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Israeli Diplomats Banned From Leaving Homes, Even To Supermarkets; Some Evacuated

Over the past year, even before the current war with Iran, there were many concrete intelligence warnings about potential attacks on Israeli ambassadors and diplomats, especially in countries with large Muslim immigrant populations. These warnings have soared in recent weeks, forcing a dramatic shift in the daily lives of Israeli ambassadors and diplomats, with some […]

New Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Ceasefire Push, Vows Revenge as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has flatly rejected overtures to de-escalate the growing conflict with the United States, signaling that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged and potentially more dangerous phase of confrontation. According to a senior Iranian official who spoke on condition of anonymity, multiple proposals aimed at reducing tensions — including ceasefire […]

IDF Expands Targeted Ground Operation In Lebanon

Forces from Division 36 have joined the expanded, targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Tuesday morning. In recent days, Division 36 forces began focused ground operations at an additional location in southern Lebanon to expand the forward defensive area against Hezbollah threats, an IDF statement said. Division 36 forces will work […]

DRAMATIC ELIMINATIONS: IDF Kills Iranian Leader Ali Larijani & Basij Chief Soleimani

Dramatic assassinations were carried out in Iran overnight Monday, with the IDF killing top Iranian official Ali Larijani, considered the key decision‑maker in Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Even before the war, Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was considered the most influential and powerful figure in the […]

Gulf States Are Pressuring US Not To End War Before Iran Is Fully Neutralized

Gulf Arab states are urging the US not to end the war before the Islamic Republic is fully neutralized and unable to threaten the Gulf’s oil resources, three Gulf sources told Reuters. A Gulf source said that leaders in the region are unanimous in their desire for Trump to degrade Iran’s military capacity comprehensively, seeing […]

Dutch Police Arrest Four Teenagers Over Shul Bombing Terror Attack Last Week

Four teens have been arrested on suspicion of setting off an explosive outside a Dutch shul and are suspected of terror offenses, prosecutors said Monday, after they appeared before an investigating magistrate. The suspects, whose names weren’t released in line with Dutch privacy rules, are suspected of “causing an explosion, arson and attempted arson, all […]

RISING CASUALTIES: U.S. Says About 200 Troops Injured In Iran War

Approximately 200 U.S. service members have been injured during the ongoing war with Iran, according to U.S. Central Command. CENTCOM spokesperson Timothy Hawkins said the injuries occurred across seven different countries during the military campaign. The vast majority of the injuries were minor, and more than 180 troops have already returned to duty. The latest […]

CEASEFIRE STRAIN: Hamas Holds Talks With Trump’s Board Of Peace Amid Iran War

Representatives of Hamas held talks in Cairo with envoys from President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in an effort to preserve the Gaza ceasefire, which has come under strain since the U.S. and Israel launched their war with Iran, Reuters reports. The meeting over the weekend is the first publicly known contact between Hamas and […]

MAILBAG: Are We Paying Attention to What Our Kids Are Watching and Singing?

To preface what I’m going to write, this is to be clear – this issue doesn’t warrant an asifa, but it’s an issue nonetheless. We all grew up with composers and singers in our lives. They weren’t singing to be role models, rather singing as a parnassah. Even today, I believe most of them are […]

Iraq Is Caught In The Crossfire Of The Iran War, With Attacks By Both Sides On Its Soil

Iraq is getting caught in the crossfire of the Iran war as the only country facing strikes from both sides, and that threatens to drag the nation that has so far avoided two years of regional turmoil into a full-blown crisis. As the war nears two full weeks, Iraq’s situation is growing more desperate. Disruptions […]

IGNORED WARNINGS: Israelis Stranded In Dubai Airport After Iranian Drone Incident

Several Israeli families trying to salvage their Pesach travel plans through the United Arab Emirates found themselves stranded overnight at Dubai International Airport after a drone incident triggered emergency procedures. The situation unfolded despite warnings from Israel’s National Security Council advising Israelis not to transit through the UAE during the current conflict. One Israeli woman […]

FUEL SPIKE: U.S. Gas Prices Climb To $3.72 As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Gas prices across the United States have surged to an average of just under $3.72 per gallon, the highest level since October 7, 2023, according to AAA. Prices have jumped 74 cents per gallon since the war with Iran began. Diesel prices have risen even more sharply, climbing $1.24 during the same period to an […]

ARRESTED: San Jose Police Arrest 3 After Antisemitic Attack on Two Jewish Men

ARRESTED: Police in San Jose, California, have arrested Ramon Akoyans (18), Roma Akoyans (20), and Bruneil Chamaki (32) after they attacked two Jewish men waiting for a table at a local restaurant. The assault happened March 8th and is being investigated as a possible hate crime as antisemitic language was also used, according to SJPD’s […]

Sen. Fetterman: Iran Has “No Real Military Capabilities” Left

Sen. John Fetterman: Iran doesn’t have any real military capabilities left other than a random drone here and there trying to produce chaos, and have that get amplified and platformed in the New York Times or elsewhere to make it seem like the world’s on fire…

Treasury Sec. Bessent: Iran War Could End in Two Weeks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, on the timeline for the war ending: “It’s two weeks. Two weeks. I know the media likes to move things along, and that’s part of the Iranian strategy.”

Tantzers Organization Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Family Center Facility In Boro Park

This Sunday, the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Tantzers Fischl Family Center took place, as families, friends, supporters, and local officials joined together to celebrate the opening of a beautiful new facility dedicated to families facing serious medical challenges. The event marked a meaningful moment for the organization and the many people who […]

Tom Emmer Bullish on Midterms, Says Trump Delivering Promises

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer: Look, I’m bullish on the midterms. President Trump has delivered on the promises he’s made and he’s continuing to deliver, and as soon as this conflict is behind us this mission has been accomplished you’ll see the economy once again be the focus on how it’s taking off for all […]

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