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Iran’s Supreme Leader: ‘Zionist regime is most dedpised in world’ ‘Nations disgusted by it, loathe it’ But adds ‘verbal condemnation alone is useless’

The IDF announced Sunday afternoon that recently circulated claims of Israeli-caused starvation involving a Gaza child are incorrect, revealing medical documents that point to a genetic disorder as the real cause.

“Yesterday, @DailyMirror published on its front page the photo of 3-year-old Karim Ali Fouad Abu Mu’amar, claiming that his condition was caused by ‘famine’ in Gaza,” COGAT stated on X.

According to COGAT, “TheFacts: Karim suffers from a genetic illness – Fanconi syndrome – which led to muscle and urinary tract weakness. This is a hereditary disease that affected other family members as well.”

COGAT added that “Hamas continues to spread false narratives as part of a deceptive propaganda campaign, while media outlets around the world continue to serve as their platform without any verification.”

Just last month, another case drew widespread attention when an image of 5-year-old Osama al-Rakab was widely shared, alleging that Israel was to blame for his condition and accusing Israel of starving children.

COGAT clarified that those claims were also untrue. Al-Rakab’s health issues stem from a genetic illness unrelated to the ongoing conflict. He was evacuated from Gaza along with his mother and brother and is currently receiving treatment in Italy.

“The Facts: Osama suffers from a serious genetic illness unrelated to the war,” COGAT posted. “On June 12, we actively coordinated Osama’s exit from Gaza with his mother and brother through the Ramon airport.”

“He is now receiving treatment in Italy,” the statement confirmed.

COGAT concluded with a warning: “Tragic images rightfully stir strong emotions, but when they’re misused to fuel hatred and lies, they do more harm than good. Don’t let compassion be exploited for propaganda. Check the facts before parroting blame.”

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Mekubal HaRav Dov Kook by Hallel this morning on the first day of Rosh Chodesh Elul.

The Admor of Kretchnif Siget was rushed to the hospital on Erev Shabbos after suffering a severe stroke in the middle of Mincha at his Beis Medrash in Beis Yisroel. He is in critical condition. Please daven for Zaidah Eliezer Zev ben Shifra.

MANIAC: Thank you to this Hatzalah member who put on his siren to stop this animal from ignoring the flashing lights of a school bus and nearly running over a group of children.

This Yeshiva Bochur at Yeshiva Ateres Shlomo waited 4 hours to secure a good seat in the Bais Hemdrash as the Elul Zman starts!

On Sunday, the IDF announced that 13 Palestinians who had been held during the ongoing war were released and sent back into the Gaza Strip.

The group was transported in Red Cross vehicles, resembling the ones often used during hostage transfers, and brought to the Deir al-Balah region in central Gaza.

According to a report by Galei Tzahal journalist Doron Kadosh, the IDF has clarified that these releases only take place after security personnel conclude their investigations and decide that there is no longer a need to keep the individuals in custody.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum had previously addressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, pressing for explanations about these releases. So far, no formal response has been issued.

Video from the scene shows the detainees arriving back in Gaza in stable condition. Some even appeared to be in good health, with a few looking slightly overweight, despite having spent several months in Israeli detention.

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The following is a powerful shmuess on important contemporary inyonim delivered by Rav Chaim Mendel Brodsky to talmidim.

Rav Brodsky is the Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Shmayahu of Toronto, a position he has held since around 1989, following a request by Rav Shach to assume leadership in Toronto. He is the son of Rav Shamshon Brodsky, venerable alumnus of the pre-war Mirrer Yeshiva and long-serving rov in Bais Medrash Rabbeinu Yaakov Moshe in Flatbush. Rav Brodsky is a son‑in‑law of Rav Nochum Partzovitz zt”l, the renowned Mirrer Rosh Yeshivah in Yerushalayim.

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Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV broadcasts footage showing the aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes on Houthi terror targets.

VP Vance on illegal aliens in the Census: “They do go in the congressional apportionment. That’s why California has so many more seats is because they count illegal aliens… They end up getting congressional representation that ought, by right, go to American citizens.”

Early this morning, FDNY firefighters responded to a fire in an apartment building at 18th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway near Boro Park.

In a fiery address, the Rebbe of Toldos Yehuda Stutchin, Rav Mottel Zilber, delivered unusually sharp remarks on the importance of learning penimiyus haTorah — the deeper dimensions of Torah — claiming that the Mizrachnikim and modern communities are far ahead of many chassidim in their understanding of these areas.

Speaking during a recent shiur chassidus in Yerushalayim, the Rebbe — known for his honesty and uncompromising pursuit of truth — expressed deep concern over what he described as a troubling gap in Torah knowledge: “This is a vast part of Torah, and we have no right to hide ourselves from entire sections of it. And who does involve themselves in this? The Mizrachnikim and the modern, they know far more than we do. They study these topics, they call it ‘Machshevet Yisrael’ (Jewish thought), they become knowledgeable in them, they live them, and they understand them deeply. But a chassidic Jew,” the Rebbe added, “when you speak to him, it will often become clear that he is an am ha’aretz (ignorant) in these matters.”

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The Rebbe stressed that while the chareidi world often focuses primarily on nigleh — the revealed aspects of Torah — many within the modern and dati leumi (national-religious) communities dedicate significant time and resources to exploring penimiyus haTorah (the inner dimensions of Torah), Jewish philosophy, and Machsheves Yisroel (Jewish thought). According to him, this leaves many chassidim lacking depth in areas critical to avodas Hashem and yiras Shomayim.

His remarks come within the broader framework of longstanding calls from gedolei Yisroel to prioritize learning the inner dimensions of Torah. The Vilna Gaon emphasized that true understanding of Torah begins with nistar (hidden teachings) before one can fully grasp the rest of its wisdom.

The Baal HaTanya famously wrote that “knowing the order of creation and the process of hishtalshelus (the chain of spiritual descent)… is also a great and lofty mitzvah, and indeed surpasses many others.”

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VP VANCE: “The President has been very clear. There are not going to be [American] boots on the ground in Ukraine.”

VP VANCE: “This is how wars ultimately get settled… They all end with some kind of negotiation… He’s not going to force these parties to walk through the door. All he can do is open the door and ask them to negotiate in good faith.”

Additional footage of the massive Israeli airstrikes on Houthi terror targets in Sana’a.

NBC: You don’t think Zelensky is the legitimate leader of Ukraine? Putin doesn’t recognize him as the legitimate leader of Ukraine? Lavrov: No, we recognize him as de facto head of the regime. And in this capacity, we are ready to meet with him.

VP VANCE: “The Russians have made significant concessions to President Trump for the first time in three and a half years of this conflict… We’re trying to negotiate as much as we can with both the Russians and Ukrainians to find a middle ground to stop the killing.”

In the Breslover community, there is growing concern that Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara may prevent young Breslover chassidim of draft age from traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. With just about a month remaining before the annual pilgrimage, leaders fear that legal restrictions could keep hundreds of young men from reaching the tziyun of Rav Nachman in Ukraine.

Political officials are working to reach an agreement with the Defense Ministry and the IDF that would allow draft-eligible men to make the trip despite the existing restrictions on leaving the country. These limitations remain in place due to the absence of finalized legislation clarifying the status of yeshiva students who defer military service.

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri recently met with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior figures in an effort to create a framework that would permit travel to Ukraine for up to seven days, officially designating the trip as a religious journey rather than one for leisure.

Those involved in the discussions have said that a resolution could be reached in the coming days between Breslover representatives, the Defense Ministry, and the IDF.

However, fears remain that even if an arrangement is secured, the attorney general may ultimately reject it and block young men from leaving the country to join the Rosh Hashanah gathering in Uman.

If such a decision is made, Breslover activists are expected to stage protests outside Baharav-Miara’s residence, demanding that permission be granted. In the past, Breslover chassidim have organized similar demonstrations, including outside the homes of senior officials — even chareidi leaders like Deri — calling on them to help secure approvals for the annual pilgrimage.

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PM Bibi Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir observed the Israeli Air Force strike on the Houthis in Yemen from the IAF command center in Tel Aviv. Reports say the strikes targeted a military facility near a presidential palace, a fuel depot, and two power stations.

The IDF announced that troops from the 474th “Golan” Regional Brigade carried out overnight raids in southern Syria last week, seizing caches of weapons that included Russian anti-tank missiles, Kalashnikov rifles, explosive devices, and other equipment.