The White House is seriously considering Iran’s proposal for indirect nuclear negotiations, even as U.S. military forces surge into the Middle East, preparing for the possibility of military strikes ordered by President Donald Trump, according to a report by Axios. The high-stakes balancing act follows a letter sent from Trump to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in which Trump reportedly delivered an ultimatum: two months to secure a new nuclear deal—or face potential consequences. Iran rejected direct talks but left the door open for indirect negotiations, to be brokered by the Gulf nation of Oman, a longtime quiet mediator between Washington and Tehran. “Iran has responded—but not on U.S. terms,” a senior U.S.

The first day of the annual Ichud Bnei HaYeshivos conference kicked off on Tuesday at the Galei Tamar Hotel in Ashkelon, bringing together community coordinators, educators, rabbinic emissaries, and Rabbonim from the Ichud representing communities across Israel. The day opened with words of blessing from HaGaon HaRav Chaim Feinstein, followed by a personal address and professional sessions focusing on their Avodas Hakodesh, practical educational tools, vision and goals, and panels featuring community Rabbonim discussing contemporary challenges. In the evening, the Ichud launched its flagship project, “Mechubarim” (Connected), aimed at strengthening the bond between Ichud representatives and yeshiva students.

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Benny was born 18 months ago, bringing with him great joy to his parents. A healthy, thriving baby, he was their sunshine. But six weeks ago, he suddenly became sick. Very, very sick. The diagnosis was shattering: colon cancer, advanced. Benny declined quickly, turning from a happy toddler to a child unable to eat, crawl or even sit up. He had to be admitted to PICU, in total quarantine due to his fragile state, his parents can only see him in pictures taken by kind nurses. Desperate and broken hearted, they got a small ray of hope: there is a surgical protocol that might save his life. But it is an innovative procedure, and due to his young age, it will require a series of supportive tests and medical care. Estimated cost: $300,000 The parents do not have this sum.

Saudi Arabia issued a strong condemnation on Wednesday in response to a visit by Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, to the Har Habayis in Yerushalayim.
The statement said, “The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation in the strongest terms possible of the Israeli Minister of National Security’s storming of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the occupation police and the expulsion of worshippers from the mosque. The Kingdom reiterates its denunciation of the continued blatant Israeli transgressions against the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
Ben Gvir made the visit to the site following his return to the Israeli cabinet last month amid the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

Syrian media report at least 11 Israeli airstrikes hit the Hama military airport. Simultaneous strikes were also reported on the Scientific Research Center in Damascus and the T4 airbase near Homs.

In-person work attendance in Manhattan has reached 76% of what it was before the pandemic, driven by ongoing return-to-office efforts, according to a new report from the Partnership for New York City. Despite that progress, hybrid work schedules remain the most widespread setup among office employees.
The findings come from a survey conducted between March 5 and March 20, which included responses from 125 large office-based companies in the borough. It revealed that 57% of employees are physically present in the office on an average weekday.
Just 10% of workers are now back to commuting five days a week, while only 8% are fully remote. That leaves the vast majority—82%—working on a hybrid basis, coming into the office anywhere from one to four days a week.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed American diplomats to begin carefully scrutinizing the social media histories of visa applicants, with a special focus on identifying anti-American and anti-Israel sentiment, according to The New York Times. The directive, issued last week, aligns with an earlier executive order from President Donald Trump, signed in January, which demands that all foreign nationals seeking entry to the United States be assessed for their commitment to core American principles. The order calls for ensuring that those entering the country “do not bear hostile attitudes toward its citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles,” and do not advocate for or support designated terrorist groups.

As Pesach is around the corner, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry, Brooklyn South Chief Frank Giordano and Community Affairs Chief Richie Taylor came into Boro Park with their teams to tour the Boro Park Matza Factory and meet with Boro Park Shomrim at their headquarters. The officials made hand matzah and learned about its origin and significance. At Shomrim Headquarters, Chief Richie Taylor introduced newly assigned Brooklyn South Borough Commader Chief Frank Giordano and stated that this was Chief Giordano’s first official public appearance as the Chief of Brooklyn South.