Nearly two million Israelis, including hundreds of thousands of children and seniors, were living below the poverty line in 2023, according to an annual report released by the National Insurance Institute (NII). The report underscores a troubling picture of economic inequality in Israel, placing the country near the bottom of the OECD rankings for poverty based on disposable income. The report reveals that 1.98 million people, or 20.7% of the population, lived in poverty last year. Among them were 872,400 children (27.9% of the child population) and 158,500 senior citizens (12.8% of the senior population). Rates of deprivation were particularly severe in Arab and Charedi communities, with Modiin Ilit—a predominantly Charedi city—identified as the poorest locality.

For years, Donald Trump has railed against the Fake News Media, rallying millions of loyal supporters – myself included – to his side with promises to expose their corruption and lies. The battle against media dishonesty became a cornerstone of his brand, a cause that many Americans rallied behind as they poured their trust—and millions of dollars—into his legal defense funds. Yet, in a stunning move that reeks of betrayal, Trump has chosen to settle a lawsuit with ABC News over their outright lies about him for a paltry $15 million donation to his future presidential library. This wasn’t just any lawsuit. Trump had the rare opportunity to depose ABC’s top figures, including George Stephanopoulos, and gain access to their internal communications through discovery.

Let’s face it: Joe Biden has been a figurehead president, nothing more. The man is clearly suffering from cognitive decline, likely advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s. Anyone who has seen him struggle to form coherent sentences or confuse basic facts can tell something is seriously wrong. Yet, we’ve been told to ignore the obvious and pretend he’s leading the free world. The truth? Biden was not capable of being president. Everything done during his so-called administration was actually carried out by unelected operatives working in the shadows. This sham presidency is unprecedented and should not be allowed to stand. Every law, executive order, and decision from the past four years must be rolled back.

Vaccine researcher Peter Hotez says multiple viruses will be unleashed on America the day after Trump takes office “We have some big picture stuff coming down the pike starting on January 21st.” Watch how Hotez goes on MSNBC and rattles off a menu of viruses that are naturally going to occur and make their way to the United States beginning on January 21st. Bird flu, New coronavirus, SARS Mosquito-transmitted viruses, Dengue, Zika, Oropouche virus, Yellow fever, Whooping cough, Measles, Polio… We continue to watch a perfectly scripted and executed movie called “Scam-demic.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Senior aides to President Joe Biden are reportedly engaged in intense internal deliberations over whether to issue preemptive pardons to current and former public officials who could face scrutiny under a potential second term for President-elect Donald Trump, Politico reports. The debate highlights growing anxiety within the administration about Trump’s vows to target political adversaries, according to senior Democrats familiar with the discussions. The discussions, led by White House Counsel Ed Siskel and involving key advisors like Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, reflect concerns about officials who might be in Trump’s crosshairs, including members of Congress, former appointees, and public figures who have drawn the ire of the former president.

Airline executives were relentlessly grilled by furious senators on Wednesday over skyrocketing fees for luggage, seat assignments, and other “money-grabbing” practices. During a scathing hearing led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, lawmakers accused the airlines of treating passengers like walking ATMs. Blumenthal didn’t mince words, declaring, “Airlines these days view their customers as little more than walking piggy banks to be shaken down for every possible dime.” He tore into executives from American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier, armed with a report showing these airlines raked in a staggering $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023. Republican Sen.

Israeli officials are concerned that the recent Syrian rebel advances, including the capture of military sites belonging to the Assad regime, could lead to chemical weapons falling into dangerous hands, Haaretz reported. The primary fear is that either Syrian rebels or Iran-backed militias could gain access to advanced weaponry, such as missiles or chemical agents, which would pose a significant threat to Israel. Should such a scenario occur, Israel may be compelled to take actions that could have far-reaching consequences for Syria and the wider Middle East, the report warns. Israel has reportedly sent messages to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad through Russian intermediaries, urging him to maintain control over his territory and prevent Iranian forces from operating within Syria.

The IDF struck over 12,500 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon during its nearly 14-month conflict that erupted after the Iranian-backed group opened fire on Israel, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre that killed approximately 1,200 Israelis. Among the targets destroyed were 1,600 command and control centers and 1,000 weapons storage facilities. The IDF confirmed the deaths of around 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists, though military estimates place the number closer to 3,500.

New data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveals that 58,626 illegal migrants in New York City, roughly 7.7% of the 759,218 living in the area, have either been convicted of crimes or face pending charges as of November 17, the NY Post reports. The figures also include 1,053 individuals identified as suspected or known gang members. Nationwide, ICE reports that out of 7.8 million illegal immigrants, 662,586 – around 8.6% – have criminal convictions or pending charges. Data on suspected gang affiliations at the national level remains unspecified. Since the immigration surge began in spring 2022, over 223,000 migrants have arrived in New York City. Currently, at least 58,000 remain in taxpayer-funded shelters. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Mia Schem, a former hostage released from Hamas captivity one year ago, has announced her engagement to Yinon Hasson, who she began dating over the past year. The two, who were childhood friends, reconnected and became a couple following her release. Schem gained international attention when she was freed as part of the first hostage deal with Hamas, which took place exactly one year ago. Since her return, she has openly spoken about how her emunah grew during her time in captivity. “I have always been a person of faith and a very, very spiritual person,” Schem said. “In captivity, my faith grew like crazy.” Earlier this month, Schem participated in an event at the Israeli consulate in New York, where she recounted the harsh conditions she endured while being held hostage.