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Nepal Protests Continue, Curfews Imposed in 12 Districts

Months after Gen Z-led protests ousted K. P. Sharma Oli and elevated Sushila Karki to prime minister, protesters clashed with police for a second day in Nepal’s Bara district, prompting authorities to impose curfews across 12 districts.

“Make Them Scared”: Mob Outside NYC Shul Calls to “Globalize the Intifada,” Urges Violence Against Jews Attending Event

A mob of roughly 200 anti-Israel protesters swarmed outside a historic Manhattan shul Wednesday night, chanting violent slogans and urging demonstrators to intimidate Jews attending an event promoting aliyah inside the building. The rally targeted Park East Synagogue, a 135-year-old Upper East Side institution, during an event hosted by Nefesh B’Nefesh, a nonprofit that assists […]

The Secret Meeting Between Pollard & US Ambassador Huckabee

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Jonathan Pollard at the US Embassy in Jerusalem in July, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Three anonymous US officials told the Times about the meeting, and Pollard confirmed that the meeting took place. “It was a friendly meeting,” Mr. Pollard said in a phone interview […]

CEASEFIRE? Hamas Fires At IDF Forces; Primed Rocket Launcher Aimed At Israel Found In Gaza

After the Hamas terror group blatantly violated the so-called ceasefire on Wednesday evening, when terrorists opened fire on IDF forces along the Yellow Line, the IDF announced on Thursday that troops discovered a large rocket launcher with eight barrels and four rockets aimed at Israel. B’Chasdei Hashem, no soldiers were injured by the terrorists’ gunfire. […]

Hendel’s New Party: “We Don’t Want Chareidim Or Arabs”

Yoaz Hendel on Wednesday evening announced the launch of his “Reservists” party [HaMiluimnikim], with his central platform based on stripping voting rights from Israelis who don’t serve in the IDF. Hendel served as the communications minister in the Bennett-Lapid government and has moved from one party to another in recent years, including Telem, Blue and […]

Disturbing Report: Female IDF Soldiers Ordered “Not To Report Every Incident”

A disturbing report was published by Walla on Wednesday evening amid serious security concerns about the scourge of smuggling operations across the Egyptian border. According to the report, female lookout soldiers in the Edom Division on the Egyptian border told their parents that in recent weeks the soldiers were instructed that “it is not necessary […]

New Poll Shows Democrats Holding Largest Midterm Lead Since 2017

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats with a commanding advantage heading into the 2026 midterm cycle, with 55% of voters saying they would choose a Democrat for Congress if elections were held today, compared to 41% who would vote Republican. The 14-point spread is the party’s strongest showing since November 2017. In the 2018 […]

Democratic Socialist Chi Ossé Moves Toward Challenge of Party Leader Hakeem Jeffries

The Empire State’s congressional delegation may skew more progresive in the coming midterms. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies could face a far-left primary challenge from New York City Councilor Chi Ossé, a democratic socialist who says the party needs to do more to “fight back” against the Trump presidency. Ossé, 27, filed paperwork Monday with […]

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Walks Back Past Remarks, Says NYPD Will Handle Domestic Violence Calls

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reversed course Wednesday on his earlier stance regarding police involvement in domestic violence incidents, saying the NYPD will continue to handle those calls. The shift came during his first public appearance with incoming Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who will remain in her role under Mamdani’s administration. “That has not been part of […]

Former Obama Speechwriter Says Holocaust Education Is Making Young People Side With Palestinians Over Israel

A former senior White House aide to President Barack Obama ignited a political firestorm after arguing that Holocaust education is backfiring on American youth by leading them to sympathize with Palestinians instead of Israel. Sarah Hurwitz, who served as Michelle Obama’s head speechwriter before working for Barack Obama during his second term, told a packed […]

After Exempting 200 Food Products, Trump Faces Calls from Experts to Eliminate All Tariffs

A trade expert is calling on President Donald Trump to eliminate all tariffs after the president exempted more than 200 food products to reduce consumer prices. Even after the exemptions, Trump has defended his use of broad tariffs, which he says will bring back lost manufacturing jobs and shift the income tax burden away from […]

CLARIFICATION: Rav Hershel Schachter Retracts Signature on Clemency Letter for Nechemya Weberman

CLARIFICATION: Rav Hershel Schachter, rosh yeshiva at Yeshiva Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon (RIETS) of Yeshiva University, releases video stating that although his signature appears on a letter to NY Governor Kathy Hochul asking for clemency for Nechemya Weberman, a convicted child abuser, he retracted that signature because he was not told the full story, and says […]

Toldos Aharon Bochrim in Elad Celebrate Major Siyum Led by Rebbe [PHOTOS]

Yeshiva Bochrim of Toldos Aharon in Elad held a magnificent celebration on Tuesday night, marking a major milestone in their Limud HaTorah. A large and uplifting event took place in the Toldos Aharon Yeshiva in Elad, led by the Rebbe himself. The joyous gathering honored the bochurim who completed and were tested on Masechta Kiddushin […]

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