On Wednesday, Gideon Sa’ar reached an agreement with Likud to form a coalition, a move that effectively ends his opposition to the government’s proposal to exempt chareidi Jews from mandatory military service, despite his previous promises to fight against such efforts.

(VINnews) — In this video, an IDF soldier (with an American accent) is seen celebrating President Trump’s historic victory. He chants “G-d bless America, G-d bless Israel”, before shooting a large machine gun.

On Wednesday’s episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg reiterated her stance on not mentioning Donald Trump’s name, even in light of his recent election win. She first praised Kamala Harris for her relentless campaign efforts, stating, “People didn‘t come out, I don‘t know why, and it doesn‘t even matter. He’s now the president.” She then confirmed, “I’m still not going to say his name. That’s not going to change.”

NEW YORK (VINnews) — While the major focus of Election Day was on the crucial presidential race, the orthodox Jewish community in New York has a lot to celebrate.

The New York State legislature recently welcomed six elected officials:
Senator Simcha Felder serves the communities of Midwood, Madison, Boro Park, Homecrest, Gravesend, Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay, and Gerritsen Beach. A Certified Public Accountant, he also holds an MBA in Management from the Zicklin School of Business at CUNY’s Baruch College. Simcha, a lifelong resident of New York, lives near his childhood home with his wife and children. Known for his work on the City Council, Felder is widely respected among his conservative Jewish constituents for his advocacy and strong support for Israel.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge at

The families of the American hostages held in Gaza issued a statement today in response to the 2024 election results, marking nearly 400 days since Hamas militants captured hundreds of individuals, including seven Americans who remain in captivity.
“For 397 days, Americans– Omer, Edan, Judi, Gad, Keith, Sagui, and Itay– have suffered at the hands of Hamas terrorists in Gaza,” their statement reads. “As the United States prepares for a Presidential transition, we implore President-elect Trump and his transition team to work together with President Biden and his Administration officials to secure the immediate release of the hostages and end this nightmare for the hostage families, Israel, and the civilians of Gaza.”

In a new alert issued by Lakewood’s Shatnez testers, a woolen suit from the men’s brand Alesso was found to contain shatnez.
The suit, which is produced and sold by a Jewish-owned company, has sparked concern.
The discovery is significant because the fabric in question, which contains both wool and linen, qualifies as shatnez even if found in a suit made of polyester or other materials.
This revelation follows reports from shoppers who were assured by salespeople that the suit did not contain shatnez, highlighting the need for vigilance when purchasing clothing, particularly from Jewish-owned stores.

In a televised address on Wednesday, Naim Qassem, the newly appointed leader of Hezbollah, suggested that a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict was still possible, but only if Israel halts its military operations in Lebanon.
This speech marked Qassem’s second public appearance since succeeding Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli attack in September. Qassem stated that hostilities would only cease once Israel stops its “aggression” against Lebanon, after which Hezbollah would be willing to engage in indirect negotiations mediated by its ally, Nabih Berri, the president of the Lebanese parliament.