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Two chareidi women in their 20s from central Israel were arrested Sunday at Prague’s international airport on suspicion of attempting to smuggle a large quantity of khat, according to a report by mako.

During a search conducted by customs officials and local police, authorities discovered 96 kilograms of khat hidden in the women’s luggage — 48 kilograms in each suitcase. The seized shipment is estimated to be worth tens of thousands of euros. Following the discovery, the two were taken into custody and transferred to a local detention facility in Czech Republic for questioning.

Preliminary findings indicate that the women were not acting independently. Investigators suspect they were recruited as couriers in an organized smuggling operation. According to the probe, the pair allegedly acted on behalf of an Israeli khat dealer known to police and were tasked with delivering the shipment to local distributors in the Czech Republic.

Law enforcement officials noted that khat smuggled into Prague is typically intended for buyers within African immigrant communities, where the plant is considered highly sought after.

Family members of the detainees, expressing deep concern over their situation, have reached out to Israel’s Foreign Ministry for assistance. The Department for Israelis Abroad said the case is known and is being handled by the Israeli consulate in Prague, which is in contact with local authorities to monitor the women’s condition and provide assistance within the limits of its authority.

Earlier reports recalled a similar case from 136 days ago, when two 19-year-old Israeli men from chareidi families were arrested in Germany at the French border after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 kilograms of khat in a rented vehicle. One of those detained was Nechemia Epstein, the brother of social media activist Yedidia Epstein. The two were released today, one day before Yedidia’s wedding.

After their release, the two issued a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in khat smuggling. “This was a mistake. We call on everyone not to be tempted to smuggle khat. It is dangerous and can end in a long prison sentence,” they said.

Members of the Jewish community in Germany have also voiced alarm over the phenomenon, warning of severe consequences and damage to the community’s reputation. “From time to time, young chareidi men are arrested with suitcases full of khat, and the punishment can be very harsh. Many times, chareidi youths end up spending very long periods in European prisons,” community representatives said.

{Matzav.com}

Trump at Mar-a-Lago: “This is a very good group. We made a lot of progress already. We had about a five minute meeting, and we’ve already settled about three of the difficulties.”

Trump was caught on a hot mic venting to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he doesn’t get credit despite claiming he brokered eight peace deals, adding, “They gave the Nob— I did eight of them. How about India and Pakistan? So I did eight of them. […]

Trump on Maduro: “You have to understand what he’s done. They’ve sent billions of dollars of drugs in. But maybe just as bad, they’ve sent hundreds of thousands of people in — from jails, from prisons… the drug lords, the drug dealers.”

President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a facility in South America as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela, but the U.S. offered no other details. Trump made the comments in what seemed to be an impromptu radio interview Friday. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program […]

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Netanyahu on Trump being the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House.

President Trump says a pardon for Netanyahu is “on its way.” “How do you not give a pardon?”

A Utah court is set to unseal records from a previously secret proceeding in the criminal case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

During a brief video hearing on Monday, Tony Graf said that a transcript from an Oct. 24 closed-door session will be released later in the day with limited redactions. He also authorized the release of the audio recording from that hearing, though he cautioned that it may take up to two weeks before the audio becomes publicly available.

Robinson did not appear on camera during the virtual proceeding, but confirmed his attendance when the judge asked if he was present, replying, “Yes, your honor.”

The October hearing was conducted in private so the court could consider whether Robinson would be permitted to appear at future proceedings without jail-issued clothing and without restraints. Graf ruled that Robinson may wear civilian attire but must remain shackled in court due to security concerns.

Earlier this month, Robinson, 22, appeared in court in person for the first time while his attorneys argued that cameras should be barred from the courtroom. Defense counsel maintained that televised coverage could taint the jury pool and undermine Robinson’s right to a fair trial. Portions of that hearing were also held behind closed doors, excluding both the public and the press.

During that appearance, defense attorney Staci Visser sharply criticized media outlets, accusing them of violating court orders by filming Robinson while he was restrained.

“We don’t want the chaos that is out in the media in this courtroom,” Visser claimed at the time.

Prosecutors have charged Robinson with seven felonies, including aggravated murder, discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot with a single bullet to the neck on Sept. 10 while addressing a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University. He was appearing as part of his American Comeback Tour. A co-founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk was widely regarded as a rising MAGA figure. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children.

Erika Kirk has publicly supported allowing cameras in the courtroom, saying transparency would allow the public to see the man accused of killing her husband and would help dispel conspiracy theories surrounding the murder. She has been formally designated as the official victim representative in the case.

If convicted, Robinson could face the death penalty by firing squad, a method still permitted under Utah law, making it one of only five states that allow that form of capital punishment.

{Matzav.com}

Energy Minister Eli Cohen appeared to criticize the handling of the so-called “Qatargate” affair in the Prime Minister’s Office, saying that anyone working on behalf of a foreign country while employed there should face criminal consequences. Speaking to Kan Reshet Bet, Cohen, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud, said, “If someone in the […]

Trump says the U.S. will support strikes on Iran if they continue with their ballistic missile and Nuclear program.

A 40+ vehicle pileup has been reported on I-75 between 6 Mile and 8 Mile in Detroit, Michigan, during a fast-moving snow squall.

A document authored by the intelligence arm of Hamas helped persuade the group’s leadership to carry out the October 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel, according to research published this week by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center. The document, written less than a month before the attack and later uncovered during an […]

Likud MK Moshe Saada delivered a sharp warning Monday night, arguing that Israel has effectively lost control over parts of the seam zone due to what he described as years of neglect and failed enforcement.

Speaking in an interview on Kol Chai Radio, Saada said the scale of illegal entry into Israel has reached staggering proportions. “The state talks about 20,000 illegal infiltrators entering every day. Twenty thousand! It’s unbelievable. And every one of them is a potential security threat,” he said.

According to Saada, the danger is not theoretical. “Four terror attacks have already been carried out by people who came out of there. Anyone who enters Barta’a can go anywhere in Israel and attack,” he warned, describing the area as an active transit point for terrorists, including operatives from Gaza.

Saada recently toured the Barta’a area and described a reality of near-total lawlessness. “The place is divided into two: Israeli Barta’a and Palestinian Barta’a. There is no fence at this point, anyone who wants can enter and exit freely,” he said, referring to the border-adjacent settlement located near Ma’aleh Iron, Shaked, and Hinanit.

He argued that the ongoing failure to address the situation is part of a broader pattern that predates recent events. “This has been going on since the Oslo [Accords]. Just like we ignored it before October 7 – we’re ignoring it the same way now,” Saada said.

Placing blame squarely on Israel’s enforcement bodies, Saada said responsibility is shared across multiple agencies. “First of all, the police, but it’s a combination – the IDF is also part of the failure,” he stated, pointing to the lack of a permanent and visible security presence in mixed areas where fencing is incomplete or nonexistent. His remarks referenced both the Israel Police and the Israel Defense Forces.

Saada accused enforcement authorities of only reacting after blood has already been spilled. He described what he called a pattern of complacency across the system, saying the military, police, and courts engage in “Israeli bluff,” adding, “They wake up only after an attack, make some noise, and then everything goes back to normal.”

He also rejected economic arguments often raised in favor of looser enforcement. “We let the Palestinian economy breathe, and in return, they murder us,” Saada said. “All the terror attacks are carried out by illegal infiltrators who entered through these gates.”

Concluding his remarks, Saada called for a fundamental shift in policy, urging authorities to adopt uncompromising enforcement measures. “We need to target the employers as well – every infiltrator has an employer who allows them to stay,” he said, arguing that only a zero-tolerance approach would restore security in the seam zone.

{Matzav.com}

During a visit to the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard laid out a sweeping argument for renewed Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip, asserting that a decisive Israeli return to the territory reflects the true sentiment of the public and is essential for national security.

Pollard said his position is grounded not in political calculations but in personal conversations with Israelis displaced from communities near Gaza. “I look at the people first,” he said, explaining that residents who lost homes and loved ones consistently told him that only a fundamental change in Gaza’s status would allow them to feel safe again. According to Pollard, even individuals who once opposed such ideas now believe a Jewish Gaza is the only path to long-term stability in the south.

He emphasized that his focus is not on lobbying lawmakers, but on listening to those living with the trauma of repeated attacks. Pollard said many told him they cannot rebuild their lives while fearing that the threat from Gaza could reemerge. In his view, that fear can only be removed through what he described as a “100% Jewish Gaza.”

Addressing skepticism about whether Israeli society supports such a move, Pollard dismissed polling that suggests otherwise, arguing that the data is misleading. In an interview with Arutz Sheva–Israel National News conducted from the Knesset, he said, “I actually feel that the consensus would support a return to Gaza as completely as we can.” He added that other surveys point to widespread backing for a full Israeli return following the removal of what he termed the area’s current Islamo-fascist population.

Pollard also framed Gaza as a pivotal test of Israel’s resolve. He warned that hesitation and dependence on foreign governments would invite further concessions and losses. Resettling Gaza, he argued, would send a clear message to Israel’s adversaries that aggression carries irreversible consequences. “If you fight us, we will not only defeat you decisively, but we will take back our land as well, permanently,” he said.

Turning to the practicalities of such a policy, Pollard said implementation would require firm leadership and clarity at the highest level. He argued that Israel must be led by a prime minister prepared to tell the United States unequivocally that land captured in war will not be surrendered. “What was achieved in blood will never be given up by us ever again,” he said.

Discussing Washington’s role, Pollard said Donald Trump had already created a strategic opening by lifting weapons restrictions and signaling support for decisive Israeli action. Pollard contended that if Israel had moved forcefully at that moment, Hamas would already be defeated and Jewish resettlement in Gaza would be underway.

He returned to President Trump later in the interview, saying the American leader responds to confidence and success rather than hesitation. “The man likes winners,” Pollard said, urging Israel to act like one and to pursue an “Israel first” approach beginning with Gaza, without waiting for external approval.

Asked whether he himself would consider relocating to Gaza if Jewish resettlement were reestablished, Pollard answered lightheartedly that it would depend on the quality of the housing. He added that having grown up near the ocean, the idea of living by the sea again was not difficult for him to imagine.

{Matzav.com}

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it? Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking office in one of the country’s most scrutinized political jobs. Republicans have cast him as a liberal boogeyman. Some of his fellow Democrats have deemed him too far […]

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