JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare press conference from his Jerusalem office on Wednesday, his first in six months, addressing the current stage of Israel’s war against Hamas, the fate

As the yahrtzeit of the Tanna Rav Chanina ben Dosa this Shabbos approaches, rabbonim are warning the public not to visit his kever this year due to serious security concerns.
Located in the hostile Arab village of Arraba in the Galilee, the kever has long drawn large crowds, especially on Thursday nights, seen as an eis ratzon for yeshuos. In recent years, the site has become increasingly popular among those seeking yeshuos. However, its sensitive location has made it a cause for concern, and this year, leading rabbonim are urging the public to stay away.

Peter Doocy on President Trump’s Oval Office meeting with South Africa’s president: “That was definitely the most awkward Oval Office meeting since Zelensky was here… ended a little better. Trump’s policy.. Stop being polite and start getting real.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The Defense Department will “work to ensure proper security measures” on the aircraft to make it safe for use by the president, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. He added that the plane was accepted “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.” Trump has defended the gift, which came up during his recent Middle East trip, as a way to save tax dollars. “Why should our military, and therefore our taxpayers, be forced to pay hundreds of millions of Dollars when they can get it for FREE,” Trump posted on his social media site during the trip.

Donald Trump Jr. hinted at the possibility of entering the presidential race one day during a discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum on Wednesday, stating that he feels “that calling is there.” While not confirming any plans, he acknowledged that it remains a consideration.
“So the answer is I don’t know, maybe one day. You know, that calling is there. I’ll always be very active in terms of being a vocal proponent of these things. I think my father has truly changed the Republican Party,” he said during his appearance at the event.

The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has issued a fresh advisory to Capitol Hill, urging lawmakers to take swift action on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending initiative known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), warning of serious consequences if the legislation stalls.
In a memo titled “Ramifications of Not Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill,” shared exclusively with Newsmax ahead of its delivery to Congress on Wednesday, the CEA argues that the proposed legislation “will provide a growth boom to the U.S. economy, helping create millions of jobs, boost families’ take-home pay, spur investment and revitalize rural communities.”

A powerful twister that swept through the region this past week has left the St. Louis kehilla without a functioning eruv. The 14-mile perimeter eruv sustained extensive damage as utility poles and wire — essential components of the eruv — were toppled or torn from the ground and scattered across major roads. The sudden loss has effectively left residents “locked in” for Shabbos, unable to carry strollers, tallis bags, or other items outside their homes. In response, emergency efforts are already underway. Rabbi Paretzky of Skokie, a renowned eruv expert with decades of experience across North America, was brought in to lead the urgent repairs and planning.