Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu delivered a speech this evening at a special gathering organized by the Binyamin Council, where he addressed ongoing developments in the war in Gaza.
“The heroism of the warriors, the sacrifice, the giving and the price. The price is very high and the heroism shown by the boys is supreme. The spirit is tested in the War of Rebirth in which we are defeating our enemy. I have come from the cabinet meeting and can only say – ‘it started in Gaza and will end in Gaza. We will defeat our enemy and bring our hostages home,” Netanyahu said.
During his remarks, the Prime Minister spoke emotionally about his personal bond with the communities in Judea and Samaria.
“A few days ago I visited Ofra. I was invited after 25 years to see the tree that I planted then. I came and saw the tree. There was a huge cedar there that had grown and flourished. This is what happened with the communities. I want to congratulate the ministry and the ministers, the MKs who believed in the vision. Ofra has grown a lot and so have all the other towns and villages.”
Netanyahu also reminded the audience of commitments he made years ago regarding the land.
“Twenty-five years ago I promised that we would deepen our roots. We will prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, and we are doing it. I said we would hold on to parts of our land and we are doing it,” Netanyahu said.
Turning to Binyamin Council Chairman Israel Ganz, the Prime Minister addressed his comments about sovereignty and expressed confidence about the future.
“You are no longer stepchildren and you feel it. I heard you Ganz (speaking about sovereignty). Over the years, we have faced many and difficult pressures and a bright future lies ahead of us.”
{Matzav.com Israel}
A controversial new book titled “How to Defeat Israel” is now being sold in bookstores across Russia and is attributed to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds behind the October 7th massacre.
The book, released in 2025 by Rodina Publishing House, received official authorization from Russian authorities for both publication and nationwide distribution, in compliance with a law that requires state approval before any new book can be released in the country.
Descriptions of the book on online retail platforms label Sinwar as the “Palestinian Che Guevara.” The summary further portrays him as “one of the amazing Arab generals of the new generation. He is the one who initiated Operation ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ (the murderous massacre of October 7th) and led the operation to defend Gaza.”
One particularly inflammatory passage claims, “Despite the Israeli advantage in weapons, Israel has been unable to conquer all of Gaza. Over 80,000 tons of bombs have been dropped on little Gaza, but the city survived. In many ways, this is thanks to Sinwar. In this book, the great commander, the ‘General of the Free People,’ tells of his life dedicated to a tense struggle for the liberation of Palestinians and all Arab peoples.”
The book is being sold for $46. Rodina Publishing House has a long history of producing publications with overtly antisemitic content.
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Representatives of three European countries threatening to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program failed to agree with their Iranian counterpart Tuesday on how to avoid the measures days ahead of a deadline, a diplomat said. The talks in Geneva among representatives of Britain, France and Germany — known as the E3 — and Iran “ended without a final outcome,” said the diplomat with knowledge of the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the sensitive discussions. The diplomat said efforts would continue to search for a solution ahead of an E3 deadline at the end of this month to invoke the so-called “snapback mechanism” of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal over what the countries have deemed Iran’s lack of compliance. The snapback would mean a return to wide-ranging U.N. sanctions in place before the deal, including a conventional arms embargo, restrictions on ballistic missile development, asset freezes, travel bans and a ban on producing nuclear-related technology. The meeting among the E3 and Iran was announced by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday. The talks follow a previous meeting between the Europeans and Iran in Istanbul on July 25. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said on X that Tehran “remains committed to diplomacy” and that it was “high time” for the European countries “to make the right choice, and give diplomacy time and space.” The Europeans’ concern over the Iranian nuclear program, which had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels before the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June saw its atomic sites bombed, has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the conflict’s wake. That has left the international community further blinded to Iran’s program — as well as the status of its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a short, technical step to weapons-grade levels of 90%. Iran has long insisted its program is peaceful, though it is the only non-nuclear-armed nation enriching uranium at that level. The U.S., the IAEA and others say Iran had a nuclear weapons program up until 2003. The Europeans agreed with the U.S. earlier this year to set an end-of-August deadline for invoking the mechanism if Iran fails to meet several conditions, including resuming negotiations with the U.S. over its nuclear program, allowing U.N. nuclear inspectors access to its nuclear sites and accounting for the over 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium. The snapback provision of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal can be invoked by any party if they find Iran out of compliance with requirements. Its purpose is to swiftly reimpose all pre-deal sanctions without being vetoed by U.N. Security Council members, including permanent members Russia and China. The E3 countries feel an urgency to use the snapback because it expires on Oct. 18 unless the U.N. Security Council extends it. On Sunday, Russia proposed a draft resolution to delay the expiration until next spring, in what would buy some time for Iran. The Russians said the move recognizes “the necessity of allowing additional time for negotiations on this matter,″ and it urges all initial participants of the nuclear deal to resume negotiations. However, it is unlikely the Russian effort will receive enough support in the 15-member […]
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Security officials in the United Arab Emirates have ordered all kashrus organizations working in the country to ensure that a security guard accompanies every kashrus mashgiach who visits food production facilities.
This move comes in response to heightened concerns about possible terror attacks targeting Jews and Jewish institutions in the region.
The instruction follows a series of recent measures implemented due to warnings about Iran and its affiliated groups plotting to strike Jewish and Israeli locations in the Gulf.
As a result of the new security policy, the local kashrus authority informed all companies under its supervision that the cost for each mashgiach’s visit would increase by $100 per day to cover the added expense of security personnel.
“The security directives are not a recommendation, rather a mandatory requirement by the local authorities,” an official from an Israeli kashrut organization said. “We are required to follow them, and we can’t send supervisors to the factories without the required security accompaniment.”
A kashrus mashgiach working in the UAE shared that security precautions have been intensified ever since the killing of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan. However, in the past three weeks, the tension has escalated even further, prompting authorities to urge members of the Jewish community to avoid public spaces whenever possible.
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Microsoft has gone nuclear on its own employees — calling in the FBI and local police to crush a wave of Gaza-related protests that have spiraled from office disruptions to flotillas outside the lakefront mansions of its top bosses. Over the weekend, pro-Palestinian activists paddled kayaks across Lake Washington, circling near the luxury homes of CEO Satya Nadella and President Brad Smith while chanting and waving banners accusing the tech giant of “profiting from genocide.” The dramatic waterborne protest is just the latest flashpoint in a year-long rebellion by a group calling itself No Azure for Apartheid, which claims Microsoft’s cloud technology is fueling Israel’s war in Gaza. Instead of negotiating with terrorist sympathizers, the $3 trillion company turned to law enforcement. Internal emails show Microsoft investigators flagged employees — and even their family members — to the FBI’s Seattle office, warning of “disruptions” to upcoming events. Two engineers were fired last year after staging a lunchtime vigil for Palestinians at Microsoft HQ. In April, one staffer hurled a keffiyeh onto the stage during an AI keynote. Another hijacked a panel featuring Nadella, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Both quit in protest. Weeks later, a worker stood on a chair during Nadella’s remarks, shouting accusations of “war crimes.” He was fired that night. Just last week, cops zip-tied 20 protesters after they set up a “liberated zone” in a Redmond plaza and chanted executives’ names. Smith defended calling in the feds. “This isn’t about dialogue anymore,” he said. “It’s a matter for law enforcement.” Microsoft — long seen as the “quiet” Big Tech giant compared to scandal-ridden rivals — is now at the center of one of the most polarizing conflicts in the world. Despite FBI scrutiny, firings, and police crackdowns, activists say they won’t back down. In a defiant statement, No Azure for Apartheid said: “The fact Microsoft is attempting to use law enforcement to silence its own workers should be a wake-up call to anyone who dares organize. We are unfazed by scare tactics.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
A surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital in north London wore a Palestinian flag badge while performing surgery on a Jewish patient last month, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. The patient said she was “extremely distressed” when she saw the badge and felt that his views could affect his care. She contacted UK Lawyers for Israel, who filed a complaint with the hospital. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has received numerous complaints from Jews over the display of pro-Palestinian symbols at London hospitals, including Bart Health Trust and University College London Hospital (UCLH). At UCLH, a Jewish patient was left feeling “vulnerable and scared” after seeing posters on the walls of the hospital stating “Zionism is poison” and accusing Israel of “starving and slaughtering children in Gaza.” The patient called UK Lawyers for Israel, who filed a complaint, and the posters were removed immediately. The administration also sent reminders to employees that no political messages are allowed on hospital grounds. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
IDF and Israel Border Police units, working in coordination with ISA and IDF intelligence, carried out a focused operation on Tuesday in the heart of Ramallah.
As part of the mission, security forces raided a currency exchange business suspected of funneling funds to Hamas operatives, aiding efforts to finance and organize attacks against the State of Israel and its citizens.
During the raid, five individuals wanted for suspected involvement in terrorism were captured and handed over to security authorities for further questioning. Additionally, several hundred thousand shekels identified as terror-related funds were seized on site.
In a statement, the IDF emphasized that this operation “joins additional activities that the IDF carries out in the Judea and Samaria area, in order to degrade the terrorist organizations’ financial infrastructure and to disrupt their capabilities to fund and advance terrorist activities against the State of Israel and its civilians.”
{Matzav.com Israel}
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook will sue President Donald Trump’s administration to try to prevent him from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday. “President Trump has no authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook,” said Abbe Lowell, a longtime Washington lawyer who has represented figures from both major political parties. “His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis. We will be filing a lawsuit challenging this illegal action.” The case is likely to end up at the Supreme Court and could more clearly define the limits of the president’s legal authority over the traditionally independent institution. The Fed exercises expansive power over the U.S. economy by adjusting a short-term interest rate that can influence broader borrowing costs for things like mortgages, auto loans, and business loans. Trump, a Republican, has repeatedly demanded that Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed’s rate-setting committee cut its rate to boost the economy and reduce interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt pile. If Trump succeeds in removing Cook from the Fed’s board of governors, it could erode the Fed’s political independence, which is considered critical to its ability to fight inflation because it enables the Fed to take unpopular steps like raising interest rates. A less-independent Fed could leave Americans paying higher interest rates, because investors would demand a higher yield to own bonds to offset potentially greater inflation in the future, pushing up borrowing costs throughout the economy. Who’s on the board? Trump appointed two members of the board, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, in his first term and has named Steven Miran, a top White House economist, to replace Gov. Adriana Kugler, who stepped down unexpectedly Aug. 1. If Miran’s nomination is approved by the Senate and Trump is able to replace Cook, he would have a 4-3 majority on the Fed’s board, which votes on all interest rate decisions, along with five of the Fed’s 12 regional bank presidents. Legal experts say the Republican president’s claim that he can fire Cook, who was appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden in 2022, is on shaky ground. But it’s an unprecedented move that hasn’t played out in the courts before, and the Supreme Court this year has been much more willing to let the president remove agency officials than in the past. “It’s an illegal firing, but the president’s going to argue, ‘The Constitution lets me do it,’” said Lev Menand, a law professor at Columbia University and author of a book about the Fed. “And that argument’s worked in a few other cases so far this year.” Menand said the Supreme Court construes the Constitution’s meaning, and “it can make new constitutional law in this case.” Allegations against Cook Bill Pulte, a Trump appointee to the agency that regulates mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, made the accusations last week. Pulte alleged that Cook had claimed two primary residences — in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in Atlanta — in 2021 to get better mortgage terms. Mortgage rates are often higher on second homes or those bought to rent. The most likely next step for Cook is to seek an injunction against Trump’s order that would allow her to continue her work as a governor. But the situation puts the Fed in a difficult position. “They have their own legal obligation to follow […]
A rash of hoax calls about active shooters on college campuses — some featuring gunshots sounding in the background — has sent waves of fear among students around the nation as the school year begins. The calls have prompted universities to issue campus-wide texts to “run, hide, fight.” Students and teachers have rushed to find cover, often cowering in classrooms for safety. Officers have swarmed campuses seeking out the threat. Yet in every recent case, the threat didn’t exist. “It’s looking as if this was another swatting or hoax call,” University of Arkansas Police Department Assistant Chief Matt Mills said after false reports of an active shooter on Monday prompted school leaders to cancel classes there for the day. Number of college campuses receiving hoax alarms grows The hoax calls and false alarms have hit at least 10 college campuses from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. On Monday alone, law enforcement responded to calls claiming there were active shooters at Arkansas, Northern Arizona University, Iowa State, Kansas State, Colorado University and the University of New Hampshire. Another was made Tuesday at the University of Kentucky though it was determined to be a hoax before an alert could be issued. The goal of swatting, which sometimes uses caller ID spoofing to disguise numbers, is to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to respond to an address. The FBI said in a statement Tuesday that it was working with law enforcement on the swatting cases on college campuses, which come as such false reports surge nationwide. A wave of threats three years ago was believed to come from outside the country, the FBI said at the time. The agency provided few details about the recent campus threats, including whether they are coordinated, but the calls appear to share similar traits. Most of them involved multiple calls to authorities about an active shooter or shooting, and at least four included the sound of gunshots in the background. In an era of mass shootings, the calls create a climate of fear and sap law enforcement resources. The FBI stressed in a statement that the threats also put “innocent people at risk.” In 2017, for instance, a police officer in Wichita, Kansas, shot and killed a man while responding to a hoax emergency call. Climate of fear can linger The emotional toll on students and staff can linger for days or even weeks, said Ken Trump, president of National School Safety and Security Services, a consulting firm that focuses on K-12 safety. Miceala Morano, a 21-year-old senior journalism major at the University of Arkansas, knows that firsthand. She hid behind a green screen in the broadcast room and called her grandmother as officers outside donned bullet proof vests. “As of right now, I’m safe. I love you,” said Morano, who was raised on active shooter drills. As a child, she learned to stack chairs in front of the classroom door and to climb into the ceiling if there is no other way out. Now this. “There’s just these few minutes where all you really feel is fear, whether the threat’s there or not,” she said. Casey Mann, a 19-year-old classmate, said she couldn’t sleep until 2 a.m. afterward. “It’s just a scary reality the time we’re living in right now,” she said, pausing and apologizing, her voice chocking up. “It […]
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade arrest by U.S. immigration agents lost an attempt Tuesday to throw out the Trump administration’s case against her. The prosecution of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan highlights the push by President Donald Trump’ s administration to confront state and local authorities who resist his sweeping immigration crackdown. Democrats have accused the Trump administration of trying to make a national example of Dugan to chill judicial opposition to its deportation efforts. She was arrested at the county courthouse in April and indicted on federal charges in May. She quickly filed a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing that she was acting in her official capacity as a judge and therefore is immune to prosecution. However, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman on Tuesday rejected that argument and upheld the July recommendation of a magistrate judge who also ruled that the case could proceed. Adelman said the dispute boils down to Dugan arguing that there is a general rule of immunity for judges from prosecution, with some limited exceptions, while the government argues that the cited exceptions are simply examples of types of prosecutions that have been brought. “A review of the relevant history reveals the government has the better of the argument,” Adelman wrote. He said that “the particulars of this case may be unusual,” but “there is no firmly established judicial immunity barring criminal prosecution of judges for judicial acts. There is no basis for granting immunity simply because some of the allegations in the indictment describe conduct that could be considered ‘part of a judge’s job.’” Attorneys for Dugan said in a statement that they were disappointed with the judge’s decision, but “we look forward to the trial which will show Judge Dugan did nothing wrong and simply treated this case like any other in front of her courtroom.” Adelman’s decision could be appealed to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He scheduled a hearing in the case for Sept. 3. Dugan has pleaded not guilty to helping the man in the country illegally try to evade authorities. No trial date has been set. She faces up to six years in prison and a $350,000 fine if convicted on both counts. In a motion in May to dismiss the charges, Dugan argued that the federal government violated Wisconsin’s sovereignty by disrupting a state courtroom and prosecuting a state judge. Dugan also argued that the prosecution under federal law violated the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers because it overrides the state of Wisconsin’s ability to administer its courts. The judge rejected her arguments. Dugan is charged with concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor, and obstruction, which is a felony. Prosecutors say she escorted Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, 31, and his lawyer out of her courtroom through a back door on April 18 after learning that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in the courthouse seeking to arrest him for being in the country without permanent legal status. Agents arrested Flores-Ruiz outside the courthouse after a brief foot chase. Milwaukee police last week released body camera footage of Dugan saying she didn’t know Flores-Ruiz was in the country illegally. The comments were captured three days before her arrest in April after Dugan called police because of potentially threatening flyers she […]
The IDF on Tuesday revealed that six of the roughly 20 Palestinians killed in Monday’s shelling of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis were Hamas terrorists, but emphasized that the disclosure was not meant to absolve the army of responsibility for what commanders have already admitted was a grave operational mistake. The incident has triggered widespread international condemnation and intensified scrutiny of how the IDF approved the use of tank fire against a crowded hospital, a move many officers privately criticized as reckless given the availability of more precise alternatives. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said the intended target was a video surveillance camera, not suspected terrorists. Soldiers in the field had reported suspicious movements, but the order to open fire was given without clear confirmation of Hamas activity. The army also acknowledged that two separate rounds of shelling were fired on the hospital. The second strike inflicted further casualties on medical staff, journalists, and rescue workers who had rushed to the scene. The military’s latest statement did not explain why a second barrage was approved. The casualties included several journalists. Reuters confirmed that its cameraman Hussam al-Masri was killed and photographer Hatem Khaled wounded. Other journalists killed were identified as Mariam Abu Dagga, a freelancer for the Associated Press; Mohammed Salama, who worked with Al Jazeera; and Moaz Abu Taha. A rescue worker was also killed, according to Gaza officials. The hospital, reportedly operating at full capacity with more than 1,000 patients, saw at least 50 others wounded in the shelling, said Nasser Hospital director Atef al-Hout. The unusual wording of the IDF statement, which distinguished between errors by field commanders and those at Southern Command headquarters in Beersheva, signals possible internal disagreements. Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin, the army spokesperson, reiterated Monday night that Israel seeks to avoid civilian harm but must contend with Hamas embedding itself in hospitals. Still, Defrin provided no specific information about Hamas assets struck in this case, fueling speculation of dissent over whether tank fire was an appropriate method. Since Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor assumed command of Southern Command in March, air force sources have accused him of being less rigorous in minimizing civilian casualties than his predecessor. The strike has further damaged Israel’s already tenuous civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio. While IDF officers privately estimate a wartime ratio of roughly 60% civilians to 40% terrorists killed, the past six months show a much higher civilian toll. The IDF says it has killed 2,000 Hamas fighters during that period; Gaza’s Hamas-run Health Ministry claims about 11,000 Gazans have died overall. Israel disputes many of Hamas’s figures but has not provided its own official tally—breaking with past practice. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu addressed the Security Cabinet on Tuesday regarding President Donald Trump’s recent comments about the status of the hostages still being held in Gaza.
Speaking to the ministers, Netanyahu said: “That’s what we know. I don’t know why he said that.”
On Monday, the President declared, “We have to end it. I got all the hostages out. I’m the one who got them all out through my people and through me. And now we are left with probably less than 20 because one or two are gone.”
A source with direct knowledge of the situation told Kan News that these were “unfortunate and baseless statements.” The source went on to say, “They are nothing less than a call for the shedding of the hostages’ blood.”
Earlier, Minister Avi Dichter also weighed in during an interview with Channel 12. “I find it hard to see a situation in which anyone knows something about the hostages better and more accurately than the Israeli authorities,” he said.
{Matzav.com Israel}
Nearly 24 years after a Hamas suicide bomber blew apart a crowded Sbarro pizzeria in the heart of Jerusalem, killing 16 people including seven children, the father of one victim is calling on the United States to end what he calls a shameful failure of justice. Arnold Roth, whose 15-year-old daughter Malki hy”d was among those murdered in the August 9, 2001, attack, is urging the Trump administration to force Jordan to extradite Ahlam Tamimi, the convicted Hamas terrorist who orchestrated the massacre. Tamimi, a Jordanian national who at the time was a 21-year-old journalism student and the first woman to join Hamas’s terrorist ranks, personally scouted the pizzeria because of its popularity with Jewish children and its location near a yeshiva. On the day of the attack, she escorted a bomber carrying a guitar case filled with explosives and nails to the restaurant’s entrance before walking away. The blast left families shattered across Israel and the U.S. Tamimi later confessed in an Israeli court and was sentenced to 16 life terms with a recommendation that she never be released. But in 2011, Israel freed Tamimi as part of the deal to secure the release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit. She returned to Jordan to a hero’s welcome, later hosting a television program and openly glorifying terrorism in interviews, including boasting that she deliberately targeted Jewish children. Three of the victims in the Sbarro attack were Americans, including Malki Roth. In 2017, the U.S. Justice Department unsealed charges against Tamimi and requested her extradition under a 1995 treaty with Jordan. That same week, Jordan’s highest court declared the treaty invalid—a move U.S. officials later dismissed as baseless. Despite repeated State Department statements that the treaty remains binding, Jordan has continued to refuse extradition while receiving $1.7 billion annually in U.S. aid. “For too long, U.S. taxpayer dollars have protected our daughter’s murderer, abetting her status as a kind of divinely sanctioned icon,” Roth wrote. Roth accused successive U.S. administrations of treating his family “as a nuisance” while Jordan shields Tamimi for domestic political reasons. He pointed to President Donald Trump, saying he has the leverage to end the deadlock. “President Trump can break this cycle by demanding Jordan extradite Tamimi as the treaty requires,” Roth wrote. “Justice—for Malki and other Americans murdered by jihadist terrorists—demands that Middle Eastern leaders rediscover some respect for the United States.” Roth and his wife Frimet, who established the Malki Foundation in memory of their daughter, have spent years petitioning diplomats, lawmakers, and the media, but say they have been met with indifference. “Jordan plays a cynical game, appeasing its Islamist base while reaping American aid and praise,” Roth charged. “It’s time the U.S. showed that breaking a treaty and harboring terrorists has consequences.” For the families of the American victims, the case has become a litmus test of U.S. credibility in counterterrorism. While Jordan continues to present itself as a moderate ally, Roth says Washington’s tolerance of Amman’s defiance is a betrayal. “Extraditing Tamimi would underscore that the U.S. prioritizes American life and honor over political deal-making,” he wrote. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
The Trump administration is preparing to take the unprecedented step of removing COVID-19 vaccines from the U.S. market “within months,” according to Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Malhotra, a British cardiologist and outspoken vaccine skeptic, told The Daily Beast that the move is under serious consideration among Kennedy’s circle and “influential” members of President Donald Trump’s family. Neither Kennedy nor the Trumps hold scientific credentials. The prediction, if borne out, would mark a seismic break from established public-health policy. The COVID-19 vaccines remain widely endorsed by the medical community as safe and effective, despite arguments by Kennedy and his advisers that they pose a greater risk than the virus itself. Malhotra said the administration’s decision could come in one sweeping action or in stages, pending a review of so-called “vaccine injuries” by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. “It could also come with one clean decision,” he added, even while acknowledging fears it would unleash “chaos” and invite legal challenges. Kennedy, long a leading figure in the anti-vaccine movement, has already slashed $500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccine development. He has repeatedly referred to the COVID shot as “the deadliest vaccine ever made,” despite no credible evidence supporting the claim. Kennedy’s advisers, including Malhotra, often cite a 2022 paper in the journal Vaccine that argued recipients of mRNA vaccines faced a higher risk of “serious adverse events.” The study has been widely criticized as methodologically flawed and misleading. Mainstream experts say it grossly underestimates the overwhelming benefits of vaccination. Still, Malhotra insisted the data sparked a firestorm inside Kennedy’s team when he presented it at a July meeting attended by senior HHS aides. He now plans to personally brief Trump in September. “He’s in a position to fix it,” Malhotra said, framing the move as a potential legacy issue for the president. The speculation comes at a volatile moment. Earlier this month, an anti-vaccine extremist opened fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, killing a police officer. Investigators believe the shooter targeted the agency over his hatred of the COVID vaccine. In response, more than 750 current and former staffers at the CDC, HHS, and NIH signed a letter accusing Kennedy of spreading dangerous misinformation and undermining the nation’s public-health infrastructure. They demanded he retract his claims and affirm the CDC’s scientific integrity. “HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is complicit in dismantling America’s public health infrastructure and endangering the nation’s health by repeatedly spreading inaccurate health information,” the letter read. The HHS defended Kennedy in a statement, insisting he “stood firmly with CDC employees” after the Atlanta shooting. The White House dismissed Malhotra’s claims. “The Administration is relying on Gold Standard Science and is committed to radical transparency to make decisions that affect all Americans,” spokesman Kush Desai said. “Unless announced by the Administration, any discussion about HHS policy should be dismissed as baseless speculation.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
By YS Gold
While tens of thousands of his fellow Satmar chassidim converged upon the tziyun of the Divrei Yoel of Satmar in Monroe for the yohrtzeit, Yoeli Landau—a healthcare tycoon who sits atop healthcare empire—jetted into the holy land for what he saw as the greatest possible tribute to his revered and beloved Rebbe: bolstering and strengthening the growing number of institutions which adhere to the shitah of the Satmar Rebbe and don’t partake of the funds offered by the Zionist state.
It is no secret that Charedi Jewry in Eretz Yisroel is experiencing a crisis the likes of which it hasn’t seen since the days of the establishment of the state of Israel. The future of the bnei haYeshiva, and indeed of the Torah lifestyle itself, hangs in the balance.
Amid all of this turmoil, Landau insisted that the quagmire is the natural outcome that the Satmar Rebbe foretold from the very beginning of the founding of the State.
During his visit, R’ Yoeli—who would leave about ten million dollars in pledges and distributions to individuals and institutions in the holy land over his tour—inaugurated a $25 million Satmar girl’s school in Yerushalayim, and attended many events in his honor. But it was his central address to a gathering of hundreds of leaders and administrators of mosdos who operate al taharas hakodesh (the way Satmar refers to those who refrain from taking government funding) that made waves in the Charedi world, and in the Israeli news media.
Standing before these hundreds of leaders of institutions—a number that is growing with every passing day, especially in light of recent events—he recalled a moment when the Satmar Rebbe arrived in Eretz Yisroel, 73 years ago, on a mission similar to his own.
On that day in 1952, the Rebbe stood in Yerushalayim with $10,000—an exorbitant sum in those days—and generously distributed it to Torah institutions who pledged not to partake in the flow of funds from the Medinah. But the Rebbe wasn’t done… he returned home $10,000 in debt—having borrowed the remainder.
“When we look around at the leaders of these mosdos, it brings to mind the moment that the Rebbe, zy”a, stood at this very place in 1952, alone, when the entire world laughed at him, and impure money flowed like water… but “echad haya Avraham,” Avraham was one and alone in declaring the truth: ‘don’t partake from these impure monies, for it will only bring destruction…’ Unfortunately, many communities did not heed his call, he intoned, referring to the drastic cuts that the government has recently made, in addition to other catastrophic decrees involving bnei haYeshiva.
“Today, we pledge to absorb any mossad that wishes to come on board, and join the ranks of adherents to the Satmar shitah,” he promised.
Almost immediately, the speech went viral—in Eretz Yisroel and beyond. The analysts, news anchors, and Charedi MK’s gave voice to what many are thinking during this pivotal moment: Was the Satmar Rebbe, his shitah, and his Torah, correct all along? Has the time come for us to join Satmar—weaning off government money and disassociating from the State?
No one knows what the future holds, but as the billionaire and his entourage returned home aboard his private plane, they left behind a growing community of tens thousands of Yidden who recognize the truth of the prophetic words of the holy Satmar Rebbe, and encouraged by the words and deeds of his loyal and devoted follower.
{Matzav.com}
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Trump administration military leaders are considering whether the U.S. should acquire equity stakes in major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, which he described as “basically an arm of the U.S. government.” His comments came just days after Washington purchased a 10% stake in Intel in a $9 billion deal.
Dear Matzav Inbox,
I’d like to shed light on an issue quietly but deeply affecting many in our community—particularly older singles—in a place where it should never happen: the workplace.
Being in shidduchim is challenging enough, especially as one gets older. But what makes it even harder is the way people around us talk about it—often casually, often loudly, and often right within earshot of those they’re discussing. In professional settings, where we come to focus on work, it’s deeply inappropriate—and frankly hurtful—for coworkers to have open conversations about “how bad they feel for people still in shidduchim” or to describe someone’s single status as a “nebach.”
I once had a coworker say, while I was sitting right there, “Nebach, I have a friend who’s already 22 and she needs to get engaged!” I wanted to shout, “Just because you got married two years ago, struggled with infertility, and now, baruch Hashem, your tefillos have been answered—does that give you the right to talk like this?!”
These remarks may be intended as expressions of concern, but they come across as condescending, diminishing, and deeply insensitive—especially when said casually and loudly in public or semi-public spaces. What happened to basic consideration? To having a little seichel before opening one’s mouth?
Just because you were zocheh to get married at 19 doesn’t mean everyone around you has had the same journey. Open your minds and hearts and realize that not everyone’s path in shidduchim looks the same. And please, remember this: the same God Who gives you children, parnassah, and daily blessings is the very same God guiding shidduchim. It’s not in your control, and it’s certainly not your place to judge.
What’s often overlooked is that many older singles are thriving. They’re accomplished, thoughtful, and living meaningful, full lives. Yes, many want to get married—but they don’t need to be pitied, analyzed, or made into objects of chesed. They deserve dignity, privacy, and respect.
Speaking about someone’s personal challenges—especially in a professional setting—shows a lack of awareness and sensitivity. It’s often lashon hara dressed up as “concern.” And when it’s done loudly, without regard for who might be listening, it crosses a line no Torah community should tolerate.
Think before you speak. We can all do better. Let’s be mindful of the words we use, especially in public and at work. Let’s stop making someone’s single status a casual conversation topic. And above all, let’s learn the difference between empathy and pity.
I hope and pray these words awaken a little more seichel and sensitivity in our community. Older singles are all around us, and many are listening—even when we think they’re not. Let’s treat them with the same respect and consideration we’d want for ourselves: privacy, dignity, and the acknowledgment that they are whole people—not “unfinished stories.”
May we all be zocheh to greater compassion and understanding.
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John Bolton’s book could land him in serious legal trouble for allegedly exposing classified information, with President Donald Trump’s White House adviser Peter Navarro warning that the former national security adviser might even face prison for “profiteering off of America’s secrets.”
In an article for The Hill, Navarro referenced a 2020 decision by Judge Royce Lamberth, noting that the judge had cautioned Bolton “had ‘likely jeopardized national security by disclosing classified information in violation of his nondisclosure agreement obligations,’ ” adding that Bolton had “gambled with the national security of the United States.”
Navarro argued that Bolton’s memoir, The Room Where It Happened, went far beyond revealing personal anecdotes or gossip. Instead, he said Bolton exposed confidential Oval Office discussions, sensitive national security meetings, and even intelligence shared by America’s allies.
“That isn’t service,” Navarro wrote. “That isn’t patriotism. That’s profiteering off of America’s secrets.”
He also cited sections of the book detailing U.S. strategies on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, talks with North Korea, and internal debates regarding Turkey’s Halkbank case — examples Navarro claimed involved material that should have remained protected.
“Such a disclosure of national-defense information without authorization can constitute a crime,” Navarro argued, adding that Bolton’s actions “humiliated our allies” and “shredded trust.”
Navarro contrasted Bolton’s behavior with the authority granted to presidents, emphasizing a key distinction in handling classified material. “Hey, John, the difference between you and a president is that presidents can take anything they want and declassify it,” Navarro wrote. “And brother, you can’t.”
Navarro, who himself served prison time for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena, concluded by warning that Bolton could ultimately face severe consequences. He suggested that if prosecutors decide to pursue the case, the former national security adviser “may one day go to prison for shredding that Constitution, defying executive privilege, and trampling safeguards meant to protect America’s security.”
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