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Reports of two people injured after a group of Arabs attacked Jews with rocks near a farm between Roi and Beka’ot in the Jordan Valley. One of the victims is reportedly in moderate condition. A helicopter was dispatched for a quick evacuation of the injured.

PHOTOS: FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, along with other top FDNY officials, visited Boro Park Chaverim headquarters, where they met with coordinators from both Boro Park and Flatbush Chaverim and toured their equipment to gain insight into their operations.

The IDF releases a video showing the demolition of a Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis during recent operations.

President Donald Trump intensified his assertions that officials using an autopen undermined the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, even suggesting Thursday that “essentially whoever used the autopen was president.” “I happen to think I know” who was using a tool that allows for auto signatures, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, while saying it was the “biggest scandal” in years. The Justice Department under Democratic and Republican administrations has recognized the use of an autopen to sign legislation and issue pardons for decades. Trump presented no evidence that Biden was unaware of the actions taken in his name, and the president’s absolute pardon power is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. “It’s a very bad thing, very dangerous,” Trump said, arguing that, “Essentially, whoever used the autopen was the president.” Those comments came a day after Trump directed his administration to investigate Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked his predecessor’s “cognitive decline” and casting doubts on the legitimacy of his use of the autopen to sign pardons and other documents. An executive order he signed marked a significant escalation in Trump’s targeting of political adversaries and could lay the groundwork for arguments by the Republican that a range of Biden’s actions as president were invalid. Biden responded in a statement Wednesday night: “Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations. Any suggestion that I didn’t is ridiculous and false.” Trump wrote in a memo Wednesday that, “This conspiracy marks one of the most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history.” The American public, he said, “was purposefully shielded from discovering who wielded the executive power, all while Biden’s signature was deployed across thousands of documents to effect radical policy shifts.” Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel David Warrington to handle the investigation. Even as Trump doubled down on his accusations, it is unclear how far Trump will push this effort, which would face certain legal challenges. It nonetheless reflects his fixation on Biden, who defeated him in 2020, an election that Trump never conceded and continues to falsely claim was rigged against him. In lobbing allegations against Biden on Thursday, Trump continued to insist that the 2020 election was stolen from him. Trump frequently suggests that Biden was wrong to use an autopen, a mechanical device that replicates a person’s authentic signature. Although they’ve been used in the White House for decades, Trump claims that Biden’s aides were usurping presidential authority. Biden issued pardons for his two brothers and his sister shortly before leaving office, hoping to shield them from potential prosecution under Trump, who had promised retribution during last year’s campaign. Other Biden pardon recipients included members of a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Trump often suggests that his political opponents should be investigated, and he has directed the Justice Department to look into people who have angered him over the years. They include Chris Krebs, a former cybersecurity official who disputed Trump’s claims of a stolen election in 2020, and Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security official who wrote an anonymous op-ed sharply critical of the president in 2018. Meanwhile, House Oversight Chairman James Comer of Kentucky, […]

WATCH: Jolani’s Syrian forces intercepted a massive weapons shipment in Qusayr, Syria, containing dozens of Kornet anti-tank missiles and 30mm rounds, intended to go into the hands of Hezbollah terrorists.

POTUS: “The autopen I think is the big scandal outside of the rigged election of 2020. I think the biggest scandal of the last many years is the autopen.”

TRUMP ON ELON: “Elon is upset because we took the EV mandate, which was a lot of money for electric vehicles, and they’re having a hard time … I know that disturbed him… He wanted somebody that he knew very well to run NASA and I didn’t think it was appropriate… He happened to be a Democrat. We won, we get certain privileges.”

UPDATE: The individual critically injured when a wall collapsed outside T Fusion Kosher Steakhouse at Quentin Road and East 33rd Street has tragically passed away at Brookdale Hospital. Sources tell Flatbush Scoop that the victim was a worker who was fatally injured during a partial roof collapse Thursday morning. A full investigation into the incident is currently underway.

Iran is racing to fortify its battered air defense systems around key nuclear facilities, preparing for what intelligence analysts say could be an imminent Israeli or American strike. According to satellite imagery and Western intelligence cited by the Financial Times, Tehran has been quietly relocating and restoring some of its most advanced air defense assets, including Russian-made S-300 launchers, to shield uranium enrichment sites in Natanz and Fordo. The urgent military buildup follows two high-profile Israeli strikes inside Iran in response to mass missile attacks by the Islamic Republic last year. Those strikes crippled portions of Iran’s air defenses, leaving them “essentially naked.” In response, Iran has launched a nationwide effort to rearm, diversify, and reposition its air defense network to avoid repeat vulnerability. “We are witnessing a remarkable improvement in the capability and readiness of the country’s air defense,” declared Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, in a thinly veiled warning to the West. “Any violation of our country’s airspace will inflict significant damage upon [the enemy].” Analysts say Iran’s current focus isn’t just rebuilding what was lost—it’s reinventing its defense strategy. In addition to S-300s, Tehran has showcased domestic systems and emphasized mobility: truck-mounted launchers, easily hidden radars, and rapid redeployment tactics to complicate aerial targeting. Last month’s Army Day celebrations in Tehran featured an S-300 launcher and a radar truck—a symbolic message that Iran is not only rebuilding but also publicly defying those who would seek to strike it again. And during military drills in February, an S-300 system reportedly fired using an Iranian-made radar, prompting speculation that Russia’s original systems may have been damaged or destroyed. “Iran attaches great importance to creating modern, mobile air defense systems that are hard to track and neutralize,” said Yuri Lyamin, a Moscow-based defense specialist, adding that such systems are designed to resist “stand-off strikes with long-range missiles.” The defensive sprint comes as fears mount in Israeli and U.S. circles that Iran is inching closer to breakout nuclear capability. Tehran continues enriching uranium to near-weapons grade, while barring international inspectors from critical sites and advancing its ballistic missile program. Although Iranian officials publicly deny seeking nuclear arms, threats of pursuing the bomb have grown louder from within the regime. Meanwhile, Israeli officials—frustrated by what they view as U.S. stalling in nuclear negotiations—have reportedly prepared operational plans to strike Iranian nuclear sites, even without Washington’s green light. A senior U.S. defense official recently warned that Israel may act with “very little warning.” Experts note that despite Israel’s sophisticated air force, penetrating Iranian airspace undetected, and delivering sufficient firepower to destroy hardened underground bunkers like Natanz, would require multiple sorties across many hours—perhaps days. Each flight would have to navigate Iran’s increasingly layered air defenses, now back online and battle-hardened. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Zohran Mamdani, the far-left Assemblyman from Queens and a leading candidate in the NYC mayoral race, dropped jaws at Wednesday night’s debate when he flat-out refused to say he supports Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state. “I believe Israel has the right to exist, as a state with equal rights,” Mamdani said, sidestepping a direct yes-or-no question about Israel’s Jewish identity — a dodge he’s pulled before. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, leading in the polls, wasn’t having it. “Not as a Jewish state,” Cuomo shot back. “And his answer was no, he won’t visit Israel.” The exchange lit a fire under what had been a sleepy debate — and put Mamdani’s long history of anti-Israel activism front and center just weeks before the crucial June 24 primary. Mamdani, who’s been vocal about his anti-Zionist views and is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has repeatedly refused to recognize Israel’s Jewish character — a position that’s infuriated Jewish voters across the city. And when asked if he would visit Israel if elected mayor? “I would stay in New York City,” Mamdani shrugged — in a city with over a million Jews, no less. Three other candidates — Cuomo, former City Comptroller Scott Stringer, and longshot Whitney Tilson — all said their first trip abroad would be to Israel. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said she’d head to “the holy land.” Mamdani’s dodge comes as tensions skyrocket in NYC’s Jewish community, with antisemitic attacks on the rise and the Gaza war casting a long shadow. When the moderators pressed the candidates on the Trump administration’s threat to revoke Columbia University’s accreditation over antisemitism, Mamdani didn’t even mention Jew-hatred — until the next question, when he gave a half-hearted nod to the “very real issue of antisemitism.” That wasn’t enough for Cuomo. “There’s been antisemitism in this city. I believe it’s a growing problem and I believe the rhetoric about Israel has actually inflamed the antisemitism,” he said. Mamdani’s campaign has been dogged by controversy since Day One. A 2021 video showed him proudly calling himself an anti-Zionist at a protest, and he’s echoed similar talking points ever since. He’s also been under fire from both sides: when he once dared to say Israel has a right to exist (without calling it a Jewish state), pro-Hamas radicals turned on him. Cuomo and Tilson wore yellow ribbons at the debate in solidarity with the hostages still held by Hamas. Mamdani didn’t. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

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A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and that he’s running as a Democrat. David Jolly formally announced his bid Thursday, becoming the latest party convert hoping to wrest back control of what had been the country’s premier swing state that in recent years has made a hard shift to the right. Under state law, term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis can’t run for reelection in 2026. Even as Florida serves as a place for the Trump administration to poach staff and test policies, Jolly says he’s confident that issues such as affordability, funding public schools, and strengthening campaign finance and ethics laws will resonate with all voters in 2026. He predicts elections next year will herald nationwide change. “I actually think Republicans in Tallahassee have gone too far in dividing us. I think we should get politicians out of the classrooms, out of the doctor’s offices,” Jolly said. “I think enough people in Florida, even some Republicans, now understand that. That the culture wars have gone too far,” he said. Jolly was first elected to his Tampa Bay-area congressional seat during a 2014 special election, and was reelected for one full term. The attorney and former lobbyist underwent a political evolution that spurred him to leave the Republican Party in 2018 to become an independent and then a registered Democrat. And he has built a national profile for himself as an anti-Trump political commentator on MSNBC. Jolly said he has considered himself “part of the Democratic coalition” for five or so years, and believes in what he sees as the party’s “fundamental values” — that government can help people, that the economy should be “fair” to all, and that immigrants should be celebrated. “I struggled to exercise those values in the Republican Party,” Jolly said, continuing: “The actual registration as a Democrat wasn’t a pivot. It was a kind of a formality.” Jolly has broken from his old party on immigration, as Florida lawmakers race to help Trump fulfill his promise of mass deportations. Jolly skewered Republicans who he said have ”conflated immigration and crime,” which he described as wrong and immoral. “If you were born here or if you immigrated here, or if you’re a Tallahassee politician who steals Medicaid money, we’re going to be tough on crime,” Jolly added, referring to a probe into the use of Medicaid settlement funds by a charity associated with first lady Casey DeSantis. Jolly’s gubernatorial run as a Democrat draws comparisons to the failed bid of former Republican congressman-turned-independent-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist, who lost to DeSantis in 2022 by 19 points. It was Crist, running as a Democrat, who ousted Jolly from his congressional seat in 2016. Jolly joined the Florida Democratic Party at what is arguably one of its most vulnerable points in years. Florida currently has no Democrats elected to statewide office, and there are now 1.2 million more registered Republicans than Democrats, according to the state’s active voter rolls. The GOP has made significant inroads in formerly Democratic strongholds in the state, such as Miami-Dade County. The day that Jolly announced his new affiliation, the-then top Democrat in the Florida Senate, Jason Pizzo, revealed he was leaving the party, declaring that “the Democratic […]

In a recent phone call between President Xi and President Trump, the two have agreed to launch a new round of TRADE negotiations at the earliest opportunity, while also being invited to visit China.

Influential clans and tribal leaders affiliated with Fatah in southern Gaza have issued a strong statement condemning Hamas. They accuse the group of rejecting the current ceasefire proposal and hostage deal, choosing instead to cling to its hardline positions — even as the humanitarian and political costs continue to rise.

Let’s stop dancing around the truth. The Jewish community in New York—particularly the frum community—faces a political crisis of historic proportions. This isn’t about whether Andrew Cuomo apologized or whether he was a perfect governor. This is about whether our children and grandchildren will be able to live as Torah Jews in New York a decade from now. We still feel the pain of the unfair red zones imposed by Cuomo in 2020, which targeted our communities and restricted our way of life with heavy-handed measures. That wound lingers, a reminder of how quickly our freedoms can be curtailed. Yet, despite this pain, we must look forward and consider our future as Jews in New York City, where new threats loom larger than past grievances. If Zoran Mamdani and the movement behind him succeed, we risk losing everything we’ve built. This isn’t a mere policy disagreement or politics as usual. Mamdani and his allies, backed by the DSA, have made their intentions clear: they aim to defund our yeshivas, strip our neighborhoods of police protection, and vilify support for Israel as a disqualifying offense. These aren’t empty threats. They’re drafting laws, redirecting budgets, and winning elections—all while projecting a facade of goodwill. After October 7th, while we were still mourning our dead, Mamdani signed a public statement blaming Israel entirely for the massacre. Not a word of condolence. Not a mention of the murdered children or the raped women. That wasn’t a misstep—it was a declaration of values. We must recognize this: if we allow people like Mamdani to gain power—if we stay home, shrug, and say “Cuomo’s not my favorite”—we’re not just surrendering influence, we’re forfeiting protection. Without a strong political defense, we cannot shield our mosdos from hostile regulations. We cannot keep our neighborhoods safe. We cannot speak out without fear of Retribution. The DSA movement has no regard for Torah, no room for Zionism, and no tolerance for Jews who don’t conform to their ideology. They view our schools as regressive, our values as threats, and our identity as an obstacle. Their goal isn’t inclusion—it’s erasure, from education, politics, and public life. If they win this round because we stayed home, who will stop them in the next? Cuomo is no tzaddik, and no one claims he is. But we’re not choosing a rebbe—we’re choosing a shield. If we don’t seize the shield before us, we’ll be left utterly defenseless. The reality is stark: in the voting booth, only two candidates can win—Andrew Cuomo or Zoran Mamdani. No one else is close. ( and Eric Adams is not running in the primary – he is on the November ballot) Choosing not to vote for Cuomo isn’t neutrality—it’s handing Mamdani a victory. That’s a risk our community cannot take. This moment demands action. If we fail to resist this radical, anti-Torah movement, we won’t be debating policies in ten years—we’ll be debating whether we can still live here at all. We cannot stay silent. We cannot stay home. Not now. Early voting in the Democratic Primary for Mayor begins on Sunday, June 15th This isn’t about Cuomo. It’s about us. Our families. Our yeshivas. Our future. Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance Elkana Adelman Richard Altabe Shalom Becker Zvi Bloom Jack Brach Mordechai Zvi Dicker Ruchie Dunn Joel Kaplan Dr […]

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on ICE Agents: “I don’t know of any police department that routinely wears masks. We know that there are other groups that routinely wear masks. NSC-131 routinely wears masks.”

The landmark Jewish music event of the year: the first-ever large-scale open-air music festival, headlining Ishay Ribo with guest performances by Chasidic music legend Avraham Fried, as well as Zusha and Shmuel, on August 7th at the iconic Bethel Woods in the heart of the Catskills of upstate New York. ————————————————————————— Set at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – one of the most iconic open-air venues in America – Yamim Ba’im, “New Days are Coming,” marks the dawn of a new era in Jewish music and unity. Nestled in the scenic Catskills and known for its sweeping hillside and world-class acoustics, Bethel Woods has hosted some of the most legendary performances in American music history. Now, for the first time, it will become the stage for an unprecedented celebration of Jewish song, spirit, and togetherness. Thousands from across the tri-state area and beyond will gather under the open sky for a night of heartfelt music and unity – on a scale never seen before. The landmark event will take Jewish music to new heights in upstate New York on August 7th, the 13th of Av – the Thursday evening  before Shabbos Nachamu. The festival is centered on a full-length outdoor concert by Ishay Ribo who’s meteoric rise has redefined the landscape of Jewish music, going from humble beginnings to two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and becoming one of the most beloved and influential voices in contemporary Israeli music. Yamim Baeim marks his largest North American performance to date, with guest performances by the legendary Avraham Fried as well as Zusha and Shmuel. A world-famous musical icon, Bethel Woods is a massive, historic, and breathtaking amphitheater nestled in the heart of the Catskills — a region that comes alive each summer with vibrant Jewish life. With sweeping lawns, stunning natural surroundings, and state-of-the-art production, it offers a setting of unparalleled beauty and legacy — an ideal backdrop for a night of Jewish music, meaning, and unity. Yamim Baeim will demonstrate the Jewish community’s strength, spirit, and unity with an unprecedented celebration of authentic Jewish music straight from the soul. Tickets are now live at Ticketmaster.com For more information and VIP options: Yamimbaim.com