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During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s Special Report Monday evening, Vice President JD Vance made it clear that any future attempt by Iran to pursue a nuclear weapon would result in a decisive response from the United States. “They’re going to have to deal with a very, very powerful American military again,” he warned. Vance emphasized that Iran should now understand “we can destroy whatever nuclear capacity you build up. I think that lesson is what’s going to teach them not to rebuild their nuclear capacity.”

Host Bret Baier raised a concern during the interview, asking, “So, after all of this, if the Iranian government survives as is, what’s to stop it from rebuilding over time if they, in fact, moved the 60% highly enriched uranium? That’s the concern.”

In response, Vance explained that the key achievement of the operation was eliminating Iran’s capability to enrich uranium. “No, the big concern, Bret — and this is, again, what we destroyed — is, their ability to enrich uranium. If they have 60% enriched uranium, but they don’t have the ability to enrich it to 90%, and, further, they don’t have the ability to convert that to a nuclear weapon, that is mission success. That is the obliteration of their nuclear program, which is why the president, I think, rightly, is using that term.”

Vance concluded by reiterating the message he believes the U.S. delivered to Iran. “But here’s the question: If Iran is desperate to build a nuclear weapon in the future, then they’re going to have to deal with a very, very powerful American military again. Our hope is that the lesson that the Iranians have learned here is, look, we can fly a bunker-buster bomb from Missouri to Iran, completely undetected, without landing once on the ground, and we can destroy whatever nuclear capacity you build up. I think that lesson is what’s going to teach them not to rebuild their nuclear capacity.”

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Danger Ahead. The upcoming election on June 24th presents a critical moment for the Jewish community. We must be vigilant in safeguarding our values, our institutions, and our safety.

The Stakes Are High

The record of Zohran Mamdani raises serious concerns about his commitment to protecting the Jewish community. His actions and associations pose a direct threat to our shuls, yeshivas, and the overall well-being of our community.

Key Concerns:

• Support for BDS: Mamdani supports boycotts targeting Israel’s existence, a movement widely condemned by Jewish leaders as antisemitic. 

• Father’s Extremist Views: His father, Colombia professor Mahmood Mamdani, has publicly called for Israel’s “dismantlement” and made comparisons to Nazi Germany.

  Alignment with Divisive Groups: Mamdani aligns himself with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), an organization that has been criticized for antisemitic rhetoric and associations. He also stands with figures like Jamaal Bowman.

• Refusal to Support Israel: He has declined to co-sponsor a resolution recognizing Israel’s founding, signaling a lack of support for the Jewish state and its right to exist.

The Threat to Our Community

Mamdani’s record threatens the very fabric of our community. We cannot afford to become like London, where, under a Muslim mayor, Jews feel increasingly unsafe. We could face:

• Loss of Police Protection: Reduced support from law enforcement, leaving our shuls, yeshivas, and institutions vulnerable to attack.

• Increased Antisemitism: A rise in hate crimes and discrimination against the Jewish people.

We Must Act Now!

Rising antisemitism demands a mayor who will protect us!
A leader who will stand strong against hate and protect our community. We need a mayor who understands our values, respects our traditions, and will fight to ensure our safety and security.

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When Akiva Zuravin set out to develop Jerusalem Estates, he wasn’t simply building luxury apartments—he was making a statement. A quiet one, as is his way. But unmistakable. Tucked into the historic Schneller compound in the heart of the frum neighborhoods and within walking distance of prominent Chassidic centers, Jerusalem Estates became more than just a sought-after address. It became a symbol of what’s possible when vision, values, and execution align. “We weren’t just creating buildings,” Zuravin reflects. “We were shaping something that felt deeply connected to its surroundings—authentic, beautiful, and thoughtfully done.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION It was that mindset that set Jerusalem Estates apart—and that continues to define Zuravin’s approach today. With Ir Olam, his most ambitious development yet, the goal is even broader: not just to build homes, but to shape the rhythm of modern life in Jerusalem. Located adjacent to Givat Shaul, Kiryat Moshe, and Beit Hakerem, and minutes away from Har Nof, Ir Olam rises from the grounds of the old flour mill—once an industrial area and now envisioned as one of Jerusalem’s most forward-looking quarters for living, working, and gathering. Where Jerusalem Estates was a residential landmark, Ir Olam is a full-scale quarter:Three luxury residential towers.Two LEED Platinum-certified office buildings.A boutique shopping boulevard.Green rooftops, shuls, co-working areas, a school, and a central piazza designed to foster everyday connection. But beyond design and functionality lies a deeper intention: community. At Jerusalem Estates, Zuravin prioritized buyers who shared common values—people who could not only live alongside one another but thrive together. That same care is being applied at Ir Olam. “When people share the same rhythm of life,” Zuravin explains, “the entire experience becomes more meaningful. The gym, the shul, the party room—they’re not just amenities. They’re points of connection.” In Ir Olam, where residents will share workspaces, rooftops, lounges, and lifestyle services, community isn’t just a feature—it’s part of the architecture. The goal is a natural, respectful cohesion that allows for privacy and belonging to coexist. The project was conceived by Yashar Architects, whose signature blends functionality with elegance, and is being built to international standards of environmental sustainability and urban planning. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, with user experience at the core. Zuravin builds with intention and with an understanding of what Jerusalem is, and what it still can be. Ir Olam is the next chapter in that story. A new neighborhood for a city that continues to evolve—thoughtfully, gracefully, and always with purpose.Crafted for those who know. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

ELIMINATED: Iranian nuclear scientist and IRGC officer Mohammad Reza Sedighi Saber was eliminated in a targeted airstrike last night.

Israeli Firefighters and rescue crews are seen working to remove a large interceptor fragment that fell near Yodfat in Northern Israel.

Spokesman for the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency stated to Iranian media that the Iranian nuclear project has not stopped and we will develop it more.

ELIMINATED: The IRGC has confirmed that senior Basij Intelligence General Muhammad Taqi Yousefvand, was eliminated in a targeted airstrike last night.

According to Iranian reports, IRGC Brigadier General Alireza Lotfi, Deputy Head of Iran’s Intelligence Organization, has been eliminated in a targeted airstrike last night.

President Trump makes an early morning departure for the Netherlands, where he’ll attend the NATO summit.

POTUS: “These guys gotta calm down. It’s ridiculous. I didn’t like plenty of things that I saw yesterday. I didn’t like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal … and I didn’t like the fact that the retaliation was very strong… All I do is play both sides.”

While traveling to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, President Trump clarified on Tuesday that he has no interest in toppling the Iranian government, citing the destabilizing consequences such a move could bring.

“No. If there was, there was, but no, I don’t want it. I’d like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One. “Regime change takes chaos and ideally we don’t want to see so much chaos. So we’ll see how it goes.”

The president made these remarks just days after he authorized a U.S. military strike targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, a move that led him to call for an immediate end to fighting between Iran and Israel on Monday.

Over the weekend, following the initial Israeli air raids on Iranian territory, Trump took to Truth Social suggesting the possibility of eliminating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and referenced “regime change” in a provocative post on Sunday.

“It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

However, sources previously said that behind closed doors, Trump had voiced concerns that ousting Iran’s leadership could backfire and result in a disastrous situation similar to what unfolded in Libya.

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President Trump unloads on Fake News CNN and MSDNC for intentionally stoking doubt about the obliteration of the Iranian regime’s nuclear facilities: “They’re really hurting great pilots that put their lives on the line…Iran will never rebuild its nuclear program… from there absolutely not.”

Trump slammed Israel for planning strikes on Tehran just hours after a ceasefire was confirmed, saying both sides had violated the deal. “I’m not happy with Israel,” he told reporters. “You don’t drop bombs in the first hours after I say you have 12.” On Truth Social, he warned: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS… BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!”

More than 15 drones launched from Iran at Israel overnight were intercepted, the IDF says.

President Trump on Tuesday issued a stern warning that Iran would not succeed in rebuilding its nuclear infrastructure, even as Iranian officials claimed they were already working on repairs following the recent airstrikes.

“IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES!” Trump wrote emphatically on Truth Social.

Over the weekend, the United States carried out a powerful aerial operation targeting three key Iranian nuclear installations, utilizing bunker-busting bombs in an assault Trump later praised as a direct hit.

Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran’s nuclear agency, said on Tuesday that while authorities were still evaluating the extent of the destruction, they had anticipated such an attack and were ready with a response.

“The plan is to prevent interruptions in the process of production and services,” Eslami said, according to Iranian government outlets.

He also noted that Iran had already taken steps to resume operations and restore its nuclear efforts.

Trump’s comments came as he criticized both Israel and Iran for allegedly breaching the cease-fire he had brokered earlier, expressing frustration with both nations.

“I think they both violated it,” Trump said, referring to Israel’s renewed threats of military action in response to what it labeled a “blatant violation” of the agreement by Iran.

“We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f–k they’re doing, do you understand?”

Shortly after making those remarks, Trump returned to Truth Social to affirm that the truce was once again in effect.

“ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!” he posted.

The Iranian nuclear program experienced significant setbacks following a surprise air assault by Israel on June 13.

In the aftermath, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu announced that Israel had fulfilled its mission, stating that its military had effectively neutralized both Iran’s nuclear development and its missile arsenal.

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Israel’s tally of the war damage it wrought on Iran includes the targeted killings of at least 14 scientists, an unprecedented attack on the brains behind Iran’s nuclear program that outside experts say can only set it back, not stop it. In an interview with The Associated Press, Israel’s ambassador to France said the killings will make it “almost” impossible for Iran to build weapons from whatever nuclear infrastructure and material may have survived nearly two weeks of Israeli airstrikes and massive bunker-busting bombs dropped by U.S. stealth bombers. “The fact that the whole group disappeared is basically throwing back the program by a number of years, by quite a number of years,” Ambassador Joshua Zarka said. But nuclear analysts say Iran has other scientists who can take their place. European governments say that military force alone cannot eradicate Iran’s nuclear know-how, which is why they want a negotiated solution to put concerns about the Iranian program to rest. “Strikes cannot destroy the knowledge Iran has acquired over several decades, nor any regime ambition to deploy that knowledge to build a nuclear weapon,” U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy told lawmakers in the House of Commons. Here’s a closer look at the killings: Chemists, physicists, engineers among those killed Zarka told AP that Israeli strikes killed at least 14 physicists and nuclear engineers, top Iranian scientific leaders who “basically had everything in their mind.” They were killed “not because of the fact that they knew physics, but because of the fight that they were personally involved in, the creation and the fabrication and the production of (a) nuclear weapon,” he said. Nine of them were killed in Israel’s opening wave of attacks on June 13, the Israeli military said. It said they “possessed decades of accumulated experience in the development of nuclear weapons” and included specialists in chemistry, materials and explosives as well as physicists. Zarka spoke Monday to AP. On Tuesday, Iran state TV reported the death of another Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohammad Reza Sedighi Saber, in an Israeli strike, after he’d survived an earlier attack that killed his 17-year-old son on June 13. Targeted killings meant to discourage would-be successors Experts say that decades of Iranian work on nuclear energy — and, Western powers allege, nuclear weapons — has given the country reserves of know-how and scientists who could continue any work toward building warheads to fit on Iran’s ballistic missiles. “Blueprints will be around and, you know, the next generation of Ph.D. students will be able to figure it out,” said Mark Fitzpatrick, who specialized in nuclear non-proliferation as a former U.S. diplomat. Bombing nuclear facilities “or killing the people will set it back some period of time. Doing both will set it back further, but it will be reconstituted.” “They have substitutes in maybe the next league down, and they’re not as highly qualified, but they will get the job done eventually,” said Fitzpatrick, now an analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London think tank. How quickly nuclear work could resume will in part depend on whether Israeli and U.S. strikes destroyed Iran’s stock of enriched uranium and equipment needed to make it sufficiently potent for possible weapons use. “The key element is the material. So once you have the material, then the rest is reasonably well-known,” said Pavel Podvig, a Geneva-based analyst […]

President Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday morning to declare that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was back in place—just minutes after publicly condemning both nations for reigniting hostilities and accusing them of acting without control or clarity.

“ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran,” he posted shortly before 7:30 a.m. “Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!” he added, ending with his usual signoff: “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

This statement came directly after Trump had criticized both countries while speaking with reporters at Joint Base Andrews as he departed for a NATO summit.

“I think they both violated it,” Trump said, referring to the ceasefire agreement. He singled out Israel’s decision to resume airstrikes following what it claimed was a direct Iranian provocation, and blasted both parties for behaving irrationally.

“We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what … they’re doing, do you understand?” Trump said. He expressed frustration with Israel in particular, stating that he had to rein them in.

“Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and dropped a boatload of bombs the likes of which I’ve never seen before. The biggest load that we’ve seen, I’m not happy with Israel,” he stated.

He continued by saying, “Ok, when I say now you have 12 hours, you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them. So, I’m not happy with him. I’m not happy with Iran either.”

Trump added that he was displeased with reports that Israel responded with military force after what he implied may have been a misfired rocket that caused no damage. “I’m unhappy if Israel is going out this morning because of one rocket that didn’t land, that was shot perhaps by mistake, but didn’t land,” he said, referencing Israel’s assertion that Iran had launched missiles in violation of the ceasefire—a claim Iran rejected.

He also directed sharp criticism toward major U.S. media networks, accusing them of downplaying the success of recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and undermining the bravery of the pilots involved.

“I think the reason we’re here is because those pilots, those B-2 pilots, did an unbelievable job, and you know, the fake news, like CNN in particular, they’re trying to say, ‘Well, I agree that it was destroyed but maybe not that destroyed,’” Trump said.

“You know what they’re doing? They’re really hurting great pilots that put their lives on the line. CNN is scum and some is MSNBC. And frankly, the networks aren’t much better, it’s all fake news,” he said.

According to Trump, the B-2 bombers had “obliterated” their assigned targets during Saturday night’s covert mission.

Meanwhile, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman announced that Gulf Arab foreign ministers would hold an emergency meeting in Doha to address Iran’s missile attack on a U.S. military installation in Qatar.

“We urge the U.S. and Iranians to return immediately to the negotiating table for nuclear negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution,” he said during a press briefing. He added that the Emir of Qatar had spoken with both President Trump and the Iranian president following the incident.

The Iranian leader, Sheikh Mohammed noted, “expressed his regret that the incident was in Qatar,” and he voiced hope that “this issue [will] be contained as soon as possible and for this chapter to be behind us.”

In a separate overnight development, a barrage of drones struck military compounds in Iraq, damaging two separate bases. Iraqi government spokesman Sabah al-Numan confirmed that “significant damage” had been inflicted on the radar systems at both sites.

While no group claimed immediate responsibility for the drone attacks, officials in Baghdad condemned them as “cowardly and treacherous.” One of the impacted locations was the Taji base, north of the capital, which had been a frequent target of Iranian-backed militia attacks prior to the U.S. withdrawal in 2020.

Iranian state media reported that the country’s military denied launching any missiles after the ceasefire had officially taken effect.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed strong approval for President Donald Trump Monday night following Trump’s announcement of a temporary truce between Israel and Iran.

“This is a really remarkable achievement. President Trump deserves all the credit. This is what peace through strength looks like. We haven’t seen this in a while, and it’s really a big sigh of relief here on Capitol Hill,” Johnson told reporters, according to CNN.

He described the development as “a really, really big day,” calling it “historic,” and brushed off recent efforts by lawmakers to push a War Powers resolution that could constrain the president’s authority to take further military action against Iran. “Kind of a moot point now, isn’t it?” he remarked.

Johnson noted that Congress had already scheduled a briefing on the situation for Tuesday, though he said the tone of the discussion would likely shift. “It’ll be a little different in its tone, I suspect now,” he said.

His remarks came shortly after President Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Israel and Iran had come to terms on a 12-hour ceasefire set to begin at 7:00 a.m. Israel time Tuesday.

Trump wrote that under the terms of the agreement, Iran would halt all offensive operations six hours before the official start time, followed by Israel ceasing its military activity six hours later.

While the Israeli government has not yet issued a formal statement on the agreement, an Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that Tehran had accepted the ceasefire deal, which was mediated by Qatar.

In an interview with NBC News following his announcement, Trump called the development “a wonderful day for the world, in my opinion.”

“It’s a great day for America. It’s a great day for the Middle East. I’m very happy to have been able to get the job done,” Trump said. “A lot of people were dying, and it was only going to get worse. It would have brought the whole Middle East down.”

When asked how long he expected the truce to hold, Trump responded, “I think the ceasefire is unlimited. It’s going to go forever.”

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A person was viciously assaulted Monday afternoon near 16th Avenue and 51st Street in Boro Park, sparking a swift and coordinated response by the NYPD and Boro Park Shomrim. The suspect attempted to flee the scene following the brutal attack, but Boro Park Shomrim volunteers quickly sprang into action. Utilizing real-time information and coordinated efforts, they tracked the suspect as he moved through the neighborhood. The NYPD, working closely with Shomrim, successfully intercepted and arrested the suspect just a few blocks away at 13th Avenue and 53rd Street.   (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

In a culmination of his impactful trip across North America, Rav Yitzchak Yosef delivered a landmark shiur Sunday night at Bais Medrash Lutzk in Lakewood, New Jersey.

The event served as the grand finale of the Rishon L’Tzion’s powerful chizuk trip, a journey that saw him engage with diverse segments of the Torah world—Sefardic, Litvish, and Chassidic alike—leaving behind a trail of inspiration and chizuk.

Throughout the trip, Rav Yosef delivered shiurim and spoke at major Torah institutions across the continent. Among the stops were Yeshivat Ateres Torah, led by Chacham Yosef Harari-Raful; the Sephardic Kollel in Deal under Rav Shlomo Diamond; Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore; the Belzer Kollel in Boro Park; and the Skverer Yeshiva and Kollel.

In each location, massive crowds gathered to hear words of Torah and chizuk from the rav, who addressed the spiritual challenges of the day and offered uplifting guidance tailored to each community’s unique needs.

During the course of the trip, Rav Yosef also took part in a major campaign on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah, joining forces with gedolim such as Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rav Don Segal, Rav Dovid Cohen, and Rav Malkiel Kotler.

Photos from the shiur at Lutzk in Lakewood:

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