What initially appeared to be progress on Israel’s long-stalled chok hagiyus (draft law) has unraveled completely. A second meeting held Sunday between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, MK Yuli Edelstein, former minister Ariel Attias, and Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs ended in failure, with both sides acknowledging that instead of moving forward, negotiations have deteriorated significantly.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered remarks today at the Arutz Sheva–Israel National News Jerusalem Conference, held in Manhattan.
“Marching today in honor of Israel’s 77th year was deeply moving,” Adams said. “This event shows Israel’s resiliency, patience, and ability to make the right calls. A lot of people do not know what it takes to stabilize after a crisis. Israel’s resiliency is unmatched.”
He spoke about how New York has drawn strength and tools from Israel, adopting aspects of its mindset and security approach. “The technology they use to go after Hamas, we use to fight dangerous gangs here. We do not run from hate, we do not fear, and we do not give in.”

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has authorized the immediate renewal of humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, following a security cabinet session held earlier this evening.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office explained the move, noting that it was “at the recommendation of the IDF and due to the operational need to enable the expansion of intense fighting to defeat Hamas.”
Netanyahu emphasized that the aid would be limited to basic food supplies aimed at avoiding a hunger emergency in Gaza, warning that such a crisis “would endanger the continued operation to defeat Hamas.” He added, “Israel will act to deny Hamas the ability to seize control of the distribution of humanitarian aid in order to ensure that the aid does not reach Hamas terrorists.”

President Donald Trump expressed sympathy following the announcement that Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive type of prostate cancer.
“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Despite their long-standing political rivalry and Trump’s frequent criticism of Biden’s mental acuity and age, the statement struck a notably compassionate tone.
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In a heartfelt and inspiring message, Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein, rov of Ramat Elchonon, offered words of chizuk and encouragement to hundreds of people coping with speech difficulties.
In a rare and moving disclosure, Rav Zilberstein shared that as a child, he too had struggled with stuttering, describing himself during that period as k’vad peh and k’vad lashon. He reassured his listeners that, just as he overcame the challenge, they too would, offering a warm brachah to all those navigating similar difficulties.

Thousands of chassidim gathered in the courtyard of the Sanzer court in Netanya for the Lag BaOmer hadlakah in honor of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai, as the Sanzer Rebbe kindled the the grand bonfire at the large beis medrash of the Kiryah.
During the event, the Rebbe of Sanz delivered divrei Torah, addressing the growing challenges faced by Torah learners in today’s climate. His words took on a particularly sharp tone as he referenced the ongoing governmental efforts against Torah study in Eretz Yisroel.

London witnessed a scene unlike anything it had seen in decades, as thousands gathered for a massive Lag BaOmer celebration led by the noted mashpia, Rav Shmuel Shmelka Biderman.
The event, held on Friday afternoon of Lag BaOmer—just hours before Shabbos, which began in London after 8:30 p.m.—was organized by a group of young avreichim who sought to bring the entire kehilla together for a centralized hadlakah. It took place in the large courtyard of the Yesodey Hatorah school.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.comreports the petirah of Rabbi Yitzchak Kalman z”l, beloved educator and founder of Ulpana Har Nof in Yerushalayim. He tragically passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 85 after drowning in a pool in Tiveria during a visit to Chamei Tiveria.
Rav Kalman had traveled north to the kever of Rashbi in Meron ahead of Lag BaOmer.
Medical personnel at the scene attempted prolonged resuscitation efforts, but sadly, they were forced to pronounce his passing.

President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with a serious and fast-spreading form of prostate cancer, according to a statement released by his spokesperson on Sunday.
The announcement came following a recent physical examination in which doctors detected a “small nodule” on Biden’s prostate earlier this month.
Medical professionals later confirmed that the cancer had already “metastasis to the bone,” indicating it had reached his skeletal system. However, doctors noted that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which offers hope for more effective treatment options.

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Authorities at both the city and federal level launched an investigation following the fatal collision of a Mexican naval tall ship with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night.
The crash resulted in two fatalities and left at least 19 others injured, with two individuals in critical condition, according to officials.