Secularist Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to hold the line against Orthodox parties over religious issues, even at price of coalition

Parisians and tourists -- some crying, others offering prayers -- stare helpless as flames engulf iconic Gothic edifice

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his brother, Dr. Ido Netanyahu, on Monday received personal items belonging to their late brother Yoni, who was killed in the hostage rescue operation in Entebbe in 1976, which he heroically commanded. Yosef Shemesh served with the late Netanyahu in the 71st Batallion of the Armored Corps [...]

Firefighters battling blaze at French capital’s iconic medieval church; Macron: 'Our Lady of Paris in flames'

Fresh arson attacks come amid threats by terror groups in the Strip to renew border violence if Israel does not deliver on ceasefire agreement

Hartsdale, NY – A 100-year-old yoga instructor has no plans to stop practicing and teaching. On a spring day in Hartsdale, a northern suburb of New York City where she leads her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she first encountered the ancient practice at age 7 in her native India. Strolling along a beach, she was [...]

Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Monday that a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report is expected to be released on Thursday morning.
The report is expected to be around 400 pages, not including underlying evidence. Attorney General Bill Barr said he would color code redacted information that falls into 4 categories, and that each redaction will include explanatory notes.
Barr told a House Appropriations subcommittee that once the redacted version of the report is sent to Congress, he would be “glad to talk to [House Judiciary] Chairman Nadler and [Senate Judiciary] Chairman Graham as to whether they feel they need more information and see if there’s a way we could accommodate that.”

Alain Soral sentenced to a year behind bars; was last arrested in January for posting anti-Semitic comments online

Paris – U.S. President Donald Trump has tweeted about the fire engulfing Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Trump wrote on Twitter after the fire broke out Monday: “So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris” and made suggestions for how first responders should tackle it. He said: “Perhaps flying water [...]

58-year-old non-Jewish victim repeatedly stabbed in attack similar to anti-Semitic murders in the country

Ayatollah Khamenei says 'certain Muslim countries' serve 'infidels' by warming relationship with Jewish state

Paris – A major fire broke out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday, a roaring blaze at one of France’s most visited landmarks that threw a huge plume of smoke across the capital. Flames burst through the roof of the cathedral, which had scaffolding around it. The fire quickly engulfed the spire, live [...]

 Massive Fire at Iconic Notre Dame Cathedral Sends Smoke Billowing Over Paris [WATCH LIVE STREAM]Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th century monument.

 Small Plane Crashes Into Home in Long Island, All SurviveThe following is via ABC7NY:
A small plane crashed into the front lawn of a home on Long Island, and amazingly everyone walked away.
Officials say the crash occurred on Clarendon Drive in Valley Stream around 10:15 p.m.
Read more on Yeshiva World News

Redacted version of special council Robert Mueller's file on the Trump investigation to be made available to the public

Redacted Trump-Russia Report Now Expected On ThursdayThe Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation public Thursday morning, a spokeswoman said Monday.
The redacted report would be sent to Congress and also made available to the public, spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said.

Palestinian security prisoners are calling off a planned mass hunger strike after reaching an agreement with Israeli prison authorities, according a Palestinian advocacy group.
“An agreement in principle has been reached between the prisoners and the management of the occupation’s prisons regarding their demands,” the Palestinian Prisoners Club announces in a Facebook post. The group said details of the preliminary agreement would be announced at a later date.
The prisoners launched a mass hunger strike last week to protest an Israeli crackdown on illicit cellphone usage among inmates.
Read more at Times of Israel.
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Pittsburgh – A Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 people were killed in a mass shooting last year is inviting young people worldwide to submit artwork to cover the fencing surrounding the still-shuttered building. The art project is called “#HeartsTogether: The Art of Rebuilding.” Organizers said that Tree of Life synagogue is looking for “original, uplifting images [...]

Chareidi Faction Leaders Met With PM NetanyahuLeaders of the chareidi factions in Knesset, Moshe Gafne, Yaakov Litzman and Aryeh Deri met on Monday morning, April 15, 2019, with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu as President Reuven Rivlin has begun meeting with party leaders, who have to recommend who should receive the presidential mandate to form the next coalition government.

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