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GETTING READY: Israeli Hospitals Gear Up for Release of Gaza Captives

Israel’s Health Ministry has formulated a comprehensive protocol for treating hostages, due soon to be released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, based on lessons learned from the 2023 exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian terrorists. The protocol includes detailed guidelines for… Continue Reading →

EasyJet to Resume Flights to Israel In June

British low-cost carrier EasyJet announced on Friday that it will resume flights to Israel this summer. The news comes as an increasing number of foreign airlines are renewing flights to Ben-Gurion International Airport as regional tensions de-escalate. The budget airline… Continue Reading →

Apple Pulls AI-Generated News Alerts After Wacky Headline Mess-Ups

Apple has temporarily pulled the plug on a recently launched artificial intelligence (AI) feature that churned out inaccurate summaries of news headlines from the BBC, Sky News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other media organizations. The iPhone… Continue Reading →

3 Lawyers For Late Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Jailed By A Russian Court

Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were convicted by a court Friday as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since Soviet times. Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei… Continue Reading →

‘Not Going To Second Guess Bibi’s Support For Deal,’ Lindsey Graham Says

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told Israeli media at the Israeli embassy in Washington that he trusts the judgement of Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on accepting the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. “There’s no such thing as a… Continue Reading →

Trump Talks Trade, TikTok And Fentanyl In ‘Good’ Phone Call With China’s Xi Days Before Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had a productive phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which they discussed various topics of mutual interest, including trade, the fentanyl crisis, and TikTok. “I just spoke to Chairman Xi… Continue Reading →

In Dramatic Turnaround, Army Expects To Meet Recruiting Goals, Denies ‘Wokeness’ Is A Factor

The Army expects to meet its enlistment goals for 2025, marking a dramatic turnaround for a service that has struggled for several years to bring in enough young people and has undergone a major overhaul of its recruiting programs. In… Continue Reading →

JOE SETS THE RECORD: Biden Commutes Nearly 2,500 More Sentences In Final Days of Presidency

President Biden on Friday made history by commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals, marking the highest number of pardons and commutations granted by any U.S. president. The recipients of Biden’s latest clemency action are predominantly nonviolent drug offenders, whose… Continue Reading →

Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Forced Sale of TikTok From Chinese Parent Company

The Supreme Court of the United States delivered a unanimous ruling on Friday, affirming a law that compels the sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This decision comes amid efforts by both President Biden and President-elect Donald… Continue Reading →

New Jersey Rental Assistance Program Waiting List Application Process Now Open

The New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program Waiting List pre-application process is now open for New Jersey residents through January 31. The New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is a State-funded program that provides housing subsidies on behalf of… Continue Reading →

FBI Quietly Shutters Diversity and Inclusion Office

The FBI announced on Thursday that it officially shut down its Office of Diversity and Inclusion last month, a move that coincides with anticipated measures to curtail “woke” initiatives in federal agencies as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office… Continue Reading →

FRIGID IN DC: Extremely Cold Weather Will Force Trump’s Inauguration Inside For First Time In 40 Years

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President inside the Capital Rotunda as bitter cold is forecast to grip the nation’s capital on Monday. The president-elect announced the change of plans in a noontime Truth Social post Friday,… Continue Reading →

South American Philanthropist Pledges $25 Million to Beth Medrash Govoha

In a monumental display of generosity, a philanthropist from South America visited Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ yesterday and pledged an astounding $5 million annually for the next five years to support the yungerleit learning in the yeshiva, Matzav.com has… Continue Reading →

Boyaner Rebbe Issues Rare Call to U.S. Chassidim to Join Him in Israel

In a rare and heartfelt communication, the Boyaner Rebbe has reached out to his Chassidim in the United States with a special invitation. Citing health-related challenges that prevent him from traveling abroad, the Rebbe has asked his American followers to… Continue Reading →

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MAKES YOU SICK: Israel Prison Service Prepares To Release Thousands of Terrorists

The Israel Prison Service is finalizing arrangements to carry out the release of security prisoners in accordance with decisions made by the political leadership and the framework of the hostage return agreement. Under direct orders from the IPS commissioner, the… Continue Reading →

GIYUS: IDF Initiates Action Against Chareidi Recruits Defying Draft Orders, Warns of ‘Criminal Sanctions’

The IDF has announced that it has launched “proceedings” against chareidim who have failed to report to induction centers despite receiving draft orders. According to the military, those who repeatedly ignore draft notices “will be considered to be committing an… Continue Reading →

Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein On The Hostage Deal: “A Great and Tremendous Miracle, Solely by the Will of Hashem”

For the past year, HaGaon HaRav Yitzchok Zilberstein, the esteemed posek and rov of Ramat Elchonon, has been deeply involved in supporting the families of the hostages taken captive. With unparalleled compassion, he met with them privately, strengthening their trust… Continue Reading →

Biden to Netanyahu in October 2023: ‘You Can’t Carpet-Bomb Communities’

President Joe Biden, in an interview, shared details about a discussion he had with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. During their conversation, Biden told Netanyahu, “You can’t be carpet-bombing these communities.” Speaking to MSNBC, Biden… Continue Reading →

PREDICTABLE: Khamenei Hails Ceasefire Deal As ‘Defeat’ For Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, described the forthcoming agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas as a setback for Israel. “It will be written in books that there was a mob who once… Continue Reading →

PHOTOS: ArtScroll Hosts Former NBA Star Amar’e Stoudemire, Presents Him With Personalized iPad, Tehillim

ArtScroll on Thursday hosted former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire at their headquarters in New Jersey. “Today we had the honor and privilege of welcoming Amar’e Stoudemire to the Mesorah/Artscroll headquarters,” ArtScroll stated. “Amare’s story is unbelievably inspiring, and he continues… Continue Reading →

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