Yeshiva World News

Sec. Of State Rubio Defends Maduro Capture In Tense Meeting With Caribbean Leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, telling Caribbean leaders, many of whom objected to that move, that the country and the region were better off as a result. Speaking to leaders from the 15-member Caribbean Community bloc at a summit in the country […]

CRACKDOWN: VP Vance Says Trump Admin Halting $259 Million In Minnesota Medicaid Funding Over Fraud Concerns

Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds. Vance, who made the announcement with Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

Islamic Jihad Admits Doctor Without Borders Volunteer Was A Terrorist Commander

Islamic Jihad has acknowledged that a Gaza-based physical therapist working for Doctors Without Borders was also a senior commander in the terror group, confirming long-standing Israeli claims that armed groups are embedded within humanitarian organizations operating in the enclave. In a statement, Saraya al-Quds, the terror group’s military wing, identified Fadi al-Wadiya as a “martyr […]

Four Killed In Clash Between Cuban Forces And Florida-Registered Vessel

Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speed boat that had entered Cuban waters and opened fire on soldiers, the Cuban government said Wednesday. Cuba’s Interior Ministry issued a statement that provided few details about the shooting, but noted that the boat was roughly 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of […]

“Moral Barriers Are Collapsing”: Italy Faces Record Spike in Anti-Jewish Hate Last Year

Antisemitic incidents in Italy surged to a record level in 2025, with nearly 1,000 cases reported nationwide, underscoring growing concerns about online radicalization and the normalization of hate speech in public life. According to new data released by the Center of Contemporary Jewish Documentation (CDEC), 963 antisemitic incidents were documented last year — the highest […]

“By Accident, Something Happens”: Yeshiva Bochur Under Interrogation For Apparent Threat To Assassinate Netanyahu

Israeli police are investigating a yeshiva bochur who allegedly sent a message suggesting violence against senior government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in what authorities say may have been an attempt to entrap an opposition leader. According to police and media reports, the bochur sent a text message last month to opposition leader Yair […]

Four Killed, Six Injured in Shootout Between Florida Speedboat and Cuban Coast Guard

Four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida were killed in a shootout with the Cuban Coast Guard after the occupants allegedly opened fire when authorities approached the vessel to conduct an identification check, according to Cuba’s Interior Ministry. The incident resulted in four fatalities and six injuries among those on the boat. The injured […]

VP Vance: Economy Still a Climb, but Relief Ahead With Tax Refunds

VP Vance on fixing Biden’s economic disaster: We are absolutely pushing that car uphill, but here is the good news: I think we’re about to get over the hump. Tax season is around the corner. A lot of Americans… are about to get a massive refund.

Power Outages And Towering Snowdrifts Cripple Northeast After Massive Storm

Power failures, waist-high canyons of snow and more flurries Wednesday bedeviled parts of the Northeast in the aftermath of a massive storm that dumped icy piles on streets and sidewalks from Maryland to Maine. The fallout persisted across the region: In Rhode Island, where 3 feet (0.9 meters) of snow surpassed the record set in the Blizzard […]

Former IDF Soldier With Turkish Citizenship Detained in Turkey, Released After U.S. Intervention

A former IDF female soldier who also holds Turkish citizenship was detained in Turkey last week while visiting her parents and was later released following U.S. diplomatic intervention. •⁠ ⁠The woman was reportedly held for several hours upon arrival and then placed under house arrest before being released on Wednesday and returning to Israel. •⁠ […]

Chareidi Protest Erupts in Yerushalayim Over Arrests of Yeshiva Bochrim

Chareidim were protesting in Yerushalyim this evening over the recent arrest of Yeshiva Bochrim for not responding to the IDF draft. Around 5 Bochrim were arrested in the past 24 hours. One Bochur had 12 armed police officers raid his home in Beit Shemesh at 2:00am.

“Welcome To Hell”: Iran Unveils Menacing Threat Against Israel On Giant Billboard

A newly erected billboard in central Tehran is threatening Israel with destruction as President Donald Trump continues to weigh possible military action against Iran. The large placard, installed in Palestine Square, features burning buildings and a defaced sign reading “Welcome to Israel,” which has been spray-painted over with the words “Welcome to Hell.” Above the […]

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