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The Givati Brigade discovered weapons, including rocket launchers, used by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, which threatened IDF forces.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on ICE agents getting attacked in L.A.: “Every American citizen deserves to live in a community that is safe, and ICE agents need to be able to do their job.”

A Gazan resident speaks out on Hamas shooting at people that are at aid distribution centers.

Rep. Yvette Clarke says all Democrats stand with the LA rioters and criminal aliens who “dare to oppose the President’s abuse of power”

The Israeli military released footage of the Navy deploying for strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Tanks on the streets of Washington DC last night ahead of the Army’s 250th Parade.

Speaker Mike Johnson: “It’s those men and women, the federal law enforcement officers, who deserve our support right now — and the One Big Beautiful Bill… delivers much needed reinforcements.”

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir: “The sanctions don’t scare me, I despise the white paper. I will continue to work for our country, for our people, I will continue to work and make sure that they don’t let humanitarian aid into Hamas. We got through Pharaoh, we’ll get through this too.”

Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters on Los Angeles: “There was no violence, I was on the street, I know… Get it straight and don’t just rely on… the few incidents you saw.”

MORE ON NJ ELECTION: Among those leading the charge is R’ Lazer Scheiner, the driving force behind the Adirei Hatorah movement. In a widely circulated voice note Monday night, Scheiner emphasized that high voter turnout sends a clear message to elected officials — regardless of the immediate results — that the Orthodox community is politically active and engaged.

As the coalition teeters on the brink of collapse over the failure to legislate a Chareidi draft law, Education Minister Yoav Kisch on Tuesday morning announced his intention to expand the Chareidi hesder system with the approval of a new Chareidi hesder track. The goal is to integrate 3,000 Chareidim into hesder yeshivos by 2030. The plan is not expected to be supported by the Chareidi MKs or mainstream Chareidi Rabbanim. The move seeks to establish a new infrastructure for the integration of Chareidim into military service, which, according to the Ministry of Education, will be done “out of choice and out of a deep commitment to national partnership.” According to the data presented by the ministry, there are currently 10 Chareidi Hesder yeshivos, with about 800 students. The plan outlines the expansion of the program to 25 hesder yeshivos with a total of 3,000 students by 2030. The track is based on a combination of limmud Torah and military service in two main tracks—combat/combat support and technological (high-tech, advanced industries)—and civilian-professional training. The move is being promoted in cooperation with the Education Ministry and the official Union of Chareidi Hesder Yeshivos. The five-year program is intended for young Chareidim aged 18-21 and includes studies for a degree in engineering, computer science, or other disciplines. At the end of the program, about 25% of the students are expected to integrate into combat tracks or serve as combat support in the IDF while maintaining continued Torah study. Minister Kisch said that “expanding the Chareidi Hesder track is a moral and ethical step above all else—a move that seeks to allow young Chareidim to serve the country out of loyalty to the world of Torah, with complete identity and a sense of partnership.” “The way to integrate Chareidim into the IDF cannot be based on coercion. It must be built on dialogue, mutual adaptation, and trust. This is the main lesson I have learned from in-depth familiarity with the field in recent years—and only in this way can we lead real change.” “The expansion of the track expresses a responsible policy that recognizes the national need but understands that there is also a way to meet this need: to force less, listen more, and build a tailored track that will allow recruitment out of choice. I believe that this is how we will lay a real foundation for the future—thousands of Chareidi soldiers, including combat soldiers, who will be recruited within the framework of a partnership between Torah and work. I am happy to lead this vision as part of the education system.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

More than a hundred Democrats in the House opposed a Republican-backed measure on Monday that both denounced the antisemitic attack in Boulder and criticized Colorado’s sanctuary state policies.

The resolution, authored by Colorado Republican Rep. Gabe Evans, passed the House with a vote of 280-113. While the majority of Republicans supported it, 75 Democrats also voted in favor.

Controversy erupted over a portion of the resolution that extended “gratitude to law enforcement, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland,” which many Democrats objected to.

In response, the National Republican Congressional Committee accused Democrats who opposed the resolution of aligning themselves with extremists instead of supporting law enforcement and standing up to antisemitism.

“Democrats have become the pro-terrorist, anti-cop, antisemitic caucus. And they’re proud of it,” the NRCC posted on X.

Just prior to the vote, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York criticized Evans, questioning his motivations.

“Who is this guy? He’s not seriously concerned with combating antisemitism in America. This is not a serious effort,” Jeffries told the press. “Antisemitism is a scourge on America. It shouldn’t be weaponized politically.”

Evans, in turn, said Jeffries’ remarks reflected a deeper problem.

The congressman posted on X that the “wildly offensive sentiment” expressed by Jeffries is “why antisemitism persists.”

He added, “The Left is unserious about finding real solutions. Condemning terrorism is not a joking matter.”

Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, who is Jewish and voted against the resolution, argued on the House floor that the move was more about partisan strategy than fighting hate.

“You weren’t here, Mr. Evans, last term, but there were about 10 antisemitism resolutions that effectively said the same thing solely to score political points,” Goldman said. “We Jews are sick and tired of being used as pawns.”

During his remarks, Evans cited his background in law enforcement and military service, tying Colorado’s policies to national security threats.

“As a former police officer and Army veteran of the global war on terror, I know how Colorado’s radical leftists leaders and laws prioritize illegal immigrants over public safety — allowing antisemitic terrorists like Mohammed Sabry Soliman to strike,” Evans stated.

Authorities say Soliman, an Egyptian citizen who remained in the U.S. after his visa expired, carried out the June 1 attack using improvised firebombs and a flamethrower during a peaceful pro-Israel rally calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Fifteen people suffered injuries during the incident, and Soliman was reported to have yelled “Free Palestine” while carrying out the assault.

Evans concluded, “The passing of my resolution ensures we condemn all acts of antisemitism and affirms that the free and open collaboration between state and local law enforcement with their federal counterparts is key in preventing future attacks like this.”

In contrast to Evans’ proposal, another bipartisan resolution—introduced by Reps. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey and Joe Neguse of Colorado—addressed rising antisemitism more broadly and passed unanimously, 400-0.

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The U.S. and China held a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute, after President Donald Trump said China is “not easy” but the U.S. was “doing well” at the negotiations. A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for several hours on Monday at Lancaster House, an ornate 200-year-old mansion near Buckingham Palace. Wang Wentao, China’s commerce minister, and trade negotiator Li Chenggang are also in Beijing’s delegation. Lutnick said as he arrived Tuesday morning that the talks were “going well,” and he expected them to continue all day. Asked late Monday how the negotiations were going, Trump told reporters: “We are doing well with China. China’s not easy.” The two sides are trying to build on negotiations in Geneva last month that agreed to a 90-day suspension of most of the 100%-plus tariffs they had imposed on each other in an escalating trade war that had sparked fears of recession. Since the Geneva talks, the U.S. and China have exchanged angry words over advanced semiconductors that power artificial intelligence, visas for Chinese students at American universities and rare earth minerals that are vital to carmakers and other industries. Trump spoke at length with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by phone last Thursday in an attempt to put relations back on track. Trump announced on social media the following day that the trade talks would resume in London. China, the world’s biggest producer of rare earths, has signaled it may ease export restrictions it placed on the elements in April, alarming automakers around the world who rely on them. Beijing, in turn, wants the U.S. to lift restrictions on Chinese access to the technology used to make advanced semiconductors. Trump said that he wants to “open up China,” the world’s dominant manufacturer, to U.S. products. “If we don’t open up China, maybe we won’t do anything,” Trump said at the White House. “But we want to open up China.” (AP)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed the entire roster of experts from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a group established under the Biden administration that advised on vaccine protocols. This dramatic action marks the first in a series of major policy overhauls under the new leadership.

Kennedy’s decision to replace all 17 scientific advisors who helped shape CDC vaccine guidelines was described by President Trump’s health secretary as “a clean sweep” in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal on Monday.

“Without removing the current members, the current Trump administration would not have been able to appoint a majority of new members until 2028,” RFK Jr. wrote.

Kennedy added, “A clean sweep is needed to re-establish public confidence in vaccine science.”

Though he didn’t identify who would be chosen to fill the now-vacant positions, Kennedy announced that the reconstituted committee is set to convene in Atlanta within two weeks.

The sweeping changes have sparked backlash from numerous respected medical professionals and public health organizations, many of whom voiced deep concerns about the implications of the shake-up.

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Naftali Bennett, who earlier this week completed the registration process for his “Bennett 2026” political party, intends to run in the next elections. As YWN reported last month, the raison d’être of Bennett’s new party is for all bnei yeshivos to enlist in the IDF. But apparently, Bennett has other plans for the Chareidi sector as well. On a visit to Ashdod on Monday, Bennett said that in addition to his plan to draft all bnei yeshivos, he intends to cut the entire budget for Chareidi chinuch. “Anyone who wants to study in a private/Chareidi education system that does not meet the needs of the State should finance it from their own pocket, not from the pockets of the residents of the State of Israel,” he said. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

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Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy;  and Hagaon, Harav Chaim Volozhiner, (1749-1821) the famous talmid of the Gaon of Vilna.

They each had a yeshiva with ‘around-the-clock’ Torah learning, 24-hours a day, so that there would be no minute when the sound of Torah learning would not be heard in this world. The 24-hour period would be divided into shifts, and as one ended the next would begin.

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A “Torah-24” Center has been opened in Yerushalayim and the Nasi is Maran Sar Hatorah, Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l.

Under ONE ROOF, from 6:00 am – 6:00 am, 10 kollelim fill successive learning shifts. Each kollel focuses on a specific area of in-depth Torah study. The “Torah-24” Kollelim include: Boker (Gemora), Yerushalmi, Bavli, Zeraim-Taharot, Dalet Chelkei Shulchan Aruch, Erev (Gemora), Chatzos- Zohar/Kabbolah, Erev Shabbos (Chumash / Medrash b’iyun). 

Already there are 52 avreichim metzuyonim, and a large number of candidates are vying for the remaining slots in the kollelim. All the avreichim are required to take rigorous monthly tests.

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Endorsements include Maranan Hagaonim shlit”a: Harav Gershon Edelstein, Harav Berel Povarsky, Harav Shimon Badani, Harav Dovid Cohen, Harav Boruch Mordechai Ezrachi, Harav Chaim Feinstein, Harav Shimon Galai, Harav Shraga Shteinman.

Letters of support-encouragement have been received from Maranan Hagaonim, shlit”a: Hamekubal Harav David Bazri, Hamashpia Hagadol Reb Elimelech Biderman, Hamekubal Harav Yaakov Meir Schechter, Harav Moishe Sternbuch, Harav Yitzchak Tuvia Weiss.

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The United Kingdom announced Tuesday that it will impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, joining other countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway in taking action against the two officials.

The move comes after UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy had previously signaled the decision, referencing statements from the ministers that he described as “monstrous.”

“We are steadfastly committed to the two-state solution and will continue to work with our partners towards its implementation. It is the only way to guarantee security and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians and ensure long-term stability in the region, but it is imperiled by extremist settler violence and settlement expansion,” Lammy said in a joint message alongside his counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway.

“Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights. These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now – to hold those responsible to account.”

Under the newly announced sanctions, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will be banned from entering the United Kingdom. In addition, UK-based banks and financial institutions will be prohibited from engaging in transactions with either minister.

Responding to the sanctions, Ben-Gvir said, “We survived Pharaoh, we will also survive [Prime Minister] Keir Starmer. I will continue to work for the State of Israel and the people of Israel without fear or intimidation!”

Smotrich also issued a reaction, stating, “I hear that Britain has decided to impose sanctions on me for obstructing the establishment of a Palestinian state. The timing couldn’t be better.”

“Britain has already tried once to prevent us from settling the cradle of our homeland, and we will not allow it to do so again. We are determined to continue building.”

Both ministers have recently opposed the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Smotrich declared he would not allow “even a grain of wheat” into the region, while Ben-Gvir insisted, “There is no need to bring in aid [to Gaza]. They have enough.”

In past remarks, Ben-Gvir also called for the replacement of the Al-Aqsa mosque with a Jewish house of worship and suggested Palestinians should leave Gaza. “We must encourage emigration. Encourage the voluntary emigration of the residents of Gaza,” he said in 2023.

In May, the UK said it would halt discussions on an upgraded trade agreement with Israel. The decision followed growing concerns from Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

“While the UK government remains committed to the existing trade agreement in force, it is not possible to advance discussions on a new, upgraded Free Trade Agreement with a Netanyahu government that is pursuing egregious policies in the West Bank and Gaza,” the government noted in a statement at the time.

During a speech in Parliament, Foreign Secretary Lammy reiterated that trade talks would remain on hold and condemned Smotrich’s earlier comments about forcibly moving Palestinians, as reported by the New York Times.

“We must call this what it is. It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” Lammy told lawmakers in the House of Commons.

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President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday. Citing “a substantial rise in trade barriers’’ but without mentioning Trump by name, the 189-country lender predicted that the U.S. economy – the world’s largest – would grow half as fast (1.4%) this year as it did in 2024 (2.8%). That marked a downgrade from the 2.3% U.S. growth it had forecast back for 2025 back in January. The bank also lopped 0.4 percentage points off its forecast for global growth this year. It now expects the world economy to expand just 2.3% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024. In a forward to the latest version of the twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill wrote that the global economy has missed its chance for the “soft landing’’ — slowing enough to tame inflation without generating serious pain — it appeared headed for just six months ago. “The world economy today is once more running into turbulence,” Gill wrote. “Without a swift course correction, the harm to living standards could be deep.’’ America’s economic prospects have been clouded by Trump’s erratic and aggressive trade policies, including 10% taxes — tariffs — on imports from almost every country in the world. These levies drive up costs in the U.S. and invite retaliation from other countries. The Chinese economy is forecast to see growth slow from 5% in 2024 to 4.5% this year and 4% next. The world’s second-largest economy has been hobbled by the tariffs that Trump has imposed on its exports, by the collapse of its real estate market and by an aging workforce. The World Bank expects the 20 European countries that share the euro currency to collectively grow just 0.7% this year, down from an already lackluster 0.9% in 2024. Trump’s tariffs are expected to hurt European exports. And the unpredictable way he rolls them out — announcing them, suspending them, coming up with new ones — has created uncertainty that discourages business investment. India is once again expected to the be world’s fastest-growing major economy, expanding at a 6.3% clip this year. But that’s down from 6.5% in 2024 and from the 6.7% the bank had forecast for 2025 in January. In Japan, economic growth is expected to accelerate this year – but only from 0.2% in 2024 to a sluggish 0.7% this year, well short of the 1.2% the World Bank had forecast in January. The World Bank seeks to reduce poverty and boost living standards by providing grants and low-rate loans to poor economies. Another multinational organization that seeks to promote global prosperity — the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development — last week downgraded its forecast for the U.S. and global economies. (AP)

HaRav Malkiel Kotler seen at the Bris of a son of Asher Handler in Miami this morning, talking to Shimi Jay of Censible Marketing and Reb Avi Motechin – one of the leading forces of Adirei Hatorah.

Speaker Mike Johnson: “It’s those men and women, the federal law enforcement officers, who deserve our support right now — and the One Big Beautiful Bill… delivers much needed reinforcements.”