Netanyahu May Not Last, Biden and Aides Increasingly Believe
Joe Biden and top aides have discussed the likelihood that Benjamin Netanyahu’s political days are numbered — and the president has conveyed that sentiment to the Israeli prime minister in a recent conversation. The topic of Netanyahu’s short political shelf life has come up in recent White House meetings involving Biden, according to two senior […]
US Special Forces Said Deployed To Help Israel Track Down Hostages Held In Gaza
The US has sent special forces to Israel to assist in finding hundreds of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, a senior Pentagon official reportedly said Tuesday. Though the US has previously said it has sent military advisers to help Israel in its war on the Hamas terror group, Christopher Maier, an […]
‘Squad’ Members Face Democratic Primary Challenges Over Israel Stances
St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell announced this week he was dropping his months-long bid to unseat one of the country’s most outspoken Republican senators, Josh Hawley, to launch a primary campaign to oust fellow Democrat Rep. Cori Bush. When asked to explain his switch, Bell pointed to Bush’s criticism of Israel. “Our world is […]
Facebook, Instagram Launch Paid Monthly Subscription
Facebook made an official announcement on Monday about the introduction of an ad-free subscription starting in November. Priced at 9.99 euros per month, the subscription will be available to users in the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland. This move aims to address EU regulations that have impacted Meta’s data collection practices, which have been a […]
Conflict with Hamas threatens Israel's business stability despite growth
In September, Israel’s business sector exhibited signs of growth, with the Melnick State of the Economy index registering a 0.2 percent increase, offering a glimmer of hope for the nation’s economic recovery. However, Israel’s recent declaration of war on Hamas following the terrorist organization’s deadly shock attack in early October has cast a shadow of uncertainty over […]
First Americans and Other Foreign Nationals Flee Gaza Through Rafah
The first group of an estimated 7,500 foreign passport holders trapped in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, were able to leave the besieged enclave for Egypt through the Rafah Crossing after weeks of intense diplomatic effort. At least 320 foreign nationals, including US and British citizens, and dozens of severely injured Gazans were among the […]
Republicans Help Torpedo Resolution To Censure Tlaib Over Israel Criticism
House lawmakers voted Wednesday to torpedo a resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her harsh criticisms of Israel in the wake of Hamas’s deadly attacks last month. The effort required 23 Republicans, joined by all Democrats, to vote in favor of a procedural motion that blocked the disciplinary resolution from reaching the floor. The final tally […]
Effort to expel George Santos from the House fails
A Republican-led effort to oust Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office failed on Wednesday, allowing the embattled GOP lawmaker to stay in the House despite mounting legal and political trouble. The chamber voted 179-213-19 on a resolution to oust Santos from office, far short of the two-thirds threshold needed to expel a member of Congress. Only five […]
Exploring Interest in Restarting a Daily Mincha at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 1, 2023 – Johns Hopkins Hospital is making an effort to restart its Monday through Thursday Mincha Minyan. If you work in the area and can assist with the minyan, please get in touch with Rabbi Naftoli Rabinowitz at nrabino5@jhmi.edu. The Minyan would be held in the Bikur Cholim room at […]
Cleared for Publication: BDE: 16 Soldiers, Z'L, H'yd, Fell In Battle In Gaza
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