National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi presented a rare review on Sunday to members of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, including political and operational details behind the scenes of the ongoing war with Iran. “On the ninth night of the war, something dramatic happened in Iran—in both senses of the word,” Hanegbi began [a reference to the Hebrew expression נפל דבר, which literally means “something fell,” but also means “something momentous occurred”]. Hanegbi revealed that US President Donald Trump recently asked Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu if he would support a “good” nuclear agreement with Tehran.

An anti-Semitic attack shook the Crown Heights kehilla on Shabbos afternoon, as a yeshiva bochur was viciously attacked in a brazen, hate-driven assault. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM near Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn Avenue. Witnesses say the perpetrator was running through the neighborhood screaming anti-Semitic threats, including references to Gaza, while chasing visibly Jewish men. He ultimately singled out an innocent bochur walking along the street and unleashed a violent barrage of punches and kicks, leaving the victim unconscious on the sidewalk. The attacker had already fled the scene by the time emergency responders arrived.

In a monumental decision for terror victims and their families, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutionality of the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA), clearing the way for civil lawsuits in American courts against the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA). The ruling came in the case of Miriam Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization, a case brought by the family of Ari Fuld HY”D, a beloved American-Israeli activist and father of four who was murdered in a 2018 terrorist stabbing near the Gush Etzion Junction in Israel. The Court’s decision overturns a lower court ruling that had dismissed the case on jurisdictional grounds.

**Axios Reports: Israel Cleared Path for U.S. Bombers in Iran at Trump’s Request** According to Axios, at Trump’s behest, Israel’s Air Force targeted multiple Iranian air defense systems in the 48 hours before the U.S. struck Iran’s Fordow nuclear site. Three U.S. and Israeli officials confirmed Israel’s role in degrading defenses to facilitate the U.S. operation. Trump’s request was made directly to Netanyahu last week, after the president decided he would move forward with a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities unless a surprise diplomatic opportunity emerged. “How can we help?” Netanyahu asked, according to Israeli officials.

Iranian authorities have confirmed the arrest of a German citizen, identified as Marek Kaufman, who has reportedly been detained for over a year on suspicion of espionage. Iran’s state-run Mehr news agency acknowledged the arrest on Saturday, claiming Kaufman is Jewish and entered the country on a tourist visa. Officials allege Kaufman was apprehended while cycling near sensitive military and nuclear sites in Iran’s central Markazi province—likely near the heavily guarded Arak facility. According to Iranian state media, Kaufman is accused of collecting intelligence on missile sites, drone operations, and air force bases.

It was reported on Sunday that 10,630 Israelis are currently homeless after they were forced to leave their homes that were destroyed or damaged in Iranian missile attacks. Most of them are now living in hotels arranged by their local municipalities. Over 30,000 claims have been filed to the Property Tax Compensation Fund since the start of the war for damages to buildings and vehicles or contents and equipment.

The Rabbinical Beis Din was badly damaged in the Iranian missile attack on the northern city of Haifa on Friday. For now, Beis Din operations have been transferred to another city. A video of the scene shows that amid the destruction, a photo of HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef and bookshelves lined with sifrei kodesh remained untouched. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin on Sunday, warning that the ongoing conflict with Iran has significantly increased the threat environment across the United States. According to the bulletin, low-level cyberattacks targeting American networks are likely in the coming days, particularly from pro-Iranian hacktivist groups and cyber actors aligned with the Iranian regime. Officials also caution that Iran has a history of attempting to target U.S. government officials it holds responsible for past military actions, including the January 2020 killing of an Iranian commander. The bulletin further warns that the risk of violence within the U.S.

President Trump on Sunday hailed the overnight airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as a “success,” claiming that the strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites. However, his bold public statements contrast with more cautious assessments from both U.S. and Israeli military officials, who suggest that while significant damage was inflicted, Iran’s nuclear capabilities may not be entirely neutralized. In his early remarks, President Trump declared that the U.S. had successfully destroyed Iran’s most critical nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordo facility.

The morning after the United States launched a surprise air campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, top American officials hailed the mission as a decisive success — and delivered stern warnings to Tehran against further escalation. Vice President J.D. Vance praised the operation, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, declaring: “We destroyed the Iranian nuclear program… and we did it without endangering the lives of American pilots. That’s an incredible thing.” Vance emphasized that the mission was not a prelude to war but rather a bold act of prevention. “We do not want war with Iran. We actually want peace — but we want peace in the context of them not having a nuclear weapons program.