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Israeli Protesters May Soon Face Pepper Spray Instead Of “Skunk Spray”
After years of public criticism and petitions to the Supreme Court of Israel, the Israel Police have begun testing a new method for dispersing protests: water cannons using water mixed with pepper spray, instead of the controversial “skunk” spray. According to a Ynet report, police have conducted trials of the new method during several protests […]
Political Commentator on Left’s Hypocrisy: “They Didn’t Even Want Us To Enter Rafah”
Yisrael Hayom journalist Ariel Kahana spoke about the hypocrisy of the left and other topics in an interview with Kol Chai on Tuesday morning. Regarding the reopening of the Rafah Crossing, Kahana said, “This is a significant achievement in my view. No goods are entering, inspections on our side are extremely strict, and our forces […]
Defense Seeks To Block Videos Of Charlie Kirk’s Killing In Murder Case, Claims Bias
Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus quickly went viral, drawing millions of views. Now, attorneys for the man charged in Kirk’s killing want a state judge to block such videos from being shown during a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Defense […]
U.S. Senate Probe Uncovers Hundreds of Nazi-Linked Accounts at Swiss Banking Giant Credit Suisse
A long-running investigation into Switzerland’s wartime banking practices has uncovered nearly 900 Credit Suisse accounts with potential Nazi links, including previously undisclosed accounts tied to the German government and its war machine, according to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley. Grassley revealed the findings ahead of a Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday examining the role of […]
Trump Says He’s Ready To Sign Funding Bill To Reopen Federal Government
TRUMP: “I’m thrilled to sign the Consolidated Appropriations Act to immediately reopen the federal government, and fund the vast majority of operations through the rest of the fiscal year.”
PHOTOS: Tu B’shvat By The Spinka Rebbe [Via Shuki Lerer For YWN]
French Prosecutors Want 5-Year Ban For Marine Le Pen, Jeopardizing Her 2027 Presidential Bid
French prosecutors Tuesday requested a five-year ban on holding an elected office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen at a key appeals trial in Paris, an outcome that may prevent her from running in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen, 57, is seeking to overturn a March 2025 ruling that found her guilty of misusing […]
PHOTOS: Tu B’shvat By HaMekubal HaRav Binyahu Shmueli, Rosh Yeshivas Nahar Shalom [Via Shuki Lerer For YWN]
House Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown
The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote was 217-214, and wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast […]
Thune Says Trump’s Call To Nationalize Elections Refers To Support For SAVE Act
Leader John Thune on President Trump calling for elections to be nationalized: “The president has clarified what he meant by that and that is that he supports the SAVE Act.
Cuba Open to U.S. Dialogue but Rejects Talks on Socialism or Constitution
A senior Cuban diplomat told The Associated Press on Monday that his government does not have a dialogue with the United States but is open to one if certain criteria are met, as tensions remain high between the countries. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said his […]
Speaker Johnson Says Republicans End Shutdown Despite Democratic Opposition
Speaker Johnson on passage of shutdown-ending funding bill: “For some reason, many of the House Democrats wanted to shut the government down again and inflict pain on the American people…I’m happy to report, Republicans got the job done…and we got the bills over the line.”
Israeli Forces Arrest Smuggling Cell, Seize Vehicles And Drone Gear Near Border
In a joint operation, the IDF, Israel Border Police, and the ISA apprehended a cell of Israeli smugglers near the western border after they were identified by IDF observation posts. Following a pursuit, three suspects were arrested, and off-road vehicles and drone equipment used in the smuggling attempt were seized. The suspects were transferred to […]
PHOTOS: Tu B’shvat By The Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok Rebbe [Via Shuki Lerer For YWN]
BREAKING: House Passes Funding Bill, Sends It To President
BREAKING: U.S. House passes government funding bill, sending it to the President
Ilhan Omar Threatens Impeachment If DHS Sec. Noem Is Not Removed
Rep. Ilhan Omar: “If Kristi Noem does not resign, and the president does not fire her, Democrats are ready and willing to impeach her.”
Boro Park Hatzolah Urges Clear Building Signage To Prevent Emergency Delays
Boro Park Hatzolah is urging property owners and building managers to ensure buildings have visible, illuminated address signs, clear apartment labels, and proper directional signage, after recent emergencies were delayed due to poor signage. In an emergency, every second counts, and this simple, low-cost step can make a life-saving difference.
White House Says Trump Wants Harvard Held Accountable Over Antisemitic Harassment
REPORTER: Does Trump want to see Harvard officials arrested? LEAVITT: I know the president wants to see Harvard held responsible for the criminal behavior, the harassment and targeting of Jewish-American students.
NASA’s Moon Rocket Test Stumbles, Raising Questions About Launch Date
NASA ran into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test of its new moon rocket Monday, calling into question how soon astronauts could take off for a trip around the moon. The leaks — reminiscent of the rocket’s delayed debut three years ago — sprang just a couple hours into the daylong fueling operation at […]
