In his inaugural public address as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general, Naim Qassem promised “final victory” against Israel and issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the nearly hour-long pre-recorded address, Qassem – with sweat literally coursing down his face – insisted that Hezbollah is resilient and ready for further conflict. “Netanyahu is afraid of the UAV we sent toward his home. This time, he was spared,” Qassem said. “Diplomats contacted us and asked how we dared to attack Netanyahu’s home. We told them that Israel harmed our leader, Nasrallah. This time, he was spared.

In a targeted airstrike based on intelligence, the IDF successfully eliminated Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, Deputy Commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces, in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Shahadi was known for orchestrating numerous attacks against Israel and was a key figure in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit, whose mission includes infiltrating Israel’s northern borders and executing the “Conquer the Galilee” operation. This plan aims to advance Hezbollah’s presence into Israeli territory along the border. Shahadi also led the Radwan Forces’ activities in Syria between 2012 and 2017 and was involved in organizing attacks in southern Lebanon. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

In a move that could prove disastrous for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, President Joe Biden went viral Tuesday night for a controversial comment seemingly aimed at disparaging millions of Americans. While Harris was delivering a major unity-focused speech at the Ellipse, Biden was making headlines for calling former President Trump’s supporters “garbage.” The inflammatory remark came during a virtual campaign call with Voto Latino, where Biden responded to offensive remarks made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally. In a shocking statement, Biden said, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters,” referring to Trump’s fanbase.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment at the Northern Command base in Tzfas on Tuesday evening. Speaking to the commanders and soldiers, he said:  “I assess that Hezbollah’s remaining rocket and missile fire capabilities is about 20%, and even that isn’t organized in the way it used to be. This was a very impressive operation by tens of thousands of soldiers who pushed Hezbollah out of all the border villages and destroyed terror infrastructure. These actions are creating a different reality in Lebanon and also in the region.” Gallant also spoke about Israel’s recent attack on Iran: “I see a deep connection between the operation we conducted in Iran, in which we struck at the ‘head of the snake,’ and what is happening with Hezbollah.

A high-speed car chase through Williamsburg on Tuesday nearly ended in disaster as a driver, pursued by officers from the NYPD’s 94th Precinct, sped onto the sidewalk, narrowly missing several bystanders. The pursuit began when officers attempted to pull over the suspect vehicle, but the driver refused to stop, leading police through the neighborhood at dangerous speeds. The chase took a harrowing turn on Wythe Avenue, where the driver veered onto the sidewalk at South 8th Street, coming perilously close to chassidish bochurim on the sidewalk. Thankfully, they were able to jump out of the way just in time, avoiding injury.

In a striking new advertisement for the Trump campaign, 94-year-old Auschwitz survivor Jerry Wartski confronts Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent comments comparing former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. Wartski, who lifts the sleeve of his purple button-down shirt to reveal the number tattooed on his arm by the Nazis, declares, “I know more about Hitler than Kamala will ever know in 1,000 lifetimes.” He expresses outrage at Harris’s accusations, saying, “For her to accuse President Trump of being like Hitler is the worst thing I’ve ever heard in my 75 years of living in the United States.” Trump has faced accusations of fascism, including claims from Harris’s campaign.

In an obvious sign of waning confidence, several of America’s largest and traditionally liberal-leaning newspapers have declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential run, suggesting that even mainstream media is bracing for a strong showing by Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and now USA Today—the nation’s fourth-largest newspaper—have all withheld their endorsements, an unusual and telling move for outlets that have historically backed Democratic candidates. The Washington Post’s decision not to endorse Harris has led to a sharp backlash from its liberal readership, with the paper seeing a tidal wave of subscription cancellations.

Hezbollah has announced the appointment of Naim Qassem as its new Secretary-General, taking over from Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike targeting Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in central Beirut on September 27. Nasrallah’s initial successor, Hashem Safieddine, was killed in a subsequent Israeli airstrike before he could even be officially named the terror group’s new leader. Qassem, who has held the role of deputy secretary-general for over three decades, fled from Lebanon to Iran earlier in October, reportedly due to concerns that Israel may target him next. According to Aram News, an Emirati news outlet citing Iranian sources, Qassem traveled to Tehran on October 5, accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The IDF has issued 800 arrest warrants to bnei yeshivos who did not show up to the summons issued to them in the summer. Those who received warrants will not be arrested immediately but will be arrested if caught at Ben Gurion Airport trying to leave the country and will also be prevented from obtaining a driver’s license. Senior Chareidi political officials admitted to Kikar H’Shabbat on Monday evening that they have not managed to find a solution to the issuance of arrest warrants and the criminalization of bnei yeshivos. It should be noted that Charedim are being drafted on the orders of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and and the Supreme Court and not the current government.

Thousands gathered at Yeshiva Chaim Berlin in Flatbush to pay their final respects to the beloved Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Shlomo Halioua, zt”l, who was Niftar on Sunday afternoon at the age of 66. Hespeidim were delivered by his sons, sons-in-law, and prominent rabbanim, including HaRav Chaim Kitowitz, HaRav Malkiel Kotler, HaRav Elya Yarmalk HaRav Yitzchok Meir Senderowitz, HaRav Avigdor Kitowitz and others, highlighting his dedication to the Yeshiva, Tzidkus, Anivus, Hasmada and his incredible Chesed. At the Levaya, it was revealed that Rav Halioua had been battling illness for some time, choosing to keep it private to avoid burdening the yeshiva. Despite his suffering, he mustered the strength to attend Simchas Beis HaShoeva, where he spoke, danced, and greeted the crowd.