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Al Jazeera: Remains of Israeli Hostage Recovered in Nuseirat Camp

Al Jazeera reported on Monday that the remains of an Israeli hostage were recovered in the northern area of the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. According to the report, the body had been held by the Islamic Jihad terror group. The Hamas or Islamic Jihad terror groups have not issued any official announcements […]

In Clash With Zamir, Katz Orders New Review Of Oct. 7 Probe, Freezes Appointments

Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Monday morning that he has ordered a new review of the conclusion of the external Turgeman Committee on the IDF’s failures on October 7. His statement followed the disciplinary steps against IDF commanders found responsible for the October 7 failures announced by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on […]

“Kushim,” “Heavy Sephardi,” And Worse: Shocking Labels Found in Yerushalayim’s Frum Girls’ School Database

A major public outcry erupted in Yerushalayim after shocking internal documents were found on municipal servers, containing degrading and racist descriptions of students attending frum girls’ high schools in the city. The Movement for Quality Government sent a sharply worded letter on Thursday to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, demanding immediate disciplinary action against Chaya Mashaan, […]

SHOCK SURVEY: 1 In 4 Israelis Thinking Of Leaving, Including 60% of Young Secular Israelis

A new survey shows that 27% of Israelis are considering emigrating, even though most of them believe mass emigration would endanger the state’s future. The findings come after 18 months of war on multiple fronts and at a time when Israel is still recovering from conflict with Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah. The study, released Sunday […]

Man Driving Stolen Car In Tokyo Hits 11 People, Killing 1

A man driving a stolen car struck 11 people in Tokyo on Monday, killing one and seriously injuring a woman, Japanese media reported. The driver was arrested after fleeing. Police didn’t immediately comment. Kyodo News reported that a seriously injured man in his 80s was confirmed dead. A woman in her 20s was seriously injured […]

Revised U.S. Peace Plan Eases European Fears, but Ukraine War Far From Over

European officials said Monday they were comforted by the outcome of discussions on U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine that they had viewed as tilted in Russia’s favor, but they didn’t disclose details of the weekend talks and warned of a long road to peace in Ukraine. “The negotiations were a step forward, but there are still major […]

Report: Remains Of Israeli Hostage Recovered In Gaza

Al Jazeera reported on Monday that the remains of an Israeli hostage were recovered in the northern area of the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. According to the report, the body had been held by the Islamic Jihad terror group. The Hamas or Islamic Jihad terror groups have not issued any official announcements […]

Bird Flu Drives Turkey Supply to 40-Year Low as Thanksgiving Costs Climb

Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate this Thanksgiving season. Doll’s small farm west of Detroit had no cases of bird flu, despite an ongoing outbreak that killed more than 2 million U.S. turkeys in the last three months alone. He also avoided another disease, avian metapneumovirus, which causes turkeys to […]

DRAMA IN J-M: Teen Rescued From Crane 36-Stories High After 9 Hours

A 15-year-old boy was rescued on Monday morning from the counterweight of a crane 36 stories high in Jerusalem after being trapped there since midnight. The boy climbed onto a crane located on the roof of a 44-story building. At one point, when he was about 100 meters high, he slipped. He grabbed onto a […]

Israel Raises Alert In North; Braces For Possible Hezbollah Retaliation

The IDF raised its alert level on Israel’s northern border in preparation for possible Hezbollah retaliation for the elimination of top Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabataba’i on Sunday, Army Radio reported on Monday morning. The IDF said it significantly bolstered its air defenses along the border. According to senior military officials, Hezbollah may respond by […]

Houthi Court Sentences 17 to Public Execution for ‘Spying’ for U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia

A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen’s capital convicted 17 people of spying for foreign governments and sentenced them to death in the latest development in a yearslong Houthi crackdown on local staff from foreign agencies. The Specialized Criminal Court in Sanaa handed down the verdict on Saturday, according to the Houthi-run SABA news agency. The people […]

MAILBAG: The Solution to Our Community’s Growing Struggles Is One We Constantly Ignore

Recently, there has been much discussion in our community about troubling trends—excessive drinking among our youth, and widespread talking during davening. These are not isolated behaviors, nor are they the root of the issue. They are symptoms. They reflect hearts that feel disconnected, souls that lack a deep, personal relationship with Hashem. For many, the […]

HONYMOON OVER: Mamdani Says Trump Still a “Fascist” After Cordial Meeting, But Says He’ll Work With Him on NYC Priorities [VIDEO]

Just one day after a surprisingly warm sit-down with President Donald Trump at the White House, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on some of the harshest language he has used against the president—flatly reaffirming that he believes Trump is a “fascist.” Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, Mamdani confirmed that his […]

Crowded California Governor Field Has No Front-Runner — And Everyone Smells Opportunity

The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the first female to hold the office, House members current and former, an ex-Cabinet secretary and at least one billionaire with another in the wings. The contest has been singed by scandal and witnessed one campaign nearly melt […]

Overwhelmed or Overlooked? The New Shidduch Platform That’s Changing The Equation

Some singles are paralyzed by the possibilities. Others are pained by the silence. What if there was a better way? Meet ZUUG. ZUUG is transforming the shidduch world by tackling its biggest frustrations — the confusion of too many suggestions and the emotional burden of too few suggestions — head-on. For years, the system has […]

Iran Claims U.S. and Israel Are Plotting to Target Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran’s intelligence ministry is alleging that foreign adversaries — specifically the United States and Israel — are attempting to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and destabilize the Islamic Republic. According to the ISNA news agency, Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib warned that “the enemy seeks to target the supreme leader, sometimes with assassination attempts, […]

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