President Donald Trump stated that efforts are underway to secure the release of the remaining hostages being held in Gaza and mentioned that he is engaged in discussions involving both Israel and Hamas, though he refrained from offering further specifics about the negotiations.
“We’re getting close to getting them back,” Trump told reporters during a cabinet meeting.
He explained that many hostages had already returned and acknowledged the deep gratitude of those affected. “A lot came back. A lot of people are very grateful. Some came back in pretty bad shape. They’re okay. I think they’re going to be scarred mentally for a long time because if you sit down and talk to them, as I have, what they went through is incredible,” he said.

There is so much currently happening on the political scene in Eretz Yisroel. Aside from the burning issue of the hostages and the ongoing war in Gaza, there is an entire ruckus over the dismissal of the head of the Shin Bet among other issues.  

The Gedolei Yisroel and the Charedi community, as a whole, are very worried and disturbed over the ongoing efforts to try drafting bnei yeshivos.  

Much effort has been expended both publicly and through quiet diplomacy to try dissuading the powers that be and those in the legal system from their attempt to curb the koach of today’s “Shevet Levi”. After all, in this fraught period, Klal Yisroel, more than ever, needs the zechusim of limud haTorah to enable us to overcome our enemies. 

During a Wednesday segment on Morning Joe, veteran MSNBC commentator Chris Matthews delivered sharp criticism of the Republican Party, accusing it of being “almost brain dead” for failing to push back against former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made a stunning discovery: millions of dollars in unemployment payouts have been issued to individuals who don’t even exist—some of whom haven’t technically been born yet.
According to DOGE, a preliminary audit of unemployment disbursements dating back to 2020 uncovered that 9,700 supposed recipients listed birthdays that are still 15 years away. These nonexistent individuals managed to collect a staggering $69 million in benefits.
Among the most ridiculous examples cited was one case where someone born in the year 2154 was able to fraudulently obtain $41,000, the department reported in a post on X.

As the Passover holiday approaches, community leaders from Jersey City’s Orthodox community gathered at the Hudson County Sheriff’s Headquarters today to meet with Sheriff Frank X. Schillari and Commissioner Bill O’Dea. During the meeting, community leaders expressed their gratitude to Sheriff Schillari and Commissioner O’Dea for their decades of service to the community, particularly in ensuring the safety and security of houses of worship during the holiday season. “We are grateful for the dedication and commitment of Sheriff Schillari and Commissioner O’Dea in protecting our community and our places of worship,” said Moshe Eidlis, a school administrator.

A routine afternoon along the Hudson turned into a horrifying scene on Thursday, as a helicopter plummeted into the river near Pier 40 in a harrowing crash that claimed at least one life. At approximately 3:15 p.m., witnesses watched as the chopper appeared to “split in half” midair before slamming into the water just off West Houston Street and West Street. The impact sent shockwaves through the area, with bystanders reporting a “loud thumping noise” as the aircraft hit the surface, trailing a shattered propeller in its wake. “I saw it break apart in the sky—it didn’t look real,” one witness posted on social media, sharing footage of the helicopter as it spiraled down, pieces flying, before vanishing into the river.

A helicopter went down in the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, officials have confirmed.
The New York City Fire Department reported that the aircraft crashed into the water close to Pier 40, near the intersection of West Houston Street and West Street, at approximately 3:15 p.m. Emergency crews rushed to the site and launched rescue efforts.
People who saw the crash and shared their experiences online mentioned hearing a “loud thumping noise” at the moment of impact, and said the helicopter seemed to have a damaged propeller.
According to officials, FDNY’s Land and Marine units quickly arrived and began conducting rescue operations at the location.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding any injuries or fatalities.