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The IDF confirms it has “operational control” over the western portion of the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, preventing Palestinians from returning to Gaza City. In the past day, the 99th Division began a ground operation aimed at “strengthening and maintaining operational control over the Netzarim Corridor,” the military says. Southbound movement from Gaza City is still permitted, though Defense Minister Israel Katz said Palestinians would need to go through army checkpoints.

Vice President JD Vance: “The Far Left faction of Senate Democrats shut down the government because we wouldn’t give them hundreds of billions of dollars for health care benefits for illegal aliens.”

JD VANCE: “We’re in this position because Senate Democrats decided that they were going to shut down the government despite the fact that the House voted to keep the government open.” “There are critical, essential services… that are going to suffer because of this.”

VP VANCE ON GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: “You don’t take the economy hostage because you want a particular healthcare policy — especially when the White House is offering to work with Senate Democrats to fix that policy. So, let’s fix it, let’s reopen the government, let’s do something for the American people…”

Last night, on the eve of Yom Kippur 5786, more than 100,000 Jews of all backgrounds converged on the Kosel HaMaaravi for the traditional final Selichos service, led by Chief Rabbi Rav Dovid Yosef.

Throughout the night, the vast plaza, surrounding balconies, and alleyways of the Old City were filled with Jews pouring out heartfelt pleas for mechilah.

The Selichos was led by the renowned paytan Moshe Chabusha.

In a powerful moment, several recently freed hostages—Elia Cohen, Ziv Avod, Omer Shamtov, Romi Gonen, and Yelena Trofanov—joined the gathering. The immense crowd erupted in emotional applause and gratitude upon seeing them. Rav Shmuel Rabinowitz, rov of the Kosel and mekomos hakedoshim, recited a special tefillah in their presence, beseeching Hashem for the safe return of all captives to their families and for proper kevurah for those who perished in captivity.

This Selichos gathering continues the tradition established decades ago by Rav Ovadia Yosef zt”l.

Among those present were Rav Dovid Yosef, Rav Kalman Ber, Rav Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rav Yaakov Shapira, Yerushalayim Mayor Moshe Lion, government ministers, public officials, and a broad cross-section of Yidden.

Due to the enormous crowd, the Selichos were broadcast live on giant screens at the edge of the Kosel plaza, projected on the walls of Shaar Yaffo and displayed at Tzahal Square.

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President Trump unveiled plans Tuesday for a new website that will allow Americans to buy prescription drugs directly from their manufacturers — potentially lowering out-of-pocket costs, though details remain murky. Trump, 79, announced the planned “TrumpRx” website, due to launch in early 2026, alongside Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in the Oval Office.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declared on Tuesday that Hamas must now decide whether to accept President Donald Trump’s proposal aimed at halting the Gaza conflict and freeing the captives.

Posting on X, Graham called on the terror group to “choose wisely” in weighing the offer.

“After yesterday’s announcement of the 20 point plan for peace, which Israel has accepted, I believe the ball is now in Hamas’ court. It is my understanding that President Trump intends this to be a ‘take it or leave it’ proposal for Hamas. I hope that Hamas will choose wisely and quickly,” he wrote.

The South Carolina senator also directed remarks toward Qatar, saying he believed they should act firmly if Hamas turns down Trump’s deal.

“I appreciate their efforts to broker this proposal, but if Hamas rejects the Trump plan, I would expect Qatar to take swift action to include expelling Hamas leadership from Qatar. Anything less would send a terrible signal,” Graham said.

According to CBS News, Hamas was leaning toward approving Trump’s initiative as of Tuesday, with a possible formal answer expected to be conveyed to Egyptian and Qatari intermediaries as soon as Wednesday.

Earlier, another source close to the organization criticized the plan, calling it “completely biased toward Israel” and filled with “impossible conditions” for Hamas. A separate senior Hamas official, speaking to Sputnik, insisted that “the attempt at disarmament is impossible. No matter the cost – there are principles that our people in Gaza will not give up.”

Later in the day, President Trump told reporters that Hamas has a narrow window to respond to his peace outline.

“We’re gonna do about three to four days. We’ll see how it is,” Trump said. “All of the Arab countries have signed up, the Muslim countries have signed up, Israel’s all signed up. We’re just waiting for Hamas.”

“Hamas is either gonna be doing it or not, and if it’s not, it’s going to be a very sad end,” he added.

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Lakewood officials and New Jersey lawmakers say long-awaited improvements to Route 9 are finally on track, after state transportation leaders unveiled preliminary plans to expand the congested highway through the heart of town. Read the full story on Lakewood Alerts. 

On this eve of Yom Kippur, Matzav.com would like to wish you and your families a gemar chasimah tovah. We hope and pray that this year will be one of great yeshuos for all of Klal Yisroel and that we will merit the geulah during this year, 5786.

At the same time, we pray that Hakadosh Boruch Hu continue to watch over us and protect us from the unspeakable dangers that lurk across the world. And we pray as well that the thousands of Yiddishe neshamos who are so far away from the Torah path find the light and draw closer to their heritage and the One Above.

We wish you all a meaningful fast and that all your tefillos will be accepted On High letovah.

Once again, a gemar chasimah tovah to you and yours.

Sincerely,

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Senior officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey have been stepping up efforts to persuade Hamas to agree to President Donald Trump’s ceasefire framework, according to a report by Barak Ravid on Channel 12.

In the past two days, representatives of the three countries held two rounds of talks with Hamas leaders in Doha. Sources familiar with the discussions said the envoys made it clear that “the American plan is the best deal you are going to get.” Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani reportedly told Hamas officials that Trump was personally committed to ending the conflict and assured them that “his speech was not a bluff – this plan will end the fighting if Hamas signs on.” Hamas leaders, in turn, responded that they would study the proposal “in good faith.”

At the same time, President Trump delivered a stark warning. Speaking to senior military officers in Virginia, he declared: “We have one missing signature. If they don’t sign within three or four days, they will pay a punishment from hell.”

The American plan includes the release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, a significant expansion of humanitarian aid, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. In return, Hamas would be required to dismantle its military wing – a condition the group has so far consistently rejected. Although the proposal contains major concessions to Hamas, it also introduces clauses that have proven controversial. In particular, amendments requested by Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu regarding the timing and conditions of Israel’s withdrawal have angered some Arab leaders, raising concerns that Hamas may balk at the plan.

Qatari, Egyptian, and Turkish leaders have publicly described the initiative as a historic opportunity to halt the bloodshed. Still, Hamas is expected to consult with other Palestinian factions in Gaza before issuing a formal response. Both U.S. and Israeli officials believe Hamas is likely to issue a generally positive answer, albeit with reservations. Yet Trump himself has insisted there is little room left for renegotiation, making the coming days critical in determining whether the conflict in Gaza can be brought to an end.

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Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara faced blistering criticism in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on Tuesday, as chairman MK Simcha Rothman and other coalition lawmakers attacked her record on addressing crime within the Arab sector, along with her overall performance as the nation’s top legal officer.

The hearing quickly spiraled into pandemonium, with shouting and interruptions dominating the room. Opposition MKs loudly objected to the personal assaults against Baharav-Miara, while coalition members continued hammering away at what they claimed were partisan and damaging decisions on her part.

Rothman, representing the Religious Zionism party, repeatedly went after Baharav-Miara, accusing her of dishonesty, labeling one of her answers “an utter disgrace,” and snapping at her not to interrupt. Meanwhile, Likud MK Moshe Saada took the criticism even further, charging that she had “betraying” the state and its fundamental values.

The committee’s agenda was formally centered on two issues: the wave of violence in the Arab community, and the work of the commission of inquiry examining how police and other agencies used spyware technology.

At quieter moments during the combative meeting, State Attorney Amit Aisman updated members that prosecutors had taken up around 65 Arab community homicide cases so far in 2024, securing 42 indictments. He said this figure reflected an 18 percent rise compared to the prior year.

At the start of the discussion, Rothman berated Baharav-Miara for what he described as her refusal to provide the panel with information about the working group she heads on organized crime.

He further alleged that she had ignored Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu’s instruction to convene the committee weekly and had excluded the government’s appointed coordinator for Arab crime prevention from its meetings.

Baharav-Miara acknowledged that the group had gathered just five times this year but explained that she had told Netanyahu weekly sessions with her and the police commissioner were impractical. She emphasized that subcommittees had met 20 times to handle the work.

In a tense aside, she cautioned Rothman not to meddle in her professional dealings with the prime minister. That remark triggered Rothman’s rage.

“This is an utter disgrace,” Rothman exclaimed, before shouting at her to “stop interrupting me,” as she attempted to answer him.

“I have never experienced a public servant who interrupted a committee chair so much. When the prime minister requests that the working group you head meet once a week, I am not interfering with your working relationship with the prime minister. Your job here is to answer,” he bellowed.

Baharav-Miara maintained, however, that Netanyahu himself had since dropped the request for weekly meetings.

Rothman then gave the floor to Likud MK Saada, who unleashed his own volley of accusations, denouncing Baharav-Miara for multiple alleged missteps. He focused particularly on her decision to probe reported abuses by the IDF’s Force 100 unit at the Sde Teiman detention center, where Palestinian detainees were allegedly beaten.

Speaking bluntly, Saada blasted her for investigating soldiers “who came to defend us on October 7.”

His remarks triggered uproar in the chamber, as opposition and coalition MKs shouted over one another.

“You have caused anarchy in the country,” Saada charged both Baharav-Miara and Aisman.

“You have betrayed the basic values of the State Attorney’s Office, of pursuing justice, of protecting citizens. Instead of pursuing justice, you are persecuting soldiers such as those from Force 100. The same people who came to protect us on October 7.”

Currently, five reservists from the Force 100 unit face indictments tied to the abuse allegations, while another has already been sentenced to seven months behind bars for mistreatment of detainees at Sde Teiman.

Rothman pressed further, accusing Baharav-Miara of selective political interference in police cases. He claimed she had stepped in when her supposed allies were implicated — including Channel 13 journalist Aviad Glickman — but had stayed silent when investigations touched those she opposed, such as the father of incoming Shin Bet head David Zini.

“I’m asking about your judgment,” Rothman told her pointedly.

Baharav-Miara refused to be drawn in, saying Rothman was “intervening” in active probes, which she could not legally comment on. That only fueled Rothman’s anger, as he insisted she was “lying to the committee” and demanded an apology, arguing that he had only questioned her rationale for intervening, not the substance of the inquiries.

Opposition MK Gilad Kariv of the Democrats party, who Rothman had removed from the chamber more than once, condemned the coalition’s conduct. He said they were “speaking crassly to the attorney general, beating his gavel like crazy, and bringing the constitution committee down to the gutter.”

Afterward, Kariv posted on X, “The last thing that interests Rothman and his friends on the racist and nationalistic right is the fight against severe organized crime. The only fight that interests this dangerous MK is the fight against the legal system.”

Baharav-Miara has faced relentless criticism from the current government. In August, the coalition even voted to dismiss her, but the High Court froze the move and urged the cabinet to cancel the dismissal altogether.

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At a Cabinet session on Tuesday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu revealed that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will soon be leaving his post.

Netanyahu stated, “It’s worth appreciating what he has done, as he will soon conclude his role. However, he will remain involved to address a few ongoing matters.”

Dermer, a longtime ally of Netanyahu, has been overseeing the talks aimed at securing the release of hostages.

An American-born diplomat, Dermer once held the position of Israel’s ambassador to the United States. It was during that period that the Abraham Accords were finalized, with US President Donald Trump serving as a central figure in facilitating the agreements.

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German police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds Wednesday morning following a bomb threat from the suspected perpetrator of an explosion in northern Munich, city officials said. At least one person’s death was believed to be connected to the explosion at a residential building early Wednesday, which Munich police said was deliberately set on fire and part of a domestic dispute. It was not immediately clear whether the deceased was the suspected perpetrator or someone else. Another person, who was not considered to be a danger to the public, remained missing. Specialized teams were called to the scene to defuse booby traps in the building, police said. Photos from the area also showed a burned-out van. Officials discovered the bomb threat to Oktoberfest in a letter from the alleged perpetrator. Police searched the fairgrounds for other explosive devices and asked workers to leave the area. Authorities said the festival will be closed at least until 5 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) Wednesday. This year’s Oktoberfest began on Sept. 20 and ends Oct. 5. The world’s largest beer festival usually attracts up to 6 million visitors. In 1980, Oktoberfest was the target of a deadly neo-Nazi attack. The bombing on the evening of Sept. 26, 1980, claimed 13 lives, including that of three children and the attacker, student Gundolf Koehler, a supporter of a banned far-right group. More than 200 people were wounded. (AP)

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The United States government officially closed its doors at midnight after President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats failed to bridge bitter differences over federal spending and health care policy. The standoff brought about the first shutdown in almost seven years, forcing agencies and employees nationwide into an abrupt halt.

The closure came after Democrats in the Senate blocked a Republican-backed bill on Tuesday evening that would have kept the government funded for seven weeks. The proposal did not address Democrats’ core demand: an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that are due to lapse at year’s end.

The measure failed in the Senate by a vote of 55–45, falling five votes shy of the 60 needed to advance. Just two Democrats, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, supported it, along with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine. Kentucky Republican Rand Paul broke ranks with his party and voted against it.

With the government now shuttered, there is no clear path to a compromise. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said after the failed vote that he plans to hold more votes on the GOP proposal in the coming days. But Democrats, stung earlier this year after being accused of folding in a March funding fight, signaled they would not budge without health care concessions.

On October 1, vast portions of the federal bureaucracy ceased operations, forcing hundreds of thousands of employees onto furlough. In a memo issued after the vote, Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, confirmed that “affected agencies should now execute their plans for an orderly shutdown.”

Republican leaders and the White House accused Democrats of using the government as leverage for political gain. “Democrats may have chosen to shut down the government tonight, but we can reopen it tomorrow,” Thune said after the vote. “All it takes is a handful of Democrats to join Republicans to pass the clean, nonpartisan funding bill that’s in front of us.”

Democrats, however, have insisted they cannot accept a short-term funding bill that does not include continued ACA subsidies. Those subsidies, created during the pandemic, lowered premiums for millions of Americans. Without an extension, they will expire at the end of the year, leaving many families facing steep cost increases or losing coverage altogether.

Speaking after the vote, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans are “feeling the heat” on health care and predicted that Americans “will demand” action from lawmakers in the days ahead.

The economic fallout from the shutdown could be severe. According to the Congressional Budget Office, about 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed daily, losing $400 million in wages every day. Essential workers—including those in defense, law enforcement, and air traffic control—would still work but without pay until Congress resolves the standoff. Past shutdowns have led to shuttered parks, delayed passports, stalled small-business loans, and slowed food inspections. Even brief closures have cost billions.

Adding more uncertainty, Trump hinted his administration might use the shutdown to implement permanent cuts to agencies and programs. “They’re taking a risk by having a shutdown,” he told reporters Tuesday. “Because of the shutdown, we can do things medically and other ways, including benefits. We can cut large numbers of people.” His remarks contradicted legal guidance from agencies, which assured staff that mass layoffs are not allowed.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development, anticipating the closure, posted a warning on its website Tuesday that the “Radical Left are going to shut down the government.” The message drew backlash, with critics saying agencies should not be posting partisan messages, which may violate federal law.

For Democrats, the moment was a chance to show unity after earlier fights in which they were criticized for giving in. For Trump, it was a chance to reinforce his reputation for toughness and anti-establishment resolve, while also pressing for a leaner federal government.

Trump and his allies have also repeatedly charged that Democrats are pushing the shutdown to secure taxpayer funds for undocumented immigrants, despite the fact that such claims have been disproven. “They want to give health care to illegal immigrants, which will destroy health care for everybody else in our country,” Trump said Tuesday. Federal law does not allow undocumented immigrants to access the ACA subsidies in dispute.

On Monday night, Trump ramped up the confrontation by posting a manipulated video targeting Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer. The clip mocked Jeffries with a sombrero and mariachi music and included altered audio falsely depicting Schumer making vulgar remarks. Democrats blasted the video as racist and juvenile. Jeffries shot back by posting a photo of Trump alongside financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

The episode illustrated how the conflict has shifted beyond policy into a broader cultural and personal clash. “We have less than a day,” Schumer said Tuesday morning on the Senate floor, “and Donald Trump is tweeting deepfakes.”

The stopgap funding plan backed by Senate Republicans, which had earlier cleared the House along party lines, was pitched as a “clean” continuing resolution that kept spending flat while adding extra security funds. The measure fell short in the Senate last week and again on Tuesday night.

Among the Democrats who sided with Republicans, Fetterman said the shutdown was a mistake. “I won’t vote for the chaos of shuttering our government,” he said. “My vote was for our country over my party.”

Cortez Masto said she backed the GOP bill to protect families in her state. Republicans, she said, “are already hurting Nevadans” and “I cannot support a costly shutdown that would hurt Nevada families and hand even more power to this reckless administration.”

Democrats put forward their own plan to fund the government while extending ACA subsidies permanently, undoing deep Medicaid reductions from the GOP’s tax law, restoring foreign aid and public broadcasting cuts, and allocating $326 million for security to protect public officials—four times the Republican offer. That proposal failed on Tuesday in a 47–53 vote.

At the heart of the deadlock is health care. The pandemic-era subsidies Democrats want to preserve lowered premiums for people using ACA exchanges. They are due to expire in December, and Democrats warn that four million people could lose coverage immediately while premiums for another 20 million could climb. The CBO has cautioned that letting the subsidies expire, alongside cuts from the GOP’s summer tax law, could eventually leave 10 million more uninsured by 2034.

Democrats also want to roll back Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” arguing those reductions would strain state budgets and harm poor families. Schumer said that when Democrats raised these issues in a Monday meeting with Trump, Thune, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the White House seemed unprepared for the depth of the concerns. “There is a real division between the president and Republican leaders on this,” Schumer remarked afterward.

Republicans have said they are open to talking about health care separately but not as part of a short-term funding bill. Thune admitted that extending subsidies could be politically advantageous, especially for incumbents in tight races, but maintained it should not be tied to the CR. “Release the hostage, and we will have that conversation,” he said.

Some Republicans have broken ranks. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski suggested a two-year extension of the subsidies, while several House Republicans from swing districts have proposed a one-year extension. Still, hardliners in the Freedom Caucus vowed to oppose any bill that renews ACA credits. “Republican leadership must not cut a ‘deal’ at the 11th hour to extend the very Covid-era inflationary subsidies crushing working families with unaffordable ‘insurance,’” Rep. Chip Roy wrote on X.

Democrats see health care as a defining issue heading into the 2026 midterms and believe the shutdown fight highlights Republican vulnerability on the matter. By holding out, they aim to frame the GOP as unwilling to help families struggling with high premiums.

Progressive Democrats have urged their party not to back down as they did earlier this year when moderates sided with Republicans to pass a short-term extension without concessions. “We need to put up a real fight here, not a fake fight,” said Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar of Texas. “Democrats can’t settle for crumbs here.”

Voter perceptions could prove decisive. A Morning Consult poll released Monday showed that 45% of Americans would hold Republicans responsible for a shutdown, compared with 32% who would blame Democrats.

With agencies now beginning the process of shutting down, sending furlough notices, and pausing services, the economic and political consequences may last well beyond the reopening. The most recent shutdown, in 2018 during Trump’s first term, dragged on for 34 days and cost the economy about $3 billion, according to the CBO.

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Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (ret.) analyzes President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

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