Relatives of the hostages erupted in fury after Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich stated in an Army Radio interview on Monday that the top priority in the war was eliminating Hamas—not securing the captives’ release.
“The only truth is that for your messianic and psychopathic delusions, you are willing to sacrifice my Matan and an entire country,” wrote Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, on X.
“This morning, the families have only one word: shame,” read a statement issued by the Hostage Families Forum.
“Minister Smotrich—history will remember how you hardened your heart to your brothers and sisters in captivity and chose not to save them—some from death, others from disappearance.”

There was some unexpected excitement Monday morning at Orlando International Airport as a Delta Air Lines flight preparing for takeoff was suddenly evacuated after flames erupted from one of its engines — just as hundreds of Jewish families were crowding the terminals, heading home after the Yom Tov of Pesach. Delta Flight 1213, an Airbus A330 bound for Atlanta, had 200 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots on board when the frightening scene unfolded. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), flames were seen shooting from the tailpipe of one of the aircraft’s engines shortly before departure.

After landing in Miami, Ben Gvir stated that in his meetings with Americans, “the issue of the Deep State comes up again and again….The Americans would not leave for a single moment an FBI chief who would act against… the policy of the elected government…We must oust Ronen Bar as quickly as possible!”

During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) firmly stated that transferring American citizens to prisons overseas is both unlawful and unacceptable.
Host Kristen Welker began by asking, “Do you believe that President Trump is following the orders of the courts right now?”

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Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces opened annual combat drills Monday that are set to include repelling an island attack to simulate the defense of the Philippine archipelago and seas in a “full-scale battle scenario” that has antagonized China. The annual Balikatan military exercises between the longtime treaty allies are scheduled from April 21 to May 9 with about 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino military personnel. Fighter jets, warships and an array of weaponry including a U.S. Marine anti-ship missile system will be involved, U.S. and Philippine military officials said. China has steadfastly opposed such war drills in or near the disputed South China Sea and in northern Philippine provinces close to Taiwan, especially if they involve U.S.

UPDATE FROM MCO AIRPORT: At approximately 11:06 a.m. today, Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 experienced an engine fire while on the ramp prior to departure. All passengers were safely evacuated, and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting team responded immediately. For further information, please contact Delta Air Lines directly.

POTUS on Sec. Of Defense Pete Hegseth: “He is doing a great job … Ask the Houthis how he’s doing.”

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China issued a stern warning on Monday to nations considering aligning with the United States in hopes of securing exemptions from President Trump’s tariffs, cautioning that Beijing would retaliate against any country that compromises China’s economic position.
In a sharply worded announcement, China’s Ministry of Commerce pledged to respond forcefully to any government that signs trade agreements with the US that would disadvantage China, signaling an escalation in the ongoing trade confrontation between the two global powers.
“China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” the Chinese government said in a statement.

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