France’s top intelligence official revealed Tuesday that American and Israeli strikes had succeeded in eliminating part of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, though uncertainty remains over the whereabouts of the rest.
In an interview with LCI TV, Nicolas Lerner, the director of France’s DGSE foreign intelligence agency, stated that Iran’s entire nuclear operation had suffered a setback of several months as a result of the joint air campaign. Lerner added that although France had some information about the locations of Iran’s remaining uranium, a full accounting wouldn’t be possible until international nuclear inspectors returned to Iran.

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The copywriter who chose the name “Gideon’s Chariots” for the current IDF offensive in Gaza should be summarily fired.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pledged to stand firmly with the Jewish community as he seeks another term in office, facing off against Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral contender known for his staunch anti-Israel positions.
During a Jewish heritage celebration at Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side, Adams likened the rising tide of antisemitism to the familiar allegory of a frog in slowly heating water.
“That is what I feel has happened over the last few years. We have turned the antisemitism up one degree at a time and many of us have stood there and watched the hatred boil,” he told the predominantly Jewish audience gathered for the event.

NEW YORK (VINnews) — In an embarrassing acknowledgment of the limitations required for AI chatbots, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI has deleted “inappropriate” posts on X, according to a Guardian report.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that Tehran is still committed to diplomatic efforts, noting that just before the outbreak of last month’s war between Iran and Israel, discussions with President Trump’s envoy were nearing a landmark agreement.
In a piece published in the Financial Times, Araghchi spoke positively of Trump’s diplomatic approach, hinting that talks over Iran’s nuclear program might soon resume. “In only five meetings over nine weeks, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and I achieved more than I did in four years of nuclear negotiations with the failed Biden administration. We were on the cusp of a historic breakthrough,” Araghchi wrote.

In an interview with Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen channel, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem unveiled fresh details about how the group reacted immediately following the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault on Israel.
According to Qassem, Hamas reached out to Hezbollah just half an hour after initiating the attack, informing then-leader Hassan Nasrallah of their operation and urging Hezbollah to fully join the battle. “Hamas contacted then-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, informed him of the operation, and asked the group to join the fighting in full force.”

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Mrs. Devorah Ackerman a”h, a woman whose life was defined by chessed, hospitality, and unwavering dedication to Torah and Klal Yisroel.