CNN host Jim Sciutto held an interview on Motzei Shabbos with senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan, who was speaking from Doha. Sciutto asked Hamdan if Hamas accepts any responsibility for the civilian deaths in Gaza since Hamas military units are based under and around homes, mosques and schools. In response, Hamdan ranted and raved in a long monologue that CNN is supporting the killing of Palestinians and then cut short the interview. Sciutto posted the interview on X, writing: “I pressed senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza, which residents have told CNN they believe it does.

New York City has spent over $5 billion on services for migrants, with nearly $2 billion allocated for housing, according to city data. The financial burden is expected to double, reaching $10 billion by June 30, 2025. Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has acknowledged the crisis, with Chief of Staff Camille Joseph Varlack stating, “This is not a New York City issue or even a United States issue, this is a worldwide issue.” The city is currently caring for over 63,900 migrants across 210 shelter sites. Despite efforts to move migrants out of hotels and into other locations, many hotels remain converted into emergency shelters.

A high-ranking American security delegation, facilitated by Oman, reportedly traveled to Tehran to convey messages to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, aiming to ease regional tensions between Iran and Israel, according to Kuwaiti newspaper al Jarida. The delegation allegedly sought to inform Khamenei that the Biden-Harris administration was not informed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Fuad Shukr. Israel claimed responsibility for Shukr’s killing but has not commented on Haniyeh’s death in Tehran. Sources suggest the American team arrived in Iran via Turkey, meeting with Iranian officials for two hours before returning.

President Joe Biden is reportedly harboring bitterness toward key Democratic leaders who played a role in his exit from the 2024 presidential race, despite plans for a grand sendoff at the Democratic National Convention. According to a report by Politico, Biden is particularly frustrated with former President Barack Obama and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who he believes were instrumental in forcing him to step down. Biden is said to be upset that Obama, rather than addressing him directly, influenced the decision behind the scenes. Additionally, Biden feels betrayed by Pelosi, whom he reportedly views as “ruthless” in her actions to push him out, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also involved.

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council is moving forward with decisions that may significantly impact the tens of thousands of people who visit the tziyon of Rebbe Nachman in Uman on Rosh Hashanah. The Ukrainian government has recently initiated changes to the country’s entry policy, particularly for citizens of countries with which Ukraine has a mutual visa-exemption agreement, including Israel. Under the new policy, all non-Ukrainian citizens will be required to obtain electronic approval, akin to a visa, before entering the country. If this policy is implemented in the coming weeks, it could take effect before Rosh Hashanah, affecting not only Israelis but also Jews from other countries planning to visit Uman.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has come under scrutiny for using Google search ads to promote favorable headlines, including edited versions of real news headlines from legitimate outlets. Axios’s Sara Fischer reported on Tuesday that while the ads were clearly marked as sponsored by the Harris campaign, the practice of modifying headlines to appear more favorable raised concerns about the integrity of the news. Fischer noted that no laws or rules were violated, as the ads complied with Google’s requirements. However, the campaign’s strategy of seemingly co-opting the media’s voice to present favorable coverage was viewed as potentially damaging to public trust in the news.

Only 12 out of 90 summoned Charedi men reported to induction centers today to begin the screening process for military enlistment, according to the IDF. The IDF said that those who failed to appear will be summoned again, and repeated non-compliance will result in being considered a deserter, potentially leading to arrest. This development comes as the IDF is sending draft orders to approximately 3,000 Charedi men, following a High Court ruling that abolished the legal exemption for yeshiva students from military service. Earlier in the day, Charedi protesters gathered outside a recruitment base, leading to 12 arrests as the demonstration turned violent. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles and comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle East war. However, the weapons are not expected to get to Israel anytime soon; they are contracts that will take years to fulfill. Much of what is being sold is to help Israel increase its military capability in the long term. “The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S.

An Israeli in his 60s who entered the Palestinian city of Qalqilya to fix his car on Monday evening was shot and seriously wounded by a terrorist. The gunfire also wounded two Palestinians who were near the Israeli man. All three were evacuated to a Palestinian hospital. After the Israeli was treated and stabilized, he was evacuated with the coordination of the IDF to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba. His condition is serious but stable. IDF forces shot and killed the terrorist as he attempted to escape the scene. The terrorist was Tariq Daoud, an 18-year-old Hamas terrorist who was released as part of the ceasefire/hostage deal in November.

The Israeli government has taken steps to block the Hezbollah-affiliated news network al Mayadeen, citing national security concerns. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has signed an order to confiscate the network’s equipment and block its websites, effectively shutting down its operations in Israel. The move comes after a recent incident in which an al Mayadeen reporter broadcast from Majdal Shams, a day after a rocket attack by the terror group killed 12 children in the Golan Heights. The reporter’s presence was seen as a blatant disregard for Israel’s security and sovereignty. This is not the first time Israel has attempted to shut down al Mayadeen. In November, the security cabinet voted to close the network under emergency regulations, but the measure expired in January.