Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, chair of the House Republican Conference, has endorsed Nachman Caller in the special election for New York State Senate, delivering a significant boost to the Republican candidate just 12 hours before polls open. In a robocall sent to voters in the 22nd Senate District, Stefanik said Caller “will stop Governor Hochul and the radical liberal politicians in Albany.” Caller, a longtime real estate attorney and community leader from Borough Park, is running on the Republican and Conservative lines to fill the Brooklyn seat vacated earlier this year. The district includes the frum neighborhoods of Borough Park, Midwood, Flatbush, and Marine Park. The State Senate plays a key role in shaping policy on education, housing, taxes, healthcare, and public safety. A victory by Caller would leave Democrats two votes short of a veto-proof majority in the chamber. “Nachman Caller will fight to keep our streets safe and fight for our schools,” Stefanik said. Stefanik has gained national prominence in recent years and earned praise in the Jewish community during congressional hearings last year, where she challenged university presidents over their failure to protect Jewish students. Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican from Rockland County, has also endorsed Caller, echoing the message that Albany needs experienced leaders to push back against radical liberal policies. “I am honored to receive the support of these esteemed Republican leaders in Washington,” said Nachman Caller. “With their help, and with a mandate from the voters in our district, we will bring common sense to Albany and deliver real results for all families.” The special election will be held tomorrow. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
A call to Am Yisrael: Let us stand by her children now.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a sharp rebuke to European leaders on Monday, accusing them of rewarding Hamas’ October 7 attack by demanding an end to Israel’s defensive war and pushing for a Palestinian state. In a statement, Netanyahu outlined Israel’s position, emphasizing the need for Hamas’ destruction and Gaza’s demilitarization while aligning with President Trump’s vision for peace. “By asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed and by demanding a Palestinian state, the leaders in London, Ottawa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities,” Netanyahu said. He described the war’s origins, stating, “The war began on October 7 when Palestinian terrorists stormed our borders, murdered 1,200 innocent people and abducted over 250 more innocents to the dungeons of Gaza.” Netanyahu called for European leaders to adopt President Trump’s approach, asserting, “Israel accepts President Trump’s vision and urges all European leaders to do the same. The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won’t.” Framing the conflict as a broader struggle, he concluded, “This is a war of civilization over barbarism. Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
The IDF has released the name of a soldier who was killed in Northern Gaza: Sgt. Yosef Yehuda Chirak, 22, from Harasha, who was in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, 401st “Iron Trails”. His family has been notified. The IDF is investigating the cause of Chirak’s death, including the possibility of “friendly fire”.
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