It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Chizkiyahu Moshe Salomon zt”l, mashgiach ruchani of the Sunderland Yeshiva in Gateshead, England. He was just 59 years old.
A beloved mechanech and mashpiah, Rav Salomon was known for his warmth, depth, and the unwavering emunah and bitachon that carried him through even the most trying times.

Efforts to broker a ceasefire and arrange the release of hostages in Gaza have stalled over the past 24 hours, according to a Friday evening report by Kan 11. Negotiations underway in Doha have failed to produce movement on several central points, putting the process at an impasse.
While the discussions haven’t broken down entirely, they have hit a deadlock over crucial matters, including where the IDF would withdraw to within Gaza, which hostages and terrorists would be exchanged, and what kind of assurances could be given to end the conflict altogether. Despite the gridlock, there have been no major setbacks or breakdowns either.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino found himself in a tense confrontation earlier this week with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Trump administration’s approach to the Jeffrey Epstein case — especially over the so-called “client list,” which officials now insist never actually existed.
Sources told The NY Post that the clash was so intense that Bongino opted to take Friday off and is seriously weighing whether to step down from his position, which he’s held for under four months. The working relationship between him and Bondi appears to have broken down entirely.

A heartbreaking tragedy came to a close last night with the passing of a two-year-old girl who had been left for an extended period inside a closed vehicle in Chadeira last week.
The toddler was initially found in critical condition on July 3 after spending a prolonged time in the car. Emergency medical responders from United Hatzalah administered lifesaving care at the scene before she was transported in serious condition to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. She was later transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa.
Despite the efforts of medical teams, doctors at Rambam pronounced her death overnight. A hospital spokesperson stated: “The toddler was brought to us in critical condition, and tragically, she passed away.”

(AP) – The Trump administration is suing the state of Calif

As summer brings crowds outdoors and vacations into full swing, health experts are reminding the public that illness doesn’t take a break—even with sunshine and warm weather. This includes the emergence of two new COVID variants making the rounds.
Dr. Paul Richardson from Conway Medical Center in Conway, South Carolina, spoke to Nexstar’s WBTW, noting that although the recently identified nimbus and stratus strains are circulating, he hasn’t observed a noticeable uptick in COVID-related hospital visits or admissions during the summer months.
According to Dr. Richardson, both strains appear to cause less severe illness compared to previous variants.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced President Donald Trump’s shared “disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress” in efforts to halt the war in Ukraine during a direct conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The two met in person during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Malaysia, a gathering that provided a rare opportunity for dialogue amid increasing hostilities between the United States and Russia. Trump’s attempts to secure a peace deal, a campaign promise he vowed to fulfill quickly once in office, have been stymied by the Kremlin’s continued aggression in Ukraine.

California Governor Gavin Newsom stirred controversy after criticizing a federal immigration operation at a large cannabis site in Southern California that escalated into chaos, with demonstrators clashing with officers and tear gas being deployed.
“Trump calls me ‘Newscum’ — but he’s the real scum,” Newsom posted on X, responding to a KTLA video clip showing individuals — both protesters and apparent raid targets — fleeing clouds of tear gas released by law enforcement in Camarillo, California.
Officials within the Trump administration swiftly responded to the governor’s incendiary remarks.
“Why are there children working at a marijuana facility, Gavin?” the Department of Homeland Security’s official X account retorted.

A new poll reported by The Hill indicates that public trust in the Democratic Party has further deteriorated since the 2024 election, raising serious concerns for its leaders as they attempt to regroup ahead of the midterm contests and the next presidential race.
Conducted between May and June by Unite the Country, a Democratic-aligned super PAC, the survey shows the party being characterized by voters as “out of touch,” “woke,” and “weak.”
Support has dwindled especially among white men, Hispanic men, and blue-collar voters, with approval ratings in these demographics falling below 35 percent. The data also shows a decline in enthusiasm among party loyalists following the 2024 defeat.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the tragic petirah of R’ Yitzchok Tzvi Klein z”l, who succumbed to critical injuries sustained earlier this week in a horrific elevator accident at Hatzlacha Grocery in Spring Valley, New York. He was just 28 years old.
Despite the heroic efforts of Rockland County Hatzolah volunteers and medical teams, as well as the heartfelt tefillos of Jews around the world, R’ Yitzchok Tzvi was niftar Friday morning from the severe wounds he sustained.
R’ Yitzchok Tzvi was the son of Rabbi Shmuel Zanvil Klein and Mrs. Reizel Miriam, daughter of the renowned Rav Eliyahu Tabak zt”l, patriarch of the prominent Tabak family.