Rubio Declares: “Operation Epic Fury is Over”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the “Operation Epic Fury” phase of the confrontation with Iran has concluded, marking a transition to...
Vivek Ramaswamy Wins GOP Primary For Ohio Governor, Brown Notches Dem Nod To Face...
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy cruised to a decisive win in the Republican primary for Ohio governor, defeating businessman Casey Putsch and advancing to a...
Some Democrats Press Trump to Break Silence on Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal
A group of House Democrats is urging the Trump administration to publicly acknowledge Israel’s undeclared nuclear weapons program, a move that would abandon decades...
Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Initiative In Strait of Hormuz, Teases ‘Great Progress’ In Iran...
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States is temporarily halting “Project Freedom” operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing what he described...
What to Know About Hantavirus After 3 Died in Suspected Cruise Ship Outbreak
The rodent-borne hantavirus is suspected in an outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean in which three passengers have died within three...
With Gas Prices So High, How Much Will You Actually Save With an EV?
Twenty percent of the world’s oil and gas production remains bottled up behind the Strait of Hormuz. In Asia, schools are closing. In Europe,...
WHCD Gunman Cole Allen Faces Life In Prison For Alleged Attempt To Assassinate President...
A California man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been formally indicted on multiple federal charges, including attempting to...
U.S. Mission to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Will Be Temporary, Hegseth Says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the U.S. mission to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz would be temporary and other nations...
GOP Offers $1B for White House Security, Sparking Dispute Over Ballroom
Senate Republicans late Monday proposed $1 billion to pay for new White House security measures, with lawmakers and White House officials disagreeing over whether...
Rubio: ‘Goal of Project Freedom is to Rescue 23,000 Sailors’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined U.S. efforts to secure maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a White House press briefing Tuesday,...
FDA Sounds Alarm on Potato Chips Contaminated With Deadly Bacteria
A nationwide recall has been announced for several potato chip products after concerns emerged that they may be contaminated with salmonella, a potentially dangerous...
Urgent Netanyahu-Huckabee Meeting Fuels Speculation Over Possible Strike on Iran
An unusual and urgent meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee has raised questions about whether military action against Iran...
Man Arrested After Spitting Incident Involving Ehud Olmert at Tel Aviv Cinematheque
Police arrested a Tel Aviv resident in his 40s on Sunday evening on suspicion of spitting at Ehud Olmert at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque...
Bennett Praises Rabbi Who Urged “Flatten Gaza” in Chance Bnei Brak Encounter
A chance meeting in a Bnei Brak yeshiva between former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Reb Avraham Zarbiv has drawn attention after Bennett...
Rav Rachamim Mazuz zt”l
It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Rachamim Eliyahu Mazuz zt"l, posek of Yeshivas Kissei Rachamim, who was niftar...
Maersk Vessel Clears Hormuz Under US Escort
A U.S.-flagged commercial ship operated by a Maersk subsidiary has made a successful journey through the Strait of Hormuz under American military escort, signaling...
Tensions Mount Over Meron Lag BaOmer Gathering as Restrictions Clash With Public Demand
Amid ongoing attempts by thousands to reach Mount Meron despite official bans, a growing debate is taking shape over the future of the annual...
Trump: ‘Iran Should Wave White Flag of Surrender’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran should capitulate as U.S. forces continue efforts to weaken its capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the...
Netanyahu Calls Court Proceedings “Absurd” Amid Ongoing Security Demands
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu opened his testimony in court Tuesday by sharply criticizing the timing of the proceedings, calling it “absurd” in light...
Trump: Iran War Could Last 3 More Weeks
President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran could continue for another two to three weeks, warning that the country is approaching what he...
Rudy Giuliani Making Stunning Recovery From Health Scare: Son
Rudy Giuliani is showing clear signs of improvement after a serious bout of pneumonia left him in critical condition, with his son Andrew Giuliani...
Trump Declares National Shabbos to Mark 250 Years of Independence
President Donald Trump on Monday declared May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, recognizing the impact of Jewish Americans on the country’s development and...
WATCH: Let’s Talk Kashrus: Sous-vide Bath – A Shabbos Path?
Part 2 of the sous-vide: Can it be used on Shabbos or Yom Tov? Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc, fills...
Taxpayer-Funded Texas Waterpark Announces ‘Muslim Only’ Day Featuring Modest Dress and Halal-Slaughtered Meat
A taxpayer-funded Texas waterpark is facing criticism after promoting a Muslim-only event to mark the holiday of Eid, raising questions about access to publicly...
Report: Putin ‘Spends Weeks in Bunkers’ as Coup Fears from His Own Entourage Grow
Russian President Vladimir Putin has increasingly withdrawn from public view and is reportedly spending extended periods operating from secure bunker locations, according to a...
After 30 Years in Prison, Jonathan Pollard Announces Entry Into Politics, Plans Election Run
Jonathan Pollard, who previously served 30 years in a U.S. prison, announced that he is entering Israeli politics and intends to run in the...
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23 Injured at Lag BaOmer Celebrations in Meron; 15-Year-Old Moderately Burned in Arad
Emergency responders treated and evacuated 23 participants from the hilulah of Rashbi in Meron. In a separate incident, a 15-year-old bochur was moderately injured...
Obama Says His Impact Would Be Diminished If He Criticized Trump More Often
Barack Obama said in a recent interview that he has deliberately limited how often he publicly criticizes President Donald Trump, explaining that speaking out...
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Louisiana Redistricting Case, Sparks Sharp Clash Among Justices
The Supreme Court on Monday moved swiftly to implement its decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, accelerating the timeline for returning the case to...
Elon Musk Will Pay $1.5 Million to Settle With SEC Over Late Paperwork
Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine in a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations that in...
Cruz: Iran Conflict ‘Will Be Over in a Matter of Months’
Sen. Ted Cruz said Monday that the ongoing conflict with Iran is expected to conclude within a relatively short timeframe, expressing confidence that the...
Can Vaping Cause Cancer? The Evidence Suggests It Might.
By Mikkael Sekeres, MD
Q: Can vaping cause cancer? And is vaping any safer than smoking traditional cigarettes?
The modern electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, was...
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U.S. Intelligence Says Iran’s Nuclear Timeline Unchanged Despite Recent Strikes
New assessments from the U.S. intelligence community indicate that recent military action has not meaningfully delayed Iran’s progress toward developing a nuclear weapon, according...
Iranian Foreign Minister: There Is No Military Solution To The Conflict
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that the latest confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate that the conflict cannot be resolved through...
Quiet Greatness: Rav Yitzchok Menachem Cohen zt”l
A respected talmid chacham known for his humility and lifelong dedication to Torah, Rav Yitzchok Menachem Cohen zt”l passed away Monday at the age...
Rav Asher Yedidya Lerner zt”l, Founder of Ramat Elchanan and Pillar of Chesed, Passes...
Rav Asher Yedidya Lerner zt”l, a longtime resident and one of the founders of the Ramat Elchanan neighborhood in Bnei Brak and a key...
Outrage Over Media Ban at Meron: Minister Karhi Limits Coverage as Major Outlets Shut...
A controversial decision by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi to sharply limit media access to Meron has sparked backlash, as the government enforces security restrictions...
‘Not Heavy Firing’: Trump Stops Short of Saying Iran Violated Ceasefire
President Donald Trump indicated Monday that it remains unclear whether the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been broken, despite a series...
No Meron This Year: Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein Says “Rashbi Can Come to Us”
At a Lag BaOmer shiur delivered tonight, Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein addressed the current security situation that has prevented travel to Meron this year, offering...
Explosive Recordings: Silman Claims Bennett Was Unfit to Lead, Alleges Medication Use
Newly released recordings have ignited political controversy after Minister Idit Silman was heard making sharp allegations about former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s ability...
Officials: US Closer To Resuming ‘Major Combat Operations’ With Iran
American officials indicated Monday that the United States is moving nearer to resuming large-scale military action against Iran, though any final move depends on...
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Out Of Coma, Talking And Alert After Hospital Scare: Close...
Rudy Giuliani regained consciousness Monday and was described as responsive and communicative as he continued receiving treatment in a Florida hospital for pneumonia, according...
Iran Threatens Unprecedented Attack as Missiles Fly; Netanyahu Moves to Delay Court Appearance
Iran has issued a stark warning of a dramatic escalation, declaring that “Tonight – a new chapter unlike anything seen before,” as tensions surged...
WATCH LIVE: Lag Ba’omer Hadlakah in Yerushalayim with Rav Meilech Biderman
For those for whom it is already Lag Ba'omer and for whom it is permitted to listen to music:
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Giuliani Condition Improving, Remains in Critical Condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is still listed in critical condition at a hospital in West Palm Beach, though individuals familiar with...
Judge Apologizes To White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect Cole Allen Over Jail Conditions
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an apology Monday to a man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and members of...
