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
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit on Wednesday morning cleared for publication the names of 15 soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. ×©×ž×•× ×” ×œ×•×—×ž×™× ×ž×’×•×“ צבר של גבעתי × ×¤×’×¢×• ×‘× ×’×ž”ש × ×ž”ר ×©× ×¤×’×¢ מטיל × “ט: סמל עדי ×“× ×Ÿ (בן 20 ×ž×™×‘× ×”), סמ”ר הלל סולומון (בן 20 ×ž×“×™×ž×•× ×”), סמ”ר ×רז מישלובסקי (בן 20 מ××•×¨× ×™×ª), סמ”ר עדי לי×ון […]
US Believes Hamas Cannot Govern Gaza In The Future -White House
The United States does not believe the pro-Iranian Palestinian terrorist group Hamas can be involved in the future governance of the Gaza Strip when the war with Israel is over, the White House said on Wednesday. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby, speaking to reporters as President Joe Biden flew to Minnesota, also said the United States does […]
Combined Stages Of Gaza War To Take Several Months; Thousands Of Hamas Terrorists Killed
The combined stages of the current invasion and expected later stages of insurgency, lower-grade fighting will take several months, The Jerusalem Post has learned. While to date, the IDF and top political officials have talked about an invasion lasting more than weeks, and other processes lasting a couple of months or more, the impression now […]
Mazel Tov Shully and Chevy Isaacson on the birth of a daughter
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 1, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shully and Chevy Isaacson on the birth of a daughter. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Visits Troops on Gaza Border, Commends Achievements
Today (Wednesday, 1 November 2023), Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited the troops of the 36th Brigade, which are deployed to the Gaza border. Minister Gallant held an operational situation assessment, and was briefed on the troops’ preparations for ongoing ground operations. He was also briefed on the troops’ achievements in eliminating terrorist cells and […]
