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The long-anticipated publication of the proposed Giyus legislation, authored by MK Boaz Bismuth, has been put on hold — not for political reasons, but out of kavod for the gadol hador, Hagaon Rav Dov Landau, rosh yeshivas Slabodka, whose health has recently declined, Arutz Sheva reports.

Although the new version of the conscription bill has already been prepared and reviewed, its official release was deferred out of deference to the rosh yeshiva, according to Arutz Sheva. 

“In fact, a general green light was already given at the end of last week by Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch,” a source told Arutz Sheva.

The same source noted that “Degel HaTorah and Shas are waiting to hear the principled opinion of Rav Dov Landau, who has not been feeling well in recent days.”

Both parties have made clear that no steps will be taken until they receive clear direction from Rav Landau.

Earlier last week, Rav Landau, who is ninety-five years old, traveled to Switzerland to raise funds for Keren Olam HaTorah. During the trip, he began to feel weak and returned swiftly to Eretz Yisroel to rest and receive medical care.

When the agenda of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee was released last Thursday, observers immediately noticed the absence of the Draft Law from the list of topics, a clear indication that its discussion will wait until guidance is received from the rosh yeshiva.

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In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas two years ago, high school teacher Josh Hirsch posted comments on social media in support of Israel. It was unrealistic for Hamas to expect a ceasefire, he wrote, as long as they were holding hostages. Soon afterward, a former student called for his firing. A […]

Residents are outraged after yet another night of lawlessness on Brooklyn streets — this time between Flatbush and Boro Park — where an out-of-control street takeover was caught on video at Avenue J and Bay Parkway around 3:00AM. The shocking footage — nearly five minutes long — shows cars blocking intersections, blasting music, and driving […]

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his administration will issue $2,000 “tariff dividend” payments to most Americans. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump declared that the U.S. economy is booming under his trade policies and that the government is “taking in Trillions of Dollars” through tariffs on foreign imports. He claimed the resulting […]

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri claimed that the recent downfall and arrest of Chief Military Prosecutor Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi stemmed from her own efforts to push for the arrest of yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF.

During a private conversation with one of his party’s rabbanim, Deri reportedly remarked that “the true reason for her great downfall” was that “she was among those who led and pushed for the arrest of bnei yeshivos.”

As quoted in the party’s publication, Deri said: “See how the Creator runs the world. That same Military Advocate General was one of the foremost drivers behind arresting bnei yeshivos. She stood at the forefront of the fight against lomdei Torah, pressing the army authorities to detain more and more bnei yeshivos. She ended up, unintentionally, causing the great prayer rally to be organized. She herself created the power of public tefillah that pierced the heavens—and through that, she brought about her own downfall.”

Tomer-Yerushalmi was released from custody over the weekend and placed under ten days of house arrest by the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court. At the police’s request, she was also barred from contacting other suspects in the case for 55 days.

The embattled general, who admitted to involvement in leaking classified information, appeared at her hearing via Zoom from Neve Tirtzah Prison. She faces allegations of fraud and breach of trust, abuse of authority, obstruction of justice, and providing confidential information as a public official. She posted bail of 20,000 shekels but was not restricted from leaving the country or required to surrender her passport.

According to police testimony presented to the court, investigators have conducted dozens of actions and interviews in recent days. “Since the first remand extension, the investigative team carried out numerous measures and collected multiple statements,” a police representative said. “The suspicions against her have significantly strengthened. The concern over obstruction has hovered over the case throughout, even before her arrest.”

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Hitchhiking Israeli bochurim speak candidly to their driver about the current giyus/draft issue, a dignified conversation about one of the most divisive issues in Israel.

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On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered states to immediately reverse any actions taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025.

Kaddish is recited at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute after a positive identification was made on the body of Hadar Goldin hy”d, who’s remains had been held in Gaza since 2014 before being returned to Israel today.

IDF troops from the 7th Armored, Golani, and Yahalom units destroyed four Hamas tunnels and dozens of terror-linked buildings in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, where many weapons were found.

Trump: I’m sorry the American people are being terrorized by Democrats who chose to shut down the government to force me and other Republicans to keep ObamaCare subsidies.

Jared Kushner arrived in Israel today and is set to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu tomorrow to discuss implementing the Gaza agreement.

Argentine President Milei on Mamdani’s Victory: “I dedicate these words to New Yorkers, who have taken the opposite path that of Argentina, and will now be living under a communist party. They should know that if the going gets tough, they will always be warmly welcome in our land if they seek to prosper.”

Federal authorities are examining a troubling outbreak of infant botulism that has surfaced in ten states, with investigators tracing the infections back to a recently recalled baby formula.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, at least thirteen infants have been diagnosed with the rare illness after consuming ByHeart Inc.’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Each of the affected babies required hospitalization following exposure.

Officials said the cases were linked specifically to two production lots of the formula—identified by codes 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2—that have already been pulled from store shelves.

The FDA emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing as they work with state health departments to determine how the contamination occurred and to prevent additional illnesses.

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IDF troops saluted the casket of hostage Lt. Hadar Goldin Hy’d during a ceremony in Gaza after his body was returned by Hamas earlier today.

Sec. Duffy: “We have done all we can to make sure we minimize disruption, that we keep the airspace safe… there’s only one side that has voted every single time—14 times—to keep the government shut down. It’s only Republicans who have voted to open it up.”

Sec. Duffy on the Democrat Shutdown: “It’s only going to get worse… Two weeks before Thanksgiving, you’re going to see air travel be reduced to a trickle.”

President Trump accuses Democrats of enriching insurance giants under Obamacare while ordinary Americans struggle with rising premiums and shrinking coverage – pointing to data showing health insurance stocks have skyrocketed since the Affordable Care Act became law — with UnitedHealth up +1,177%, Cigna +822%, and Humana +490% since 2010.

Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration last week ordered flight cuts at the nation’s busiest airports as some air traffic controllers, who have gone unpaid for nearly a […]

After more than a decade in Hamas captivity, the remains of IDF officer Lt. Hadar Goldin, Hashem yikom damo, have finally been returned to Israel for burial. His body was brought to the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, where experts confirmed his identity a short while ago.

Hamas announced in the morning that it was returning Goldin’s body as part of the ongoing ceasefire and hostage agreement. The group had claimed to have “located” his remains in Rafah the previous night. This development marks the end of an 11-year ordeal for Goldin’s family, who waged a tireless campaign for his return since his death and abduction in 2014.

Lt. Hadar Goldin was born in 1991 in the Galilee community of Ashchar, into a family of educators and scholars. He was a twin to Tzur and had two additional siblings. After graduating high school, he attended the Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli, where he strengthened his faith and sense of mission to serve Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael.

He later enlisted in the IDF and joined the elite Givati reconnaissance unit, quickly rising to command. His soldiers described him as both resolute and deeply compassionate — a leader who infused operational intensity with moral conviction. “He always sought to find meaning and humanity, even amid the battlefield,” one friend recalled.

On August 1, 2014, during Operation Protective Edge, Goldin led his unit in Rafah shortly after a humanitarian ceasefire was declared. A sudden Hamas ambush erupted, and during the battle, Goldin was killed and his body dragged into a terror tunnel. Despite extensive rescue operations, he was never recovered, and the IDF later declared him fallen with his remains held by Hamas.

For eleven years, his parents, Simcha and Leah Goldin, became a national symbol of moral clarity and persistence, demanding that Israel adopt a firm policy ensuring the return of all soldiers and hostages. Their advocacy shaped national discourse on the ethics of prisoner and hostage negotiations.

Beyond his military service, Hadar was known for his creativity and love of art. His journals and sketches, discovered after his death, were later exhibited and published, offering a glimpse into the inner world of a young man of faith, courage, and reflection. In one letter, he wrote of his belief that “light and love are the forces that drive the world forward” — a line that became the emblem of his parents’ campaign.

In his memory, educational programs and memorial initiatives have been established, including a pre-military academy near the Gaza border that bears his name.

After eleven long years, Lt. Hadar Goldin has finally come home.

Yehi zichro baruch.

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