Rescue Crews Respond to Hezbollah Rocket Strikes Across Northern Israel
Rescue crews are on scene at impact sites across northern Israel after more than 100 rockets were fired by Hezbollah tonight.
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CNN: Israel Preparing For “Expanded Attack” Tonight
Two Israeli sources told CNN that Israel is preparing for the possibility of a “significant expansion” of attacks by Iran and Hezbollah as early as tonight, as well as the possibility of the Houthis in Yemen firing at Israel for the first time since the war began. An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Binyamin […]
Israel Weighs Changes to Missile Alert System as Nighttime Sirens Disrupt Daily Life
Israeli defense officials are examining a significant change to the way missile alerts are issued to civilians, potentially distinguishing between areas at risk of a direct ballistic missile strike and areas where the main danger comes from falling interceptor debris.
The proposal is currently being reviewed by the IDF Home Front Command as authorities search for ways to reduce the ongoing disruption to civilian life caused by frequent alerts during the conflict with Iran.
According to a report Wednesday by Channel 12 News, the Home Front Command is considering revising how warning zones are defined when ballistic missiles are launched from Iran.
Under the proposal being studied, authorities could issue different types of warnings depending on the level of threat in a particular area. Regions facing the danger of a direct hit from a ballistic missile carrying a 400–500 kilogram warhead could receive stronger alerts than areas where the primary risk is falling fragments from intercepted missiles.
While interceptor debris remains a serious hazard, military officials note that during nighttime hours most residents are already inside their homes. In some cases, they believe remaining indoors may provide sufficient protection.
Home Front Command officials are aware that millions of Israelis are being awakened repeatedly throughout the night by incoming alerts. As a result, the military is exploring ways to ease the strain on daily life if the current situation continues for several more weeks.
According to defense assessments, the goal is to allow some level of normal routine and economic activity to continue while minimizing the impact that constant nighttime alarms are having on sleep and everyday life.
{Matzav.com}
BLI AYIN HARA! Modi’in Illit Family Welcomes 21st Child – All Born Without Twins
A remarkable simcha took place today in Modi’in Illit, where a well-known and respected family welcomed their 21st child, bli ayin hara. What makes the story even more extraordinary is that all 21 children were born as single births, without a single set of twins. According to a report by the Israeli outlet Hapargod, the […]
Trump Sends New Threat to Iran: ‘We Could Do a Lot Worse’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the joint American-Israeli campaign against Iran has inflicted devastating damage on the regime’s military capabilities and warned that the offensive is not yet finished.
Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Cincinnati, Trump discussed the progress of the military operation and praised the performance of U.S. forces.
Trump declared that “we’re doing something that nobody ever thought was possible to do. Our military is the best; it’s the most powerful in the world, and they’re hitting them very hard. This is 47 years of abuse – and killing lots of people.”
The president said the combined U.S. and Israeli strikes have already dismantled key elements of Iran’s armed forces, including its naval power, air force, air defense systems, and senior leadership.
Still, Trump indicated that the campaign could escalate further if necessary.
The President told the press that while the US and Israel have eliminated Iran’s navy, air force, anti-aircraft apparatus, and leaders, “We could do a lot worse.”
He also suggested that certain Iranian assets have intentionally been left untouched for now, though they could be destroyed quickly if the decision were made to do so.
According to the President, “We’re leaving certain things, which if we do, and we could take them out by this afternoon, in fact, within an hour, they will never be able to build that country back.”
Trump emphasized that the strikes so far have already been extraordinarily severe and warned that further action could still follow.
He added: “We have hit them harder than virtually any country in history has been hit, and we’re not finished yet.”
Despite threats from Iran targeting shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump urged energy companies not to avoid the crucial waterway, saying Iranian naval capabilities have largely been wiped out.
“We took out just about all of their mine ships in one night. We’re up to boat number 60. I didn’t realize they had such a big navy. I would say it was big and ineffective. Just about all of their navy is gone, on the bottom of the sea,” he claimed.
Turning to developments in Lebanon, Trump said the country and its people deserve relief from Hezbollah’s influence, which he described as destructive.
Asked about the situation in Lebanon, the President declared, “We love Lebanon. We love the people of Lebanon. We’ve gotta get rid of Hezbollah, it has been a disaster for many years.”
Trump also took aim at Spain’s government, accusing it of failing to support the effort against Iran and criticizing its record within NATO.
Trump also criticized the Spanish government for its lack of cooperation with the operation against Iran. “They’re not cooperating at all. I think they’ve been very bad. We may cut off trade with Spain. They’ve been very bad to NATO. They don’t want to pay their fair share, and they’ve been that way for many years.”
{Matzav.com}
Kim Jong Un Watches Missile Launch With Daughter as Heir Speculation Grows
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills. Images sent by the Korean Central News Agency showed the two in a conference room looking at a screen showing weapons […]
Harav Gavriel Zinner Shlit״a Administers Oral Bechinah for Chavra D’Hilchisa Lomdim
An unforgettable evening of Torah and Halacha unfolded this past Sunday evening as members of the Chavra D’Hilchisa Halacha Program gathered in the Beis Medrash of HaGaon Harav Gavriel Zinner Shlit״a, the renowned author of the widely studied Sifrei Nitei Gavriel, for a special in-person Oral Bechinah followed by a beautifully prepared celebratory Seudah. Chavra […]
Footage Shows Interception of Iranian Missile Over Central Israel Minutes Ago
Footage shows the interception of an Iranian missile over central Israel a few minutes ago.
Footage Shows Moment Petroleum Facility Near Port of Salalah Is Struck, Triggering Large Explosion
Footage shows the moment of impact as a petroleum facility near the Port of Salalah in Oman is struck, triggering a large explosion.
Trump Faces 3 Scenarios to End War as Hormuz Crisis Escalates
With tensions mounting around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, analysts say President Donald Trump is confronting three realistic paths in dealing with Iran — two that involve significant dangers and a third that would carry heavy political and military costs.
Iran’s move to effectively shut down the strait has sent shockwaves through international markets. On Wednesday, Iranian forces struck at least three vessels in waters near the narrow passage.
According to an assessment published by Eurointelligence, the administration’s initial goal — forcing a change of government in Tehran without committing American ground troops — is no longer considered achievable.
Instead, officials in Washington now face a decision among three alternatives: withdrawing from the conflict sooner rather than later, continuing a limited military effort aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, or launching a full-scale invasion involving ground forces.
The first option would involve adhering to a previously discussed operational timeline of roughly four to five weeks, declaring success, and pulling U.S. forces out of the region.
Analysts warn that such a move could leave the vital waterway exposed and fail to resolve the deeper conflict between Washington and Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz — a narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman — is among the world’s most critical oil transportation routes.
About one-fifth of the planet’s oil supply passes through the channel each day. If the United States withdraws before the route is fully secured, experts caution that Iran could quickly regain the upper hand.
Even a brief interruption in shipping through the strait could create serious economic consequences worldwide.
Global energy markets remain extremely sensitive to developments in the area, and a prolonged disruption could push oil prices sharply higher.
Such increases would ripple across the global economy, driving up fuel costs, feeding inflation, and slowing economic activity across many countries.
The second approach — which analysts currently view as the most likely — would involve continuing the present military operations until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and secure enough to allow commercial shipping to pass safely.
Under this plan, the United States would put aside the immediate objective of toppling the Iranian government and instead concentrate on restoring maritime stability and safeguarding international trade routes.
Financial markets appear to believe this is the course the administration is presently following. Still, analysts say the strategy comes with major complications.
Iran has already demonstrated that it can interfere with maritime traffic through asymmetric warfare tactics. Iranian forces have launched drone and missile strikes against ships and oil facilities in Gulf countries.
Reports from U.S. intelligence and various media outlets also indicate that Iranian units have begun deploying naval mines in the waters of the strait.
These developments illustrate the strategic imbalance involved in protecting the shipping lane. Maritime historian Salvatore Mercogliano has noted that defending the passage is considerably harder than disrupting it.
If the United States manages to reopen the channel, it would then carry the burden of protecting every tanker traveling through the narrow waterway. Iran, meanwhile, would only need one successful attack to cause widespread disruption.
Even a single incident could have dramatic consequences. If a large oil tanker were sunk in the confined channel, the problem would extend beyond the loss of the vessel itself, as a massive oil spill could physically block the passage.
Removing such an obstruction could require weeks or even months, halting shipping traffic and potentially triggering a major global energy crisis.
The financial costs of compensation and environmental cleanup would likely be enormous, adding further complications to efforts to restore normal maritime activity.
The third option facing Washington would involve deploying ground troops into Iran to overthrow the current regime and eliminate the threat to the strait entirely.
Analysts say that step would be politically difficult and militarily costly.
A land war inside Iran would almost certainly involve significant casualties and could lead to a long and uncertain occupation. Public support in the United States for such an operation is also unclear, particularly after years of war in the Middle East.
For that reason, many observers view the second scenario — a sustained effort to secure the shipping lanes without attempting to remove Iran’s leadership — as the most practical option currently available.
Even so, analysts caution that the standoff surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and its potential impact on global oil markets, could remain a persistent source of economic instability in the months ahead.
{Matzav.com}
Sen. Rand Paul: No Evidence US Should Be at War in Iran
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said Tuesday that he has not seen any proof that would justify the United States becoming involved in the ongoing war with Iran, arguing that those calling for American intervention should take responsibility for bringing about change themselves rather than expecting the U.S. military to do it.
During an appearance on Newsmax’s “Ed Henry The Big Take,” Paul said Congress must first determine whether the United States is actually facing a direct and immediate threat before supporting any military action.
“Is it in our national interest to go to war?” he asked host Ed Henry. “Is there a benefit that the country needs? Are we imminently going to be attacked?”
Paul said he has not come across intelligence suggesting that Iran posed an urgent danger that would require the United States to enter the conflict.
“And I don’t see any imminent nature of being attacked or an imminent sense that it is in our best interest to be at war in the Middle East,” he said.
He also expressed skepticism about longstanding warnings that Iran is on the brink of producing a nuclear weapon, noting that similar claims have circulated for many years without being backed by conclusive evidence.
“I’ve seen no intelligence information to say, ‘Oh, yes, they were putting the final screws on the nuclear weapon that they were about to launch,'” Paul said.
“Our intelligence agencies have not produced anything that things have changed.”
Paul further pointed to previous attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, saying there is little sign that Tehran is currently close to completing a nuclear device.
“Well, the Trump administration told us last summer they obliterated their nuclear weapons; they destroyed them,” Paul said.
He suggested that Iran may instead still be attempting to restore elements of its enrichment capabilities following those strikes.
“If anything, they would be struggling to restart their enrichment program,” Paul said.
The senator also criticized some of the strongest advocates for U.S. military involvement, arguing that many of them would not be the ones sent into combat.
“I see these expatriates over here, some of them that want to go back and rule Iran,” he said.
“They’re saying we have to have American GIs on the ground. We’ve got to have the Americans do it.”
Paul said that if Iran’s leadership is to be replaced, the effort must come from within the country rather than through outside military intervention.
“If you want to be the leader of Iran, you go back, raise an army, and fight the ayatollahs,” he said.
While expressing hope that the Iranian people will ultimately gain freedom from their rulers, Paul said it is not the role of the United States to impose that outcome through war.
“I wish for the best for the Iranian people. I just don’t think we can be at war everywhere to free oppressed people and that, ultimately, if you want your liberty, you have to fight for it,” he said.
“There would have to be fighting in the streets, and the Iranians will have to fight for their liberty; we can’t give it to them,” Paul added.
{Matzav.com}
IDF Warns of “Difficult Days Ahead” as Iran’s Missiles and Hezbollah’s Attacks Keep Israel on Edge
The IDF is warning that the country may face several more tense days of missile attacks as fighting with Iran and its regional allies continues, with nationwide restrictions remaining in place as the government braces for further escalation. Maj. Gen. Shai Klapper, head of the IDF’s Home Front Command, said Wednesday that Israelis should prepare […]
TRUMP TALKS TO MEDIA: “We’ve Hit Iran Harder Than Almost Any Country In History — And We’re Not Finished Yet” [SEE VIDEOS]
Reporter: Are you willing to withdraw the US from Iran even if they have not turned over and allowed the US to seize their remaining (uranium) TRUMP: I’m not gonna answer that. But we have hit them harder than virtually any country in history has been hit. And we’re not finished yet. Reporter: Can you […]
Trump: “We Love Lebanon, Hezbollah Has Been a Disaster”
Trump: We love Lebanon. We love the people of Lebanon… Hezbollah has been a disaster for many years.
Experience the Alps: A Unique Summer Program for 12th Grade & Beis Medrash Bochurim
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First-of-Its-Kind Gathering Brings Together More Than 1,200 Mesadrei Kiddushin
An unprecedented conference bringing together more than 1,200 mesadrei kiddushin from across Israel was held at the Achuza Halls in Modiin, marking the first time such a large number of rabbonim who officiate at wedding ceremonies assembled under one roof. The event, organized by the Techeiles organization, drew participants from communities throughout the country, from the north to the south, and served as a powerful display of unity, responsibility, and public mission.
The large turnout reflected the importance these rabbonim place on their role and their ongoing commitment to improve, study, and develop their professional skills for the benefit of the broader public.
The gathering was attended by Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rav Kalman Ber, the Rishon Letzion Rav Yitzchak Yosef, members of the Moetzet HaRabbanut HaRashit, city rabbonim, dayanim, government ministers, public officials, and other distinguished guests. Their presence lent the event national and public significance and underscored its importance as a milestone in the development of Israel’s marriage system.
Throughout the day, participants heard professional lectures, received practical guidance, and were presented with halachic and educational direction, along with insights drawn from real-world experience. These sessions were designed to strengthen the mesadrei kiddushin and enhance their preparation for their sensitive and important role.
At the same time, the Techeiles Center was formally launched. The initiative aims to provide ongoing support, guidance, and assistance for rabbonim who serve as mesadrei kiddushin.
In remarks delivered during the conference, Rav Kalman Ber emphasized the importance of personal meetings with couples before their wedding and spoke about the profound responsibility resting on the shoulders of the mesader kiddushin. He stressed the need to carefully prepare and thoughtfully choose the words spoken during the brief moments beneath the chuppah, noting that those moments can have a lasting impact on the couple, their families, and even the wider public, helping bring hearts closer to Torah and tradition.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Rav Ber warmly praised the organizers and initiators of the conference—Rav Yisroel Maal, Rav Moshe Pizem, and Rav Menachem Klafman of the Lema’an Yilmedu organization—as well as the conference chairman, Rav Chizkiyahu Samin, director of the Marriage and Rabbinate Department at the Ministry of Religious Services. He commended their investment, dedication, and vision in bringing the large-scale event to fruition.
The conference served as a powerful expression of Torah values, communal responsibility, and unity, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the field of officiating at weddings in Israel. The strong turnout and enthusiastic response reflected a genuine need in the field and a deep commitment to empowering rabbonim with the professional tools needed to strengthen their mission on behalf of Klal Yisroel.
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Psak: Wives of Kollel Yungeleit May Use Sick Leave to Care for Ill Child
Amid a recent halachic debate circulating in the batei medrash of the kollelim over whether the wife of a kollel avreich may use sick days from work when a child is ill, a comprehensive halachic opinion has now been issued permitting the practice in most cases.
The ruling was authored by Rav Tzvi Braverman, who concluded that in the vast majority of situations a wife of an avreich may legitimately receive sick-leave pay when she remains home to care for a sick child.
The issue arose because Israeli law allows workers to use sick days to care for an ill child only when both spouses are defined as “workers.” Under the strict wording of the law, the wife of a kollel avreich would seemingly not qualify for such leave, since her husband is not formally classified as an employee.
In his halachic analysis, Rav Braverman identifies three central factors that allow such payments to be permitted.
The primary consideration, he writes, is the principle of minhag hamedinah — the accepted practice in the marketplace. In practice, most employers do not enforce the technical legal requirement in such situations. As explained in the Shulchan Aruch, established custom in employment arrangements is binding and can even override strict legal formulations, certainly those found in civil law.
Another factor involves the declaration employees sometimes submit after an absence, stating their spouse’s occupation. When an employer does not request such a declaration, it is considered a waiver of that requirement. Moreover, in many cases employers are already aware that the employee’s husband is an avreich through information provided in employment forms or salary records, yet they still allow the use of sick days.
Nevertheless, Rav Braverman notes that if an employer explicitly insists on strict adherence to the law, the matter may require consultation with a competent posek in each individual case.
By contrast, government employees who work under the taksheer regulations do not face this dilemma. Within that framework, the wives of avreichim are explicitly recognized as having spouses who are considered “workers” for the purpose of using sick days to care for an ill child.
The teshuvah also notes that chareidi members of the Knesset previously attempted to formalize this status through legislation that would define avreichim as workers for this purpose, but the initiative never advanced into binding law.
{Matzav.com}
Global Energy Agency Announces Largest Oil Reserve Release in History To Ease Wartime Prices
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves. It’s a […]
US Gas Hits $3.54 a Gallon, Up 55¢ Since Iran War Began
Gasoline prices across the United States have climbed sharply since the war with Iran began, increasing by more than 55 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, according to data cited by MarketWatch.
The national average for regular gasoline has risen from roughly $2.98 per gallon on Feb. 28 to $3.539 as of March 10, based on figures compiled by AAA. The rapid increase comes as crude oil prices jumped amid concerns that fighting in the Middle East could disrupt global energy supplies.
Industry analysts say the upward trend may continue as gas stations adjust their prices to reflect rising wholesale fuel costs tied to the surge in oil markets.
“It’s extremely rare to see such a fast-paced increase,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noting that the recent jump ranks among the fastest weekly increases in more than two decades of gasoline price data.
The spike in fuel costs follows a series of escalating military strikes across the Middle East that briefly pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel, forcing energy markets to react quickly to the possibility of prolonged supply disruptions.
“Oil prices did rise beyond the $100 mark sooner than I thought,” De Haan said, adding he had hoped there would be “a tangible and cohesive plan to execute on for the Strait of Hormuz that obviously has not happened.”
Experts say gasoline prices may continue to rise in the days ahead as fuel retailers pass along higher supply costs to consumers.
GasBuddy projects that prices in many parts of the country could rise another 20 to 50 cents per gallon this week, potentially bringing the nationwide average close to $3.70 and possibly approaching $4 per gallon if crude oil prices remain elevated.
The increase has been particularly dramatic in California.
According to AAA, the average cost of regular gasoline in California is currently about $5.29 per gallon, making it the highest in the nation and nearly $1.75 above the national average.
In some locations, the prices are even more extreme.
Reports from Los Angeles indicate that at least one station has charged as much as $8.21 per gallon, illustrating how quickly retail fuel prices can spike in California’s tightly constrained gasoline market.
Fuel prices in California are typically far higher than in most other states due to several factors, including higher gasoline taxes, specialized environmental fuel requirements, and limited refining capacity, all of which can intensify price swings when global oil markets tighten.
Energy analysts caution that prices could keep rising if the conflict in the Middle East continues.
“The longer the Iran conflict goes on, the more susceptible the market becomes to incredible price spikes,” said Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS.
Economists say gasoline prices tend to influence consumer behavior more strongly than many other costs.
“At $4 a gallon, the consumer starts to figure out how to use less gasoline,” said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, noting that drivers often respond by traveling less, combining errands or carpooling.
Studies show motorists typically begin adjusting their driving habits when gasoline prices exceed the levels they have grown accustomed to over the previous year.
“We’re definitely in that territory,” said Clemson University economist Matthew Lewis. “Now drivers are paying attention.”
{Matzav.com}
The Cry of a Father from the Mir Yeshiva — Help His Daughter Hear
A young girl born without a complete inner-ear system cannot hear at all. HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Ezrachi, Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir, knows the family personally. She has a chance to restore her hearing through a specialized surgery in the United States, costing approximately $80,000. Her father learns and teaches in the Mir Yeshiva, and […]
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