Myanmar’s military has shut down a major online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining more than 2,000 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals, state media reported Monday. Myanmar is notorious for hosting cyberscam operations responsible for bilking people all over the world. These usually involve gaining victims’ confidence online with romantic ploys and bogus investment pitches. The centers are infamous for recruiting workers from other countries under false pretenses, promising them legitimate jobs and then holding them captive and forcing them to carry out criminal activities. Scam operations were in the international spotlight last week when the United States and Britain enacted sanctions against organizers of a major Cambodian cyberscam gang, and its alleged ringleader was indicted by a federal court in New York. According to a report in Monday’s Myanma Alinn newspaper, the army raided KK Park, a well-documented cybercrime center, as part of operations starting in early September to suppress online fraud, illegal gambling, and cross-border cybercrime. It published photos displaying seized Starlink equipment and soldiers said to be carrying out the raid, though it was unclear when exactly they were taken. KK Park is located on the outskirts of Myawaddy, a major trading town on the border with Thailand in Myanmar’s Kayin state. The area is only loosely under the control of Myanmar’s military government, and also falls under the influence of ethnic minority militias. Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson for the military government, charged in a statement Monday night that the top leaders of the Karen National Union, an armed ethnic organization opposed to army rule, were involved in the scam projects at KK Park. The allegation was previously made based on claims that a company backed by the Karen group allowed the land to be leased. However, the Karen, who are part of the larger armed resistance movement in Myanmar’s civil war, deny any involvement in the scams. Myanma Alinn said the army ascertained that more than 260 buildings were unregistered, and seized equipment, including 30 sets of Starlink satellite internet terminals. It said 2,198 individuals were detained though it did not give their nationalities. Starlink is part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX company and the terminals link to its satellites. It does not have licensed operations in Myanmar, but at least hundreds of terminals have been smuggled into the Southeast Asian nation. The company could not be immediately reached for comment Monday but its policy bans “conduct that is defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, or deceptive.” There have been previous crackdowns on cyberscam operations in Myanmar earlier this year and in 2023. Facing pressure from China, Thailand and Myanmar’s governments launched an operation in February in which they released thousands of trafficked people from scam compounds, working with the ethnic armed groups that rule Myanmar’s border areas. (AP)
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced early Wednesday that the two hostage bodies were returned from Gaza overnight have been identified as Arie “Zalman” Zalmanowicz, 85, and Tamir Adar, 38 — both residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the hardest-hit communities in Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre. Zalmanowicz, a founding member of Nir Oz and one of Israel’s oldest hostages, was abducted from his home during the Hamas invasion and died in captivity. Adar, a father of two, was killed while defending his kibbutz as part of its volunteer emergency response team. Hamas gunmen later took his body into Gaza. The return of their remains, coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, comes amid a fragile ceasefire under which Hamas has been releasing the bodies of slain hostages in exchange for the repatriation of Palestinian dead from Israel. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Zalmanowicz was kidnapped after texting his son that terrorists had infiltrated the kibbutz. Hamas later released a video showing him bleeding and being transported on a motorcycle into Gaza. He was officially declared dead in November 2023 based on intelligence gathered by the IDF but could not be laid to rest until now. A pioneer of the Negev and one of Nir Oz’s founders, Zalmanowicz was remembered by his kibbutz as a man “of agriculture, manual labor, and blue work clothes — a farmer by blood who understood the land and its rhythm.” Adar, by contrast, represents the next generation of Nir Oz. When Hamas began its attack, he joined the local defense team, telling his wife and children to remain in their safe room. He was killed in combat as terrorists stormed the kibbutz — a final act of defiance that saved lives. “He fought to the last bullet,” a Nir Oz security volunteer said. “Tamir didn’t run. He stood his ground.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
PRESS SEC: “As President Trump very clearly stated in the Oval Office today, he will gladly meet with Democrats to talk about healthcare or whatever other issue they want to talk about… but he’s not going to have those conversations until Democrats simply vote to reopen the government.”
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Two IDF soldiers were lightly wounded on Tuesday after their tank was struck by an explosive device in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, the military said. Both soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for treatment, and their families have been notified, according to the IDF. The explosion occurred around 12:30 p.m. as troops were conducting operations to clear the area of potential threats.
A small Cessna made an emergency landing on Mission Beach in San Diego this morning after its engine began to fail over Bird Rock. The pilot, flying with his daughter, managed to touch down safely on the shore without injuries. Witnesses praised his precision, calling it the “perfect spot” to land.
The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that one of the bodies returned from Gaza has been identified as that of Arie “Zalman” Zalmanowicz, 85, of Kibbutz Nir Oz. The second hostage has also been identified, but the family has not yet authorized the release of the name. Zalmanowicz was abducted from his home during Hamas’s brutal October 7, 2023 massacre and tragically passed away while in captivity.
President Trump says he won’t meet with Democratic leaders in Congress until the government is reopened. “They’re doing this because they have Trump derangement syndrome.”
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has decided to replace National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, according to a statement Hanegbi published on Tuesday. The announcement comes after reports of several disagreements between the two, with sources saying that Hanegbi was in favor of a “weak” military policy. Hanegbi opposed the launch of Operation Gideon Chariots II in Gaza, contrary to the majority opinion in the cabinet, as well as the attack in Doha last month. According to Hebrew reports, senior sources familiar with the details said that there was increasing tension between Netanyahu and Hanegbi. “It had been in the air for months, and everyone estimated that the explosion was only a matter of time,” they said. The sources added that frequent disputes erupted between the two during cabinet meetings. “In many cases, Hanegbi did not align with the prime minister’s positions,” they noted, and made clear that the disagreement intensified particularly during Operation Gideon Chariots II and over the hostage deal. Due to the tension between them, Hanegbi did not join Netanyahu on his visit to the US last month. Hanegbi wrote that “in light of the prime minister’s intention to appoint a new head of the National Security Council, I will end my tenure as National Security Adviser and head of the NSC effective immediately. “I thanked the prime minister for the privilege of taking part in shaping Israel’s foreign and security policy during challenging years, for the opportunity to express an independent position in sensitive discussions, and for the professional dialogue we maintained even during disagreements.” “The multi-front war imposed on us on October 7, 2023, has not ended. Our soldiers remain on guard on multiple fronts, and the mission to bring all our hostages home is not yet complete. The obligation to ensure—through diplomatic or military means—that the terrorist organizations in Gaza are removed from power and disarmed, and that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel, has also not yet been fulfilled. The challenges in the diplomatic and international arenas remain demanding, and require Israeli initiative, wisdom, determination, and responsibility.” “The terrible failure of October 7, in which I share responsibility, must be thoroughly investigated to ensure the proper lessons are learned and to help restore the trust that has been damaged. The many military and diplomatic achievements attained during the campaign must be preserved and strengthened. “We must all remain committed and attentive to the needs of those who paid the highest price: the bereaved families and the war’s wounded—both in body and soul. Above all, we must work to heal the wounds within Israeli society and strengthen our unity. The power of Israeli unity revealed itself over the past two years in full force on the battlefield, shattering our enemies’ illusions. Now, restoring unity across all aspects of public life is essential to ensuring Israel’s enduring strength,” he concluded. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
A DHS probe found FEMA workers under the Biden administration refused aid to some disaster victims who showed support for Donald Trump — bypassing homes with pro-Trump or Second Amendment signs from 2021 to 2024. Investigators said FEMA staff collected political data in violation of federal law and created an undisclosed database linking personal information to political beliefs. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called the findings “a horrifying abuse of power” and referred the case to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. On Monday, however, Politico reported on a text chat that showed him saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia also described himself in the chat as having “a Nazi streak” at times. After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support his nomination. They included some of the most conservative and stalwart Trump allies in the Senate. “I will be withdrawing myself from Thursday’s HSGAC hearing to lead the Office of Special Counsel because unfortunately I do not have enough Republican votes at this time,” Ingrassia posted in an online message. “I appreciate the overwhelming support that I have received throughout the process and will continue to serve President Trump and the administration to Make America Great Again!” HSGAC is the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But Ingrassia’s post came after Senate Majority Leader John Thune had said he hoped the White House would withdraw Ingrassia’s nomination. Republicans have been able to muscle through the vast majority of Trump’s nominees in roll call votes despite stiff Democratic opposition. But there have been sporadic instances when Republicans have pushed back, generally behind the scenes, showing there are limits to their support. Most notably, Matt Gaetz withdrew as Trump’s first choice for attorney general soon after being tabbed for the job. In May, Trump pulled his nomination of Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, bowing to bipartisan concerns about the conservative activist’s modest legal experience and support for Jan. 6 rioters. Last month, the White House announced it would be withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Antoni was supposed to succeed a BLS director who was fired following a disappointing jobs report. According to texts viewed by Politico, Ingrassia told those in the chat that “MLK Jr. was the 1960s George Floyd and his ‘holiday’ should be ended and tossed into the seventh circle of hell where it belongs.” Politico spoke to Ingrassia’s lawyer, who said the text messages might have been manipulated or were missing context. The lawyer did not confirm the texts were authentic. The Office of Special Counsel is an investigative and prosecutorial office that works to protect government employees and whistleblowers from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing. It’s also responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act, which restricts the partisan political activities of government workers. In May, Trump described Ingrassia in a social media post as a “highly respected attorney, writer and Constitutional Scholar.” (AP)
President Trump’s endorsed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie formally launched his campaign Tuesday, setting up a fierce Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th District that will test Trump’s grip on the GOP — and pit the president’s “America First” movement against one of Congress’s most contrarian, and increasingly anti-Israel, lawmakers.
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead an office charged with protecting federal whistleblowers appeared to be in jeopardy on Tuesday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped the White House would withdraw the nomination. The growing opposition to Paul Ingrassia comes after a Politico report of a text chat that showed him saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia also described himself in the chat as having “a Nazi streak” at times. “He’s not going to pass,” Thune told reporters. Two Republicans who serve on the committee with jurisdiction over the nomination for the Office of Special Counsel job, Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, said they do not support Ingrassia’s confirmation. “I’m a no. It never should have got this far,” Johnson said Tuesday. “They ought to pull the nomination.” Republicans have been able to muscle through the vast majority of Trump’s nominees in roll call votes despite stiff Democratic opposition. But there have been sporadic instances when Republicans have pushed back, generally behind the scenes, showing there are limits to their support. Most notably, Matt Gaetz withdrew as Trump’s first choice for attorney general soon after being tabbed for the job. In May, Trump pulled his nomination of Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, bowing to bipartisan concerns about the conservative activist’s modest legal experience and support for Jan. 6 rioters. And last month, the White House announced it would be withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Antoni was supposed to succeed a BLS director who was fired following a disappointing jobs report. According to texts viewed by Politico, Ingrassia told those in the chat that “MLK Jr. was the 1960s George Floyd and his ‘holiday’ should be ended and tossed into the seventh circle of hell where it belongs.” Politico also spoke to Ingrassia’s lawyer, who said the text messages might have been manipulated or were missing context. The lawyer did not confirm the texts were authentic. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Ingrassia’s texts, if authentic, were “foul and disqualifying” He said Trump should pull the nomination of Ingrassia, who works as the White House liaison for Homeland Security. “He should be fired from his current job within the administration,” Schumer said after reading some of the text messages on the Senate floor. “And he should never hold a position of leadership within the Republican Party or the government ever again.” The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is scheduled to hear from Ingrassia on Thursday. It was unclear if anything on that front has changed with the panel’s chairman, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., saying “we’re going to know more on Thursday.” The Office of Special Counsel is an investigative and prosecutorial office that works to protect government employees and whistleblowers from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing. It’s also responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act, which restricts the partisan political activities of government workers. The office, now under the leadership of acting Director Jamieson Greer, confirmed in August that it was investigating former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith on allegations his investigation into Trump constituted political activity. Smith’s lawyers have said the investigation […]
An immigration enforcement sweep targeting vendors on Manhattan’s famed Canal Street turned chaotic on Tuesday after droves of angry New Yorkers surrounded federal agents and attempted to block them from driving off, prompting arrests and fierce stand-offs along a bustling downtown corridor. The confrontation began shortly after 4 p.m., as federal agents fanned out across a section of Chinatown that has long served as a not-so-underground market for knock-off designer handbags, watches, perfumes, electronics and other goods. An Associated Press reporter observed dozens of agents as they detained a street vendor selling bedazzled smartphone cases, one of a number of arrests in the area. A contingent of protesters, many of whom appeared to be on their way home from work, then surrounded the masked officers, attempting to block their vehicle as they shouted “ICE out of New York” and called on other pedestrians to join them. Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol and other federal offices tried to clear the streets, in some cases shoving protesters to the ground and threatening them with pepper spray before detaining them. As more New Yorkers joined the fray, some of the federal agents retreated on foot, followed by jeering protesters and honking vehicles. Additional federal agents, armed with long guns and tactical gear, also arrived in a military tactical vehicle and made additional arrests. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said the agents were conducting an enforcement operation against sellers of “counterfeit goods” “During this law enforcement operation, rioters who were shouting obscenities, became violent and obstructed law enforcement duties including blocking vehicles and assaulting law enforcement,” she said. At least one person was arrested for assaulting an officer, McLaughlin said. She did not respond to a request about how many vendors were detained. The sweep came days after a conservative influencer shared video on X showing a group of men selling bags on the street, urging the official ICE account to “check this corner out.” While clashes between immigration authorities and protesters have played out in Los Angeles and other cities, such scenes have been rarer on New York City streets, which Mayor Eric Adams has attributed in part to his working relationship with President Donald Trump’s administration. President Donald Trump has paid close attention to the city’s mayor’s race, which is in two weeks, threatening to send federal troops to the city if Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, wins. In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams said the city had no involvement in the action and was still gathering details. “Our administration has been clear that undocumented New Yorkers trying to pursue their American Dreams should not be the target of law enforcement, and resources should instead be focused on violent criminals,” he said. Murad Awawdeh, president of the New York Immigration Coalition, accused the Trump administration of trying to get create a “violent spectacle” on the city’s streets. “This operation had nothing to do with public safety and everything to do with terrorizing immigrant families and communities,” he said. (AP)
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that several Middle Eastern nations have expressed willingness to deploy troops into Gaza to “straighten out Hamas,” though he claimed to have told them to hold off for now. “Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and ‘straighten out Hamas’ if Hamas continues to act badly,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump added that he was delaying such action, writing, “I told these countries, and Israel, ‘NOT YET!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right.” The president did not specify which countries made such offers. To date, only Indonesia has publicly expressed willingness to send forces as part of a potential UN-mandated international mission to help secure postwar Gaza. According to The Times of Israel, Turkey and Azerbaijan have privately indicated readiness to participate under certain conditions. However, The New York Times reported earlier Tuesday that most nations approached about contributing troops remain reluctant, citing concerns that they could be drawn into direct conflict with Hamas while trying to stabilize the territory. Despite the conflicting accounts, Trump framed the alleged offers as evidence of renewed goodwill toward the U.S. in the region. “The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years! It is a beautiful thing to behold!” he wrote. He concluded the post by thanking “the great and powerful country of Indonesia, and its wonderful leader,” for their support, adding, “If [Hamas] does not [do what is right], an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Plans are on hold for President Donald Trump to sit down with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to talk about resolving the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The meeting had been announced last week. It was supposed to take place in Budapest, although a date had not been set. The decision was made following a call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The official wasn’t authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated Tuesday there was no sense of urgency for Trump and Putin to meet, saying that “preparation is needed, serious preparation.” The back-and-forth over Trump’s plans is the latest bout of whiplash caused by his stutter-step efforts to resolve a conflict that has persisted for nearly four years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders accused Putin of stalling for time to continue his invasion as diplomatic efforts took place. They also said they opposed any push to make Kyiv surrender land captured by Russian forces in return for peace, as Trump has on occasion suggested. Eight European leaders as well as senior European Union officials said in a joint statement they intend to go ahead with plans to use Moscow’s billions of dollars (euros) of frozen assets abroad to help Kyiv win the war, despite some misgivings about the legality and consequences of such a step. Zelenskyy noted that Putin returned to diplomacy and called Trump last week when facing the possibility that the U.S. would supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. But “as soon as the pressure eased a little, the Russians began to try to drop diplomacy, postpone the dialogue,” Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a Telegram post. “We need to end this war, and only pressure will lead to peace,” he said. The leaders’ statement laid down a marker by saying the leaders “remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force.” Trump last month reversed his long-held position that Ukraine would have to concede land and suggested it could win back all the territory it has lost to Russia. However, after a phone call with Putin last week and a subsequent meeting with Zelenskyy on Friday, Trump shifted his position again and called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” in the more than three-year war. On Sunday, Trump said that the industrial Donbas region of eastern Ukraine should be “cut up,” leaving most of it in Russian hands. Trump said Monday that while he thinks it is possible that Ukraine can ultimately defeat Russia, he’s now doubtful it will happen. Ukrainian and European leaders are trying hard to keep Trump on their side. “We strongly support President Trump’s position that the fighting should stop immediately, and that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations,” the statement said. “We can all see that Putin continues to choose violence and destruction.” The dynamics of Trump’s engagement with Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II have zigzagged as he searches for a peace deal. Russia occupies about one fifth of Ukraine, but carving up their country in return for peace is unacceptable to Kyiv officials. Also, a conflict frozen on the current front line could fester, with occupied […]
Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa on Tuesday emphatically rejected mounting calls from within his own party to abandon his campaign and throw his support behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, declaring he has no intention of backing down. Speaking at a press conference in Manhattan, Sliwa dismissed reports that GOP power brokers are urging him to withdraw, insisting he remains committed to the race. He said he had even been offered financial incentives to quit — offers he claims to have rejected outright. “So, let’s be very clear: I am not dropping out, under no circumstances,” Sliwa said at a press conference. “I’ve already been offered money to drop out, I said no.” His defiance comes one day after billionaire businessman and longtime Republican donor John Catsimatidis — Sliwa’s boss at WABC radio and one of the most influential figures in New York GOP circles — publicly urged him to end his campaign and unify the party behind Cuomo. Catsimatidis’ appeal marked the most direct and high-profile effort yet by Republican leaders to consolidate opposition to Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, whose insurgent campaign has alarmed moderates across the city. For months, strategists in both parties have warned that a divided field could hand City Hall to Mamdani, who has mobilized a passionate progressive base across Queens and Brooklyn. The calls for unity intensified this week as polls suggested Mamdani could win outright if center-right voters remain split. Despite the pressure, Sliwa appears determined to stay the course. He continues to enjoy the backing of several key Republican figures, including Andrea Catsimatidis — the daughter of the billionaire mogul and chair of the New York GOP committee — as well as the city’s Republican county chairs. In a rare show of unanimity, the party’s five borough chairs issued a joint statement Tuesday reaffirming their support for Sliwa and dismissing talk of a Cuomo consolidation as unrealistic. They described Sliwa as “the credible leader who will defeat the radical left and restore safety, affordability, and common sense to City Hall,” adding that “Republican voters are not going to vote for Andrew Cuomo.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
President Donald Trump’s choice to challenge maverick Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky announced his candidacy Tuesday, pledging to steadfastly support the president’s agenda while describing the incumbent as an obstructionist. Retired Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein entered the 4th District campaign after gaining Trump’s endorsement. He will have the president’s vaunted political operation on his side, and a super PAC launched by Trump aides already has run ads attacking Massie. But he will confront an entrenched, well-funded incumbent in Massie, who steamrolled past challengers, even when he incurred Trump’s wrath. “I’ve dedicated my life to serving my country, and I’m ready to answer the call again,” Gallrein said in a release. “This district is Trump country. The president doesn’t need obstacles in Congress — he needs backup. I’ll defeat Thomas Massie, stand shoulder to shoulder with President Trump, and deliver the ‘America First’ results Kentuckians voted for.” The GOP primary election contest next May will test Trump’s hold over Republican politics. Gallrein, who has never held elective office, was defeated in a state Senate primary last year. The president’s dominance was on full display this month in Tennessee, where the Trump-endorsed candidate won a crowded GOP primary for an open congressional seat. The libertarian-leaning Massie has won reelection by lopsided margins since entering Congress in 2012. He has beefed up fundraising in preparation for the toughest political fight of his career. His reputation as a contrarian willing to buck GOP leaders goes back years but reached a tipping point with Trump this year, when he opposed the president on key budget and foreign policy issues. Massie is betting that Kentuckians will embrace his independent streak despite Trump’s popularity in the district. “Fourth District voters appreciate having an independent, conservative voice who works for them and I look forward to continuing my fight for transparency, constitutional rights, secure borders, a true America-first foreign policy and fiscal responsibility,” Massie said in a statement Tuesday. Massie dismissed Gallrein as “someone willing to be a rubber stamp for globalist billionaires, endless debt, foreign aid and forever wars.” Massie is at the forefront of efforts to trigger a vote on legislation that would force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Kentuckian opposed Trump’s massive tax breaks and spending cuts package, saying it will grow the national debt and hurt the economy, while Trump calls it “beautiful.” Massie said the president lacked authority to attack Iran’s nuclear sites without congressional approval. Previewing a likely campaign theme, Gallrein described Massie as an obstructionist. “Thomas Massie has become one of the biggest roadblocks to President Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda,” Gallrein said. “President Trump endorsed me because Kentuckians deserve a congressman who will stand with our president, not against him.” Gallrein, 67, is a farmer and businessman who had a long, decorated military career. Massie has the support of Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul, who joined him on a swing through the district last month. During one stop, Massie said Trump is “probably the best president we’ve had in my lifetime,” but indicated he’s not a rubber stamp. “If I think he’s wrong on policy, or if I think one of his cabinet members has misled him on policy, and they want us to vote on something … I will speak up if I don’t […]
There’s a moment each morning when Shamgar Street transforms. The snarl of buses, streams of coffee-sipping girls, stroller-pushing Mommas and fathers walking sons to cheder. It all flows toward the Yirmiyahu intersection, a thronging wave of beauty in routine schedules. The daily rhythm intensifies, and the city’s heartbeat becomes audible. Feigin Architects saw this convergence when they envisioned Y38.These are the same designers who transformed spaces for the Waldorf Astoria and Jerusalem Estates, who understand that great buildings don’t just occupy locations, they amplify them. An architectural marvel, this 40-residence boutique building captures the essence of this intersection — the marriage of Yerushalayim’s spiritual gravity with its forward momentum. Construction crews are now turning this vision into foundation. Excavation is in full swing! Each apartment is being crafted with floor-to-ceiling windows that will bring Yerushalayim’s iconic blue skies indoors, while expansive balconies are set to become your family’s favorite setting for impromptu hosted bbqs and quiet morning moments alike. Y38 is more than a sought-after, central address and this building goes beyond modern architecture and finer details. It’s in the amenities that make coming home to Y38, a retreat to your private resort. Luxury, five-star hotel-grade facilities include everything you need to work, unwind and go about your day in comfort and privacy. Your building’s gym becomes your morning sanctuary. The spa transforms stressful days into restoration. A residents’ shul creates instant community, while the business lounge offers professional space just an elevator ride from your kitchen table. And with glamorous private mikvas available you no longer will wait in crowded — or neglected looking — facilities again. As you know, the neighborhood has evolved into a place where English-speaking families build lives, bridge modernity and home comforts with the authentic spirituality they come for. Planning a trip to Yerushalayim? Come witness the transformation in real time. Walk a few feet past the corners of Yirmiyahu/Shamgar. Picture the building rising upon this gaping hole. Imagine coming for a simcha, spending quality time with local grandkids or enjoying a well-deserved vacation with Y38 as your beautiful home base. Hear more details about why Y38 is more than address! >>>
