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Macron decries 'intolerable' Gaza crisis, seeks talks with Netanyahu, Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron labels the humanitarian situation in Gaza "intolerable," emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the restoration of humanitarian aid.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Iran: No US nuke deal proposal received, enrichment continues

Iran's Foreign Minister denies receiving any US nuclear deal proposal, despite Trump's claims, reaffirms Iran's right to peaceful enrichment.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Consul General Akunis in NY: We returned to our old homeland, we will not withdraw again

Speaking at the Israel Heritage Foundation & Arutz Sheva summit in New York, Consul General Ofir Akunis praises the improving atmosphere in New York City for Israeli events and reaffirms Israel’s commitment to its ancient homeland.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

IDF working to seize strategic areas in Gaza ahead of expansion of the military campaign

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit stated on Friday evening, "Over the past 24 hours, the IDF has begun extensive strikes and deployed forces to seize strategic areas in the Gaza Strip, as part of the initial stages of Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' and the expansion of the campaign in Gaza, to achieve all objectives of the war, including the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.""IDF forces under the Southern Command will continue to operate to protect Israeli citizens and fulfill the war's objectives," it added.<a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408497">Read more</a>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Report: White House explores mass Gaza resettlement in Libya

The Trump administration is reportedly advancing a controversial plan to permanently relocate up to one million Gazans from the Gaza Strip to Libya. According to NBC News, discussions have involved Libyan leadership, with potential billions in frozen US funds offered in exchange.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Yisrael Ganz: We will win this war because we are united, like Jerusalem

Yisrael Ganz, head of Binyamin Regional Council, speaks in NYC after the terror attack in Bruchin, and urges applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. "When we stand together, no one can fight with us."

Security officials: Terrorist who carried out attack in Jerusalem was Israeli Arab from Beit Hanina

Security officials said that the terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday evening was an Israeli Arab from the Beit Hanina neighborhood in Jerusalem.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

15 jets, 30 bombs: IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen

Watch the aircraft take off: 15 Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi terror sites in Yemen Friday, dropping over 30 munitions on ports used for Iranian-backed weapons transfers.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Israel Police: Jerusalem stabbing victim was a police officer

(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Initial report: Stabbing attack at the Chain Gate in Jerusalem, attacker neutralized

Initial report of a stabbing incident at the Chain Gate in Jerusalem's Old City.The attacker has reportedly been neutralized. Magen David Adom said a 25-year-old Israeli was moderately wounded and is conscious.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

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🚨 Defense Minister Katz Implicitly Confirms Assassination of Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar, Threatens To Obliterate Houthi Leaders

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz appeared to confirm today the assassination of Mohammed Sinwar, the de facto leader of Hamas in Gaza, marking a huge blow to the terrorist group’s leadership. Katz also issued a stark threat to the Iran-backed Houthi leaders in Yemen, vowing to obliterate them, just hours after Israeli jets launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen. Mohammed Sinwar was killed three days ago during a precision airstrike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. The IDF said the hospital housed a Hamas command-and-control hub. Sinwar, who had taken over as a key figure in Hamas’s military wing following the assassination of his brother Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, was a high-priority target for Israel. Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 Israelis, had been eliminated on Sukkos. Mohammed Sinwar’s death further decimates Hamas’s leadership, with other senior figures like Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh also killed by Israel in recent months. Israel turned its attention to Yemen earlier today, where the Houthi movement has escalated its attacks on Israeli targets. Israeli jets bombed Houthi-controlled ports in Hodeidah and Salif, critical infrastructure hubs, in retaliation for a series of missile and drone strikes on Israel. In his X post, Katz declared, “The IDF has just struck and severely damaged ports in Yemen under the control of the Houthi terror organization… As we have said: if the Houthis continue firing missiles at the State of Israel, they will suffer painful blows.” He explicitly threatened Houthi leaders, stating, “We will hunt down and eliminate Abdul Malik al-Houthi in Yemen,” likening their fate to that of Hamas leaders Mohammed Deif and “the Sinwars”, Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, and Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran—all of whom Israel has killed in targeted operations over the past year. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Hagaon HaRav Shaul Alter Calms Crowd as Air Raid Siren Disrupts Lag BaOmer Event in Jerusalem

This is how the dramatic moments looked last night when an air raid siren sounded in the middle of the Lag BaOmer event in Yerushalyim by Hagaon HaRav Shaul Alter, he as calms the public to continue sitting and not to panic.

Zelensky: Putin Backed Out of Turkey Talks, Stalling Major Progress to End War

Zelensky says major progress toward ending the war was possible this week, but Putin backed out of direct talks in Turkey out of fear of facing him personally.

FBI Director Patel: FBI to Relocate from J. Edgar Hoover Building, Redistribute 1,500 Agents Nationwide

FBI Director Kash Patel announces the FBI will be moving out of the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington DC. “There’s 11,000 FBI agents in DC… Removing 1500.. Every states getting a plus up. The FBI is leaving the Hoover Building.. Unsafe for our workforce.”

🔥Thousands Join HaRav Shmuel Shmelke Biderman for Lag BaOmer Medurah at London’s Yesodei HaTorah

🔥 LONDON: Thousands join the younger brother of Reb Meilech, HaRav Shmuel Shmelke Biderman at a Lag BaOmer Medura at ‘Yesodei HaTorah.’

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Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir Oversee IAF Strikes on Houthi Targets from Underground Command Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir are huddled in the Israeli Air Force underground command center during the strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

IAF Strikes Houthi Ports in Yemen After Ballistic Missile Attacks on Israel

🚨 The Israeli Air Force reportedly conducted multiple airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled ports of Hodeidah and Al-Salif in western Yemen, likely in response to recent ballistic missile attacks on Israel.

DEVELOPING: Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Lakewood Office Building

A bomb threat was reported Friday morning at approximately 9:55 AM at 411 Boulevard of the Americas in Lakewood, prompting a full evacuation of the building. A caller reportedly claimed the building was “going to blow up,” triggering a large emergency response. Numerous local and county emergency agencies are currently on scene, with K-9 units actively sweeping the building as authorities investigate the threat. 📲 For the fastest & most reliable hyper-local Lakewood news: 🗞 JOIN LAKEWOOD ALERTS STATUS: 📰 JOIN LAKEWOOD ALERTS GROUPS:

President Trump Departs The UAE, Wrapping Up His Middle East Visit

Shtilim Yeshivah Students Stand Where History Speaks

Ben Horodenker For the yeshivah students of Shtilim, the eight-day journey to Poland was a transformative experience of connection, memory, and inner awakening—designed specifically within the inclusive, nurturing framework that defines the Shtilim special education network. The group was accompanied by Rabbi Chaim Biton, a minister in the Education Ministry; Rabbi Yisrael Reisner, Shtilim’s visionary founder and chairman; Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, Rosh Yeshivah of Ohalech; Rabbi Moshe Berman, Rosh Yeshivah of Shvilei HaTorah; as well as devoted educators and rabbanim from the Shtilim network. The experienced yeshivah staff provided a forum for the boys to digest and reflect on what they had seen and experienced, offering students with complex needs not only the tools for learning but opportunities for spiritual connection, pride in their Jewish identity, and personal growth. “Polish soil is soaked in Jewish tears,” declared Rabbi Finkel, addressing the students with trembling voice and uplifted hands. “Every step we take here cries out from the past, telling the story of our people.” That moment—quiet, intense, and deeply moving—set the tone for a journey that would leave no heart unchanged. Throughout the trip, students experienced a profound emotional and spiritual unfolding. “It felt like the souls of the martyrs were with us,” one participant shared. “This wasn’t just a glimpse into history,” reflected Rabbi Yehoshua Bider, Mashgiach of Yeshivat Shvilei HaTorah. “It was a journey into each boy’s soul—a reflection of who he is, and who he is capable of becoming.” At the graves of Torah giants such as Rav Chaim of Brisk, the Netziv of Volozhin, Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, the Rema, the Bach, and many others, the boys were introduced to a legacy of greatness and resilience. Shabbat was a sanctuary of strength and serenity, and on Motzaei Shabbat, spirits soared as melodies of faith filled the air, led by singer Pini Einhorn, the Neshama choir, and the soulful clarinet of Chaim Kirshenbaum. It was a celebration of Jewish identity—accessible, inclusive, and alive. The next morning, the students received intensive words of preparation before heading to Majdanek, Treblinka, Auschwitz, and Birkenau. These visits weren’t only about remembering the past but also strengthening the inner core of each student and instilling pride in their Jewish identity. One of the most searing moments came at the Children’s Forest, the site of a mass grave of young children. There, each student received a personal letter written by his parents. Surrounded by memories of thousands of children who never had a chance to grow up, the boys opened their letters. Rabbi Chaim Biton addressed the students: “As we stand here and imagine the children who were murdered al kiddush Hashem, our hearts break—but our truth stands strong. You are their legacy. You are the continuation they were denied. With your bodies, your souls, your Torah, your faith—you are our answer. You are the living proof of Am Yisrael Chai.” Many of the boys responded instinctively—by writing letters of their own to their younger siblings. That sense of continuity, of belonging, is at the heart of what Shtilim works to cultivate every day: giving students with complex developmental needs the tools to build identity, meaning, and connection. As the trip concluded, the boys stood in a circle shoulder to shoulder, arms around one another, singing Ani Maamin—a song of hope and […]

Former FBI Director James Comey Under Fire for Apparent Assassination Threat Against President Trump

A political firestorm erupted Thursday when former FBI Director James Comey posted a cryptic Instagram photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers “8647,” which many in conservative circles interpret as a coded call to assassinate President Donald Trump. The post, deleted after sparking outrage, has prompted investigations by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Secret Service, with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard leading calls for Comey’s arrest. The controversy stems from the phrase “86 47,” where “86” is slang for “to get rid of” or, more recently, “to kill,” and “47” refers to Trump’s status as the 47th President of the United States. Comey, a vocal Trump detractor since his 2017 firing by the then-president, likely knew exactly what he was implying, though he now denies it. “This is the guy who’s issuing a hit on President Trump,” Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime. “Any other person with the position of influence that he has… should be held accountable and put behind bars for this.” Comey’s post, captioned “Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” was removed after backlash from Trump allies, including Donald Trump Jr., who wrote on X, “Just James Comey casually calling for my dad to be murdered.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote: “Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of POTUS Trump. DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately.” Trump survived two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign—one in July in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman grazed his ear, killing one attendee, and another in September at Trump International Golf Club in Florida. Gabbard noted this, saying, “The dangerousness of this cannot be underestimated… We’ve already seen assassination attempts.” Comey, who led the FBI from 2013 to 2017, has a contentious history with Trump. Fired amid the bureau’s probe into alleged Russian ties to Trump’s 2016 campaign, Comey later called Trump “morally unfit” for office and wrote a memoir critical of the former president. His defenders, including some left-leaning commentators, argue the “8647” post was a misunderstanding, with Comey claiming he thought it was merely a “political message” and was unaware of its violent connotations. “James Comey spent his career prosecuting mobsters,” Gabbard said, dismissing his ignorance claim. “He understood the dangerous lingo he posted on Instagram.” FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency is supporting the Secret Service’s investigation, saying, “We are in communication with Director [Sean] Curran. Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters, and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

WATCH: UAE Foreign Minister Presses for Hamas Exit and Hostage Deal as Key to Gaza Resolution

The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat told Fox News that the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas is a prerequisite for any meaningful progress toward stability in the region. “First, getting the hostages out,” said Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “We need calm in Gaza, and we need an authority that’s not Hamas that controls Gaza.” His remarks — a rare and pointed public articulation of the U.A.E.’s position on the conflict — place the Gulf nation squarely in alignment with a growing international chorus calling for Hamas to relinquish control of the besieged enclave as a condition for rebuilding and long-term peace. Since the outbreak of the war following Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israel, the U.A.E. has emerged as one of the largest donors of humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to bin Zayed, 42 percent of all aid that has entered the territory since the war began has been funded by the Emirates. He credited the 2020 Abraham Accords — the U.S.-brokered normalization agreement between Israel and several Arab states, including the U.A.E. — with enabling that scale of assistance. Without it, he suggested, Abu Dhabi’s ability to funnel aid into Gaza would have been far more limited. The Abraham Accords, controversial in parts of the Arab world, opened diplomatic and commercial channels between Israel and its new regional partners, including the U.A.E. While the war in Gaza has tested those ties, Emirati officials have sought to leverage the relationship to push for de-escalation and greater humanitarian access. Still, bin Zayed’s call for a post-Hamas governing authority in Gaza underscores a growing consensus among Arab leaders — including Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia — that any durable solution must involve a political transformation inside the territory. Though he did not specify what form such an alternative authority should take, bin Zayed’s comments suggest the U.A.E. envisions a Gaza Strip administered either by a reformed Palestinian Authority or a transitional body backed by Arab states and international actors. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Trump Warns Iran: Move Quickly Or “Something Bad Will Happen”

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran should make a quick decision on an American proposal for a nuclear deal or “something bad will happen.” Speaking in Abu Dhabi as he capped a Gulf tour, Trump said his administration had handed Iran a proposal for an agreement, adding that “they know they have to move quickly or something bad is going to happen.” The Trump administration presented Iran with a written proposal for a nuclear deal during the fourth round of negotiations held in Oman on Sunday, according to a U.S. official and two sources with direct knowledge of the talks cited by Axios. This marks the first time since negotiations began in early April that the U.S. has provided a formal written offer to Iran, signaling a potential turning point in the high-stakes discussions. The proposal was delivered by White House envoy Steve Witkoff to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has returned to Tehran to consult with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and other top officials. The details of the U.S. proposal remain undisclosed, but sources indicate it outlines limitations for a civilian nuclear program in Iran, along with monitoring and verification requirements. The move comes amid intense diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities, with President Donald Trump emphasizing the urgency of the talks. Speaking in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Trump described the proposal as “an olive branch” but warned, “This is not an offer that will last forever. The time is right now for them to choose.” The presentation of a written proposal follows months of negotiations that initially focused on establishing trust and dialogue. During the first round of talks in April, Araghchi provided Witkoff with a document containing Iranian proposals, which the U.S. deemed premature. By the third round, the U.S. accepted an Iranian proposal for review, leading to an exchange of questions and clarifications that paved the way for the U.S. to draft its own plan. Witkoff’s team has faced challenges in articulating a consistent U.S. position, particularly regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment. While Witkoff previously suggested that Iran could enrich uranium at low levels (up to 3.67%) for civilian purposes, he later clarified that any deal would require Iran to “stop and eliminate” its enrichment and weaponization programs entirely. This shift has drawn criticism from hawkish voices in Washington, including Senator Tom Cotton, who insists on “zero enrichment” and has rallied Republican support for a hardline stance. Iran has signaled openness to a deal that aligns with its interests. A senior adviser to Khamenei told NBC News on Wednesday that Iran is prepared to limit enrichment to levels suitable for civilian use, surrender its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and allow international inspectors to verify compliance—provided all U.S. sanctions are lifted. Iranian officials have stressed that uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable, though they are willing to discuss limitations on its scope and scale for confidence-building purposes. The talks are unfolding against a backdrop of regional tensions and U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, which Trump has described as a contingency plan should diplomacy fail. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have urged the U.S. to secure a deal to avoid a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which could ignite a broader regional conflict. Witkoff briefed the […]

16-Year-Old Accused of Spying for Iran in Alarming Breach of Israeli Security

Israeli authorities announced Friday that they have arrested a 16-year-old boy accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence operatives in a covert campaign targeting Israel’s national security. The teenager, a resident of the Judean foothills region, allegedly carried out a series of tasks for Iranian handlers in exchange for money, according to a joint statement issued by the Israel Police and the Shin Bet. The activities included photographing sensitive locations, hiding cash, distributing incendiary political flyers, and burning papers bearing condemnations of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Officials say the teen was instructed to purchase a new mobile phone and install an encrypted messaging application through which he could receive assignments. Despite informing Israeli authorities that he had been contacted by Iranian agents, the teenager allegedly continued to cooperate with them, the statement said. At one point, while traveling abroad, the suspect was reportedly offered a face-to-face meeting with his Iranian contacts, though officials did not confirm whether such a meeting occurred. The arrest marks the latest in a growing number of alleged Iranian-backed operations targeting Israeli citizens for recruitment. Over the past year, Iranian intelligence has been linked to a range of subversive activities within Israel, including the dissemination of propaganda, acts of arson, and what officials have described as foiled attempts to assassinate senior Israeli figures. Security officials have long warned of Iran’s use of cyber channels and social media to reach out to disaffected or vulnerable individuals within Israel. While past cases have typically involved adults, the involvement of a minor adds a troubling dimension to the evolving threat. Neither the suspect’s name nor the specific locations he targeted have been released due to legal and security considerations. The teenager remains in custody as the investigation continues. Charges have not yet been formally announced. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

New Syrian Government Hints at Return of Legendary Spy Eli Cohen’s Remains Amid Quiet Talks With Israel

Syria’s new government under President Ahmad al-Sharaa is reportedly considering the return of the remains of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen — a potential diplomatic gesture that could mark a striking departure from decades of hostile silence between the two countries. According to Arab diplomats cited by Al-Akhbar, a pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper known for its deep connections in the region, Syrian officials have not ruled out the possibility of transferring Cohen’s remains to Israel, nearly 60 years after he was hanged in a Damascus public square in 1965. The report, authored by Al-Akhbar editor-in-chief Ibrahim al-Amin, claims that covert security talks between Israel and Syria have intensified in recent weeks, with a particular focus on confidence-building measures. Among those measures, according to the report, is Syria’s potential disclosure of burial sites of Israeli soldiers who went missing during the 1982 Lebanon War — a topic long considered off-limits by successive Syrian regimes. More notably, the article suggests that these contacts are not occurring in isolation. Recent meetings reportedly held in Abu Dhabi brought together senior representatives of the al-Sharaa regime, U.S. officials, and Israeli intermediaries. The agenda, according to the report, centered around a tentative understanding: Syria would take concrete steps to de-escalate tensions along its border with Israel, in exchange for American economic and humanitarian aid. The reported overtures come at a critical moment for Syria’s new leadership. President al-Sharaa, a former insurgent leader turned internationally recognized head of state, has spent the first months of his presidency attempting to rehabilitate Syria’s global standing after years of civil war and diplomatic isolation. Israeli and American officials have not publicly confirmed the Abu Dhabi talks or the details of any proposals made. Still, the potential return of Eli Cohen’s remains — long regarded as a national cause in Israel — would carry enormous symbolic weight. Cohen, who infiltrated the highest echelons of Syrian government under the alias Kamel Amin Thaabet, was credited with passing critical intelligence to Israel in the lead-up to the 1967 Six-Day War. Captured and executed in 1965, his body has never been returned, despite repeated requests by the Israeli government and multiple diplomatic efforts through third parties. His widow, Nadia Cohen, has continued to advocate for the return of his remains. “This would be a historic act of reconciliation,” she said in a statement last year, when similar rumors surfaced. While Al-Akhbar is not a neutral observer — its editorial line often mirrors that of Hezbollah and Iranian-linked factions — its reporting is considered credible within diplomatic circles when it comes to intra-Arab or regional negotiations. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

COMMUTE CHAOS: 350,000 Stranded as NJ Transit Engineers Walk Off the Job in First Strike in 40 Years

New Jersey Transit train engineers went on strike Friday, leaving an estimated 350,000 commuters in New Jersey and New York City to seek other means to reach their destinations or consider staying home. Groups of picketers gathered in front of transit headquarters in Newark and at the Hoboken Terminal, carrying signs that said “Locomotive Engineers on Strike” and “NJ Transit: Millions for Penthouse Views Nothing for Train Crews.” Friday’s rail commute into New York from New Jersey is typically the lightest of the week. In New York, some commuters from New Jersey said they could not work remotely and had to come in, taking busses to the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan. David Milosevich, a fashion and advertising casting director, was on his way to a photo shoot in Brooklyn. At 1 a.m. he checked his phone and saw the strike was on. “I left home very early because of it,” he said, grabbing the bus in Montclair, New Jersey, and arriving in Manhattan at 7 a.m. “I think a lot of people don’t come in on Fridays since COVID. I don’t know what’s going to happen Monday.” Strike comes after talks this week didn’t result in a deal The walkout comes after the latest round of negotiations on Thursday didn’t produce an agreement. It is the state’s first transit strike in more than 40 years and comes a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management. “We presented them the last proposal; they rejected it and walked away with two hours left on the clock,” said Tom Haas, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri described the situation as a “pause in the conversations.” “I certainly expect to pick back up these conversations as soon as possible,” he said late Thursday during a joint news conference with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. “If they’re willing to meet tonight, I’ll meet them again tonight. If they want to meet tomorrow morning, I’ll do it again. Because I think this is an imminently workable problem. The question is, do they have the willingness to come to a solution.” Murphy and Kolluri planned a Friday morning news conference. Tracks where NJ Transit trains usually run are quiet A few blocks from the Port Authority bus terminal, the NJ Transit train terminal was quiet, with an NJ transit worker in an orange hoody on hand to warn riders it was closed, Signs read: “service suspended.” The South Amboy train station, an express stop on the NJ Transit rail line, was vacant. But the Waterway ferry that began service only 18 months ago from a waterside launching point that’s a 10-minute walk from the train station was busier than usual for its 6:40 a.m., 55-minute nonstop trip to Manhattan. The ferry runs once an hour during the morning and evening commutes. With about three dozen people aboard, more than half the seats in the ferry’s lower deck were empty. NJ governor says deal needs to be fair to employees and affordable Murphy said it was important to “reach a final deal that is both fair to employees and at the same time affordable to New Jersey’s commuters and taxpayers.” “Again, we cannot ignore the agency’s fiscal realities,” Murphy said. The announcement came after 15 […]

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