Yeshiva World News

Iran Claims Arrest of Mossad-Linked Suspect Amid Protests; Accuses Israel Of Inciting Violence

Iran on Monday claimed Israeli intelligence involvement in nationwide unrest after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly voiced support for protesters challenging the Islamic Republic’s leadership. At a weekly press conference in Tehran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei accused Israel of attempting to fracture Iran from within, warning that the government would not tolerate foreign-backed destabilization. […]

New Era for Public Health? Trump Admin Slashes Recommended Vaccine Schedule for Children

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won’t result in any families losing access or insurance coverage for […]

Head of Chabad Nepal Clarifies That Eviction Was Not Due to Owner’s Antisemitism

Rabbi Chezky Lifshitz, head of Chabad of Nepal, said he did not intend to accuse the owner of the organization’s longtime building of antisemitism after they were evicted from their Kathmandu premises last week. In an interview with The Times of Israel, Lifshitz sought to clarify remarks made in a recent Facebook post by Chabad […]

Rabbi Eliyahu Zini Sues Haaretz for Defamation Over Alleged Smear Campaign

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Zini has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking 500,000 shekels against Haaretz, accusing the newspaper of orchestrating a coordinated smear campaign aimed at him and his family in the lead-up to the appointment of his nephew, David Zini, as head of Israel’s Shin Bet. According to the lawsuit, filed through attorneys Yechiel Weinrot, […]

Trump Blasts Gov. Walz, Calls Out “Corrupt” Democrats Over Alleged Taxpayer Fraud

TRUMP: Minnesota’s Corrupt Governor will possibly leave office before his Term is up but, in any event, will not be running again because he was caught, REDHANDED, along with Ilhan Omar, and others of his Somali friends, stealing Tens of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars. I feel certain the facts will come out, and they will […]

Trump Administration Ends Universal CDC Vaccine Recommendations for Children

The Trump administration is ending universal CDC recommendations for several childhood vaccines, including rotavirus, Covid-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and hepatitis B — instead advising parents decide with healthcare providers. The CDC is also changing guidance for RSV, dengue and meningococcal vaccines so they are recommended only for high-risk children.

Bank of Israel Cuts Rates to 4% in Surprise Move

The Bank of Israel has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4% for the second consecutive time — despite most economists expecting no change. The bank cited a stronger shekel, easing inflation after the December CPI, and declining risk levels. Governor Amir Yaron said policy will remain cautious due to continued uncertainty.

Maduro Hires Assange Lawyer Barry Pollack for U.S. Defense

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro will be represented by defense attorney Barry Pollack, known for representing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, while his wife, Cilia Flores, will be defended by former Houston federal prosecutor Mark Donnelly.

Cuba Says 32 of Its Officers Were Killed in U.S. Raid That Captured Venezuela’s Leader

An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of the American strikes in the South American nation. The Cuban military and police officers were on a mission the Caribbean country’s military was carrying out at the request of […]

2nd Time: Israeli Caught Filming Bennett’s Home For Iran

In the second such incident in less than a month, an Israeli was arrested after filming outside the home of former prime minister Naftali Bennett in Ra’anana on behalf of Iran, the Shin Bet and the Israel Police announced in a joint statement on Monday. Lekachao Demsash, a 30-year-old resident of Rishon L’Tzion, was arrested […]

PHOTOS: “Keser Shel Torah” Celebration Held For Hundreds Of Outstanding Bochurim Of Toldos Aharon Yeshivos In Eretz Yisroel

A special and uplifting Maamad Keser Shel Torah was held for hundreds of outstanding bochurim from the Toldos Aharon yeshivos across Eretz Yisroel, honoring their dedication and achievements in Torah study. The event featured multiple siyumei masechtos, along with the distribution of certificates and prizes to talmidei chachamim who successfully completed rigorous examinations on hundreds […]

Defense Sec. Hegseth Censures Sen. Kelly Over Video Urging Troops to Defy Illegal Orders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. Hegseth said that the censure was “a necessary process step” to proceedings that could result in a demotion […]

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