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The internal security division of the Hamas terrorist group claimed it had discovered Israeli spy devices that had been hidden inside a camp for displaced people in southern Gaza.

An official from the group’s internal security force, called “Al-Hares” (The Guardian), alleged that Israeli intelligence agents camouflaged the surveillance equipment to make it appear like ordinary items commonly found in the area.

A photo released alongside the announcement showed a surveillance device made to look like a large rock. According to the officer, Israeli intelligence likely used drones to deploy the equipment into the area.

The internal security apparatus urged residents of Gaza to be on high alert for any strange objects near their tents and homes, advising them to immediately report anything that appears suspicious.

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Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara was forced to reach a compromise with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after realizing that her claims that it is “illegal” for him to serve as minister will not be accepted by the Supreme Court, Ynet reported on Tuesday. When Ben-Gvir announced in March that his Otzma Yehudit party is returning to the government following the resumption of the war in Gaza, Baharav-Miara lost no time in announcing that it is “illegal” for him to do so. Following her announcement, left-wing organizations filed petitions to the Supreme Court against his return to the government. According to the report, Baharav-Miara, understanding that the Supreme Court would not agree to remove Ben-Gvir from his position, agreed to represent Ben-Gvir against the petitions at the Supreme Court in exchange for a limited reduction of his authority in his role. Ben-Gvir will maintain his authority to dictate policy for the police and approve or reject appointments, and will lose some insignificant powers, such as his authority to interview junior officers and investigators. Ben-Gvir’s associates said: “The Attorney General and the Supreme Court are acting against Ben-Gvir in a way that they have not acted against any other minister.” Previously, Baharav-Miara tried to fabricate a criminal case against Ben-Gvir and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar launched a secret probe against his office. Additionally, State Attorney Amit Aisman asked Baharav-Miara to launch a criminal investigation against Ben-Gvir for inciting violence against the residents of Gaza. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

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The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated three senior terrorists in the Gaza Strip over the past week, the IDF spokesperson revealed on Tuesday. One of the terrorists was Sa’id Abu Hasnan, a Nukhba terrorist who led the October 7 massacre in the Kissufim kibbutz in the Gaza border area. The second eliminated terrorist was Ali Naddal Husni Sarfiti, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror organization in the Gaza Strip. Sarfiti is a former security prisoner who served time in Israel from 2002 to 2015 for terror activities, including planning a suicide bombing attack in Israel. In recent years, he returned to terror activities, including transferring millions of shekels to terrorists in Yehudah and Shomron to establish terror infrastructure and carry out terror attacks. The third eliminated terrorist was Mustafa Al-Mutawwak, an operations officer in Hamas’s Jabaliya Brigade who directed terror attacks against IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

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The IDF is preparing to significantly expand the military operation in the Gaza Strip, including a large-scale mobilization of reserve brigades. The decision was made by the government following demands by senior cabinet ministers and due to the lack of progress in hostage deal negotiations. Ministers have been pushing for the government’s immediate approval of an expanded military operation in Gaza, but the decision was delayed by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz in order to first exhaust diplomatic efforts for a hostage release deal. An Israeli political source denied a report by Reuters on Monday evening quoting Egyptian officials as saying that there was “significant progress” in the talks currently taking place in Cairo. An Israeli political source said on Monday that Israel had rejected an Egyptian proposal for a five-year ceasefire with Hamas in exchange for the release of all the hostages. Hamas refuses to consider any suggestion of the terror group laying down its arms as a condition for a deal. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

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Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, who refused to step down after the government unanimously voted to fire him, announced on Monday evening that he will resign from his position on June 15. Bar’s refusal to heed the democratically elected government, supported by the Supreme Court and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Biara [despite a conflict of interest due to personal ties with him], was a shocking and unprecedented move, especially as the head of the agency that bore the most responsiblity for the failure to prevent the October 7 massacre. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi responded to the announcement by stating: “Ronen Bar…the government fired you on April 10. Your attempt to hold onto your position is a crime against state security! You’ve done enough damage. Enough!” Likud MK Tally Gotliv responded: “Mr. Bar, who’s asking you when you’ll resign? Who’s asking you?” National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir wrote: “ברוך שפטרנו.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

The Trump administration on Monday announced federal officials are launching investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review, saying authorities have received reports of race-based discrimination “permeating the operations” of the journal. The investigations come as Harvard fights a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal grants the Trump administration imposed after the university refused to comply with demands to limit activism on campus. A letter sent to the university earlier this month called for the institution to clarify its campus speech policies that limit the time, place and manner of protests and other activities. It also demanded academic departments at Harvard that “fuel antisemitic harassment” be reviewed and changed to address bias and improve viewpoint diversity. Monday marked the first time both sides met in court over the funding fight. The investigations by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services were announced separately on Monday, with authorities saying they were investigating policies and practices involving the journal’s membership and article selection that they argue may violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the federal government, the editor of the Harvard Law Review reportedly wrote that it was “concerning” that the majority of the people who had wanted to reply to an article about police reform “are white men.” A separate editor allegedly suggested “that a piece should be subject to expedited review because the author was a minority.” “Harvard Law Review’s article selection process appears to pick winners and losers on the basis of race, employing a spoils system in which the race of the legal scholar is as, if not more, important than the merit of the submission,” said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor in a statement. “Title VI’s demands are clear: recipients of federal financial assistance may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. No institution — no matter its pedigree, prestige, or wealth — is above the law.” A spokesperson for Harvard Law said in a statement that a similar claim was dismissed in 2018 by a federal court. “Harvard Law School is committed to ensuring that the programs and activities it oversees are in compliance with all applicable laws and to investigating any credibly alleged violations,” said Jeff Neal. “The Harvard Law Review is a student-run organization that is legally independent from the law school.” Harvard is among multiple universities across the country where pro-Palestinian protests erupted on campus amid the war in Gaza last year. Republican officials have since heavily scrutinized those universities, and several Ivy League presidents testified before Congress to discuss antisemitism allegations. The Cambridge, Massachusetts, institution was the fifth Ivy League school targeted in a pressure campaign by the administration, which has also paused federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, and Princeton universities seeking to force compliance with its agenda. (AP)

A major development has taken place at Yeshivas Brisk on Rechov Press in Yerushalayim, led by the rosh yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik. Over the past year, a new building has been purchased directly across from the yeshiva’s historic main building.

For many years, Brisk has flourished, attracting close to two thousand talmidim — bochurim and yungeleit — from across the global Torah world. The tremendous growth, however, resulted in severe overcrowding, forcing many talmidim to learn in batei medrash throughout the neighborhood. Some of these facilities were rented by the yeshiva itself, while others became informal hubs packed with Brisk talmidim.

It has become increasingly rare for any talmid with less than two years of seniority at Brisk to secure a seat in the main beis medrash.

Now, ahead of the summer zeman, the newly acquired building — purchased through the generous support of a dedicated benefactor — is being renovated and prepared to open. The new building will offer seating for 500 talmidim, significantly easing the pressure on the existing facilities.

In addition to the new beis medrash space, the building will include a special shiur room for Rav Baruch Soloveitchik, the fifth son of the rosh yeshiva, who will soon begin delivering regular shiurim. The building will also house offices and private dormitory accommodations for the rosh yeshiva.

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Mark Carney has been elected as Canada’s new prime minister, according to projections from CBC News and CTV News, securing a strong mandate to confront President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs and trade agenda. The Liberal leader earned the trust of Canadians who endorsed his vision for the country.

With this victory, Carney has delivered a fourth consecutive Liberal government — a rare accomplishment in Canadian political history — successfully fending off a strong challenge from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. The result was interpreted as a rejection of the Trump-style populism that Liberals accused Poilievre of embracing.

After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down, Carney shifted the Liberal Party towards the political center and emphasized his extensive financial credentials. His background includes leadership roles at two major G7 central banks, over a decade at Goldman Sachs, and top positions at Brookfield Asset Management and Bloomberg.

Throughout the campaign, Carney highlighted his credentials as an experienced “crisis manager,” positioning himself as someone capable of shielding Canada’s economy and cultural values from the impact of Trump’s tariffs and expansionist rhetoric. The Liberals skillfully tapped into voters’ fears about economic instability and rising living costs.

During his campaign stops, Carney pledged that he would “Trump-proof” Canada and work to unify a nation that had seen a surge in national pride after Trump voiced aspirations to annex it as the 51st American state.

Carney managed to defeat Pierre Poilievre, a seasoned Conservative politician who had spent two decades in the House of Commons. Despite Poilievre’s long tenure, Carney’s message resonated more strongly with voters.

Analysts described the Liberal Party’s political comeback as extraordinary. After nearly two years trailing badly in the polls, the combination of Trudeau’s exit, Carney’s leadership, and President Trump’s renewed influence sparked a dramatic Liberal resurgence.

Relations between the U.S. and Canada have become increasingly strained, with Washington imposing multiple tariffs, including a 25 percent levy on Canadian goods not meeting the standards of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, as well as a 25 percent duty on certain cars and auto parts.

Carney has pledged that his top focus upon taking office will be negotiating with Trump, though he has made it clear that “Canada’s traditional relationship with the U.S. is ‘over.’” His plans include pursuing fresh alliances on trade and security, expanding the country’s automotive supply network, and strengthening Canada’s military presence, especially in the Arctic region.

Carney has been upfront with Canadians about the challenges ahead. “There is no silver bullet. There is no quick fix,” he remarked after the announcement of auto tariffs. “But I have every confidence in our country because I understand what President Trump does not. That we love Canada with every fibre of our being.”

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. After polls closed, the Liberals were projected to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservative Party, though it wasn’t immediately clear if they would win an outright majority that would allow them to pass legislation without needing help. The Liberals looked headed for a crushing defeat until the American president started attacking Canada’s economy and threatening its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state. Trump’s actions infuriated Canadians and stoked a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power. “We were dead and buried in December. Now we are going to form a government,” David Lametti, a former Liberal Justice Minister, told CTV. “We have turned this around thanks to Mark,” he said. The Conservative Party’s leader, Pierre Poilievre, hoped to make the election a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose popularity declined toward the end of his decade in power as food and housing prices rose. But Trump attacked, Trudeau resigned and Carney, a two-time central banker, became the Liberal Party’s leader and prime minister. Trump was even trolling Canada on election day, suggesting on social media that he was in fact on the ballot and repeating that Canada should become the 51st state — an assertion that Canadians find deeply insulting. He also erroneously claimed that the U.S. subsidizes Canada, writing, “It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!” Poilievre, who has been criticized for not taking a firmer stance against Trump, responded with a post of his own. “President Trump, stay out of our election. The only people who will decide the future of Canada are Canadians at the ballot box,” he posted hours before polls closed. Trump’s truculence has infuriated many Canadians, leading many to cancel U.S. vacations, refuse to buy American goods and possibly even vote early. A record 7.3 million Canadians cast ballots before election day. “The Americans want to break us so they can own us,” Carney said in the runup to the election. “Those aren’t just words. That’s what’s at risk.” Election day came as the country grappled with the fallout from a deadly weekend attack at a Vancouver street fair that led to the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues. Poilievre implored voters to “Get out to vote — for a change” as he and his wife cast their ballots Monday in their Ottawa district. After Trump seized the election spotlight, though, his similarities to the bombastic American president might have cost him. Reid Warren, a Toronto resident, said he voted Liberal because Poilievre “sounds like mini-Trump to me.” And he said Trump’s tariffs are a worry. “Canadians coming together from, you know, all the shade being thrown from the States is great, but it’s definitely created some turmoil, that’s for sure,” he said. Historian Robert Bothwell said Poilievre appealed to the “same sense of grievance” as Trump, and that, “It’s like Trump standing there saying, ‘I am your retribution.’” “The Liberals ought to pay him,” Bothwell […]

Excitement is in the air at the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalayim as preparations for the summer zman reach their peak. Over the bein hazmanim break, the yeshiva undertook a major renovation of its central beis medrash, which had not been refurbished in eighty years.

Workers labored around the clock — continuing even through the night — to ensure the project would be completed in time for the start of the new zman.

The extensive renovations included the restoration of the yeshiva’s historic Aron Kodesh, dating back to the era of the yeshiva’s legendary roshei yeshiva, as well as a full repainting of the main and oldest building on campus.

The renovation project was funded by several friends and supporters of the yeshiva from the United States.

In advance of the new zman, hundreds of new yungeleit and bochurim — from both Eretz Yisroel and abroad — were tested for acceptance into the yeshiva by the rosh yeshiva, Rav Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, and the mashgiach, HaTzaddik Rav Binyomin Finkel. Due to the growth of the yeshiva, a serious shortage of space and significant overcrowding have developed.

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Four children were killed and several more were injured when a car smashed through a building during an after-school program Monday afternoon in a town outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a vehicle hitting three people outside, ramming through the building and then hitting another person before exiting the other side, Chatham Police Department Deputy Chief Scott Tarter said. Those killed were between the ages of 4 and 18, Illinois State Police said in an emailed statement. Several other people were hurt and taken to hospitals, police said. The driver, who was uninjured, was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, Tarter said. The building and facilities house YNOT Outdoors, which holds after-school programs and summer camps, according to its website. Chatham is a small town of about 15,000 people just outside Springfield, Illinois. (AP)

Catskills Hatzalah held its annual appreciation dinner, recognizing the Hatzalah paramedics from various neighborhoods who travel up from the city to serve 24-hour shifts throughout the winter season. The program, which began as a pilot initiative, has since saved countless lives.  

As Canadians headed to the voting booths on Monday to select their next leader, President Donald Trump weighed in by implying that the ideal choice was already seated in the Oval Office.

Trump, whose tariffs and proposal to make Canada the 51st U.S. state have sparked significant outrage across the border, posted a message on Truth Social early Monday offering his take on Canada’s Election Day.

“Good luck to the Great people of Canada. Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st State of the United States of America,” Trump posted.

“No more artificially drawn line from many years ago. Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!”

Pierre Poilievre, head of Canada’s Conservative Party and the main challenger to Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, fired back at Trump’s remarks by issuing a pointed reply urging Trump to stay out of Canadian politics.

“The only people who will decide the future of Canada are Canadians at the ballot box. Canada will always be proud, sovereign and independent, and we will NEVER be the 51st state,” Poilievre wrote on X. “Today, Canadians can vote for change, so we can strengthen our country, stand on our own two feet and stand up to America from a position of strength.”

Throughout the Canadian election cycle, Trump’s trade policies and his suggestions about annexing Canada dominated political discussions and became a defining theme of the campaign.

In an interview with Time last week, Trump made it clear that his ideas about incorporating Canada into the United States are sincere, stating that he is not “trolling” the neighboring country.

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President Donald Trump proposed that his tariffs might eventually make it possible for many Americans to no longer have to pay income taxes.

Despite warnings from Democrats, opponents, and much of the mainstream press that Trump’s tariffs could trigger an economic downturn, Trump continues to insist that his strategy will prove beneficial for the American people.

“When Tariffs cut in, many people’s Income Taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated. Focus will be on people making less than $200,000 a year,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

He added, “Also, massive numbers of jobs are already being created, with new plants and factories currently being built or planned. It will be a BONANZA FOR AMERICA!!! THE EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS HAPPENING!!!”

Speaking to Time magazine in an interview published Friday, Trump shared that he had completed “200 deals” related to tariffs and expected that the remaining agreements would be “finished” within three to four weeks.

Meanwhile, Punchbowl News reporter Andrew Desiderio revealed Monday that the White House distributed a statement of administration policy (SAP) to Senate offices noting Trump “is now in active negotiations with many of these countries” impacted by the tariffs.

The same statement also cautioned that Trump would reject a bipartisan Senate measure that aims to overturn his global tariff policies. Senators Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, and Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, are leading efforts to dismantle Trump’s tariffs.

Additionally on Monday, reports indicated that while Trump has expressed “love” for “the concept” of imposing higher taxes on millionaires, the idea has not gained much support among conservatives and business organizations.

During the Time interview, when questioned about possibly backing a millionaire tax, Trump said: “I’d be raising them on wealthy to take care of middle class. And that’s — I love that. I actually love the concept, but I don’t want it to be used against me politically, because I’ve seen people lose elections for less, especially with the fake news.”

As discussions over the federal budget framework progressed, Trump posted online, “Biggest Tax Cuts in USA History!!! Getting close.”

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A 43-year-old man was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Avenue N and East 13th Street. Flatbush Hatzolah transported him to Maimonides Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The tzibur is asked to daven for Yitzchok Ben Sara for a Refuah Sheleima

Israeli forces have deployed the newly developed “Bar” rocket, designed by Elbit Systems, for the first time against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced Monday. According to the IDF, the “Bar” rocket is equipped with an advanced navigation mechanism specifically adapted for challenging combat environments, allowing forces to strike targets with remarkable speed and precision. The 282nd Artillery Brigade, operating under the IDF’s 36th Division, was the first to use the rocket during ongoing operations in Gaza. Artillery troops from the brigade, who have been active in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the war, have fired more than 5,000 shells at terror infrastructure along the “Morag” Corridor — a strategic strip separating Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Their operations have included the destruction of weapons depots, launch compounds, and the elimination of terrorists, often under the real-time direction of the brigade’s Fire Control Center. The IDF highlighted the “Bar” rocket’s introduction as part of its broader efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and minimize threats to ground troops. In addition to traditional artillery and precision weaponry, the military has employed an innovative method of neutralizing explosive devices: old armored personnel carriers (APCs) packed with tons of explosives. Remotely detonated ahead of troop movements, these modified APCs create an explosive impact equivalent to four or five JDAM bombs, allowing Israeli forces to preemptively clear combat zones of hidden explosives. Developed internally by the IDF, the method has also been successfully used against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as the conflict expands across multiple fronts. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar formally appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, urging him to convene an immediate meeting to discuss his plan to either invalidate all 200 shekel bills or target certain series of bills that have made their way into the Gaza Strip.

This request comes after Sa’ar had already sent a letter over the weekend to the Governor of the Bank of Israel, and subsequently brought up the matter during a Cabinet session.

In his correspondence with Netanyahu, Sa’ar emphasized, “There is an urgent need to advance an economic war against Hamas. If the Bank of Israel persists in refusing to cooperate, I will propose exploring its advancement through a government decision and legislation if needed.”

He further wrote, “I request an urgent discussion under your leadership, with the participation of relevant parties: the Defense Minister, Finance Minister, Bank of Israel Governor, National Security Council, Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority, and Israel Tax Authority.”

In the letter addressed to the Bank of Israel Governor, Sa’ar laid out that the objective behind canceling these notes is to target Hamas’s financial foundations in Gaza. He explained that the terror group relies extensively on cash flow within the territory, which totals billions of shekels, to pay its personnel and impose taxes on businesses. Volunteer financial experts estimated that approximately 80% of that cash exists in the form of 200 shekel notes.

“Denying the funding capabilities of terrorist organizations in general, and Hamas in particular, is a vital component of the war effort,” Sa’ar stated. He argued that voiding specific series of 200 shekel bills that entered Gaza in recent years could deal a “strategic economic blow” to Hamas, severely impacting its ability to govern and recruit.

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