At the Israeli Knesset, a solemn gathering titled “The Journey of His Life – From Buchenwald to Yerushalayim” brought together a powerful mix of lawmakers, soldiers, and civilians to hear Rav Yisrael Meir Lau share the gripping and miraculous story of his survival through the Holocaust.
“The defeat of the Nazis was possible only because the entire world stood united against them,” Rav Lau said. “Alongside our gratitude to the Creator, we must thank His emissaries — notably the Soviet Union, which sacrificed more than all, including around a quarter of a million Jews who fought in the Red Army. We owe thanks also to Britain, the United States, and all those who opposed Nazism.”

The United States will cut $50 million worth of aid a year to the southern African country of Zambia because of the “systematic” theft of medicines and medical supplies the money paid for, the U.S. ambassador said Thursday. The U.S. had discovered in 2021 that medicines and supplies that were meant to be provided free to Zambians had been taken and were being sold by pharmacies across the country, U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said at a press briefing. He said that an investigation of around 2,000 pharmacies in Zambia between 2021 and 2023 found that nearly half of them were selling medicines and products paid for by U.S. aid funds. The Zambian government had failed to do enough to address the corruption after the U.S.

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued another sharp critique of Israel, suggesting that its continued military campaign in Gaza may be violating international humanitarian law, according to a report from Anadolu.
During a joint press briefing in Paris alongside newly instated German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Macron emphasized the deepening crisis in Gaza. He declared, “ignoring humanitarian law and maintaining the situation in Gaza is not acceptable.”
He drew attention to the disparity in global reactions to different conflicts, saying, “We cannot have double standards. We stand for the right of the Ukrainian people to sovereignty. We must do the same when it comes to Gaza.”

In the heart of Lakewood, a small group of women turned personal tragedy into a powerful mission. What began as an informal support group for women who had lost their husbands grew into Nagilla—a nationwide network offering healing, dignity, andunwavering support. Today, Nagilla stands as a lifeline for hundreds of women facing one of life’s hardest transitions, providing not only comfort but a true sense of being understood.. Nagilla now offers a wide range of services—from practical assistance to peer mentorship and social programming—all designed for women navigating life on their own. It fosters both emotional and practical growth, ensuring these women are seen, supported, and surrounded by those who understand.

RIYADH — The United States is no longer conditioning civil nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia on the kingdom recognizing Israel, Reuters reports.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: “Donald Trump is going deliver incredibly smart, thoughtful, and rigorous trade deals that are going to be great for America. Remember, we have a $1.2T trade deficit and we cut that only 25%, that means we export another $300B. That’s one point of GDP.”

President Trump is strongly considering Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

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The Trump administration proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system on Thursday in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network. The plan calls for six new air traffic control centers, along with technology and communications upgrades at all of the nation’s air traffic facilities over the next three years, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. How much it will all cost wasn’t immediately revealed. “We use radar from the 1970s,” said Duffy, who compared the proposal with upgrading from a flip phone to a smartphone.