned widespread recognition for his ability to present complex halachic topics in a clear and engaging manner. His work, Sichas Chulin, has become a classic for those learning about shechitah and treifos.

The shiur will take place at Kollel Kinyan Hadaf, located at 2 Ribier Court, at the corner of Concord Road in Monsey, which is Ahavas Torah, the shul of Rav Ephraim Wachsman.

The event is being sponsored by Meal Mart.

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A new survey of potential 2028 presidential contenders suggests that Vice President JD Vance and former Vice President Kamala Harris currently hold commanding positions within their respective parties, placing them at the forefront of early speculation about the next White House race.

According to polling data highlighted by Political Polls, Vance led the Republican field with 38 percent support, while Harris topped the Democratic side with 37 percent.

Among Republicans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio followed Vance with 18 percent support, while Donald Trump Jr. registered 10 percent.

Some political observers have noted that both Rubio and Trump Jr. would likely back a Vance presidential campaign rather than launch competing bids of their own. Under that scenario, support currently attributed to those figures could ultimately consolidate behind Vance, potentially giving him the backing of roughly two-thirds of Republican voters represented in the poll.

President Donald Trump weighed in this week on the possibility of a Republican ticket featuring both Vance and Rubio. Praising the pair, he remarked, “So I watch them together. They get along great. They have a good relationship. They’re sort of similar in a lot of ways, but they’re very talented. I think the two of them running together as a team would be very unbeatable.”

Trump continued his praise by adding, “I would think that JD and Marco as a team would be very hard to beat, when you compare that to these low IQ people that we have on the other side.”

On the Democratic side, Harris remains a central figure in early presidential discussions. Earlier this year, the 2024 Democratic nominee indicated that she “might” seek the presidency again in 2028.

Polling averages compiled by Race to the White House and reported in February showed Harris leading the prospective Democratic field with 27.5 percent support. She was followed by California Governor Gavin Newsom at 22.7 percent. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood at nine percent, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 8.7 percent, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at 4.9 percent, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker at 3.4 percent.

Although Ocasio-Cortez recently stated that her “ambition is way bigger” than running for president in 2028, recent reports have suggested that she may nevertheless be positioning herself for a possible White House campaign.

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President Donald Trump publicly intervened Monday in an effort to prevent further fighting between Israel and Iran, demanding that both sides immediately stop launching attacks following Iran’s violation of the ceasefire late Sunday night.

Taking to social media, Trump issued a direct appeal for calm, writing, “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.'”

The call came after Trump spent Sunday night urging Israel not to respond militarily to the missile barrage Iran launched toward northern Israel.

In comments to Barak Ravid of Channel 12 News, Trump revealed that he intended to personally contact Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu, stating, “I am going to call Netanyahu right now and tell him not to strike back.”

Downplaying the impact of Iran’s attack, Trump said, “The Iranian strikes didn’t hurt anybody. Hopefully Israel is not going to retaliate. If Bibi strikes them back it’s just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or the last 3000 years.”

Trump also expressed optimism about ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran, asserting that the United States is nearing a breakthrough. “Very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.”

Emphasizing his desire to prevent another round of hostilities, Trump reiterated his intention to contact Netanyahu directly. “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate. Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one,” he stressed.

The Israeli Air Force carried out a sweeping operation against key Iranian military assets on Monday morning, targeting and destroying strategic air-defense systems across the country in a move aimed at expanding Israel’s operational freedom over Iranian territory.

Acting on intelligence provided by the IDF Intelligence Directorate, dozens of Israeli fighter jets participated in the large-scale mission, which focused on defensive infrastructure maintained by the Iranian regime.

In recent months, Iran had been working to rebuild and strengthen its air-defense network after suffering significant setbacks during Operation Roaring Lion. New detection and interception systems had been deployed in multiple locations throughout the country as part of that effort. According to the IDF, the latest strikes successfully eliminated many of those restored capabilities.

Military officials said the operation further weakens Iran’s ability to defend its airspace and builds upon the damage inflicted during Operation Roaring Lion, when Israeli forces severely degraded the regime’s defensive network.

The latest attacks come as fighting between Israel and Iran continues to intensify. Following Iran’s missile attacks against Israel beginning Sunday night, Israel launched two separate waves of retaliatory strikes aimed at strategic targets inside Iran.

The opening phase of the operation concentrated on Iran’s air-defense infrastructure. Israeli aircraft struck surface-to-air missile batteries and related systems in the Tehran area, as well as locations in central and western Iran, seeking to reduce the regime’s ability to detect incoming threats and engage hostile aircraft or missiles.

A second wave of strikes shifted focus to critical economic and industrial targets in southwestern Iran. Among the sites hit was a major petrochemical facility in the Ahvaz region, where Israeli forces targeted infrastructure connected to Iran’s energy sector.

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Extremist elements within the Eidah HaChareidis are reportedly considering holding a so-called “Pulsa Denura” ceremony targeting Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, according to a report published by Yisroel Hayom.

The report states that the initiative is being discussed by members of the same extremist group that was involved in last week’s violent demonstration outside the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg.

According to sources cited in the report, the plan has not yet received final approval and remains contingent on authorization from rabbinic leaders. One source within the Eidah HaChareidis reportedly said that any such step would require formal rabbinic consent, but added, “It’s not far from that at all.”

The ceremony being discussed is known as a “Pulsa Denura,” a controversial and highly publicized ritual that has occasionally been invoked by fringe groups in Israel. It is traditionally described as a mystical curse ceremony intended to bring divine punishment upon an individual. Such ceremonies are generally rejected by mainstream rabbinic authorities and are not part of normative Jewish practice.

The report comes just days after extremists vandalized the home of Justice Sohlberg in the community of Alon Shvut. During the disturbance, rioters damaged property, including smashing the windows of the justice’s vehicle and destroying flower pots outside his residence. Dozens of suspects were subsequently arrested.

Meanwhile, Israel’s judicial system staged solidarity gatherings Sunday morning in response to the attack on Sohlberg’s home.

Speaking on behalf of Israel’s judges, Judge Yaron Levy declared, “The Judges Association expresses its full support and solidarity with Justice Sohlberg and his family and calls on all branches of government, the law enforcement system, and Israeli society to unequivocally condemn any attempt to harm judges or subject them to pressure, threats, or intimidation because of their role. We cannot accept a situation in which public or political disagreements are translated into attacks against judges.”

Members of the State Attorneys Organization, which represents more than 1,100 prosecutors and government attorneys, also gathered outside courthouses across the country in a show of support for Sohlberg and the rule of law.

“At this hour, we will all leave the courtrooms and stand outside the courthouse in solidarity and support of the judicial system and the rule of law,” said attorney Orit Korin, chairwoman of the organization. “Under no circumstances can violence against judges or legal professionals be tolerated because of any public dispute.”

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Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against military assets of the Iranian regime early Monday, just hours after Iran violated a ceasefire by launching missile attacks toward Israel. According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, Israeli Air Force aircraft targeted military sites in western and central Iran.

Reports from Iranian media indicated that explosions were recorded in several locations, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Karaj. Among the reported targets was Mehrabad International Airport in the Iranian capital.

Additional blasts were heard in various parts of the country, with reports suggesting that a UAV storage facility in Tehran was among the sites struck. In total, approximately 15 Israeli strikes were reported across Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officially acknowledged that Israel had attacked targets inside Iran, claiming that ballistic missiles were employed during the operation.

The Israeli strikes followed an Iranian missile assault launched several hours earlier, despite the ceasefire arrangement. Iran fired multiple barrages totaling ten missiles toward northern Israel, the Sharon region, and parts of Shomron.

According to the IDF, all of the incoming missiles were successfully intercepted. Roughly thirty minutes after the alerts began, the Home Front Command informed residents that they could safely leave protected areas.

Air raid sirens sounded across dozens of communities during the attack. Magen David Adom crews treated two people who were hurt while rushing to shelters, including a woman who sustained moderate injuries.

Firefighters responded to several blazes that erupted in open areas of the Galilee and Golan Heights after interceptor fragments fell to the ground. In Yokneam, shrapnel struck a vehicle, causing minor damage but no injuries.

Following the Iranian attack, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu held a phone conversation with President Donald Trump as Israeli leaders weighed possible responses. The discussion ended shortly after midnight.

Axios later reported that Trump urged Netanyahu not to respond militarily to the missile attack and instead allow additional time for diplomatic efforts.

According to a U.S. official quoted by Axios, Trump told Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating because “we are close to doing something good in terms of a deal”.

The report stated that Netanyahu objected to the request but ultimately “pseudo agreed” not to proceed with an immediate response.

At the same time, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir convened a high-level assessment with members of the General Staff Forum to review the rapidly developing situation.

During the consultation, Zamir stressed that the military had completed all necessary preparations and was fully ready to execute additional operations if directed to do so.

“The IDF will strike the enemy with determination as soon as the order is given,” the Chief of Staff stated.

Defense officials emphasized that operational plans have been finalized and that Israeli forces remain at an elevated level of readiness following Iran’s decision to violate the ceasefire.

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Shas chairman Aryeh Deri has delivered a blunt message to coalition leaders: if the proposed Basic Law: Torah Study is not advanced this Wednesday, no other legislation will move forward.

The ultimatum comes after renewed pressure from chareidi parties to advance the bill, which has remained stalled for an extended period despite repeated calls for action.

Deri was the first to publicly demand movement on the legislation following last week’s Shas faction meeting. Only after his intervention did other chareidi parties begin actively promoting the measure, which is formally registered under the name of Degel HaTorah. Even within the Litvish faction, there had been uncertainty last week over whether to push the legislation at all.

According to Shas officials, Deri considers passage of the Basic Law: Torah Study an urgent priority and is less concerned with which party receives political credit for the initiative. Party leaders also stressed that no one in Shas requested the postponement of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation meeting, which was expected to discuss the proposal.

Degel HaTorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni said Sunday evening that the bill had been placed on the agenda of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

“Basic Law: Torah Study has been placed on the agenda of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation. At the direction of our revered Torah leaders, I was instructed to submit and advance this legislation,” Gafni said.

Gafni also expressed frustration that the committee had not yet convened.

“To my great surprise, the committee has still not met today,” he said. “I demand that it be convened immediately so that the bill can be brought before the Knesset plenum on Wednesday for its preliminary reading.”

Meanwhile, MK Yinon Azoulay has submitted a similar proposal. However, due to concerns raised by the Knesset’s legal advisers, it remains unclear whether his version of the legislation will be ready for a vote as early as Wednesday.

Despite the growing pressure from the chareidi parties, a senior Likud official told Kikar HaShabbat on Sunday that there is significant doubt whether the current coalition has the votes necessary to pass the measure.

“There is serious doubt that the current coalition can secure a majority for the Basic Law: Torah Study,” the official said.

The assessment raises questions about whether the legislation can clear even its first hurdle if it reaches the Knesset floor.

As previously reported, earlier Sunday, Deri visited Prison 10, where several yeshiva bochurim are being held over military draft-related issues. During the visit, he pledged to continue fighting for passage of the Basic Law: Torah Study and sharply criticized the treatment of Torah learners.

“From here we cry out: Stop treating Torah learners like criminals,” Deri declared.

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As the draft crisis continues to deepen and thousands of bnei yeshivah remain without a regulated legal status, leading Gedolei Yisroel are being asked to weigh in on a series of critical questions that could shape the future of the chareidi community and the olam haTorah.

One of the most pressing issues centers on the alert systems that notify the public whenever there is an attempt to detain a chareidi draft evader. These networks mobilize activists and supporters whenever there is concern that a detainee may be transferred from civilian police custody to military authorities or when military police attempt an arrest directly.

The alert systems were originally established by the Peleg Yerushalmi. Now, however, leading rabbinic authorities are being asked whether the broader chareidi public should cooperate with and respond to those alerts.

The question emerged prominently during the recent Vaad of Ichud Bnei HaYeshivos, where thousands of regional coordinators had an opportunity to present the issue to senior roshei yeshivah. Two of the most prominent participants, members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dovid Cohen, declined to address the matter publicly on camera, choosing instead to provide their guidance privately over Shabbos.

In the meantime, the organization Ezram U’Maginam has moved forward with its own initiative, establishing what is believed to be the first independent alert network within the Litvishe community.

The new system will operate alongside the existing Peleg Yerushalmi networks known as “Black Alert” and “The Kidnappers Have Arrived,” providing real-time notifications regarding arrest attempts involving bnei yeshivah.

The controversy surrounding the alert systems intensified after Tel Aviv City Council member Hadas Regulsky submitted an urgent request to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy demanding that the hotlines be shut down immediately.

Regulsky stated that she first approached cellular providers and requested that the lines be disconnected. The companies reportedly refused, explaining that they lacked the authority to terminate communications services without either a court order or a directive from a government agency.

Having failed to persuade the telecommunications companies, Regulsky has now turned to law enforcement authorities in an effort to have the networks blocked.

Meanwhile, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri has increased pressure on coalition leaders, warning that he will not permit legislative proceedings to continue unless the proposed Basic Law: Torah Study is brought for approval this Wednesday.

Deri conveyed the message during discussions with senior coalition officials, signaling that the legislation has become a top priority for the chareidi parties.

Later in the evening, Degel HaTorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni publicly aligned himself with Deri’s position.

“Basic Law: Torah Study has been placed on the agenda of the Ministerial Committee, and pursuant to the instructions of the Gedolei HaTorah shlita, I have been working to advance it,” Gafni stated. “Remarkably, the committee has still not convened. I demand that it meet immediately so that the legislation can be brought to a vote.”

The coordinated push reflects growing determination among the chareidi parties to secure legal protections for lomdei Torah amid the ongoing draft crisis.

{Matzav.com}

A prominent member of Shas’ Moetzes Chachmei HaTorah delivered a sharp attack on Israel’s attorney general and the High Court while defending the efforts of chareidi representatives working to secure legislation protecting the status of bnei yeshivah.

Speaking to his talmidim at Yeshivas Maor HaTorah, Rav Avraham Salim, addressed growing frustration within the yeshivah world over the ongoing draft crisis and the efforts to regulate the status of lomdei Torah.

Rav Salim pushed back against criticism directed at Shas representatives, insisting that they have been working diligently on behalf of bnei Torah.

“There are many yeshiva students who are very angry at the representatives and claim that they are doing nothing. That is not true!” the rosh yeshivah told his talmidim. “The representatives are trying, I know! Both in the past and today, they are searching for every possible way to regulate the status of Torah learners.”

The senior rosh yeshivah then turned his attention to Israel’s legal establishment, sharply criticizing both the attorney general and the High Court.

“The attorney general and the High Court justices are working together and fighting in every possible way. The attorney general is a modern-day Izevel, and the High Court is Yerovom ben Nevat. They have joined forces with the left, and they are persecuting Torah learners.”

Rav Salim’s comments come amid mounting criticism within the chareidi community toward Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, whom many blame for obstructing attempts to pass legislation addressing the status of bnei yeshivah and lomdei Torah.

His remarks echoed comments made earlier in the day by Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, who accused the attorney general of deliberately undermining the legislation.

“The anarchist attorney general, who has been removed from office, did everything possible to torpedo the law,” Deri said.

Rav Salim also addressed the demonstrations and protests that have accompanied the battle over the draft issue, urging his talmidim to stay away from such activities.

“The protests and demonstrations, what is happening in the streets, do not help—they are harmful! And they completely take a person away from learning,” he said.

The rosh yeshivah cautioned that participation in confrontational protests can negatively affect a person’s character and spiritual development.

“When a person becomes accustomed to violence, it is not good. It harms his personality. One must make efforts—whether through meetings or phone calls—but should try as much as possible to remain closely aligned with the guidance of the rabbanim.”

{Matzav.com}