Month May 2024
Hamas has requested additional time to respond to the Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, citing significant concerns with the existing plan. According to Al Akhbar, Egyptian and Qatari brokers have received indications that Hamas’ response will likely be… Continue Reading →
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia has become the latest Latin American country to announce it will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its military campaign in Gaza, but the repercussions for the South American nation could be broader than for… Continue Reading →
In the tumultuous weeks leading up to Pesach, amidst the backdrop of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, I found myself seeking solace and guidance in the timeless wisdom of Chazal. In particular, I turned to the teachings of Midrash… Continue Reading →
Senior officials in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office are considering a comprehensive plan for Gaza’s post-war future. The plan, which has not been publicly announced, proposes shared oversight of the territory with an alliance of Arab countries, including Egypt,… Continue Reading →
A groundbreaking US-Saudi deal is nearing completion, but its success hinges on Israel’s willingness to meet certain conditions, according to a new op-ed by Thomas Friedman in The New York Times. The deal requires Israel to “get out of Gaza,… Continue Reading →
A groundbreaking US-Saudi deal is nearing completion, but its success hinges on Israel’s willingness to meet certain conditions, according to a new op-ed by Thomas Friedman in The New York Times. The deal requires Israel to “get out of Gaza,… Continue Reading →
Russia has moved some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain after most American troops left the base in the nation’s capital, Niamey, a U.S. official said Thursday. The arrival of Russian trainers… Continue Reading →
Russia has moved some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain after most American troops left the base in the nation’s capital, Niamey, a U.S. official said Thursday. The arrival of Russian trainers… Continue Reading →
SYDNEY (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters were camped on university campuses across Australia on Friday, with some scuffling with pro-Israel protesters in Sydney, mirroring similar events in the United States. Students have set up encampments at universities in major Australian cities… Continue Reading →
Family getting up: Monday (5/06/24)Morning R` Avrum Yitzchok BerelowitzFather Mrs. Chavi BerelowitzMother R` Tzvi BerelowitzBrother R` Shloimy BerelowitzBrother R` Aaron BerelowitzBrother Mrs. Basya DershewitzSister Mrs. Shaindy BalserSister
Britain’s governing Conservative Party suffered heavy losses in local election results Friday, further cementing expectations that the Labour Party will return to power after 14 years in a U.K. general election that will take place in the coming months. Labour… Continue Reading →
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin’s government is offering to give away a villa once owned by Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, hoping to end a decades-long debate on whether to repurpose or bulldoze a sprawling disused site in the countryside… Continue Reading →
Everyone knows Warren Buffett ‘s successor won’t be able to match the legendary investor, but Berkshire Hathaway ‘s board remains confident Greg Abel is the right guy to one day lead the conglomerate into the future. Longtime Berkshire board member… Continue Reading →
The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April, adding a modest 175,000 jobs in a sign that persistently high interest rates may be starting to take a bigger toll on the world’s largest economy. Friday’s government report showed… Continue Reading →
Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday. The state plans to build a new span by fall… Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed this week to its highest level in more than five months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers in what’s typically the housing market’s busiest stretch of the… Continue Reading →
The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday. The tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into… Continue Reading →
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed this week to its highest level in more than five months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers in what’s typically the housing market’s busiest stretch of the year. The rate rose… Continue Reading →
A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges Thursday and was sentenced to life in prison. Heather Pressdee, 41, was given three consecutive… Continue Reading →