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NYC honors Cpt. Omer Neutra

NYC honors Captain Omer Neutra - a hometown hero finally brought home

Hundreds gathered at Columbus Circle to honor Captain Omer Neutra z”l, a NY native whose body was held by Hamas for 758 days, and to call for the return of the eight hostages still in Gaza.

NYC honors Captain Omer Neutra - a hometown hero finally brought home

Boris Johnson:

Boris Johnson: 'Europe must understand that antisemitism is its problem too'

At a high-level EJA conference in Krakow, Jewish and European leaders warned that antisemitism is surging and urged Europe to declare Jews a 'protected people' now.

Boris Johnson: 'Europe must understand that antisemitism is its problem too'

New details:

Polygraph uncovers MAG WhatsApp group behind video leak

A senior officer’s polygraph confession exposed a MAG Corps WhatsApp group, led by Tomer-Yerushalmi, that allegedly orchestrated the leak at the heart of the Sde Teiman affair.

Polygraph uncovers MAG WhatsApp group behind video leak

Senior Analyst:

Senior Analyst: 'Hamas would see immunity while still in Gaza as insurance'

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli reviews the error inherent in the decision to allow free passage to Hamas forces trapped outside the yellow line.

Senior Analyst: 'Hamas would see immunity while still in Gaza as insurance'

Tucker Carlson row:

ZOA threatens to quit Heritage Foundation over support for Tucker Carlson

Organization threatens to quit antisemitism initiative unless Heritage Foundation denounces Tucker Carlson and ends all affiliation with the controversial host.

ZOA threatens to quit Heritage Foundation over support for Tucker Carlson

UK train attacker charged with 10 counts of attempted murder

Anthony Williams charged with attempted murder after stabbing 11 people on a UK train. Police say he may be linked to other knife attacks.

UK train attacker charged with 10 counts of attempted murder

Arizona man jailed for 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC

Arizona man Donovan Hall sentenced to 49 months in prison for sending over 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC. He sent photos of weapons and threatened to kill, rape, and torture victims and their families.

Arizona man jailed for 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC

Due to anti-Israel bias:

Due to anti-Israel bias: Wikipedia founder blocks edits to 'Gaza genocide'

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales blocks edits to the “Gaza genocide” page, citing anti-Israel bias and lack of attribution.

Due to anti-Israel bias: Wikipedia founder blocks edits to 'Gaza genocide'

US proposes to UN:

US proposes to UN: Gaza force with mandate to demilitarize and rebuild

According to Axios, the US has proposed a UN-backed international force to govern and secure Gaza through 2027, with a mandate to disarm terror groups and oversee reconstruction.

US proposes to UN: Gaza force with mandate to demilitarize and rebuild

Shock Poll:

Shock Poll: Cuomo tops Mamdani in two-way race scenario

A new AtlasIntel poll, one day before the NYC mayoral election, shows Andrew Cuomo trailing Zohran Mamdani by just 4 points - yet beating him in a head-to-head matchup.

Shock Poll: Cuomo tops Mamdani in two-way race scenario

Watch:

Watch: Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding

Mossad Director David Barnea attended the wedding the son of his brother, Zohar, who is an important member of the Breslov community.

Watch: Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding

Report:

Report: UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.

Report: UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

Court rejects appeal:

Court rejects appeal: Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody

The court rejected Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s appeal to be released to house arrest, citing obstruction concerns. She and a former IDF prosecutor face multiple serious charges.

Court rejects appeal: Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody

'Look me in the eye'

Hadar Goldin's sister's demand from the Prime Minister: 'Look me in the eye'

After meeting Gal Hirsch, relatives of the final hostages still in Gaza demanded the war-ending deal be fulfilled, including the return of all deceased held by Hamas in Gaza.

Hadar Goldin's sister's demand from the Prime Minister: 'Look me in the eye'

Within less than an hour:

Within less than an hour: IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force and Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to reestablish terror infrastructure sites and gather intelligence on IDF troops.

Within less than an hour: IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Neutra family speaks out:

'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last' - Neutra family speaks out

Neutra family issues first public statement in Tel Aviv, honoring their son’s legacy, thanking key figures for their efforts, and urging continued action for hostages.

'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last' - Neutra family speaks out

How Red Cross and Hamas are working to recover hostage bodies

Hamas has formed special teams to locate and guard the bodies of slain Israeli hostages in Gaza, reportedly working with the Red Cross and Egyptian crews near the Yellow Line.

How Red Cross and Hamas are working to recover hostage bodies

Max Herkin:

Max Herkin: Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity

Jewish Agency heads Doron Almog and Mark Wilf visited Capt. Maxim Herkin, a Supernova survivor recently freed from Hamas captivity, who shared his ordeal and enduring faith.

Max Herkin: Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity

Histadrut corruption scandal

Histadrut corruption scandal: Key suspects' detention extended

A court extended the detention of Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David, his wife, and others in a major corruption case, citing risks of evidence tampering and obstruction.

Histadrut corruption scandal: Key suspects' detention extended

Attempted car theft turns deadly on Mount Hebron

An Israeli citizen fatally shot a suspected car thief near Mount Hebron after being assaulted. The thief tried to flee with the car, dragging another victim behind him.

Attempted car theft turns deadly on Mount Hebron

Herzog:

Herzog: Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'

President Herzog, speaking at the Rabin memorial, praised the Trump administration's regional peace efforts and urged Palestinians to abandon terror and fulfill all deal clauses.

Herzog: Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'

Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson

Zionist Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore urged Vice President Vance to denounce Tucker Carlson, accusing him of antisemitism and betraying Christian values.

Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson

'Earthquake under the Deep State'

Ben-Gvir claims: 'Advocate General's missing phone had evidence against the AG'

Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.

Ben-Gvir claims: 'Advocate General's missing phone had evidence against the AG'

Following pressure:

Following pressure: Netanyahu backtracks, won't send 200 terrorists from Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't allow Hamas terrorists safe passage, stands firm in insistence on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, source says.

Following pressure: Netanyahu backtracks, won't send 200 terrorists from Rafah

Terrorist in Sde Teiman case released to Gaza in Hamas hostage deal

Military Prosecutor’s Office confirms key witness in Force 100 trial was deported as part of the hostage deal with Hamas; defense attorneys demand indictments be dropped.

Terrorist in Sde Teiman case released to Gaza in Hamas hostage deal

Despite ceasefire agreement:

Despite ceasefire agreement: Hamas terrorists attempt attack on IDF soldiers

Ignoring US-brokered ceasefire, terrorists advance towards IDF troops in southern Gaza; IDF acts to neutralize threat.

Despite ceasefire agreement: Hamas terrorists attempt attack on IDF soldiers

Open-source AI models easily manipulated to generate antisemitic content

Study finds alarming gaps in safety guardrails across popular open-source Large Language Models, new ADL research shows.

Open-source AI models easily manipulated to generate antisemitic content

Watch:

Watch: Released hostage Segev Kalfon removes his photograph from ambulance

Hostage survivor Segev Kalfon removes his photograph that was pasted during the war on an intensive care unit at the Magen David Adom station in Dimona.

Watch: Released hostage Segev Kalfon removes his photograph from ambulance

Israel to allow hundreds of terrorists to rejoin Hamas

Hundreds of terrorists in Rafah area, responsible for deaths of IDF soldiers, expected to receive permission to return to Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza.

Israel to allow hundreds of terrorists to rejoin Hamas

Senior Histadrut official arrested in major corruption probe

Dozens of suspects, including Histadrut labor union officials and municipal leaders, are detained for questioning in largescale corruption probe affecting major players in the public sector.

Senior Histadrut official arrested in major corruption probe

Ashdod:

In Ashdod, assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint

Scooter-riding youths continue attacking haredi passersby in Ashdod, punching their victims before vanishing.

In Ashdod, assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint

10/7 report disclosed:

The document the Air Force didn’t want you to see

An internal investigation conducted after October 7th reveals how early warnings of Hamas activity in Gaza were ignored or downplayed as top Air Force officers remained unaware - and one crucial figure slept through the night.

The document the Air Force didn’t want you to see

Three bodies of hostages returned

Three hostages returned to Israel and identified

Israel receives coffins of three deceased hostages which were taken to the National Center for Forensic Medicine and identified as Omer Neutra, Asaf Hamami and Oz Daniel.

Three hostages returned to Israel and identified

'Profoundly offensive'

Pennsylvania diocese condemns 'profoundly offensive' Holocaust imagery on parade float

A Catholic school float featuring Auschwitz imagery sparks outrage in Pennsylvania. The Diocese of Harrisburg condemns it as “profoundly offensive” and pledges Holocaust education and process reforms.

Pennsylvania diocese condemns 'profoundly offensive' Holocaust imagery on parade float

At least 7 dead

Northern Afghanistan rocked by 6.3-magnitude earthquake, at least 7 dead

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. USGS warns of possible mass casualties. At least 7 dead and 150 injured.

Northern Afghanistan rocked by 6.3-magnitude earthquake, at least 7 dead

Former hostage Alon Ohel undergoes eye surgery and shoulder procedure

Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva reports that former hostage Alon Ohel has undergone complex eye surgery and an orthopedic procedure, during which a fragment was successfully removed from his shoulder.

Former hostage Alon Ohel undergoes eye surgery and shoulder procedure

Trump to 60 Minutes:

Trump to 60 Minutes: I had to push Netanyahu to agree to the ceasefire

In interview with “60 Minutes”, Trump says he secured all Israeli hostages from Gaza, pushed Netanyahu, and “knocked the hell out of Iran.” He warns Hamas: “They’ll be taken out if they misbehave.”

Trump to 60 Minutes: I had to push Netanyahu to agree to the ceasefire

Police arrest Military Advocate General and former Chief Military Prosecutor

Police arrest Military Advocate General, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, along with the former Chief Military Prosecutor. Both are being questioned on suspicion of obstruction of investigative proceedings and breach of trust.

Police arrest Military Advocate General and former Chief Military Prosecutor

Trump quips:

Trump quips: I can’t imagine we didn’t do better with the Jewish vote

President Trump addresses Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Leadership Summit, touts his record on Israel, national security, and fighting antisemitism: “Israel has never had a better friend than President Donald J. Trump.”

Trump quips: I can’t imagine we didn’t do better with the Jewish vote

Ukraine:

Historic Jewish hospital in Ukraine, that saved tens of thousands, has been renovated

The Jewish hospital in Odessa, founded in 1800 with six beds, is undergoing extensive restoration. During the pogroms, a tent camp was set up that helped 50,000 victims.

Historic Jewish hospital in Ukraine, that saved tens of thousands, has been renovated