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Netanyahu: We will take control of Gaza, aid necessary for continued support

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, saying it is essential to prevent famine and maintain international support.

Tze'ela Gez’s cornea donation brings sight to two after her murder in Burqin attack

Family of Tze'ela Gez, murdered in the Burqin terror attack, donates her organs; her corneas will restore sight to a child at Schneider Hospital and another patient at Beilinson.

Terror victim's sister: 'Four children will grow up without an amazing mother'

Lotem Sasson, sister of Tze'ela Gez murdered in a terrorist attack, shares in pain: 'I was always trying to learn from her how to be a good mother.'

The awakening of heresy in recent generations

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Netanyahu: We'll to take control of all areas of Gaza, we'll bring in aid because we neared red line

Netanyahu: We'll to take control of all areas of Gaza, we'll bring in aid because we neared red line

IDF demolishes illegal building near site of where Tze'ela Gez was murdered

Samaria leader praises demolition, urges broader action, warning structures may have aided terrorist who murdered Tze'ela Gez.

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Hostage survivor Arbel Yehud delivers emotional testimony, describing abuse and urging the return of remaining hostages. "I came to cry the cries of the other hostages," she says.

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Netanyahu Faces Flak After Ordering Resumption Of Aid Into Gaza Due To “Massive International & US Pressure”

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday approved the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza due to intense international pressure on the issue. Netanyahu announced the decision in a meeting of Israel’s security cabinet on Sunday evening, sparking a prolonged debate on the matter. According to a Kan News report on Monday morning, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said at the meeting: “We need to bring in aid immediately. There’s enormous pressure in the European Union and threats of sanctions, also from the Americans. A series of foreign ministers spoke with me about the issue. Democratic and Republican members of Congress have also approached the Israeli ambassador to the United States about the issue.” Sa’ar described at length his conversations with foreign ministers and with the Israeli ambassador to the US: “Everyone from both parties is talking to me only about this.” Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich surprisingly backed Sa’ar: “I back the Foreign Minister because he is heading the diplomatic issue, but it is imperative to ensure that the aid does not reach Hamas.” Prime Minister Netanyahu interjected, saying that he is being strongly pressured on the issue by the Republican Party, Israel’s friends in the US, and by President Trump himself. “President Trump is exerting strong pressure,” he said. Representatives of the  Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said: “There is no starvation in Gaza, but the warehouses of the aid organizations are emptying and people are hoarding in homes. We are approaching the red line. We could enter a problematic situation.” A number of ministers expressed opposition to the move, including Likud MK Avichay Buaron, who called the decision “absolute insanity,” and Likud MK Moshe Saada, who said: “You can’t deploy five IDF divisions to destroy the enemy and simultaneously give it food to survive.” Channel 12 News reported on Sunday night that a stormy confrontation broke out during the meeting after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded that no aid be allowed to enter the Strip. Ben-Gvir said, “I definitely want to starve Hamas” and demanded a vote on the matter, claiming that there was no majority in the cabinet to support the decision. Hanegbi accused Ben-Gvir of “sedition.” However, National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi said that there was no need to hold a vote because “the Prime Minister has already summarized the issue.” Following the meeting, the Prime Minister’s Office stated that “on the recommendation of the IDF, and out of the operational need to allow the expansion of the intensive fighting to defeat Hamas, Israel will bring in a minimal amount of food to the population in order to ensure that a humanitarian crisis does not develop in the Gaza Strip. Such a crisis will jeopardize the continuation of Operation Chariots of Fire to defeat Hamas.” “Israel will act to thwart Hamas’s ability to take over the distribution of humanitarian aid in order to ensure that the aid does not reach Hamas terrorists.” After being attacked for his decision to resume aid to Gaza, Netanyahu on Monday posted a video statement explaining his decision, stating: “We must not reach a situation of famine. Substantively and diplomatically, we won’t have support, and we won’t be able to complete the mission of victory.” “Even our strongest supporters told me, ‘We can give you weapons, support at the […]

DARING OP IN KHAN YOUNIS: Special Forces Disguised As Women Kill Top Terrorist

Israeli special forces carried out a daring raid early Monday morning in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza amid massive airstrikes in the Gaza Strip following the launch of Operation Gideon’s Chariots on Sunday evening, Arab media outlets reported. Early Monday morning, as the IDF bombarded Khan Younis with air strikes, machine gun fire from helicopter gunships, and artillery fire, special forces entered the area disguised as displaced Gazan women with a “wagon” loaded with mattresses [and some operatives hiding inside a special compartment in the wagon]. Gazan sources reported that internet and communication networks were cut off in most of the city during the operation. The force entered an apartment in Khan Younis and, following a gun battle, eliminated Ahmed Sarhan, a senior commander in the Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades, the armed wing of the Popular Resistance Committees, Gaza’s third-largest terrorist organization. The Israeli forces also detained Sarhan’s wife and children. The original goal of the operation was to capture Sarhan alive in order to extract information from him, possibly about Israeli hostages being held nearby. However, that goal proved elusive due to the escalation of the gun battle at the scene.   According to the Saudi Al Arabiya channel, the goal of the operation was to extract Israeli hostages being held in the area. Israel did not verify the report, but a senior Israeli official confirmed that a special operation was carried out in Khan Younis, and baruch Hashem, no IDF casualties were incurred. According to Gazan reports, another Hamas commander was killed in the operation along with Sarhan, and was identified as the commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Southern Battalion, Mahdi Qawareh. Al Jazeera reported at least 30 Israeli attacks on various locations, while Palestinian outlets reported that six Gazans were killed and over 30 were wounded. The IDF spokesperson published a vague statement on Monday morning, stating: “The IDF is in the midst of Operation Gideon’s Chariots and is operating throughout the Gaza Strip. Following the reports, there is no change in the situational assessment.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

MAILBAG: We Teach Social Skills To Kids – But Perhaps It’s Time To Teach Them To Adults Too

As a therapist working in the Lakewood community, I recently attended a professional networking event, hoping to connect with colleagues in the mental health field. Instead, I walked away with something far more disheartening: a growing sense that basic social skills—simple decency, acknowledgment, and presence—are disappearing among professionals in our community. I attempted to strike up a conversation with another therapist. She paused, saying, “Hold on, let me just say bye to them.” I waited—but she never came back. No follow-up. No courtesy. Just… gone. This wasn’t an isolated incident. I’ve begun to notice a troubling pattern—not just at events, but in shul, at simchos, even at everyday interactions. My husband often remarks how, at shul, people seem unable to stand still and connect. There’s this constant restlessness, this difficulty in just being present with another Yid for more than a few seconds. What’s going on? Is this a cultural shift? A reflection of our fast-paced, distracted lifestyle? Or perhaps, is it something deeper—a communal erosion of interpersonal sensitivity and self-awareness? We teach our children social skills. There are entire programs for it in schools. But what about adults? When did we stop holding ourselves to the same basic standard? Respectful interaction—making eye contact, offering a handshake, remembering to circle back in a conversation—these aren’t luxuries. They’re the glue that holds our relationships together. Especially in professional settings, they matter deeply. For a field like mental health that’s built on empathy and connection, the irony is painful. I’m writing this not just to vent, but to hopefully start a conversation. Am I alone in seeing this? Have others noticed the same drift toward coldness, aloofness, or even unintentional arrogance? Maybe it’s time to start a “Social Skills for Adults” club. If kids need help learning how to interact, maybe we do too. I’m serious. If you’ve experienced something similar—or disagree and want to share your take—I’d love to hear from you. Let’s bring this conversation out in the open. You can reach me at silverdoor294@gmail.com. Signed, Anonymous The views expressed in this letter are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of YWN. Have an opinion you would like to share? Send it to us for review. 

Report: Ben-Gvir’s Prison Reform Has Been Instrumental In Curbing Terror In Shomron

Sources in the Shin Bet and the defense establishment believe that the steep decline in the number of terror attacks in Yehuda and Shomron in recent months stems from a combination of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s prison reform and targeted operations in the field, Artuz Sheva reported last week. According to the sources, after entering his position, Ben-Gvir spearheaded a fundamental change in terrorists’  prison conditions, which has led to a reduction in Palestinians’ motivation to carry out terrorist acts. “The terrorists understand that the picnic is over,” the sources told Arutz Sheva. “If in the past we saw young Palestinians entering Israeli prisons to receive an allowance from the Palestinian Authority and in the meantime sit comfortably in prison with good conditions of meals, showers, and college studies – today the harsh conditions in the security prisons, according to the policy of Minister Ben-Gvir, are causing terrorists to recalculate their paths.” “One of the terrorists who was recently released from prison said that if he had known these were the conditions, he wouldn’t have even thrown a stone.” Sources close to Minister Ben-Gvir note that since the appointment of Prison Service Chief Kobi Yaakobi, deposits of funds to terrorists have been stopped, canteens have been closed, shower and yard hours have been reduced, the menu has been changed, the prisoners’ “spokesperson” status has been revoked, and dental treatments have been halted. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Arab Who Spat On IDF Officer Turns Himself In To PA Security Forces

The Arab who spat on a female IDF officer on a bus in Ramat Gan turned himself to the Palestinian Authority’s security forces on Sunday evening. He turned himself in after realizing he was being pursued by Israeli security forces. The Arab had entered Israel illegally. Earlier in the day, Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama Hacohen offered an NIS 18,000 reward for anyone who could provide information on the identity of the suspect. Israel is putting pressure on the Palestinian Authority to hand him over to Israeli security forces. Defense  Minister Yisrael Katz said, “The despicable terrorist who attacked and spat on the IDF officer in uniform must be punished to the fullest extent of the law. We will not allow harm to our soldiers. I trust the law enforcement authorities to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law so that they know that whoever harms IDF soldiers will pay a heavy price.” IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the officer after the incident and expressed appreciation for her service. He stated: “This is a serious incident that should not be ignored. Attacking an officer in uniform is a red line that must be addressed, and constitutes an attack on the entire IDF.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

“A Dangerous Tumor”: Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for Israel’s Destruction Amid Nuclear Tensions

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched another vicious verbal assault against Israel on Saturday, calling the Jewish state “a dangerous, deadly cancerous tumor in the region” that “must be uprooted [and] will be uprooted.” Speaking at a public event in Tehran, Khamenei accused Israel of being “the source of corruption, the source of war, and the source of discord” in the Middle East, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The Iranian dictator also turned his ire toward U.S. President Donald Trump and his recent diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Khamenei called the visit “a disgrace to the American nation.” “Trump said he wanted to use power for peace; he lied,” Khamenei declared. “He and American officials, American administration, used power to massacre Gaza, to incite war wherever they could, and to support their own mercenaries.” Despite his inflammatory rhetoric, Khamenei insisted that the Islamic Republic seeks to build its power for “peace and security,” echoing talking points routinely issued by Tehran even as tensions escalate across the region. The remarks come amid renewed efforts by European powers to rein in Iran’s nuclear program. On Friday, British, French, and German officials—the so-called E3—met with Iranian delegates in Istanbul in a bid to draft a replacement for the faltering 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The talks follow repeated Iranian breaches of the original accord, including enrichment of uranium far beyond the 3.67% limit permitted under the deal. In response, the E3 have reportedly discussed triggering the U.N. “snapback” mechanism to reinstate international sanctions—a move Iranian officials warn would carry “irreversible consequences.” “Iran and the three European countries are determined to maintain and make optimal use of diplomacy,” tweeted Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi following the meeting. “We will meet again to continue the discussions if necessary.” Meanwhile, rumors swirl of a possible fifth round of indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations, though no firm timeline has emerged. European diplomats, who are not directly involved in those talks, have expressed frustration over the Trump administration’s lack of clarity on its Iran policy, Reuters reported. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Trump Envoy Draws Line in the Sand: No Uranium Enrichment for Iran, Says Witkoff [VIDEO]

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that the Trump administration has drawn a firm red line in ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran: zero tolerance for uranium enrichment. “We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability,” Witkoff said in an appearance on ABC’s This Week. “Everything begins with a deal that does not include enrichment… because enrichment enables weaponization, and we will not allow a bomb to get here.” The comments mark a notable hardening of the U.S. position. Earlier this year, Witkoff had floated the possibility of permitting Iran to retain a limited enrichment capability under strict oversight. Now, that window appears shut. “We’ve delivered a proposal to the Iranians that we think addresses some of this without disrespecting them,” Witkoff added, signaling that Washington is still eager for a diplomatic breakthrough—but not at the expense of security. Negotiators are expected to reconvene this week in Europe for what could be a decisive round of talks. “We hope that it will lead to some real positivity,” Witkoff said, though he stopped short of predicting a breakthrough. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

NJ Transit Strike Ends: Engineers Reach Tentative Deal, Trains to Resume Tuesday

New Jersey Transit’s train engineers reached a tentative deal Sunday to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders, including routes to Newark airport and across the Hudson River to New York City. The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, when trains would resume their regular schedules. The walkout that began Friday was the state’s first transit strike in over 40 years, forcing people who normally rely on New Jersey Transit to take buses, cars, taxis and boats instead or consider staying home. The main sticking point had been how to accomplish a wage increase for the engineers without creating a financially disastrous domino effect for the transit agency. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen initially announced regular train service would begin again Monday, but moments later, union spokesperson Jamie Horwitz said NJ Transit informed them that it would be Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. instead. A transit agency statement said the Tuesday start was necessary because “it takes approximately 24 hours to inspect and prepare the infrastructure before returning to full scheduled service.” A union statement sent by email said the terms of the agreement would be sent to the union’s 450 members who work as locomotive engineers or trainees at the passenger railroad. “While I won’t get into the exact details of the deal reached, I will say that the only real issue was wages and we were able to reach an agreement that boosts hourly pay beyond the proposal rejected by our members last month and beyond where we were when NJ Transit’s managers walked away from the table Thursday evening,” said Tom Haas, the union’s general chairman at NJ Transit. He added that the union was able to show management “ways to boost engineers’ wages … without causing any significant budget issue or requiring a fare increase.” The union statement also said the deal would be submitted for a ratification vote by the national union and would require a vote of the New Jersey Transit board at its next regularly scheduled meeting on June 11. NJ Transit’s board also has to approve the deal. “To offer the understatement of the year, this is a very good outcome,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said at a Sunday evening news conference. He commended the two sides for finding an agreement that is “both fair to NJ Transit’s employees while also being affordable for our state’s commuters and taxpayers.” NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri didn’t provide details of the deal, but said it was “fair and fiscally responsible.” He thanked the union for negotiating in good faith. “The deal itself reflects a series of concessions that came together by way of a work bill that will eventually end up paying for this fair wage that the union has asked for,” Kolluri said at the news conference. Buses would be provided on Monday, but Murphy and Kolluri both urged commuters, if possible, to work from home for one more day. “Please do that tomorrow so we can move essential employees through the system,” Kolluri said. A month earlier, members of the union had overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management. NJ Transit — the nation’s third-largest transit system — operates buses and rail in the state, providing nearly 1 million weekday […]

BORO PARK: Brazen Daylight Robbery—Shomrim Helps Nab One Suspect with Violent Past, Three Still on the Run

A shocking broad-daylight robbery shook Boro Park on Friday afternoon when four Hispanic males violently attacked a man near Fort Hamilton Parkway and 56th Street, snatching a gold necklace off his neck before fleeing the scene. The brazen assault occurred in full view of bystanders, prompting a swift response from Boro Park Shomrim after a resident urgently phoned in the incident. Within moments, multiple Shomrim volunteers were deployed, while the organization’s tech team sprang into action, scouring area surveillance footage for any leads. Thanks to the rapid coordination, volunteers obtained a clear description of the suspects. Just blocks away, on 54th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, a sharp-eyed Shomrim volunteer spotted one of the assailants. NYPD officers rushed to the location and took the suspect into custody without incident. Sources tell YWN that the arrested individual is no stranger to law enforcement, with a long rap sheet that includes previous charges for violent robberies and grand larceny. Police have positively identified the remaining three suspects and are actively pursuing them. Detectives are continuing their investigation, and additional arrests are expected. THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE BORO PARK SCOOP STATUS CLICK HERE SIGN UP TO THE BORO PARK SCOOP WHATSAPP STATUS TO BE INFORMED OF BORO PARK NEWS IN LIVE TIME (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Drone Video Reveals Tornado Damage in Sikeston, Missouri

WATCH: Drone video captures the damage after a tornado tore through Sikeston, Missouri, on Friday.

🚨 BREAKING: President Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, Metastasis to Bone

🚨 BREAKING: President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone.

🚨 Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With “Aggressive Form” Of Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said. “The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.” Prostate cancers are given a score called a Gleason score that measures, on a scale of 1 to 10, how the cancerous cells look compared with normal cells. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive. When prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it often spreads to the bones. Metastasized cancer is much harder to treat than localized cancer because it can be hard for drugs to reach all the tumors and completely root out the disease. However, when prostate cancers need hormones to grow, as in Biden’s case, they can be susceptible to treatment that deprives the tumors of hormones. The health of Biden, 82, was a dominant concern among voters during his time as president. After a calamitous debate performance in June while seeking reelection, Biden abandoned his bid for a second term. Then-Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee and lost to Republican Donald Trump, who returned to the White House after a four-year hiatus. But in recent days, Biden rejected concerns about his age despite reporting in the new book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that aides had shielded the public from the extent of his decline while serving as president. In February 2023, Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest that was a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. And in November 2021, he had a polyp removed from his colon that was a benign, but potentially pre-cancerous lesion. In 2022, Biden made a “cancer moonshot” one of his administration’s priorities with the goal of halving the cancer death rate over the next 25 years. The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau. (AP)

Car Bomb Hits Jolani Regime Forces, Kills and Injures Syria General Security Members

A car bomb struck forces of the Jolani regime, killing and injuring multiple members of Syria’s General Security.

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IDF Documents Confirm Gaza Journalist Killed in Strike Was Hamas Terrorist

The IDF has released documents claiming that Palestinian journalist Hassan Eslaiah, killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike on a hospital in southern Gaza on May 13, was a member of Hamas’s military wing. Eslaiah, who was injured in a prior strike on April 7, was accused by the IDF of being part of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade and operating “under the guise of a journalist and owner of a press company.” IDF international media spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani shared on X that documents recovered from Gaza “reveal a list of operatives” in the 3rd Battalion of Hamas’s Khan Yunis Brigade. “Among them, Hassan [Eslaiah], listed by name, military number and unit: the so-called ‘Media Platoon,’” Shoshani stated. Eslaiah, a freelancer for The Associated Press, had photographed a burning tank on the Gaza border and Hamas operatives entering Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, attack, where dozens of civilians were massacred. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Illegal Palestinian Infiltrator Disguised as Chareidi Arrested After Violent Break-In in Neve Yaakov

A young Palestinian man in his 20s from the village of Hizma was arrested in recent days after he illegally infiltrated Israel, disguised himself as a Chareidi Jew, and carried out a violent burglary in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem. The dramatic incident unfolded when the homeowner unexpectedly returned and found the suspect in the act of stealing valuables worth thousands of shekels. The intruder, armed with pepper spray and burglary tools, assaulted one of the residents in an attempt to flee. During the struggle, the homeowner managed to wrestle back the stolen items, which included car keys, NIS 8,000 in cash, jewelry, and expensive handbags. Jerusalem District Police immediately launched an investigation. Through forensic evidence and witness testimony, detectives were able to identify the suspect. In a targeted operation, undercover Border Police (Yamam) officers arrested the man in the Hizma area. According to the investigation, the suspect had entered the apartment using a screwdriver while dressed as a Chareidi man to blend in. After the assault, he stripped off the disguise and fled the scene. The suspect is now facing multiple serious charges, including unlawful entry into Israel, aggravated assault, and burglary. A Jerusalem court has extended his detention to allow police to continue their investigation. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

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Jewish Israeli Spied For Iran In Hospital Where Ex-PM Bennett Was Being Treated

A resident of the central city of Yavne who carried out missions for Iranian terrorist elements was arrested last month, a joint statement from Israel and the Shin Bet announced on Sunday. Moshe Atias, 18, was arrested on suspicion of committing serious security offenses, including collecting intelligence at the cardiology department in a hospital in central Israel while former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was hospitalized there. The investigation revealed that Atias maintained contact with Iranian terrorist elements and carried out numerous missions for them while fully aware of the potential harm to state security, in exchange for financial compensation. Among other things, at the request of his Iranian handler, he provided footage of the hospital floor where Bennett was being treated, including the room with his security guards. Bennett underwent a heart catheterization last month at the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

IDF Issues Final Evacuation Warning for Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah After Gaza Rocket Fire

Following rocket fire from the central Gaza Strip at the Kissufim area near the border, the IDF issues a final evacuation warning for Palestinians in the Khan Younis suburb of Al-Qarara and the south Deir al-Balah area.

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