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Today, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his assertion that several Middle Eastern nations have offered to deploy military forces into Gaza to “straighten out Hamas,” but he indicated that he has asked them to wait, saying there is still a chance for Hamas to “do what is right.”

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and ‘straighten our Hamas’ if Hamas continues to act badly, in violation of their agreement with us.”

At present, Indonesia is the only nation to have publicly stated its readiness to contribute troops to a potential UN-approved multinational force to help secure Gaza once the war ends. Meanwhile, Turkey and Azerbaijan have privately indicated their openness to such participation, according to officials cited by The Times of Israel.

The New York Times reported earlier in the day that many nations remain reluctant to send troops into Gaza, contradicting Trump’s claim. According to the report, regional leaders are worried about being forced into direct confrontations with Hamas while attempting to bring stability to the area.

Still, Trump maintained an optimistic tone, writing, “The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years! It is a beautiful thing to behold!”

He said he has urged restraint for now. “I told these countries, and Israel, ‘NOT YET!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right,” he said.

“If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would like to thank all of those countries that called to help,” Trump added.

In closing, he offered specific appreciation to Indonesia for its cooperation. “Also, I would like to thank the great and powerful country of Indonesia, and its wonderful leader, for all of the help they have shown and given to the Middle East, and to the USA,” he wrote.

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House Republicans are preparing to release a report on the findings of their investigation into former President Joe Biden and what they allege is potential misuse of the presidential autopen during his term. The report, which is likely to be released in the coming weeks, centers on contested and thus far unsubstantiated claims that Biden not only visibly aged while in office, but that his mental state declined to a degree that allowed White House officials to enact policies without his knowledge. “The House Oversight Committee has uncovered how the Biden Autopen Presidency ranks among the greatest scandals in U.S. history,” Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said in a statement. “As President Biden declined, his staff abused the autopen to carry out unauthorized executive actions. We have concluded interviews with key Biden aides and will soon report our findings to the American people.” The Republican-led committee declined to offer instances where investigators may have heard testimony or otherwise found instances when the autopen — a mechanical device that is used to replicate a person’s authentic signature — was abused. A spokesperson for the Republican majority on the committee said the cases would be detailed in the report but offered no further details. The committee has interviewed more than a dozen former senior Biden administration officials as part of the investigation, pressing them for information on Biden’s mental fitness while in office. Oversight Democrats have dismissed the investigation as a distraction and say the committee is turning a blind eye to wrongdoing by the Trump administration. Biden has strenuously denied that he was unaware of his administration’s actions. He has also dismissed claims that he had mentally declined to a degree that inhibited his ability to lead as president while in office. “Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations,” Biden said in a statement over the summer. “Any suggestion that I didn’t is ridiculous and false.” What the committee heard in testimony Some Biden officials who were subpoenaed cited their Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer questions, including Biden’s former physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor; Anthony Bernal, former chief of staff to first lady Jill Biden; and Annie Tomasini, a former senior adviser to Biden. Other aides spoke to the committee. Several aides admitted that the pace of Biden’s schedule slowed over the course of his term, according to a person familiar with the private testimony who was granted anonymity to discuss it. Jeff Zients, who was chief of staff, said Biden’s decision-making slowed during the administration. Decisions that once required three meetings eventually required a fourth, he said. Zients also discussed how to confirm the president’s mental fitness to the public. Senior officials, including O’Connor, discussed whether Biden should undergo a cognitive exam, which O’Connor said he would take into consideration. But even as they described signs of Biden’s advancing age — he was 82 when he left office — some Biden officials also strongly pushed back on the central premise of the Republican investigation — namely that staff effectively usurped the powers of the presidency for themselves. “There was no nefarious conspiracy of any kind among the president’s senior staff, and there was certainly no conspiracy to hide the president’s mental condition from the American people,” Steve Ricchetti, […]

Israel rolled out extensive security arrangements Tuesday for the arrival of Vice President JD Vance, whose visit is part of Washington’s renewed push to secure the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza. His arrival comes as American officials quietly express concern that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu could unravel the truce and resume hostilities.

Traveling alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, the vice president touched down at Ben Gurion Airport, where he was welcomed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Israel’s envoy to Washington Yechiel Leiter, and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

Shortly after landing, Vance met for a working lunch with senior White House officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to a statement released by his office. He then held a working lunch with top White House aide Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the statement said, noting that discussions centered on the next phase of the peace process and monitoring mechanisms for the truce.

Vance’s schedule included a trip to southern Israel, where he planned to visit the command center for the new multinational task force responsible for supervising the implementation of the ceasefire. He was then expected to head to southern Israel to the headquarters of the emerging US-international task force that will oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire.

Later Tuesday, the vice president was slated to address reporters at a press conference at the King David Hotel in Yerushalayim. Vance will hold a press conference at 6 p.m. at the King David Hotel in Yerushalayim, according to the White House.

On Wednesday, his itinerary includes high-level meetings with both Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog at their official residences in Yerushalayim. On Wednesday, he will meet with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Yerushalayim.

The Trump administration, which brokered the current ceasefire agreement, has intensified diplomatic efforts to preserve the fragile calm following weekend violence in Gaza. The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to cement the fragile Gaza peace agreement it helped to broker, after Israel accused Hamas of stalling its handover of hostages’ bodies and deadly violence flared up in the territory over the weekend.

Vance’s visit follows that of special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner, who arrived a day earlier for a new round of consultations with Israeli officials. Vance’s arrival comes a day after US special envoy Steve Witkoff and top White House adviser Jared Kushner also arrived for talks about the ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Israeli police launched an elaborate security operation to secure the vice president’s movements, triggering major disruptions across central Israel. The Israel Police mounted a large-scale security operation for Vance that was expected to cause widespread traffic chaos due to road closures ahead of Vance’s arrival in Israel and during his stay.

Motorists were warned of extensive closures, including the complete shutdown of Route 1 between the Ganot interchange and Jerusalem starting at 1 p.m., and restrictions along Route 6 and Route 35 near Kiryat Gat. From 1 p.m., Route 1 — the main highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv — will be shut to motorists eastbound from the Ganot interchange. Route 6 — the main north-south highway –will be closed southbound between the Daniel interchange and the Kiryat Gat junction. Additionally, Route 35 will be blocked westbound from the Kiryat Gat interchange to the Kiryat Gat Industrial Zone.

Yerushalayim itself braced for severe congestion, with major arteries closed for hours. The entrance to Yerushalayim will be blocked from 3 p.m. Inside the capital at the same time, police will close the Shazar Tunnel, Ben Tzvi Boulevard, Aza Street, Agron Street, Paris Square, Ha-Mekhes Square, and King David Street.

Authorities added that additional closures would continue intermittently through Thursday, affecting key routes in and around the capital’s government district and Old City.

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BDE: YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Mrs. Leba Werdiger A”H, beloved mother of noted philanthropist and Agudath Israel Chairman, Reb Shloime Werdiger. She was 97. Mrs. Werdiger was a longtime resident of Boro Park and leaves behind a large Mishpacha known for their extraordinary acts of Chesed and community leadership. The Levaya will take place at 12:30 PM at Shomrei Hadas. תהא נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים.

Thousands of mispallelim entered Kever Yosef in Shechem overnight, ahead of Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, in a large and organized visit coordinated with IDF forces. Among those present were the Kaliver Rebbe, MK Michal Woldiger, MK Tzvi Sukkot, and Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the U.S. has arrested more than 480,000 criminal illegal immigrants this year, with about 70% having prior convictions or charges.

Speaker Johnson on the Democrat shutdown: “This is the first time in history that any party has chosen to shut the government down over a clean CR.”

Vice President J.D. Vance is en route to the temporary U.S. military headquarters in Kiryat Gat, established to oversee and coordinate the Gaza ceasefire.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Mrs. Leba Werdiger a”h, Leba bas Reb Yosef Chaim, who passed away this morning.

Mrs. Werdiger was an extraordinary woman, known for her boundless selflessness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and to klal Yisroel. Her life was defined by chesed and emunah, and she leaves behind generations who embody her values and her unwavering commitment to Torah and avodas Hashem.

She was the beloved mother of Mr. Shloime Werdiger, chairman of Agudas Yisroel of America, and the matriarch of an illustrious family whose influence spans communities around the world.

The levayah will take place today at 12:30 p.m. at Shomrei Hadas Chapels in Boro Park.

Yehi zichrah boruch.

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YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Mrs. Leba Werdiger A”H, beloved mother of noted philanthropist and Agudath Israel Chairman, Reb Shloime Werdiger. She was 97. Mrs. Werdiger was a longtime resident of Boro Park and leaves behind a large Mishpacha known for their extraordinary acts of Chesed and community leadership. The Levaya will take place at 12:30 PM at Shomrei Hadas. תהא נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The IDF says that during an overnight operation on Sunday, troops from the 810th “Mountains” Regional Brigade, including reservists and combat engineers, demolished several Hezbollah posts on the Lebanese side of Mount Dov. The military says the posts were destroyed to prevent Hezbollah from using them to entrench itself in the area in the future.

HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau shlit”a arrives in Los Angeles for his second day in the US on behalf of Keren Olam Hatorah.

Prime Minister Netanyahu met today in Jerusalem with the head of Egyptian intelligence. The meeting focused on advancing President Trump’s regional framework, strengthening Israel-Egypt relations, and other regional matters.

Roughly half of the hostages freed and returned to Israel last week met Tuesday morning in Tel Aviv with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner. Among those who took part in the meeting were Omri Miran, Gal Berman, Ziv Berman, Yosef Chaim Ohana, Matan Angrest, Bar Kuperstein, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, and Eitan Horn — all recently discharged from the hospital after their return from Gaza.

Prime Minister Netanyahu marked his 76th birthday by sending his decorated birthday cake to the children’s ward at Hadassah Hospital.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Yarin Levin upon his arrival to Israel.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy reported to La Santé Prison in Paris on Monday to begin serving a five-year sentence. Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, was convicted for his involvement in a plot to secure illegal campaign financing from Libya during his 2007 election bid.

Hamas’s military wing announced a short while ago that it will hand over the bodies of two deceased hostages to Israel later tonight.

According to the statement, the transfer is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. The terror organization claimed that its operatives had “retrieved [the bodies] today in the Strip,” but did not release the names or any identifying details of the victims.

The announcement comes amid ongoing ceasefire arrangements and continued negotiations over the release of hostages still held in Gaza. Israeli officials have not yet commented on the claim or confirmed the planned transfer.

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A controversial broadcast on Al Jazeera’s investigative series The Hidden Is More Immense on Monday featured what it claimed to be a “leaked document” listing nearly 30,000 members of Israel’s Air Force, including pilots who took part in the Gaza campaign.

The program displayed headshots and personal details said to belong to IAF personnel, much of which appeared to have been compiled from social media profiles. The episode centered on the activities of the Brazil-based Hind Rajib Foundation, an organization seeking to launch legal cases against Israeli soldiers abroad.

Cyber experts quickly pointed out that the trove of information Al Jazeera aired seemed identical to a previous data breach reported three years ago. At that time, a hacker collective known as “Leak the Analyst” had dumped the personal data of 30,000 current and former Air Force members onto the darknet.

Varonis, the cybersecurity firm that uncovered that breach, analyzed the compromised files and confirmed that several names corresponded to active-duty Israeli pilots. The firm noted that the leak’s source appeared to be nonmilitary in nature, possibly originating from a civilian marketing database connected to the aviation industry.

“Varonis crosschecked the names and found that some belong to active IAF pilots,” the company reported, emphasizing that the leak was not necessarily the result of a direct military systems breach.

Investigators also warned that “Leak the Analyst,” the same group suspected of the earlier exposure, has a long record of targeting both private cybersecurity companies and government institutions around the world — suggesting that Al Jazeera’s latest revelation may not be as new or exclusive as portrayed.

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