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Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu appeared on Fox News in a pre-recorded segment of Life, Liberty & Levin, hosted by Mark Levin. During the wide-ranging discussion, Netanyahu spoke about the conflict with Iran and the broader threats facing Israel.

Touching on Iran’s actions in the wake of Hezbollah’s downfall, Netanyahu stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps made a rapid push toward nuclear capability. “We saw it. We said, within a year they will have a nuclear bomb, and they will use it,” he warned. “Unlike other nuclear powers, they will actually use it, and they will wipe us out.”

When Levin turned to the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza, he asked Netanyahu for an update on efforts to rescue those still held by Hamas.

“We are doing everything we can not to cause them harm,” Netanyahu replied, underscoring the delicate balance Israel is trying to maintain in its military operations.

Netanyahu contrasted Israel’s approach to warfare with that of its enemies. “Israel does everything in it’s power to avoid civilian casualties, Hamas does everything in it’s power to do the opposite,” he said.

The conversation then shifted to a more personal note. Levin asked the Prime Minister if he could meet anyone from history, who would it be?

Netanyahu didn’t hesitate: “Theodor Herzl.”

Levin followed up by asking whether there was a historical figure Netanyahu kept in mind when making important decisions. Again, Netanyahu named the father of modern Zionism.

“Theodor Herzl,” he said once more.

Netanyahu elaborated on why Herzl continues to inspire him. “[He was] 36 years old when he said that the Jewish people would be annihilated by the forces of antisemitism in Europe,” Netanyahu explained. “The only solution would be to resuscitate a Jewish state in our ancestral homeland, which we never gave up on.”

Reflecting on Herzl’s brief but impactful life, Netanyahu added, “He died at 44 and in eight years he launched this incredible…he lit a fire in the Jewish people. 50 years later, there was a Jewish state.”

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Tonight, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu fired back at a New York Times Magazine report titled “How Netanyahu Prolonged the War in Gaza to Stay in Power,” calling it baseless and a smear campaign against Israel and its leadership.

“The NYT article of July 11, 2025 rehashes long discredited claims of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political opponents,” Netanyahu’s office stated. “It defames Israel, its brave people and soldiers, and its Prime Minister.”

The statement went on to credit Netanyahu’s wartime decisions with orchestrating one of Israel’s most dramatic military turnarounds.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership brought about the covert detonation of Hezbollah pagers, the destruction of its missile stockpiles, the destruction of Assad’s armaments, the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist chiefs and above all the decisive action against the Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs aimed at annihilating Israel,” the statement said.

Directly challenging the narrative of the article, Netanyahu’s office argued that he was far from a passive player in the war.

“Contrary to the article’s claims, Prime Minister Netanyahu was not a passive bystander in these achievements but led them forcefully, often against strong reservations from senior security officials who urged him to capitulate to Hamas’s dictates and prematurely end the war. Had he done so, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Assad regime and Iran’s nuclear and missile programs would all still be intact today.”

The Prime Minister’s office also took aim at the sources cited in the article, asserting that their motivations were political and their judgment flawed.

“Those senior officials, whose anonymous politically motivated supporters are widely quoted throughout the article, have since been replaced. The most senior among them said at the beginning of the war that Israel is unlikely to see any of the hostages alive.”

The statement then highlighted Netanyahu’s efforts to rescue hostages, pointing to significant progress made under his strategy.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu disagreed. His policy of applying military and diplomatic pressure on Hamas has so far secured the return of 205 hostages out of a total of 255. Prime Minister Netanyahu is committed to return them all.”

The Prime Minister’s office also disputed the article’s assertion that Netanyahu turned down a serious ceasefire agreement.

“Contrary to the article’s claims, there was no viable deal last year that Prime Minister Netanyahu turned down. Hamas continued to insist that Israel leave Gaza, enabling Hamas to regroup, rearm and threaten Israel’s security again and again.”

It added that Netanyahu’s rejection of such terms had nothing to do with political preservation and everything to do with national security.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu’s refusal to accept these impossible conditions, against the advice of senior officials, was based on a disagreement on policy and not on coalition considerations. When the Prime Minister achieved hostage release deals he deemed acceptable, he pushed them through even when his coalition partners voted against them and bolted the government.”

The statement concluded with a strong defense of Netanyahu’s motivations and legacy.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu was never concerned with his political survival, but with his country’s survival. He is carrying out his life’s mission: securing the future of the one and only Jewish state.”

The New York Times Magazine report, which was released earlier in the day, accused Netanyahu of deliberately extending the Gaza conflict to remain in power. Citing more than 110 interviews with senior Israeli and international officials, the article alleged that in April 2024, a six-week truce proposal was available but was ultimately shelved. According to the article, Netanyahu allegedly told his team to keep the plan quiet during a key security cabinet meeting, suggesting that political calculus outweighed peace prospects.

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President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1, a move that could cause massive upheaval between the United States and two of its biggest trade partners. Trump detailed the planned tariffs in letters posted to his social media account. They are part of an announcement blitz by Trump of new tariffs aimed at allies and foes alike, a bedrock of his 2024 campaign that he said would set the foundation for reviving a U.S. economy that he claims has been ripped off by other nations for decades. In his letter to Mexico’s leader, President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump acknowledged that the country has been helpful in stemming the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl into the United States. But he said the country has not done enough to stop North America from turning into a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.” “Mexico has been helping me secure the border, BUT, what Mexico has done, is not enough,” Trump added. Trump in his letter to the European Union said the U.S. trade deficit was a national security threat. “We have had years to discuss our Trading Relationship with The European Union, and we have concluded we must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent, Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers,” Trump wrote in the letter to the EU. “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.” The letters come in the midst of an on-and-off Trump threat to impose tariffs on countries and right an imbalance in trade. Trump in April imposed tariffs on dozens of countries, before pausing them for 90 days to negotiate individual deals. As the three-month grace period ended this week, Trump began sending his tariff letters to leaders but again has pushed back the implementation day for what he says will be just a few more weeks. If he moves forward with the tariffs, it could have ramifications for nearly every aspect of the global economy. EU members and Mexico respond European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded by noting the bloc’s “commitment to dialogue, stability, and a constructive transatlantic partnership.” “At the same time, we will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required,” von der Leyen said in a statement. Von der Leyen added that the EU remains committed to continuing negotiations with the U.S. and coming to an agreement before Aug. 1. Trade ministers from EU countries are scheduled to meet Monday to discuss trade relations with the U.S., as well as with China. European leaders joined von der Leyen in urging Trump to give negotiations more time and warnings of possible new tariffs on Washington. “With European unity, it is more than ever up to the Commission to assert the Union’s determination to resolutely defend European interests,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement posted on X. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office said “it would make no sense to trigger a trade war between the two sides of the Atlantic.” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told broadcaster DR that Trump was taking a “pointless and a very shortsighted approach.” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned in an interview with SVT that “everyone loses out from an […]

A wave of controversy swept through Kfar Chabad on Friday after Rav Meir Ashkenazi, the community’s rov, announced that all local wedding halls would be shut down indefinitely.

The decision came in response to what Rav Ashkenazi described as “events bordering on immodesty” that reportedly took place at a recent wedding held in Beit Zlata hall.

In a strongly worded letter sent to the town’s residents, Rav Ashkenazi stated: “Following events bordering on immodesty on the part of the groom and bride that occurred this week at the hall, and after unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issue, I hereby announce the closure of Beit Zlata hall for weddings until further notice.”

In light of Rav Ashkenazi’s directive, the administration of Beit Rivka decided to suspend operations at both Beit Zlata and the main wedding hall in Kfar Chabad B. At this time, only the event tent in Kfar Chabad remains open and functioning.

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[Rashb”i] Are the 2000-year-old whispers more than legends? The secrets I uncovered  are more startling than I imagined. Buried not just underground, but beneath silence, politics, and power. When one of the most mysterious and powerful institutions in the world suddenly slammed its door in my face, I realised I had stumbled upon truths that I was never supposed to know. It’s not a journey remotely like any I’ve done before – in fact, it’s not something anyone has ever done before. But in a world that’s screaming Chevlei Mashiach, I set out on a mission to answer one burning question that’s been whispered in our hearts since the Romans stormed our beloved Beis Hamikdash and left destruction in their wake: Where is the Menorah? Said Rabbi Shimon: “When I went to Rome, There I saw the Menorah…” Sifre Zutta, Bamidbar Our Nation’s most recognizable symbol was paraded through Roman streets as a trophy of conquest. Then carved delightedly onto the Arch of Titus (or was it?) And then?  Theories have been tossed around. Was the Menorah melted down, lost in a puddle of liquid gold? Hurled into the murky waters of the Tiber Rver? Or… is it beneath the Vatican?  Historians have hypothesized, expeditions have explored, and guides have groped around. I went on a journey to find out the truth. To places where no cameras have gone before. To ancient ruins, hidden chambers, and unexpected revelations buried not just underground… but under layers of silence, politics, and power. I saw history – once an abstract, flaky concept – coming to breathtaking life in off-limits-to-the-public catacombs deep underground the City of Rome.. I uncovered startling facts which stunned even the Italian police. I heard testimonies from within the Knesset and the Italian parliament. I would never have believed just how far we would be able to prove the real answer. It’s been an incredibly revealing and exhilarating journey.  In a year where we need answers so badly, you’ll find the truth, fill your heart with longing, and connect to your heritage like never before. This Tisha Ba’av, I’m inviting you to uncover the Hidden Light. The film that will prove what you were never supposed to know.  Pre-order now for a discount: https://hashkifa.com/hidden-light

South Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it’s in talk with the administration of President Donald Trump on a similar deal, while Nigeria says it’s rejecting pressure to do the same. Although few details are known, these initiatives in Africa mark an expansion in U.S. efforts to deport people to countries other than their own. The United States has sent hundreds of Venezuelans and others to Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama but has yet to announce any major deals with governments in Africa, Asia or Europe. While proponents see such programs as a way of deterring what they describe as unmanageable levels of migration, human rights advocates have raised concerns over sending migrants to countries where they have no ties or that may have a history of rights violations. Last year, U.K. Supreme Court ruled that a similar plan to deport rejected asylum-seekers to Rwanda was illegal. Trump meets with West African leaders Earlier this week, Trump held a summit with five West African leaders in the White House, which highlighted the new transactional U.S. policy towards the continent. Trump discussed migration with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon, including the need for countries to accept the return of their nationals who do not have the right to stay in the U.S., as well as the possibility of accepting deported nationals of third countries. U.S. border tsar Tom Homan told the media Friday that the Trump administration hopes to forge deals with “many countries” to accept deported migrants. “If there is a significant public threat or national security threat — there’s one thing for sure — they’re not walking the streets of this country. We’ll find a third, safe nation to send them to, and we’re doing it,” he said. What African leaders are saying Liberian President Joseph Boakai told media in Liberia on Friday that third-country nationals were discussed but that Trump had not directly asked Liberia to accept such deportees. “They’re not forcing anybody, but they want us to know that this is the concern they have, and they are asking how can we contribute, how can we help?” he said. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau said Trump discussed the topic during the summit, but did not specifically ask for the African nations to agree to accept deportees. Other West African governments did not reply to a request for comment. Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yussuf Tuggar, meanwhile, said such conversations were being held between U.S. representatives and several African countries, though he declined provide details. He said late Thursday that Nigeria would not bow to what he described as pressure to accept third-country deportees, saying the country had enough problems of its own. What’s in it for African countries Experts say some African countries may seek to facilitate U.S. deportation programs in order to earn good will in negotiations over tariffs, cuts in U.S. aid or visa restrictions that have hit several African countries in recent months. Beverly Ochieng, an analyst at the security consulting firm Control Risks, said countries may want to reach a migrant deal to avoid a situation “where they lose access to the U.S. economy or economic initiatives and bilateral relations.’ Those factors are especially important, “in light of the withdrawal of developmental […]

Fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, starving both engines of fuel, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday. The report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, also indicated that both pilots were confused over the change to the switch setting, which caused a loss of engine thrust shortly after takeoff. The Air India flight — a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — crashed on June 12 and killed at least 260 people, including 19 on the ground, in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad. Only one passenger survived the crash, which is one of India’s worst aviation disasters. The plane was carrying 230 passengers — 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and a Canadian — along with 12 crew members. According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash. It said that once the aircraft achieved its top recorded speed, “the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another” within a second. The report did not say how the switches could have flipped to the cutoff position during the flight. The movement of the fuel control switches allows and cuts fuel flow to the plane’s engines. The switches were flipped back into the run position, the report said, but the plane could not gain power quickly enough to stop its descent after the aircraft had begun to lose altitude. The report stated: “One of the pilots transmitted ‘MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY’.” Aviation expert and former airline pilot Terry Tozer said the engine cutoff switches being switched to off only seconds after takeoff was “absolutely bizarre.” “Unfortunately, the altitude was so low that the engines were only beginning to recover and they didn’t have enough time,” Tozer told Sky News. The report also indicated confusion in the cockpit moments before the crash. In the flight’s final moment, one pilot was heard on the cockpit voice recorder asking the other why he cut off the fuel. “The other pilot responded that he did not do so,” the report said. The preliminary report did not recommend any actions for Boeing, which said in a statement that it “stands ready to support the investigation led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.” “Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad,” the statement added. India’s civil aviation minister, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, said the report’s findings were preliminary and one should not “jump into any conclusions on this.” “Let us wait for the final report,” Naidu told reporters. Air India, in a statement, said it is fully cooperating with authorities investigating the crash. “Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators. We continue to fully cooperate with the AAIB and other authorities as their investigation progresses,” it said. The plane’s black boxes — combined cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders — were recovered in the days following the crash and later downloaded in India. Indian authorities had also ordered deeper checks of Air India’s entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet to prevent future incidents. Air India has 33 Dreamliners in its fleet. (AP)

Israel is preparing to unveil updated territorial maps during the next round of negotiations set to take place in Qatar on Sunday, according to a report by Channel 12 News. These new maps will outline the Israeli military’s proposed pullback from parts of the Gaza Strip, including sensitive areas like the Morag corridor and surrounding zones.

However, Qatari officials have warned Israel that “the maps presented by Israel will not pass Hamas and may collapse the talks,” indicating that the proposed withdrawals may fall short of Hamas’s expectations and potentially derail the fragile negotiations.

Two Palestinian officials told AFP that a major obstacle in the discussions is Israel’s continued refusal to provide a definitive withdrawal blueprint. “What was presented yesterday seemed like a redeployment of forces, with more than 40% of the Gaza Strip still under Israeli control,” they said, pointing to ongoing dissatisfaction with Israel’s stance.

Meanwhile, Al-Hadath reported that the mediators are awaiting a new version of Israel’s withdrawal plan, which is expected to be delivered by Saturday night in the hope of moving the process forward.

Despite optimistic forecasts from some Israeli and American officials, the negotiations around a potential hostage release deal remain stalled. Over the weekend, there was minimal diplomatic activity, and a resolution on the issue of Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza remains elusive.

A political official noted earlier in the evening that an agreement could have been finalized had Hamas accepted Qatar’s most recent proposal. Such a development would have paved the way for a 60-day negotiation window to establish a long-term ceasefire aligned with Israeli goals.

This source said the Israeli delegation has been engaged in continuous discussions in Doha — including throughout Shabbos — working closely with mediators from both Egypt and Qatar. They have also been providing consistent briefings to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Dermer.

Israel’s representatives arrived in Doha following their acceptance of the Qatari initiative. However, Hamas rejected the framework, taking a harder line in both its demands and public rhetoric. The terror group has escalated its media campaign to undermine the talks, spread disinformation to Gazans, and exert pressure on the Israeli public. According to the political source, while Israel has shown willingness to compromise, Hamas’s refusal to budge has left the mediators unable to move the negotiations forward.

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President Trump lashes out at supporters who continue to demand the release of files related to infamous predator Jeffrey Epstein, insists those that exist were fabricated by Democrats.

A harrowing incident occurred during Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, when one of the F-15 fighter jets flying toward a target in the Tehran area encountered a critical failure mid-flight, according to a report by Channel 12. The malfunction involved the aircraft’s secondary fuel tank, which suddenly stopped supplying fuel just as the jet was operating in the heart of enemy airspace.

This unexpected failure created a life-threatening situation, leaving the pilot without access to enough fuel to safely return or complete the mission. At such a deep range, the risk of losing the aircraft or being forced into a hostile emergency landing loomed large.

Although in-air refueling had not been included in the original flight plan for this mission, the Israeli Air Force reacted immediately. In a rare and risky maneuver, commanders ordered a refueling plane to launch on short notice. That tanker then intercepted the compromised fighter jet somewhere over Iranian airspace. The tense mid-air refueling was carried out with extraordinary precision under immense pressure.

Thanks to that successful operation, the F-15 was able to resume its mission exactly as planned. At the same time, Israeli defense officials activated backup protocols in case the jet had to divert and land in a neutral third country — a move designed to avoid the possibility of the pilot or aircraft being captured.

Meanwhile, it came to light that Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar had cautioned top defense leaders about the high risks involved in the opening stages of Operation Rising Lion. His internal assessments warned that up to ten aircraft might be lost in the mission’s first three days. In the end, however, those grim projections did not come true.

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Prominent British Islamic Sheikh Asrar Rashid accused Western powers of enabling “Jewish supremacism” in the Middle East through their military support for Israel — and went as far as voicing support for future attacks on Tel Aviv by Muslim-majority nations. The remarks came during a June 21 livestream on Rashid’s official YouTube channel, where he launched into a conspiratorial tirade alleging that British-manufactured weapons are being used not merely to defend Israeli security, but to fulfill a so-called apocalyptic, messianic vision of a “Super Jewish State” stretching from the Euphrates to the Nile. “You, in your policies, are supporting Jewish supremacism through Western weapons,” Rashid said. “Weapons made by the RAF, by British arms, are utilized not to contain Muslims — but to build Jewish supremacy, following the teachings of the Talmud.” He went on to link Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentinian President Javier Milei to the teachings of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe ZT’L, claiming that both leaders subscribe to a “messianic and apocalyptic worldview” that includes launching a war to establish a Greater Israel. “This apocalyptic worldview believes that Israel must launch a major war in the region, exterminate its enemies, and establish a super Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile,” Rashid said. “But I believe the current State of Israel will not last. Do not think this occupation is permanent.” Perhaps most explosively, Rashid openly declared support for the bombing of Tel Aviv by any Muslim nation. “If Saudi Arabia bombed Tel Aviv, we are all behind Saudi Arabia. If Turkey bombed Tel Aviv, we are all behind Turkey,” he said. “And when Iran bombs Tel Aviv, we are all behind Iran. It is only my position where you will find consistency.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Democratic political veteran James Carville didn’t hold back this week, taking sharp aim at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over his refusal to denounce the controversial slogan “globalize the intifada,” a phrase widely interpreted as advocating violence against Israel.

Mamdani, a Queens-based assemblyman in the New York State legislature, made history by becoming the Democratic nominee for mayor. A Ugandan-born Muslim of Indian descent and an outspoken democratic socialist, Mamdani has sparked criticism from across the political spectrum — with Republicans and even some Democrats arguing his positions veer too far left.

Carville addressed the controversy during a Tuesday episode of “The People’s Cabinet” podcast, hosted by Daniel Koh. Koh mentioned that some of Mamdani’s economic ideas have gained traction among New Yorkers.

Carville acknowledged the resonance of affordability-focused policies but noted that a major generational shift is underway in American politics, especially concerning views on Israel.

“One of the big changes is Israel just doesn’t hold much sway with younger Jewish voters,” Carville said.

Yet even with that shift, Carville expressed exasperation over Mamdani’s refusal to distance himself from the phrase “globalize the intifada.”

“Yeah, I mean, come on, man, just, …..get it out your mouth,” Carville said, clearly frustrated.

Koh pressed further, asking, “Why do you think he won’t do that? I mean, that seems to be a pretty non-controversial thing to condemn, right?”

Carville speculated that Mamdani’s background might influence his perspective on the term. “His father is an academic, and I think ‘intifada’ has different meanings to different people, alright?” Carville said. “To some it means kind of ‘opposition.’ To most people, myself, it means, you know, ‘violence.’”

According to the American Jewish Committee, the slogan is a rallying cry for global resistance against Israel. The Second Intifada, which erupted in the early 2000s, involved widespread Palestinian terror attacks, including suicide bombings targeting Israeli civilians.

“Look, I’m as befuddled as you are,” Carville admitted. “And he’s been given every opportunity to walk it back, okay, so I am quite befuddled by it. And people that I have an enormous respect for, Jonathan Chait and Hakeem Jeffries, are like, ‘Come on, man.’ …this ain’t this hard. I mean, you could just see the angst in their voice.”

“It is troubling,” Carville concluded.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who also represents a New York district, took Mamdani to task following his primary victory. “‘Globalizing the intifada,’ by way of example, is not an acceptable phrase. He’s going to have to clarify his position on that as he moves forward,” Jeffries said.

“With respect to the Jewish communities that I represent, I think our nominee is going to have to convince folks that he is prepared to aggressively address the rise in antisemitism in the city of New York, which has been an unacceptable development,” Jeffries added.

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President Donald Trump spoke out on today in strong support of Attorney General Pam Bondi, pushing back against criticism she has received from within the MAGA movement over how the Department of Justice is dealing with documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

“What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “We’re on one Team, MAGA, and I don’t like what’s happening.”

Trump referred to Epstein in his post as “the guy who never dies,” expressing his frustration at the media’s relentless focus on the disgraced financier. “For years, it’s Epstein, over and over again,” he wrote.

He challenged the motives of those promoting the recently publicized documents, pointing fingers at several political figures. “They created the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier that they used on me, and now my so-called ‘friends’ are playing right into their hands,” Trump wrote. “Why didn’t these Radical Left Lunatics release the Epstein Files? If there was ANYTHING in there that could have hurt the MAGA Movement, why didn’t they use it?”

Trump argued that the Justice Department should shift its attention to what he sees as more pressing issues. “The FBI must be focused on investigating Voter Fraud, Political Corruption, ActBlue, The Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020, and arresting Thugs and Criminals, instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein.”

He urged the public and his supporters to stand behind Bondi. “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT! The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 — That’s what she is looking into as AG, and much more,” he continued. “One year ago our Country was DEAD, now it’s the ‘HOTTEST’ Country anywhere in the World. Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.”

Trump’s remarks aligned with his comments at a recent Cabinet meeting, where he cut off a reporter who brought up Epstein. He referred to Epstein as a “creep” and expressed disbelief that people were still focused on him.

“Can I just interrupt for one second?” Trump said when a question was directed toward Bondi. “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?”

“This guy’s been talked about for years. You’re asking.… We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things. And are people are still talking about this guy, this creep?” Trump asked. “That is unbelievable.”

The wave of criticism against Bondi among some within the MAGA ranks began after the Department of Justice and FBI issued a report last Sunday that dismissed conspiracy theories about a supposed Epstein “client list.” The agencies stated that there was no credible evidence of a list containing names of influential people involved in Epstein’s illicit activities.

Additionally, the DOJ reaffirmed that Epstein took his own life in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.

Reports have emerged of tensions within the FBI, with Deputy Director Dan Bongino allegedly clashing with Bondi over how she has handled the Epstein case. Bongino has reportedly told those close to him that he might step down if Bondi continues to serve in her current position.

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PM Bibi Netanyahu says in a interview that President Trump deserves at least four Nobel Peace Prize nominations.

President Trump on his cabinet: “We have really good people this time and they get along with each other. They love each other, they love the country, and it’s smoother.”

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino reportedly considers resigning over Epstein fallout

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson drew ridicule this week after expressing concern during a casual Q&A that she loses sleep over “the state of our democracy.”

The liberal justice, who has become known for her frequent dissents on the high court, participated in a light-hearted closing segment of a Thursday event hosted by the Indianapolis Bar Association. The session included questions about her favorite songs, books, and more.

When asked what keeps her up at night, Jackson took a more serious tone and replied, “I would say the state of our democracy.”

“I’m really very interested in getting people to focus and to invest and to pay attention to what is happening in our country and in our government,” she added, drawing applause from the audience.

At the event, the 54-year-old justice didn’t elaborate further or point to any particular issue that causes her concern.

Still, her comments quickly became a target for criticism, especially among conservatives who have repeatedly questioned her qualifications and judicial philosophy since her appointment by President Biden.

“What keeps me up [at] night is knowing that we have unqualified Justices like Jackson on the SCOTUS,” one user posted on X.

Another chimed in sarcastically, “Having someone like her on the Supreme Court is what keeps me up at night.”

Several critics accused Jackson of letting emotion, not legal reasoning, guide her rulings — especially in light of her own comments describing her perspective as “a slightly different perspective, or a different take on something” from the rest of the court.

“Her unprofessionalism is an embarrassment to the bench,” one user remarked.

“She’s functionally an activist, not a judge,” wrote another. “Impartial judges committed to faithful application of the law don’t make incendiary comments like this in public.”

Other posts poked fun at the tone of her dissents, with one suggesting that “some of her dissents this term have been pretty embarrassing,” and adding they “sound like a substack post” more than a legal opinion.

Just days ago, Jackson was the lone dissent in an 8-1 Supreme Court decision that allowed President Trump to continue efforts to trim the size of the federal bureaucracy.

In a separate case late last month, Jackson came under fire for her dissent in a significant ruling on birthright citizenship. In her opinion, she warned that without such protections, “our beloved constitutional Republic will be no more.”

Justice Amy Coney Barrett dismissed Jackson’s position with sharp language in her majority opinion.

“We will not dwell on Justice Jackson’s argument, which is at odds with more than two centuries’ worth of precedent, not to mention the Constitution itself,” Barrett wrote.

“We observe only this: Justice Jackson decries an imperial Executive while embracing an imperial Judiciary.”

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The father of Zohran Mamdani, the Queens assemblyman and socialist mayoral frontrunner, has ties to a controversial anti-Israel organization that accuses the Jewish state of genocide and has promoted sympathetic views of suicide bombers. Mahmood Mamdani, 79, a chaired professor of African history and colonialism at Columbia University, is listed as a member of the advisory policy council of the Gaza Tribunal, a London-based group established last year. The organization describes its mission as an effort “to awaken civil society to its responsibility and opportunity to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza,” and openly backs the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. The Gaza Tribunal has echoed many of the same anti-Israel sentiments espoused by Zohran Mamdani himself, who has emerged as a leading voice in far-left circles with vocal support for Palestinian causes. But the elder Mamdani’s involvement with the Tribunal—and his past writings—have sparked growing concern. In a resurfaced passage from his 2004 book Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terror, Mahmood Mamdani urged readers to reconsider how suicide bombers are perceived in global conflicts. “Suicide bombing needs to be understood as a feature of modern political violence rather than stigmatized as a mark of barbarism,” he wrote. “We need to recognize the suicide bomber, first and foremost, as a category of soldier.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

In a dramatic new revelation from last month’s 12-day war between Israel and Iran, an Israeli fighter jet that had penetrated deep into Iranian airspace suffered a critical fuel malfunction that nearly forced it to make an emergency landing in a neighboring country, Channel 12 reported — the first public disclosure of the near-disaster. According to the report, the incident occurred during Israel’s daring surprise air campaign on June 13, which targeted Iran’s top military leadership, nuclear infrastructure, and missile program. While maneuvering over Iranian territory, the pilot of an Israeli F-15 detected a serious issue with the aircraft’s fuel tank. With no aerial refueling tanker in the air at the time, the situation was grim. A frantic response unfolded behind the scenes. Israeli Air Force personnel rushed to dispatch a refueling aircraft mid-mission in an attempt to salvage the operation and prevent the fighter jet from being stranded in hostile territory. At the same time, commanders quietly devised a backup plan: if the tanker couldn’t reach the aircraft in time, the pilot would be forced to veer off course and land in a third country to avoid the catastrophic risks of landing in the Islamic Republic. The identity of the potential emergency landing site was not disclosed. In the end, the tanker arrived just in time. The refueling operation succeeded mid-air, and the pilot was able to complete the mission and safely return. Despite Iran’s repeated claims during the war that it had downed Israeli jets and captured pilots, none of these assertions were substantiated. The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, Col. Avichay Adraee, dismissed such reports as “completely baseless.” In fact, contrary to dire internal predictions that as many as 10 Israeli aircraft could be lost in the opening days of the offensive, not a single Israeli plane was shot down. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Zohran Mamdani, the socialist candidate currently leading the New York City mayoral race, is facing accusations of trying to rebrand his anti-police record by entertaining the idea of keeping current NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch — a law-and-order figure with starkly opposing views — if he wins office.

The unusual move to publicly and privately consider retaining Tisch appears to be part of a broader effort to calm establishment figures unnerved by Mamdani’s radical past, particularly as he now heads into the general election with momentum after defeating Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

Despite their polar opposite views on key policing issues such as bail reform and discovery laws, Mamdani has not ruled out the possibility of retaining Tisch, even as his earlier rhetoric was saturated with anti-police sentiment.

“He’s laundering his radical stances, that’s what he’s doing,” said political consultant Ken Frydman.

“But he needs his defund-the-police voters to turn out again and cop-hating Tiffany Cabán is lurking,” Frydman added, referencing another outspoken socialist on the City Council who has been floated as a possible police commissioner pick under Mamdani.

Jessica Tisch, the current commissioner and a billionaire heiress with a reputation for competence, has largely remained above the political drama even as her name becomes a political lightning rod.

She was tapped by Mayor Eric Adams last November in an effort to restore public confidence in the NYPD — and in Adams himself — after three previous commissioners left amid controversy and dysfunction.

The choice proved so effective that Brad Lander, another progressive mayoral hopeful who had previously supported defunding the police, announced he would also keep Tisch in place if he won.

That endorsement arguably paved the way for Mamdani’s own strategic positioning, as he began signaling openness to Tisch’s continued leadership while offering her reserved praise.

Kathy Wylde, who leads the influential Partnership for New York City, confirmed she advised Mamdani to consider keeping Tisch on board.

“I believe that it’s premature to make any personnel commitments at this time, but it’s a consideration that is real — and it’s in keeping with the city that we’re fighting for,” Mamdani said recently when asked about his intentions regarding Tisch.

Still, pairing Mamdani and Tisch would mark an unlikely alliance, given their stark differences in both ideology and personal backgrounds.

Before launching his mayoral campaign, Mamdani frequently posted harsh condemnations of the NYPD, accusing the department of systemic abuse and corruption.

“There is no negotiating with an institution this wicked & corrupt,” he tweeted about the NYPD in 2020.

“Defund it. Dismantle it. End the cycle of violence.”

Since entering the race for mayor, Mamdani has attempted to moderate those positions, acknowledging that police do play a role in maintaining public safety.

Nonetheless, Mamdani — who currently represents Queens in the state assembly — remains a staunch advocate of sweeping criminal justice reforms like bail reform, changes to discovery requirements, and the Raise the Age law, all of which Tisch has said are contributing to spikes in crime and recidivism.

“I will not vote for any budget that rolls back bail reform, discovery reform, or Raise the Age,” Mamdani tweeted in 2022.

While some believe Tisch could help temper Mamdani’s most controversial instincts, Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf warned that her influence would be limited under a mayor who ultimately controls her position.

Her greatest value at the moment, Sheinkopf argued, might be as a symbol of stability for officers anxious about the future.

“Here you have the opponent of [Adams] saying he wouldn’t change the department, but his rhetoric says otherwise,” Sheinkopf noted. “Police officers are in panic and they will leave in droves — Tisch is the only way to stop that.”

Still, others argue that keeping Tisch could backfire politically for Mamdani.

“Mamdani will get clobbered by his cop-hating groupies if he retains Tisch as police commissioner,” said Frydman. “If he doesn’t retain her, Mamdani risks serious crime increasing and getting blamed for the spike.

“Checkmate.”

Mayor Adams, meanwhile, is continuing to promote Tisch’s leadership as proof that his administration has delivered results.

His latest campaign ad features Tisch speaking at a public event last week where she credited Adams for the city’s drop in major crimes.

“Not only did we ignore the noise from the Mamdanis of the world who recklessly called to defund the police, but we doubled down on our support,” Adams posted on X.

When The Post reached out to Tisch for a comment, the NYPD press office responded with the exact quote used in the mayor’s campaign ad.

“When the critics called to cut funding — he chose to cut crime,” Tisch said about Adams last week. “When the pressure came to back down — he chose to double down. And when others tried to make headlines — he chose to make a difference.”

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