US President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the violent attack against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam and said it was reminiscent of darker times in Jewish history.
“The antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam are despicable and echo dark moments in history when Jews were persecuted,” said Biden.
“We've been in touch with Israeli and Dutch officials and appreciate Dutch authorities’ commitment to holding the perpetrators accountable.”
“We must relentlessly fight antisemitism, wherever it emerges,” he stressed.
The King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, condemned the violent attacks in a conversation with President Isaac Herzog earlier on Friday.
"We failed the Jewish community of the Netherlands du...
A federal judge granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith on Friday to suspend deadlines in President-elect Trump’s election interference case.
The move comes after Smith begun discussions with Justice Department officials earlier this week about how to wind down Trump’s federal criminal cases, which likewise includes charges in Florida related to his retention of classified documents.
“As a result of the election held on November 5, 2024, the defendant is expected to be certified as President-elect on January 6, 2025, and inaugurated on January 20, 2025. The Government respectfully requests that the Court vacate the remaining deadlines in the pretrial schedule to afford the Government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determ...
The Justice Department says it has thwarted an Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump in the leadup to the election.
A criminal complaint filed in federal court in Manhattan alleges that an unnamed official in Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard instructed a contact to put together a plan to surveil and ultimately kill Trump.
"There are few actors in the world that pose as grave a threat to the national security of the United States as does Iran," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. "The Justice Department has charged an asset of the Iranian regime who was tasked by the regime to direct a network of criminal associates to further Iran’s assassination plots against its targets, including President-elect Donald Trump.
"We have also c...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 8, 2024 - In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, all Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) offices and sanitation yards will be closed. As a result, there will be no trash or recycling collection.
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Qatar has reportedly clarified to the terrorist group Hamas, "You are not welcome here," KAN reported on Friday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
This development has reportedly been underway in recent days, three sources told KAN. One source told KAN that this is due to pressure from the US.
According to the report, Qatar had previously explained that Hamas's leadership in the country was meant to facilitate dialogue during hostage negotiation efforts.
Egyptian sources told the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar that direct talks with senior Hamas officials are ongoing, with recent talks taking place on November 5, the day of the US elections.
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, today, spoke with the King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, following the horrific acts of violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Amsterdam last night.
The President noted that last night’s events echoed dark and grim times for the Jewish people and must be unequivocally condemned. He urged that every possible measure be taken on the streets of Amsterdam to halt this terrible wave of antisemitic hatred.
The President emphasized this expectation and demand that the Dutch authorities would do everything possible to ensure the safety of Jews and Israelis in the country. He further called for the immediate evacuation of all Israelis wishing to return, including several who remain unaccounted for.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht was “marked on the streets of Amsterdam” a day earlier when hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans were attacked by anti-Israel mobs.
“Tomorrow, 86 years ago, was Kristallnacht, when Jews on European soil were attacked for being Jews. This has now recurred,” Netanyahu said referring to the events of November 9, 1938, a Nazi pogrom that marked a turning point in the escalating persecution of Jews that eventually led to the murder of 6 million European Jews by the Nazis and their supporters during the Holocaust.
“There is one difference now, though, the Jewish people now have a state of their own,” Netanyahu said in a statement during his visit to the Foreign Minis...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 8 November 2024), went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Situation Room where he was updated and briefed – by MFA Director General Yaakov Blitshtein, Head of the Diplomatic Desk Aliza Bin-Nun, MFA Deputy Director General for Coordination Dana Benvenisti, and MFA Deputy Director General for Consular Affairs, Eliyahu Yifrach – on what is being done, on locating those who have not been in contact, and on the effort to bring the Israelis back to Israel.
The Prime Minister also spoke with Israeli Ambassador to the Netherlands, Modi Efraim and was updated from the field regarding the contacts with the Dutch government, and with civil authorities regarding the Israelis who have not been in contact and the fight against Islamic ...
Jerusalem, Israel - Nov. 8, 2024 - Dr. Yechiel Leiter has been appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's next ambassador to the United States. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Leiter immigrated to Israel at 18, where he went on to serve in various senior roles in government, including as Chief of Staff to Netanyahu during his tenure as Finance Minister and as Deputy Director General in the Ministry of Education. Leiter holds advanced degrees in law, political science, international relations, and a PhD in political philosophy.
Leiter is widely respected in diplomatic circles and has been involved with prominent right-leaning organizations like the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and the Kohelet Forum. The appointment follows the loss of his son, Major Moshe ...
New York, NY - Nov. 8, 2024 - We are horrified by the organized and vicious antisemitic attack on Israelis in Amsterdam. Coming days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, it is time for world leaders and individuals of conscience to recognize that brazen attacks against Jews is what protestors are calling for when they chant “globalize the intifada”. While we appreciate that leaders in the Netherlands and Europe have rightly condemned this brazen attack, it demands more than statements. It demands that governments take new and concrete actions - both proactive and reactive - to stop this scourge, protect Jews, and prosecute those who criminally attack us. "Never again” is not a prophecy or a prediction, it is a pledge and a commitment to stand up against...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 8, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Yitzy and Rivky Nissel on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Mordy Nissel and Mr. & Mrs. Binyomin Waldbaum
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
In a coordinated attack following Maccabi Tel Aviv's soccer match against AFC Ajax, Israeli fans were assaulted in the streets of Amsterdam by a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The assailants, some masked and waving Palestinian flags, were reported to have shouted “Free Palestine” while attacking the fans. Video footage shows instances of violent assaults, with some fans being forced to say “Free Palestine” to avoid further harm. Numerous Israelis were injured, and some fans were forced to barricade themselves in local stores and buildings for safety. Reports indicate that two people remain unaccounted for, while several passports were reportedly stolen by the attackers.
Response and Assistance: Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benja...
And Abram came up from Egypt, he, and his wife and all that was his, and Lot with him, to the south. And Abram was very heavy with cattle, with silver, and with gold. And he went on his journeys, from the south and until Beth El, until the place where his tent had been previously, between Beth El and between Ai. (Bereishis 13:1-3)
Avraham was the prince of the pivot. He handled all that came his way with a sense of belief and confidence. Upon arriving in Canaan, he finds himself in the midst of a regional famine and so together with Sarai and Lot, he travels down to Egypt. After the drama of Egypt, Avraham makes his way back, and it is at this moment that the Torah shares with us a peculiar detail, “And he went on his journeys …” Rashi comments, “When ...
Washington, D.C. - Nov. 7, 2024 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed removing oral phenylephrine as an approved active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) medications for temporary relief of nasal congestion. Following a comprehensive review, the FDA determined that oral phenylephrine, which is commonly found in products like Sudafed PE and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, is not effective for this use. Despite this proposal, these products remain on the market for now, as this is not a final decision.
Oral phenylephrine has been widely used in many OTC products for nasal decongestion. Some medications contain phenylephrine as a sole ingredient, while others, like Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, include it alongside other active ingredients, such as acetami...
US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff when he assumes office in January and will be the first woman to hold the role.
“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in a statement.
“Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud,” he added.
Wiles, the daughter of the late NFL broa...
Hundreds of fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team reported that they were attacked overnight Thursday by Arabs in Amsterdam, as they left the stadium following Maccabi’s game against AFC Ajax.
The fans testified that an ambush had been prepared for them in advance at various points outside the stadium.
According to the reports, at least five fans were injured and others barricaded themselves in shops and other points in the city. The local police escorted some of the Israelis back to their hotels.
Maccabi Tel Aviv was informed about the situation, called forces to the areas where the violence took place and involved the Israeli embassy as well.
