TRUMP: “No president in history has been a greater friend of Israel than I have, in addition to negotiating the Abraham Accords. I like to say it that way because real people call “Abraham.” I would say Abraham. But it’s so much nicer when you say Abraham.”
POTUS: “To ensure the success of this effort, my plan calls for a new international oversight body — the Board of Peace… which will be headed, not at my request… by a gentleman known as President Donald J. Trump of the United States.”
POTUS: “If accepted by Hamas, this proposal calls for the release of ALL remaining hostages immediately, but in no case more than 72 hours… the hostages are coming back.”
President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu.
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POTUS: “This afternoon, after extensive consultation with our friends and partners throughout the region, I’m formally releasing our principles for PEACE.”
TRUMP: “This is a big day, potentially one of the greatest days ever in civilization.”
President Donald Trump on Monday rolled out a sweeping blueprint to remake Gaza if a ceasefire with Israel is reached—placing himself at the helm of a transitional governing body and promising a “thriving modern miracle city” for Palestinians. The plan, released by the White House ahead of Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lays out a 20-point framework that blends hostage deals, international stabilization forces, and economic redevelopment. Central to it is the creation of a new international board—dubbed the “Board of Peace”—that Trump himself would chair. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is slated to serve as a co-leader, with other world figures expected to be named in coming weeks. At its core, the proposal demands that Gaza become a “deradicalized, terror-free zone” while opening the door to international investment and reconstruction. Hamas would be stripped of any role in governance, and its weapons and tunnel networks dismantled under international supervision. Those Hamas members who surrender arms and pledge peaceful coexistence would receive amnesty; others could seek safe passage abroad. The governance structure envisions a technocratic Palestinian committee running day-to-day services under the watch of Trump’s international board until the Palestinian Authority completes reforms and assumes control. To jump-start growth, the U.S. would spearhead a special economic zone with preferential trade access, aiming to lure investors who have transformed cities across the Gulf. “No one will be forced to leave Gaza,” the White House text stresses, framing the initiative as an opportunity for Palestinians to stay and build “a better Gaza.” The plan also hinges on a sweeping exchange: Israel would withdraw to agreed lines within days of acceptance, pause operations, and prepare for the staged return of hostages. Hamas would return all hostages—alive and deceased—within 72 hours, in exchange for Israel releasing 250 life-sentence prisoners, 1,700 detainees held since October 7, and the remains of Palestinian dead. The United States would coordinate the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid—including fuel, hospital equipment, and rubble-removal machinery—through the U.N., Red Crescent, and other neutral actors. A major element is the deployment of a U.S.-backed International Stabilization Force, drawing on Arab partners and consulting Egypt and Jordan. This force would train vetted Palestinian police units, secure borders with Israel and Egypt, and prevent weapons smuggling—all while progressively taking over territory as the Israel Defense Forces withdraw. Israel is promised it will not be required to occupy or annex Gaza. The plan envisions IDF pullbacks linked to milestones in demilitarization, leaving only a security perimeter until “Gaza is properly secure from any resurgent terror threat.” The proposal reflects Trump’s penchant for mixing hard security pledges with business-style development deals. A White House statement describes the Gaza rebuild as a chance to “energize Gaza” by drawing on “experts who have helped birth some of the thriving modern miracle cities in the Middle East.” The plan also nods to broader diplomatic goals: an interfaith dialogue process, eventual Palestinian self-determination if reforms are completed, and a renewed U.S.-brokered dialogue on final-status issues. Still, the success of the proposal depends on the same stumbling blocks that have doomed prior peace efforts: Hamas’s willingness to disarm, Israel’s skepticism of international oversight, and the political costs of prisoner releases. For now, the Trump White House is framing it as a “take-it-or-leave-it” moment. “If both sides agree to […]
It’s the Aseres Yemei Teshuva and our thoughts are filled with past wrongdoing and efforts to do better. It’s a time when we not only strive to do teshuva in areas of bein adam lamakom but seek forgiveness in areas of bein adam lachaveiro. Sometimes though, requests for forgiveness can feel like empty, habitual words, devoid of meaning and intention, resulting in more hurt than had they not been uttered at all. Teshuva between man and G-d is a yearly necessity because we are human and will mess up. By that same token, interpersonal repair is also a necessity, perhaps more than a yearly one, because we inevitably hurt others and often the ones we love the most. What makes a relationship repair an authentic and meaningful one? We have all been subjected to apologies that aren’t really apologies. The classic “I’m sorry that you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry that you feel hurt” do little to bring healing or peace. A genuine repair requires a few simple steps, very similar to the steps in teshuva. A well known psychologist, Dr. Becky Kennedy, talks about these steps with regard to parents and children, but the pieces apply to any relationship. Acknowledge what you did — with specificity and without blame or justification. Not “I’m sorry that I yelled but you weren’t listening” or “I’m sorry that I yelled but I had a really hard day.” The word but almost always erases an apology. Name the impact — show that you understand how your actions landed. Example: “I’m sorry I yelled. That must have been scary for you.” Say what you wish you had done differently — model the better version of yourself. Example: “I wish I would have taken a deep breath and spoken calmly instead.” Reassure safety and love — remind the other person that the relationship can hold mistakes. Example: “Even when I make mistakes, you are safe with me and I love you.” A good apology does not have the energy of wanting to end the discussion. The “I said I’m sorry, can we just get over it already?” vibe shuts things down. An authentic repair is about opening a conversation. It invites curiosity about the other’s feelings and how you impacted them, along with a willingness to listen, care, and take responsibility. Just as repair requires courage and ownership, forgiveness requires skills of its own. Forgiveness is linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression, better cardiovascular health, and greater emotional well-being. People who forgive report higher life satisfaction and stronger relationships. But forgiveness is not forgetting, excusing, or reconciling at all costs. It is a choice to release the hold of resentment while still honoring safety and boundaries. Awareness of emotion — naming your own hurt instead of pushing it away. Example: “I feel angry that you spoke to me that way.” Empathy building — considering the other person’s perspective, not to excuse but to understand. Example: “They snapped at me, maybe because they were overwhelmed.” Cognitive reframing — seeing the offense as one part of a person, not the definition of their whole being, and certainly not your worth. Letting go of revenge and rumination — choosing not to fuel thoughts of retaliation, which only keep the wound open. Boundary-setting — allowing for forgiveness […]
HERE IT IS: This is the exact apology given by Prime Minister Netanyahu to the PM of Qatar.
The White House has released a full readout of today’s call between President Trump, PM Netanyahu, and PM Al Thani of Qatar.
PHOTOS: Prime Minister Netanyahu meeting with US President Trump at the White House
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has placed Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in its “extremism and hate glossary,” igniting outrage from the group’s defenders and sparking heated debate online.
According to the ADL, which says its purpose is to fight antisemitism while promoting justice and fairness, TPUSA has been flagged over its alleged encouragement of conspiracy narratives, its embrace of Christian nationalism, and its appeal to individuals with racist leanings.
TPUSA, launched in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, is a conservative student-focused organization that the ADL says has drawn large sums from right-leaning donors and carved out an influential role in GOP politics. The group maintains a “Professor Watchlist,” intended to call out educators with progressive stances, and a “School Board Watchlist” highlighting what it labels radical and unpatriotic trends, such as Critical Race Theory and gender ideology.
In its analysis, the ADL accuses Kirk of championing Christian nationalism and giving a platform to extremists at TPUSA events. The report also points to his doubts about the results of the 2020 presidential election and his outspoken rejection of COVID-19 vaccines.
The announcement immediately set off a firestorm on social media. Elon Musk, the head of X, blasted the ADL and referred to it as a “hate group,” arguing that its decision to target TPUSA was “deeply wrong.”
Other prominent figures also voiced anger, insisting the ADL was unfairly maligning Christians and conservatives. Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son, denounced the move as “disgraceful.”
Many critics argued that the ADL blurred the line between mainstream Christianity and “Christian Identity,” an obscure extremist movement, and in doing so misrepresented what the listing actually meant.
Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month, had been widely recognized for his outspoken support of Israel and close ties to the Jewish community. He consistently highlighted his pro-Israel views in speeches and media appearances.
Responding to the backlash, ADL chief executive Jonathan Greenblatt rejected the accusations. “The idea that ADL is anti-Christian is offensive and wrong. Many of our staff members are Christian. Many of our supporters are Christian. We are blessed to work with many Christian brothers and sisters in the shared fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate.”
Greenblatt added further clarification, saying, “In contrast, the Christian Identity movement is an antisemitic, racist, and unambiguously poisonous ideology. Its values bear no resemblance to those of any mainstream Christian denomination.”
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Five IDF soldiers were seriously injured after a serious attack by Hamas terrorists earlier today. According to the IDF, at approximately 5:25 p.m. a cell of five Hamas terrorists infiltrated an army encampment in Gaza City, setting off two powerful explosive devices near a tank from the 7th Armored Brigade’s 82nd Battalion. The blasts were followed by heavy gunfire. In the ensuing battle, IDF troops fought back heroically, eliminating at least two of the terrorists — one through tank shelling and another in close-quarters fighting. Three other terrorists managed to escape and are now being pursued by the army. Tragically, five IDF soldiers, among them two officers — a medical officer and a tank officer — were seriously wounded in the attack. Six others sustained lighter injuries. All of the wounded were evacuated to hospitals, and their families have been notified. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
An attorney for the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge Monday for more time to review the large amount of evidence in the case before deciding if the defense will seek a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing would determine if there is enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go forward with a trial. Defendants can waive that step, but Robinson’s newly appointed attorney Kathryn Nester said her team did not intend to do so. Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty. Both the defense and prosecution acknowledged at a brief hearing Monday that the amount of evidence that prosecutors have is “voluminous.” Robinson was not present for the hearing and appeared via audio from jail at his defense team’s request. Judge Tony Graf set the next hearing for Oct. 30. Defense attorneys for Robinson and prosecutors with the Utah County Attorney’s Office declined to comment after Monday’s hearing. It took place in Provo, just a few miles from the Utah Valley University campus in Orem where many students are still processing trauma from the Sept. 10 shooting and the day-and-a-half search for the suspect. Authorities arrested Robinson when he showed up with his parents at his hometown sheriff’s office in southwest Utah, more than a three-hour drive from the site of the shooting, to turn himself in. Prosecutors have since revealed incriminating text messages and DNA evidence that they say connect Robinson to the killing. A note that Robinson left before the shooting said he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices, “and I’m going to take it,” Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray told reporters before the first hearing. Gray also said Robinson wrote in a text about Kirk: “I had enough of his hatred.” The assassination of Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism, has galvanized Republicans who have vowed to carry on Kirk’s mission of moving American politics further right. Trump has declared Kirk a “martyr” for freedom and threatened to crack down on what he called the “radical left.” Workers across the U.S. have been punished or fired for speaking out about Kirk after his death, including teachers, public and private employees and media personalities — most notably Jimmy Kimmel, whose late-night show was suspended then reinstated by ABC. Kirk’s political organization, Arizona-based Turning Point USA, brought young Americans into politics through his podcast, social media and campus events. Many prominent Republicans are filling in at the upcoming campus events Kirk planned to attend, including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Sen. Mike Lee at Utah State University on Tuesday. (AP)
A Unique Siyum at “Torah-24” – On The Entire Zohar and Otzros Chaim By Rabbi Eliezer Sandler A unique siyum took place recently at the Kolel Kabbolah Chatzos (the Midnight Kolel) of Torah-24 in Yerushalayim. Every night, talmidei chachomim geonim and known mekubalim gather there at midnight to first recite Tikkun Chatzos and then, for hours, to delve into the Zohar, Otzros Chaim (by Rabbeinu Chaim Vital) and other Kabbalistic works. One of Eleven Kolel Kabbolah Chatzos is one of 11 kollelim under-one-roof at Torah-24. These kollelim offer different learning shifts in all aspects of Torah b’iyun – every day, 24 hours per day. This follows the learning tradition of the Ramchal, Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh and Reb Chaim Volozhener – to ensure that the sound of Torah learning does not cease even for a minute. Torah-24 is part of the ‘Total Torah Legacy’ of Maran Sar Hatorah, Rabbeinu Hagadol Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l, who served as Nasi of Torah-24 and the Shas Yiden network. (Click on https://www.torah-24.com). Each kollel has regular oral farhers and written tests. The Siyum The gathering celebrated the diligent completion, by the rabbis of the Torah-24 midnight Kolel Kabbolah Chatzos, of the study of the entire Zohar, its commentaries and the Otzros Chaim. The event also acknowledged the dedication and the dissemination of Torah study at Torah-24, which encompasses both nigleh and nistar. The gathering took place in the home of the famed, leading kabbalist, Maran Hatzadik Harav Yaakov Meir Shechter, shlit”a, in Yerushalayim. Rav Schechter praised the founder of Torah-24, the Pozna Rov, for his notable vision and expansion of Torah study, and for his inclusion of true Kabbalah study method, not just for individual learning but in a holy enclave of talmidei chachomim. This would expand its influence across the world, he said, and this Kolel’s growing impact will bring about Redemption as detailed in the Zohar. He also paid tribute to the memory of the Pozna Rov’s grandfather, Harav Asher Zelig Margolius, a great Yerushalmi kabbalist who Rav Shechter knew personally. He also spoke extensively about Kabbalah study, citing insights from great mekubolim he had known. The head of the Kolel Kabbolah Chatzos, Hamekubel Avrohom Eisenbach, shlit”a, son in law of Hamekubel Daniel Frish , baal Matok Midvash on the Zohar. He delivered the siyum on the Zohar and gave an insight into the Kabbalah learning. He gave an introduction to the nightly regimen of the Kolel and the recitation of Tikkun Chatzos – mourning the Destruction of the Beis Hamikdash and praying for its Rebuilding. Harav Avraham Rabinowitz, son-in-law of the Toldos Aharon Rebbe, spoke, and was followed by Harav Tzvi Vigder who recited the siyum of the Otzros Chaim. The Kaddish was recited by Hagaon Harav Yosef Samet, chief editor of Oz V’hadar edition of the Talmud, who is also a member of the Kolel Kabbolah Chatzos. The gathering concluded with a l’chaim and brocha from Rav Schechter, a nigun in which all joined, and danced for kovod Hatorah.
The IDF and Israel Security Agency revealed Monday that their joint forces recently carried out an operation in Gaza City that resulted in the death of Musa Shaldan, who served as deputy commander of Hamas’ Zeitun Battalion.
Shaldan had played a key role on October 7th, acting as a company commander during the terror group’s infiltration into Israeli territory. He also gained notoriety as one of the main figures behind Hamas’ campaign of sending incendiary balloons into Israel.
Beyond his role in combat, Shaldan was involved in overseeing hostages in Gaza. He was seen publicly during Hamas’ parade at a hostage release and took part in the most recent deal that freed captives.
According to security officials, he used civilian shelters as cover throughout the war while directing attacks that included sniper fire, planting explosives, and anti-tank assaults against Israeli forces in the sector. He was also the architect behind Hamas’ combat compound strategy in the Zeitoun area.
In earlier years, Shaldan had served in various positions within the battalion, including as intelligence officer and later as deputy company commander, before rising to his senior post.
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Grand Blanc, Mich. police chief says death toll rises to 5, with 8 others injured, following Sunday’s church shooting. “Everyone has been accounted for.”
Ambassador Waltz told the UN Security Council that Hamas bears full responsibility for the war in Gaza, recalling its October 7, 2023 massacre of civilians and its continued rejection of peace proposals accepted by Israel. He condemned Hamas for holding 48 hostages, including the remains of two Americans, and forcing captives to dig their own graves on camera. Waltz urged the Council to designate Hamas as a terrorist organization and unite behind one clear message: release the hostages and end the war.
ELIMINATED: The military and Shin Bet announced that Musa Shaldan, the deputy commander of Hamas’s Zeitoun Battalion in Gaza City who took part in the October 7 attack and oversaw hostage release ceremonies, was killed last week in an Israeli Air Force strike.
The IDF and Shin Bet announced Monday that they eliminated Musa Shaldan, the deputy commander of Hamas’ Zeitun Battalion, in a targeted strike in Gaza City last week. Shaldan, a veteran operative within Hamas, played a central role in orchestrating both combat operations against Israeli forces and propaganda spectacles tied to the release of Israeli hostages. According to the joint IDF-ISA statement, he was killed in a strike on Wednesday. Shaldan rose through the ranks of Hamas’ Zeitun Battalion, serving as both intelligence officer and deputy company commander before assuming his role as deputy battalion commander. He commanded forces during the October 7th massacre in southern Israel. In recent months, Shaldan became notorious for his role in Hamas’ hostage release parades, appearing publicly alongside freed captives during staged processions in Gaza City. He also reportedly played a part in the latest hostage release deal. The IDF and ISA accused Shaldan of conducting military operations from within civilian and humanitarian shelters in Gaza, using them as cover to launch attacks. These included sniper fire, improvised explosive devices, and anti-tank missiles aimed at Israeli soldiers. He was also identified as one of the figures behind Hamas’ incendiary balloon campaign, which set fires and damaged agricultural fields in Israeli communities near the border. In addition, Israeli officials say he designed Hamas’ combat compound plan in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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