Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Motzei Shabbos spoke to the press on Motzei Shabbos about Hamas’s refusal of the hostage release deal, Iran, and political issues. Netanyahu began his address by expressing condolences to the family of IDF soldier G’haleb Sliman Alnasasra, who was killed in a Hamas ambush in Gaza on Shabbos. “I have instructed the IDF to respond forcefully [to the ambush] and further increase the pressure on Hamas,” Netanyahu said. “We are in a war of survival – a war on seven fronts.

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Former prime Minister Naftali Bennett was evacuated to the hospital overnight Motzei Shabbos after feeling unwell during a workout. A statement from Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba on Sunday morning said: “Former prime minister Naftali Bennett underwent catheterization and is in good condition. He will remain at the medical center for further monitoring and treatment.” While most politicians from the left to the right quickly sent their wishes for a refuah sheleimah, Likud MK Osher Shekalim responded by referring to Bennett’s recent moves to re-enter the political arena by registering a new political party earlier this month called “Bennett 2026.” Sheklaim wrote: “Wishing robust health to the former head of the ‘mandate’ government.

An IDF tracker from the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade was killed and five soldiers were wounded, three seriously, in the northern Gaza Strip on Shabbos. Warrant Officer G’haleb Sliman Alnasasra, 35, from the Bedouin-Israeli city of Rahat, was killed in a Hamas attack, the first fatality in the Strip since the ceasefire in January. In addition, five soldiers, including three female soldiers, were injured. Army Radio reported that an initial investigation revealed that IDF soldiers were working on clearing an area in northern Gaza as part of an operation to expand Israel’s buffer zone near the border.

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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — BDE: With deep sorrow and grief, the Torah world mourns the passing of the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Meir Nissim Mazuz, of blessed and saintly memory, the president of

The Torah world was plunged into mourning on Motzei Shabbos (Motzei Shvi’i shel Pesach) upon hearing the news of the petirah of HaGaon HaRav Meir Nissim Mazuz, Z’tl, Rosh Yeshivas Kisei Rachamim in Bnei Brak, at the age of 80. The Rosh Yeshivah has been weak in recent months and was hospitalized, with his situation becoming critical over the past week. The Rosh Yeshivah was marbitz Torah to thousands of talmidim in his yeshivah and tens of thousands of people who attended his shiurim, and established many mosdos Torah. HaRav Mazuz, z’tl, was born in Tunisia in 1945, a bechor to his father, HaGaon HaRav Matzliach Mazuz, H’yd, a dayan who was one of the leaders of Tunisian Jewry and the founder of Yeshivas Kesei Rachamim in Tunis.

A press event in the Oval Office featuring President Trump ended abruptly on Friday when a young girl suddenly fainted, prompting immediate action from White House staff to clear out members of the media.
“Everybody out, please move,” a staffer instructed on the live video feed that was shared with reporters, after a child related to Dr. Mehmet Oz collapsed during the event.
“No photos!” was the follow-up directive given to the press by the aide.
Just moments before, Dr. Oz, age 64, had been officially sworn in as the new head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Following the ceremony, President Trump began fielding questions from reporters on a range of topics.

In a breathtaking demonstration of kavod haTorah, throngs of Yidden converged on the home of the Slabodka rosh yeshivah, Rav Dov Landau, over Chol Hamoed for the minhag of hakbalah pnei rabo.
The event, held on Tuesday of Chol Hamoed, became a gathering of Torah and inspiration, drawing tens of thousands to Bnei Brak and bring broadcast to countless others via live streams.
From the early afternoon hours, the streets surrounding the rosh yeshivah’s home were filled with eager participants, standing in reverence and anticipation. The event featured a majestic maamad of kavod haTorah.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams responded strongly to criticism over recent immigration enforcement activity in the city, asserting that “ICE is not a criminal organization.” His remarks come in the wake of a major federal operation that led to the arrests of more than 200 undocumented immigrants, many of whom were found to have committed serious crimes after entering the U.S. unlawfully.
“ICE is not a criminal organization. ICE is a law enforcement organization,” Adams said, as reported by NBC4 New York. “I cooperate with law enforcement organizations on public safety.”

The community of Petach Tikvah is mourning the petirah of one of its most beloved and respected residents, Rabbi Tzvi Mordechai Radlich z”l. He was 68.
His levayah was held this afternoon, Erev Shevi’i shel Pesach, at the Segulah Cemetery in Petach Tikvah.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi weighed in Friday on the latest developments between Washington and Tehran, as the two nations prepare to resume discussions over a potential nuclear agreement.
Diplomats from both countries are set to meet this weekend in Rome to explore the possibility of reviving the deal.
“These nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East,” Pahlavi said in a statement. “This regime does not negotiate in good faith. It uses diplomacy as a tactic — to buy time, ease pressure, and tighten its grip on power.”

Just days after being promoted to acting IRS commissioner, the whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is out of the job, according to three people familiar with the decision. Gary Shapley, who previously testified to Congress as Republicans reviewed the business dealings of Joe Biden’s son, will be replaced by Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender, according to the three people, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the move and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. Faulkender will be the fourth IRS leader since President Donald Trump took office in January, a sign of the turmoil within the agency in the early months of the president’s second term in the White House.

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu denied a request to allow Jordanian helicopters to transport Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas directly from Ramallah to Damascus.
As a result of the decision, Abbas had to make his way to Jordan by vehicle, crossing through the Allenby Bridge, before continuing on to Syria via helicopter from Jordanian territory.
Abbas touched down in Damascus around midday, marking his first trip to the Syrian capital in nearly two decades. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa al-Jolani.
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President Trump took aim at Senator Chris Van Hollen on Friday, ridiculing the Maryland Democrat after photos surfaced showing him with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is accused of being a member of the MS-13 gang, during a visit to El Salvador. The White House also condemned the encounter, calling it “disgusting.”
“Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland looked like a fool yesterday standing in El Salvador begging for attention from the Fake News Media, or anyone. GRANDSTANDER!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social early Friday morning.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday that the United States could soon abandon its push for a negotiated resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict if meaningful progress isn’t achieved in the immediate future.
Speaking in Paris after a full day of intensive meetings involving U.S., Ukrainian, and European leaders, Rubio described the talks as productive, noting that they laid the groundwork for a potential roadmap to peace.
French officials indicated that another round of discussions in the same format is being scheduled to take place in London in the coming days. Rubio said he may participate and that the meeting is anticipated early next week.

Three suspects were arrested Thursday evening by officers from the NYPD’s 90th Precinct with the assistance of Williamsburg Shomrim volunteers, following a series of BB gun attacks targeting Orthodox Jewish individuals in Williamsburg. On Wednesday night, Williamsburg Shomrim received multiple reports of a vehicle driving through the neighborhood and firing BB pellets at pedestrians on several streets. Six victims were reported in the initial spree. Utilizing high-definition surveillance cameras positioned throughout the community, Shomrim was able to identify the vehicle’s license plate. The following evening, the same vehicle returned to Williamsburg and carried out two additional BB gun attacks. Shomrim volunteers began trailing the car and notified the NYPD.

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