Yeshiva World News

MAILBAG: Do Our Young Men Need Permission to Live?

In today’s yeshivish culture, young men need permission to live. Meet Yanky. Yanky always followed the rules. He respects his parents, his rebbeim, and his mesorah. He took his learning seriously through high school and beis medrash. Yanky is a “good guy.” Now, at age 23, he finds himself unmotivated to learn, to daven, to […]

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Wrong Trump Footage During Military Ceremony Coverage

Fox News apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump during coverage Sunday of his attendance at the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war, insisting it was an honest mistake. In a polarized time, some online critics suggested without evidence that it wasn’t an error — […]

“Iran Has Lost All Restraints In Efforts To Harm Jews Abroad,” Israeli Official Warns

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) expanded its travel warnings on Sunday evening, advising Israelis not to travel to Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The announcement followed earlier warnings advising Israelis to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates. Regarding travel via Egypt and Jordan, the council said that Israelis returning to Israel should only take flights […]

Suspects Admit ISIS-Inspired Plot Behind Explosive Attack Attempt Outside NYC Mayor’s Mansion

Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were being held without bail after their arraignment Monday on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and using […]

Former CIA Director Urges Congress to Act After Reports Russia Is Helping Iran Target U.S. Assets

Retired four-star Army Gen. David Petraeus is urging Washington to impose new sanctions on Russia following reports that Moscow may be providing intelligence assistance to Iran during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to Fox News, Petraeus said President Donald Trump should press Congress to move forward with a sanctions bill already gaining […]

Gaza Peace Talks Stall Amid U.S.-Israel War with Iran, Hamas Disarmament Discussions Continue

Reuters reports talks on President Trump’s Gaza peace initiative have largely stalled since the U.S.–Israel war with Iran began on Feb. 28. Planned negotiations and meetings with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey were canceled after the war started, though the White House says discussions on Hamas disarmament are still ongoing. Some officials believe the […]

Israel Expands Satellite Intelligence, Ramps Up Weapons Production as Iran Campaign Continues

Israel’s Defense Ministry says it is rapidly expanding military logistics and weapons production as the campaign against Iran intensifies. In a statement Monday, the ministry said roughly 50 cargo aircraft carrying more than 1,000 tons of weapons, military equipment and munitions have landed in Israel over the past 10 days and were transferred to the […]

U.S. Intercepts Mysterious Iranian Signal That Could Activate Terrorist Sleeper Cells Worldwide

U.S. intelligence officials have intercepted a mysterious encrypted transmission believed to have originated in Iran — a signal that federal authorities warn could potentially serve as an operational trigger for sleeper agents positioned outside the country, ABC News reports. According to a federal alert circulated to law enforcement agencies, analysts detected what they describe as […]

U.S. Trial Opens for Five Men Charged in Haiti President’s Assassination in 2021

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of five men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, Christian Sanon and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti’s former leader, plus related charges. They […]

Chareidi Teen Arrested in Burning of Police Motorcycle During Bnei Brak Riot

Israeli police say they have arrested a suspect in last month’s riot in the city of Bnei Brak, where a police motorcycle was set ablaze during violent clashes that erupted after a mob confronted two female soldiers in the area. Authorities identified the suspect as a 16-year-old from Ashdod, who was taken into custody Monday […]

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