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“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l
Monday, August 10, 2026
Arab Countries that pursued peace with Israel, secretly were preparing for war! Cleared for publication!
Officials from one country in the Middle East advised another regional state to pursue an agreement with Israel in order to "lull it to sleep" while preparing for war, according to a Monday report.
First reported by KAN News and cleared for publication by the IDF military censor, the report noted that officials from said country told their counterparts during talks in recent months that they should demonstrate tactical flexibility toward Israel and work toward reaching an agreement.
The proposal, however, was not intended as a path toward lasting reconciliation. Instead, the officials advised the other country to use the period created by an agreement to prepare for a future war against Israel, according to the sources cited in the report.
The officials reportedly suggested reaching an agreement with Israel with the intention of later violating it, while simultaneously preparing for a larger military confrontation.
The identities of either of the two countries involved have not been identified.
"Anyone who thought we could entrust the security of our sons to agreements and guarantees from those around us received a painful slap in the face this morning,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in response to the report.
“Behind all these agreements rooted in the failed conception lie lies and deception. These are agreements whose purpose is to lull us to sleep ahead of the next blow."
Israel has concluded its latest round of peace talks with Lebanon in Rome, where the two countries have worked on a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the disarmament of Hezbollah.
The talks center around the implementation of the June deal that links Israel's progressive withdrawal of troops from Lebanon to the disarmament of the terrorist organization.
Additionally, Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa recently told Al Jazeera that Syria and Israel are working to reach a security agreement with the aid of several countries, adding that he hoped for an agreement that could serve as a gateway to comprehensive peace without undermining Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights.
Those concerns carry particular weight following the intelligence failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre. Internal Hamas documents published in June detailed a deliberate effort by the terrorist organization to convince Israel that it sought stability while secretly preparing for a surprise attack.
The documents described a multidimensional deception strategy designed to foster Israeli complacency. Hamas sought to project restraint and an interest in economic and diplomatic arrangements, including by remaining on the sidelines during some previous rounds of fighting between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Additionally, the report did not address whether the country that allegedly received the proposal accepted the advice or acted on it. It also does not establish that any agreement currently under discussion with Israel is part of such a strategy.
I'm not Joey!
Angel showed up every day with the same dedication, kindness, and work ethic, refusing to let her circumstances define her.
What she didn’t know was that the “new employee” she was training was actually the CEO, who was quietly watching how she treated people and approached her work.
He saw her character and rewarded it with a promotion, a $14,000 salary increase, and a $250,000 check to help her start a new chapter.
Your circumstances don’t define your character. How you show up does.
Media: Undercover Boss
Charedim must become full partners in Am Yisrael’s national mission
by Moti Leitner
For the past year, I have travelled across Israel listening to members of the Charedi community. I met avreichim, working fathers, mothers carrying the financial burden of large families, educators, business owners and young people searching for a place within the community they love.
I heard deep devotion to Torah, but also growing anxiety. Families are struggling financially. Young people who do not fit within the existing educational framework are being lost. Dropout rates in parts of our community are alarmingly high. Parents fear that their children will reach adulthood without the education, qualifications or practical skills needed to build stable lives.
These conversations convinced me that the present situation cannot continue. They also convinced me that the natural partners in creating a new path are Israel’s observant right-wing public.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Trump carries a Zohar around with him all the time
In an exclusive interview published Friday on Channel 12 News, Marla Maples, Donald Trump’s second ex-wife, revealed intimate details about the president’s spiritual practices, disclosing that Trump carries mystical Jewish texts with him at all times.
“He carries with him the Book of Pinchas, the Book of Zohar, in Aramaic. He puts it over his heart, inside, for protection and healing,” Maples told interviewer Yonatan Reguer.
“He has a very big heart; he wouldn’t be in his position if not for the desire to help others.”
The revelation provides a rare window into Trump’s personal spiritual life, which has not been widely discussed publicly.
The Zohar is the foundational text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, and Pinchas is the specific portion of the Torah addressed in mystical tradition.
Maples’ comments come from substantial personal experience with Jewish mysticism and Israeli spirituality.
She has studied Kabbalah for many years and maintains observant Jewish practices including keeping Shabbat, eating kosher, and reciting the Shema Yisrael daily.
Maples has visited Israel multiple times, including trips to Safed (the center of Kabbalistic study) and to the graves of righteous people.
She keeps a deep spiritual connection to Israel and Jewish tradition, a practice rooted in her Christian Baptist upbringing but expanded through her exploration of mysticism.
In the interview, Maples also recounted how her spiritual practice has sustained her through life’s challenges.
She described how prayer protected her during an armed robbery attempt in Nigeria, an incident she credits to her spiritual connection and faith practices.
The interview covers substantial ground beyond Trump’s spiritual life.
Maples discusses her relationship with her daughter Tiffany Trump, as well as her ties to Melania and Ivanka Trump.
The discussion addresses the highly publicized affair that led to her marriage to Trump (1993-1999) and the subsequent divorce.
Maples also revealed details about her relationship with her grandson and her ongoing connection to the Trump family despite the decades since her divorce from the former president.
The interview includes discussion of a new wellness initiative Maples is launching in partnership with an Israeli partner.
The project appears to blend her interests in spiritual practice, health, and wellness with Israeli innovation and expertise.
Maples has long been public about her spiritual practices. A Baptist raised in Georgia, she has synthesized her Christian faith with Jewish mysticism, creating a unique spiritual identity.
She hosts a podcast called “Awakening with Marla,” which explores spirituality, alternative medicine, and personal empowerment.
Her commitment to Jewish practice and Israel has been consistent for decades.
In 2004, she appeared at an international Kabbalah conference in Tel Aviv, demonstrating the depth and public nature of her spiritual involvement.
Singer Avishai Levi killed by his own car in Yerushalyim
Avishai Levi z”l, a Haredi singer around 30 years old, was killed today in a heartbreaking accident on Adoniyahu HaCohen Street in Jerusalem.
According to initial reports, Levi exited his vehicle when it began rolling and he was tragically crushed between the car and a pole. The driver apparently believed the car was secured, but it may not have been fully placed in park.
Reports suggest the vehicle’s safety system, which is designed to prevent this by shutting off when the driver unbuckles, may have been bypassed. Some drivers avoid the automatic shutdown by keeping the seat belt fastened, which can prevent the safety feature from activating.
May his memory be a blessing. 🕯️ Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Iran's Chief Rabbi Yehuda Gerami Visits Satmar Rebbe's Grave on his Yurzet!

