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As rumors swirl that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip, senior officials in Qatar admitted that Sinwar has disappeared and is no longer communicating with them, Channel 12 News reported on Sunday. According to the report, relatives of Israeli hostages who recently met with Qatari officials involved in hostage release negotiations were informed about the lack of communication with Sinwar. “Sinwar has disappeared and is not communicating with us,” the officials said, adding that they believe Sinwar has surrounded himself with hostages and that there is no evidence indicating that he is dead. Last month, during a meeting with the families of hostages, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant addressed reports that Sinwar may have been killed, saying there is no information indicating his death. Gallant added that Sinwar is known to disappear periodically. “Sometimes he disappears for short periods and sometimes for longer ones,” he said. “We don’t know exactly what has happened to him. We have no information pointing to his death.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
A revealing new report claims that former President Donald Trump sought the counsel of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding U.S. military aid to Ukraine during their first face-to-face meeting in 2017. According to The New York Times, Trump asked Putin, “What do you think?” when the two met in Hamburg, Germany, just seven months into Trump’s presidency. The meeting took place amidst escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, following Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. Trump, who had been critical of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and expressed admiration for Putin on several occasions, reportedly considered whether the U.S. should provide weapons to Ukraine and sought Putin’s opinion on the matter. In response, the Russian leader reportedly cautioned Trump against arming Ukraine, warning that it would only lead to further demands from the country. Trump did not challenge Putin’s position during the discussion, according to sources. The Hamburg summit, attended by former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, is described by officials as a pivotal moment in Putin’s efforts to influence Trump’s view of Ukraine. According to The New York Times, Putin portrayed Ukraine as a “corrupt” and “fabricated country” and insisted that Russia had the right to assert control over its neighbor. Officials with knowledge of the meeting suggest that the exchange marked the beginning of Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine, which would later become a key point of contention during his presidency. Tillerson, who was privy to the discussions, reportedly told White House aides afterward: “We’ve got work to do to change the president’s mind on Ukraine.” Fiona Hill, a former member of Trump’s National Security Council staff, told The Times that Putin’s meeting with Trump was a calculated effort by the Russian leader to sow doubt about Ukraine in the mind of the relatively new president. “Putin was basically telling [Trump] that you can’t trust Ukraine, and don’t give them anything,” Hill said, adding that Tillerson referred to the Russian president’s behavior as “K.G.B. shtick.” Despite the concerns raised by top officials, Trump remained steadfast in his belief that his relationship with Putin was an asset. Throughout his presidency, Trump repeatedly asserted that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine had he been in office, a claim he has reiterated in recent months. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been selected to lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking charge of the force of nearly 9,000 officers as discontent grows among the city’s residents over public safety even as violent crime numbers drop, the mayor announced Friday. Mayor Karen Bass, who had the final say after a civilian board of Los Angeles police commissioners vetted McDonnell, said her selection of a veteran law enforcement officer was based on a need to reduce crime and make every neighborhood safer. Bass met with hundreds of LAPD officers and community leaders before making her decision. The Los Angeles City Council still needs to approve the choice. The pick ended debate over whether Bass would choose an “insider” or “outsider” who would shake things up and challenge the way things were done within the department’s insular culture. “From the beginning, I have been clear: My top priority as mayor is to ensure that Angelenos and our neighborhoods are safer today than yesterday,” Bass said. “Chief McDonnell is a leader, an innovator, and a change maker, and I am looking forward to working with him to grow and strengthen LAPD.” The incoming chief will have to make sure the department is ready for the additional security challenges of the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympics. McDonnell was elected LA County Sheriff in 2014 to oversee the largest sheriff’s department in the U.S. Before that, he spent 29 years in the LAPD and served as Long Beach’s police chief for almost five years. McDonnell vowed to enhance public safety, grow back the force that has shrunk from about 10,000 officers in 2019, and “ensure respectful and constitutional policing practices.” McDonnell, 65, said he was happy to come out of retirement to do the job. “I feel like I still have gas in the tank, fire in the belly, if you will, and a desire to be able to try and be helpful,” he said. The appointment follows the surprise retirement of Chief Michel Moore in early 2024. Moore’s tenure was marked by greater scrutiny into excessive force and police killings of civilians in the nation’s second-largest city. Dominic Choi has led the department as interim chief — and the first Asian American chief — since March 2024. Bass thanked Choi for his work, and said he will continue to serve as assistant chief under McDonnell. Some had hoped Bass, the first Black woman to be elected mayor in 2022, would use the opportunity to make history and fill the post with the first Latino or female chief. The LAPD has had two Black male chiefs in the past. McDonnell is white. The other two candidates sent to Bass, who made the final selection, were Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, a Black woman, and former Assistant Chief Robert “Bobby” Arcos, who is Latino. Both were reported by the Los Angeles Times as finalists for the position. Bass said she has been a champion of inclusion for her whole career. “I think there’s work that needs to be done in the LAPD,” Bass said. “I will continue to pay attention to representation particularly with the Latino population which we know is half of the city of Los Angeles.” The LAPD has faced criticism through the years over […]
Jackson, NJ – The Hanachas Even Hapinah ceremony, marks the beginning of a transformative chapter for Chai Lifeline New Jersey, with the new facility set to serve as the heart of all current and future services for the community. The event was attended by esteemed Rabbanim, Rosh Yeshivas, and Rebbes from Lakewood and the Tri-State area, alongside Chai Lifeline leadership and supporters. The new Chai Lifeline New Jersey center will not only consolidate all existing services but will also provide a wide range of vital new programs. It will offer children a safe, nurturing space to visit after school, where they can receive academic support, engage in extracurricular activities, and enjoy the warmth of a caring environment. Meanwhile, parents will have access to expert counseling and resources as they navigate the complexities of illness.
A bus belonging to Kallisher Yeshiva, adorned with Hebrew writing, was severely vandalized in Flatbush over Rosh Hashanah. Fourteen windows, the windshield, and the door were smashed, and dog feces were thrown onto the vehicle. The bus was parked on Avenue L under the train tracks near East 15 Street. Flatbush Shomrim responded, and the NYPD is investigating. Witnesses reported seeing a group of Muslim youths laughing and making antisemitic remarks during the attack. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for meetings with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and top military officials at the Pentagon. The discussions will focus on current security developments in the Middle East.
Ukrainian forces said they shot down a Russian fighter plane on Saturday while Russia claimed it made gains in Ukraine’s east. The Russian bomber was shot down near the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk province, head of the Kostiantynivka Military Administration Serhiy Horbunov was quoted as saying by Ukraine’s public broadcaster, Suspilne. Photos showed charred remains of an aircraft after it landed on a house that caught fire. Also in the partially occupied Donetsk province, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed Saturday that it had taken control of the village of Zhelanne Druhe. If confirmed, the capture would come three days after Ukrainian forces said they were withdrawing from the front-line town of Vuhledar, some 33 kilometers (21 miles) from Zhelanne Druhe, following a hard-fought two-year defense. Although unlikely to change the course of the war, the loss of Vuhledar is indicative of Kyiv’s worsening position, in part the result of Washington’s refusal to grant Ukraine permission to strike targets deep inside Russian territory and preventing Kyiv from degrading Moscow’s capabilities. Zelenskyy will present his victory plan to allies Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he will present his “victory plan” at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Ramstein group of nations that supplies arms to Ukraine. “We will present the victory plan — clear, concrete steps towards a just end to the war. The determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine are what can stop Russian aggression,” he wrote on X, adding that the 25th Ramstein meeting would be the first to take place at the leaders’ level. Zelenskyy presented his plan to U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington last week. Its contents have not been made public but it is known that the plan includes Ukraine’s membership of NATO and the provision of long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. Russia shells southern Ukraine and a Ukraine drone hits a bus Meanwhile, two people died in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, regional Gov. Ivan Fedorov said. Ukraine’s air force said that Russia had launched three guided missiles and 13 attack drones at Ukraine overnight into Saturday. It said the missiles were intercepted, three drones were shot down over the Odesa region and 10 others were lost. Nine people were wounded when a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in the city of Horlivka in the partially occupied Donetsk region, the city’s Russian-installed Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said. Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday that air defenses shot down 10 Ukrainian drones overnight in three border regions, including seven over the Belgorod region, two over the Kursk region, and one over the Voronezh region. (AP)
Former U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen suggested on Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may not fully trust President Joe Biden when it comes to coordinating Israel’s military response to Iran following this week’s missile strikes. Cohen, who served under President Bill Clinton, expressed concerns that Netanyahu might withhold critical information from the U.S. due to fears that it could be leaked or sabotage Israel’s plans. Speaking on Fox News’ Cavuto Live, Cohen was asked by host Neil Cavuto about reported tensions between the White House and Netanyahu regarding Israel’s response to Iran’s recent missile launches, which saw nearly 200 rockets fired at Israel. Cavuto questioned whether Israel might choose not to consult the U.S. about its plans. Cohen acknowledged that there was a “problem” of trust between the two nations, highlighting the potential consequences of not sharing information between key allies. “To the extent that the Israelis consider the United States their best ally and at times perhaps their only ally going forward, I think they have to take care that they keep this relationship in repair,” Cohen said. He emphasized the importance of Israel keeping the U.S. informed of any military action due to the presence of American forces in the region. “We have members of our military in the region by the thousands. And they are subject to attack. So we’d like to know in advance if we have to take extra precautionary measures,” Cohen said. Cohen further explained that Netanyahu’s reluctance to share intelligence may stem from a lack of confidence in Biden. “I think because the prime minister, Netanyahu, does not have any confidence with President Biden, he’s not eager to share the information for fear we might disclose it in advance and undermine or sabotage the event,” he said. While Cohen disagreed with this approach, he acknowledged the strain in the U.S.-Israel relationship complicates coordination. “This public rift really works to the disadvantage of the United States but also to Israel,” Cohen concluded. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Attached is a translation of the message from the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, to IDF soldiers and reservists: IDF Soldiers and Commanders, We are fighting! For a year now, we have been in the midst of a complex, multi-front war, with many significant and extensive achievements. Many challenges still lie ahead. IDF soldiers are deployed and fighting with strength on all fronts without stopping. This is a long war, measured not only by capabilities but also by the willpower and perseverance over time. For our enemies – every month, every week, and every day is worse than the one before. Even after the campaign ends, we will need to maintain our achievements, and our enemies will know, beyond any doubt, there will be no revival for those who seek to destroy us. A year has passed since October 7th, the day we failed in our mission to protect the citizens of the State of Israel. We are now in the Ten Days of Repentance. October 7th is not only a day of remembrance, but also a call for deep introspection.A recognition of our failures and a commitment to learning from them, while assessing the challenges, both those we have faced and those that still await us. We began this year from a difficult and painful point, but we regained our composure, advanced forward to fight, and grew stronger – from this combat, a generation of warriors and commanders has emerged – with unparalleled combat experience and unwavering courage, leading the IDF in one of the most complex wars we have known. People are the key to fulfilling these difficult missions. Alongside us are the reservists, fighting with unparalleled dedication, over a long and challenging period. Each and every one of you is part of this campaign, of our just war. Today, I want to say to you – your commitment, courage, and steadfast spirit demonstrated over the past year are a source of deep pride for every citizen of Israel and for me as your commander. A year has passed, and we have defeated the military wing of Hamas, and we continue to fight against the organization’s terrorist capabilities; We have dealt a severe blow to Hezbollah, which has lost all of its senior leadership. We are not stopping – we fight, debrief, learn, and improve. We are taking an offensive, tactical, and proactive approach on all fronts, adapting our defensive strategies on all borders, and understanding that the IDF must be a greater army that takes good care of its people. We are destroying our enemies’ capabilities, and we will ensure that these capabilities are not rebuilt, so that October 7th is never repeated. Commanders, Many challenges still lie ahead in achieving the war’s objectives – defeating the enemy, returning the hostages – an urgent mission of the highest moral value – and returning the civilians to their homes. Let us remember the words of the author of Ecclesiastes: “Whatever it is in your power to do, do with all your might.” It is in our power, in your power, to take action and to succeed. Remember those who sacrificed their lives for the homeland – the fallen, their families, and the wounded, in both spirit and body, who face the consequences of their heroism […]
In a significant victory for children with special needs in New York and a blow to the New York State Education Department, NY Supreme Court Justice Kimberly A. O’Connor granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against an amendment that has been wreaking havoc on the provision of services to children with special needs who attend nonpublic school. Agudath Israel of America and 10 parental plaintiffs filed an Article 78 lawsuit against the New York State Education Department in Albany Supreme Court on October 1st after the Agudah had pursued this issue diplomatically for months. Agudah’s attorney, Adam Cohen, was assisted in real time by Agudah’s Chief of Staff, Avrohom Weinstock, and its General Counsel, Daniel Kaminetsky, for oral arguments, which lasted several hours on Wednesday afternoon. While a TRO grants temporary relief to a party on an immediate basis and before even requiring a prolonged trial, it is a sign that the judge felt such relief was needed on an emergency basis. To attain a TRO one must satisfy a high legal standard.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Sunday, 6 October 2024), spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s position that given Iran’s support for all parts of its axis of terrorism, Israel expects its friends to stand behind it and not impose restrictions that will only strengthen the Iranian axis of evil. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s actions against Hezbollah are creating an opportunity to change the reality in Lebanon in favor of stability, security and peace in the entire region. The two leaders agreed to advance dialogue on the issue during the visit of the French Foreign Minister, who is scheduled to come to Israel.
Russian prosecutors asked for a seven-year sentence in the trial of a U.S. citizen accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine against Russia, Russian news agencies reported Saturday. Prosecutors asked the court to take into account 72-year-old Stephen Hubbard’s age and said he has admitted guilt, according to Interfax. They asked that Hubbard serve the sentence in a maximum-security penal colony. In Russia, participating in mercenary activities is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of 7-15 years. Prosecutors accuse Hubbard of signing a contract with the Ukrainian military after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, for which he allegedly was to receive at least $1,000. He reportedly underwent training, received a personal firearm and fought in the Ukrainian military as a mercenary until April 2022, when he was detained by the Russian military. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow told The Associated Press it was “aware of the reports of the arrest of an American citizen,” but said it could not comment any further “due to privacy restrictions”. Russian courts convict more than 99% of defendants, and prosecutors can appeal sentences that they regard as too lenient. Arrests of Americans have become increasingly common in Russia in recent years. Concern has risen that Russia could be targeting U.S. nationals for arrest to later use as bargaining chips in talks to bring back Russians convicted of crimes in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. and Russia in August completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released Russians in their custody as part of the exchange. Several U.S. citizens remain behind bars in Russia following the swap. (AP)
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Israel’s Mossad crippled Hezbollah by remotely detonating thousands of booby-trapped pagers distributed among the terrorist group’s operatives in Lebanon and Syria. The September 17 attack, which has been described as one of the most ingenious acts of espionage in modern history, left as many as 3,000 Hezbollah members dead or maimed and dealt a severe blow to the group’s command structure. Now, a Washington Post exclusive brings readers behind the scenes to describe how it all played out. This covert operation, two years in the making, was part of a meticulously planned effort by Mossad to infiltrate and neutralize Hezbollah, and revolved around the sale of a new line of Apollo-branded AR924 pagers, which Hezbollah believed to be untraceable and perfectly suited for battlefield communications. The Origins of the Plot The idea for the operation emerged in 2022, during a period of relative calm along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. Hezbollah, with its vast arsenal of precision-guided missiles and reputation for evading Israeli intelligence, posed an ongoing threat. Israeli officials had grown increasingly alarmed as the group continued to amass weapons capable of striking deep into Israeli territory. Hezbollah had long been paranoid about Israeli surveillance, aware that Mossad had infiltrated its ranks with human informants and electronic monitoring devices. The group’s leaders were particularly wary of communication vulnerabilities, fearing that ordinary cell phones could be used by Israeli intelligence to eavesdrop or track their movements. In response, Hezbollah sought hack-proof communication devices that could withstand the scrutiny of Israel’s high-tech intelligence apparatus. This demand opened the door for Mossad to craft an elaborate deception. The agency developed a strategy to lure Hezbollah into purchasing seemingly secure devices—pagers and walkie-talkies—that were, in reality, booby-trapped with hidden explosives. The first part of the plan involved rigging walkie-talkies with oversized batteries that concealed explosives, allowing Mossad to eavesdrop on Hezbollah communications for nearly a decade. The walkie-talkies, distributed as early as 2015, gave Israel full access to Hezbollah’s communication network while lying dormant as potential bombs, ready to be detonated at a moment’s notice. But in 2022, a new opportunity arose, leading Mossad to focus on a more innovative device: the Apollo AR924 pager. The Sale of the Booby-Trapped Pagers Hezbollah had no reason to suspect foul play when, in 2023, it began receiving solicitations to purchase Apollo-branded AR924 pagers. These pagers, slightly bulky but known for their durability, were designed for use in rugged conditions, making them ideal for Hezbollah’s decentralized network of fighters. One of their key selling points was an oversized battery capable of lasting months without needing to be charged—a crucial feature for operatives in remote areas. The sales pitch came from a trusted source: a marketing official with links to the Apollo brand. This individual, a former Middle East sales representative for the Taiwanese company that manufactured the pagers, had no knowledge of Mossad’s involvement. She established her own company, obtained a license to sell Apollo products, and unknowingly facilitated the sale to Hezbollah. According to Israeli officials familiar with the operation, she convinced Hezbollah leaders that the AR924 pager was perfect for their needs. “She was the one in touch with Hezbollah and explained to them why the bigger pager with the larger battery was better than the original model,” said an Israeli official. What Hezbollah […]
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has announced the cancellation of all flights from the country’s airports between Sunday 9:00 PM and Monday 6:00 AM local time. The decision, reported by state media, was attributed to “operational restrictions” without further details provided. This development follows heightened concerns over a potential Israeli military response after Iran launched a missile strike last week. Officials have not confirmed whether the flight suspension is directly related to these escalating regional tensions. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
People across Florida were given notice Sunday that Milton, for now just a tropical storm off the coast of Mexico, could intensify rapidly into a major hurricane before slamming midweek into the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast. “There is increasing confidence that a powerful hurricane with life-threatening hazards will be affecting portions of the Florida west coast around the middle of this week,” senior hurricane specialist Eric Blake advised on Sunday morning. While forecast models vary widely, the most likely path suggests Milton could make landfall Wednesday just north of Tampa Bay and remain a hurricane as it moves across central Florida into the Atlantic Ocean, largely sparing other southeastern states ravaged by Hurricane Helene, which caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and a death toll that rose Sunday to 230 people. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday that while it remains to be seen just where Milton will strike, it’s clear that Florida is going to be hit hard — “I don’t think there’s any scenario where we don’t have major impacts at this point.” “You have time to prepare — all day today, all day Monday, probably all day Tuesday to be sure your hurricane preparedness plan is in place,” the governor said. “If you’re on that west coast of Florida, barrier islands, just assume you’ll be asked to leave.” DeSantis expanded his state of emergency declaration Sunday to 51 counties, and said Floridians should prepare for more power outages and disruption, making sure they have a week’s worth of food and water and are ready to hit the road. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, meanwhile, coordinated with the governor and briefed President Joe Biden Sunday on how it staged lifesaving resources to be ready. “I highly encourage you to evacuate” if you’re in an evacuation zone, said Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. “We are preparing … for the largest evacuation that we have seen, most likely since 2017, Hurricane Irma.” The state has prepared emergency fuel sources and EV charging stations along evacuation routes, and “identified every possible location that can possibly house someone along those routes,” Guthrie said. People who live in homes built after Florida strengthened its codes in 2004, who don’t depend on constant electricity and who aren’t in evacuation zones, should probably avoid the roads, he said. As many as 4,000 National Guard troops are helping state crews to remove debris, DeSantis said, and he directed that Florida crews dispatched to North Carolina in Helene’s aftermath return to the state to prepare for Milton. “All available state assets … are being marshaled to help remove debris,” DeSantis said. “We’re going 24-7 … it’s all hands on deck.” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell defended her agency’s response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene after Republicans’ false claims, amplified by former President Donald Trump, created a frenzy of misinformation across devastated communities. “This kind of rhetoric is not helpful to people and it’s really a shame we’re putting politics ahead of helping people,” Criswell told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. It’s created fear and mistrust among residents against the thousands of FEMA employees and volunteers on the ground across the southeast, she said. Despite this, Criswell said the agency is already preparing for Milton, well before it’s clear exactly where […]
New York City is preparing for widespread anti-Israel protests planned to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Demonstrations are expected to continue through Monday, with events organized at prominent locations across the city, including Times Square, Google’s Manhattan headquarters, and Court Square Park in Queens. One of the most notable groups organizing protests is the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), which has announced a nationwide “Week of Rage” starting on Oct. 7, targeting college campuses. Another organization, “Within Our Lifetime” (WOL), has called for supporters to “flood New York City for Palestine” to mark the anniversary of the attack that claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 people in Israel. Last week, WOL staged a protest outside the Loews Regency New York Hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying before his speech at the United Nations. “On Monday, October 7th, Flood New York City For Palestine, stand with Gaza, and uplift the Palestinian people resisting genocide by any means necessary since 1948,” WOL wrote in a post on X. The group urged participants to “call out of work and school, take to the streets and join us throughout the day” at various protest locations around the city. Protests are scheduled to take place between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday at multiple locations, including Wall Street, City Hall, Washington Square Park, Union Square, Grand Central, Times Square, and Columbus Circle. Law enforcement is preparing for the protests, with NYPD officers working extended shifts and colleges increasing security. The protests are expected to further heighten tensions, especially on campuses, following Iran’s missile attack on Israel last week. Mayor Eric Adams addressed the city’s preparedness, emphasizing a “zero tolerance” policy for unlawful activity, including property damage and traffic disruption. “While we acknowledge that the city will respect and protect people’s right to peacefully protest, there will be zero tolerance for those who violate the law, impede traffic, and damage property while doing so,” Adams said. He assured New Yorkers that the NYPD, in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, would ensure safety at all sensitive locations, with visible and covert security measures in place throughout the city. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
