A storm of controversy arose on Israeli media after a video was posted on social media portraying the possible consequences of the recent calls for IDF refusal in protest of the democratically elected government. In the video, an IDF ground soldier fighting in Lebanon is seen desperately calling for air support in the middle of a battle, only to have the pilots respond by inquiring whether he is in favor or against judicial reform. The pilots’ delay ends in the worst result of all – the soldier is bombed and dies. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari slammed the video, writing: “In the last few days, a video has been circulated whose purpose is to create internal discord in the IDF, which deserves complete condemnation. Cohesion in the IDF is a supreme value.

Ali Shoeib, a reporter who is considered a spokesperson for the Hezbollah terrorist organization, published disturbingly close-up footage of the visit of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi HaLevi, senior IDF officers, and a group of soldiers on the northern border this week. The footage, filmed from inside Lebanon three days ago, was aired on the Hezbollah-tied Al Manar TV channel. The video zooms in on HaLevi and Northern Command commander Maj.-Gen. Ori Gordin. Israeli military analysts expressed consternation that the senior IDF figures, who were not wearing helmets, were within firing range of Hezbollah operatives, saying that a major disaster could have occurred. دقائق معدودة ..

Sen. Chuck Grassley has publicly released an unclassified FBI document containing allegations of a criminal bribery scheme involving Joe Biden, the former Vice President, and his son Hunter Biden in connection with Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings. The document, an FD-1023 form, reveals explosive claims made by a “highly credible” confidential source regarding multiple meetings and conversations with Burisma’s CEO, Mykola Zlochevsky, during the Obama/Biden administration. According to the released document, Zlochevsky informed the source that he was “coerced” into paying the Bidens millions of dollars to secure their assistance in getting the Ukrainian prosecutor investigating Burisma fired.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to press ahead with his contentious judicial overhaul, despite unprecedented mass protests at home, growing defections by military reservists and appeals from the U.S. president to put the plan on hold. Netanyahu’s message, delivered in a prime time address on national television, set the stage for stepped-up street protests in the coming days leading up to a fateful vote expected Monday. Thousands of people marched through central Tel Aviv on Thursday night, while others continued a roughly 45 mile march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

A female IDF officer was killed by a falling storage container on Thursday morning at the Tze’elim IDF base in southern Israel A preliminary investigation of the tragic incident revealed that the woman, a logistic officer, was crushed to death by a container that fell as it was being lowered by a crane. Her death was declared at the scene. A soldier who was standing next to her was slightly injured by the impact of the container. He received emergency medical aid at the scene and was evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva for further treatment. The Military Police launched an investigation into the incident. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

In a shocking recording that spread on Israeli social media recently, a woman, who was ostensibly applying for a lifeguard job said that she hates religious women so much that she would rather let them drown than touch them. Tiveria resident and social activist Shimon Cohen had advertised a lifeguard position at a separate beach for women. When he answered the phone one day to a woman asking about the position, he wasn’t expecting to hear such vitriol but he managed to put her in her place. Read and listen to the conversation below: Shimon: “Hello.” Woman: “Hi Shalom. I heard you’re looking for a lifeguard.” Shimon: “Yes.” Woman: “Right now, I’m a lifeguard in Tel Aviv.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, stating that it would be “very dangerous” if he were to face imprisonment due to the new charges he is likely to encounter. In an announcement that dominated headlines, Trump revealed on Tuesday that he expects to be indicted as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his actions leading up to the 2020 election and the subsequent January 6 Capitol attack. Since the announcement, Trump has used various public platforms to voice his opposition to the charges. However, what has caused concern is his reference to the fervent support from his fan base, which he claims is stronger than ever before.

IDF soldiers early Thursday morning thwarted an attempted stabbing attack in the Givat Ha’Avot neighborhood of Kiryat Arba, near the home of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The soldiers, along with Ben-Gvir’s security guards, spotted the terrorist approaching and arrested him. A knife was found in his bag and he admitted during his interrogation that he intended to carry out an attack. During the incident, Ben-Gvir and his family members were ordered to barricade themselves in their home. Additional security forces were rushed to the scene following the incident. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

A tornado heavily damaged a major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, while torrential rain flooded communities in Kentucky and an area from California to south Florida endured more scorching heat. Pfizer confirmed that the large manufacturing complex was damaged by a twister that touched down shortly after midday near Rocky Mount, but said in an email that it had no reports of serious injuries. A later company statement said all employees were safely evacuated and accounted for. Parts of roofs were ripped open atop its massive buildings.

Yossi Yehoshua, the military correspondent for Yediot Achranot, revealed on Wednesday morning that at least two reservists who signed a letter on Tuesday saying they are terminating their service in protest of the government, showed up for reserve service the next day. Yehoshua was referring to Tuesday’s report of a letter supposedly signed by 161 Air Force reservists announcing the termination of their service in protest of the elected government. “The letter that was published yesterday came from a public relations office,” Yehoshua said on Galey Yisrael Radio.