The following letter was sent to the Chaim V’Chessed organization, and provided to YWN: Over the past few days, as war-related disruptions continue to affect travel, Chaim V’Chessed and other dedicated organizations have been working nonstop to help people get where they need to go. That includes Israelis who are stranded abroad and trying to get back home – and it also includes foreign citizens who found themselves in Israel when the skies closed and are now trying to return to their home countries. It’s a complex operation, filled with uncertainty and emotion. But there’s one important difference between these two groups – and it’s not just about geography. Yes, Israelis abroad are understandably desperate to get home.

“Within 48 hours of starting its war on Iran, Israel said it gained air superiority over the western part of the country, including Tehran,” the Wall Street Journal reported. “Israeli warplanes began dropping bombs from within Iranian skies instead of relying on expensive long-range missiles.” The report continued by noting that this is an accomplishment that the giant Russian air force hasn’t achieved in Ukraine in 3½ years of war, resulting in a “grinding trench warfare” and staggering losses. Of course, the two wars are very different because Israel had not launched a ground offensive in Iran. Nevertheless, according to the report, the two conflicts reinforce what war planners have known for decades: Control over air is everything, if you can get it.

HY’D: Danny Abraham, a 59-year-old resident of Kiryat Motzkin, was one of the three fatalities from the Iranian missile strike on the Bazan facilities in Haifa last night. According to the assessment of investigative authorities, the three were in an inner room, considered the most protected area in the facility, and the strike likely hit near the building where they were located. As a result of the impact, a fire broke out, part of the structure collapsed due to the flames, and they were trapped under the rubble.

The Bazan oil refining and petrochemicals company announces it has suspended activity in all its facilities in the Haifa bay, after yesterday’s Iranian ballistic missile strike “severely damaged the central power plant.”

What appears to have been a cyber attack (possibly from Iran), a live broadcast from Israel’s Channel 14 broadcast was temporarily interrupted.

Hagaon HaRav David Yosef, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, recorded this message in Hebrew from the Kosel tonight.

POTUS: “I’ve spoken to everybody… I’m in constant touch, and as I’ve been saying, I think a deal will be signed… I think Iran is foolish not to sign one.”

POTUS: “I want to see no nuclear weapon in Iran and we’re well on our way to making sure that happens.”

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic — but on Monday, it was brought to a halt by its own staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism. It was an almost unthinkable sight: the home to works by Leonardo da Vinci and millennia of civilization’s greatest treasures — paralyzed in a strike by the very people tasked with welcoming the world to its galleries. Thousands of stranded and confused visitors, tickets in hand, were corralled into unmoving lines beneath I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid. “It’s the Mona Lisa moan out here,” said Kevin Ward, 62, from Milwaukee. “Thousands of people waiting, no communication, no explanation.

For over ten years, Yeedle has poured his heart and soul into Hu V’lo Acher, and now, this deeply personal and meticulously refined masterpiece is finally here. Yeedle’s commitment to quality has always set him apart. Eschewing trends for true artistry, he has ensured every song is thoughtfully crafted, every arrangement purposeful, and every vocal line delivered with heartfelt emotion. Yeedle’s impeccable performance on this album is a testament to his signature sound and steadfast standards. Discover powerful duets with his father Mordechai Ben David, Lipa Schmeltzer, Aharon Razel, Yitzchok Ben Arza, his son Chaim Lazer, and other special guests. This isn’t merely an album release; it’s the culmination of a decade-long passion project.