IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Monday afternoon re-issued an evacuation notice to the residents of the Khan Younis and Rafah areas in the southern Gaza Strip, calling on them to evacuate immediately westward to the Al-Mawasi area. “The IDF is launching an unprecedented attack to destroy the capabilities of terrorist organizations operating in the area,” the notice stated, adding that the area is now designated as a dangerous combat zone, and that the population has already received several warnings on the matter. It was also stated that terrorist organizations continue to launch rockets from these areas, which increases the danger to residents. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a ceasefire in Gaza in the next few days that will include the release of 10 live hostages and the remains of 16 hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire, Arabic media outlets reported on Monday morning. According to the reports, five of the live hostages would be released on the first day of the ceasefire and five on the 60th day of the ceasefire. Additionally, the remains of 16 hostages will be transferred according to a schedule that will allow Hamas to locate them. It was also reported that Hamas demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners from the Gaza Strip who were arrested before or after the October 7 attack – a demand that Israel has not yet officially responded to.

A stunning new poll reveals that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a commanding lead over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary matchup for his Senate seat. The survey, conducted by the Honan Strategy Group for the Jewish Voters Action Network (JVAC), shows Ocasio-Cortez leading Schumer 54% to 33% among likely Democratic voters, with 17% undecided. The results, reported exclusively by the New York Post, highlight growing discontent with Schumer among New York Democrats and Jewish voters, signaling a major shift in the party’s leadership dynamics.

US President Donald Trump claims American negotiators achieved “real progress” in “very good” nuclear discussions with Iran over the weekend. “I think we could have good news on the Iran front.” “I have a feeling I might be telling you something good. We’ve had some serious progress.” “Likewise with Hamas on Gaza,” he continues, suggesting potential positive developments in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks. “We want to see if we can stop that, and Israel. We’ve been talking to them and we want to see if we can stop that whole situation,” Trump tells reporters before boarding Air Force One. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Hatzolah of Central Jersey expressed gratitude to local and county partners, including Bikur Cholim, Chai Lifeline, Msaskm, Jackson EMS, and others, for their professional and compassionate response to a tragic motor vehicle accident in Jackson Township on Friday. The coordinated efforts of multiple agencies provided critical support during the heartbreaking incident. Hatzolah emphasized the importance of unified emergency response and their commitment to serving the community alongside these partners. Read the full letter below:

Yom Yerushalyim events begun at the Kosel on Sunday night, with thousands in attendance. At the heart of the event, a giant Israeli flag, measuring an impressive 46×28 meters, was unfurled across the Kosel Plaza. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

A firestorm of criticism has erupted over the 2025 Harvard Yearbook’s depiction of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, which it described simply as “War Breaks Out in Gaza.” The entry, part of a timeline for the 2023-2024 academic year, has been condemned by Harvard Chabad and alumnus Shabbos Kestenbaum as a gross misrepresentation of the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The yearbook page, appearing under the “Special Events” section on page 38, features a photo of a campus statue surrounded by anti-Israel protest paraphernalia alongside the caption: “October 2023: War Breaks Out in Gaza.” The description omits any mention of the Hamas-led assault that killed 1,200 Israeli civilians and soldiers and saw over 250 people, including 12 Americans, taken hostage.

The Trump administration last week asked Israel to postpone the full-scale ground operation in Gaza in order to exhaust negotiations for a hostage deal, two sources familiar with the details told i24NEWS [Hebrew] on Sunday. According to the report, the request was twofold: to postpone the full operation in the Strip and to allow the continuation of negotiations that began in Qatar in parallel with the operation currently underway. Israel has made it clear that the IDF will not withdraw from areas in Gaza it has conquered – even as part of a deal. In addition, the question of a pause within the framework of negotiations will also be more complicated.

The Lakewood community is once again plunged into mourning with the heartbreaking news that Refoel Faham z”l, one of the survivors of Friday morning’s horrific car crash, has tragically succumbed to his injuries. Refoel z”l had been critically injured in the devastating accident that occurred on Hope Chapel Road near New Central Avenue.  Hatzolah paramedics rushed him to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery and received intensive medical care for over 18 hours. Despite the valiant efforts of the medical team, Refoel was niftar shortly before the onset of Shabbos. The accident, which unfolded early Friday morning, involved a Toyota Sienna carrying five bochurim.

The IDF has deployed all infantry and armored brigades into Gaza in a significant expansion of the operation, Kan News reported on Motzei Shabbos. The Paratroopers Brigade, which entered the Strip in the past day, was the last to enter, joining the Golani, Givati, Nachal, Kfir, Commando, 7th, 188th, and 401st Armored Brigades, along with several reserve brigades. Sources in the Southern Command told Army Radio that military operations are being carried out very gradually, with the use of massive engineering equipment – including bulldozers and D9s – to neutralize booby traps and explosives planted by Hamas throughout the area.