Israel captures medieval Crusader castle in Lebanon

 It’s been called the last strategically significant castle in the world — and now Israel holds it.

Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as it campaigns against Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah in the country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the seizure of the hilltop Crusader fortress as “a dramatic stage and dramatic change in our policy.”

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shared pictures of the Israeli flag being raised above the 900-year-old fortress, which was constructed on a cliffside high above the Litani River.

The position gives Israeli troops a commanding lookout post over much of southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

Zionism is no longer the biggest threat in Satmar! It's AI!

 The Satmar Rebbe on Thursday delivered an emergency address broadcast live to all Satmar institutions around the world, harshly attacking artificial intelligence.

In his remarks, the Rebbe called on his hasidim to distance themselves from any device that enables access to AI - including "kosher" phones approved for use by haredim.

"On every phone in the home, even on a kosher phone, one can connect to this impurity in a single moment," he said. "There are many victims - young boys, girls, and even married yeshiva students. They are falling and descending directly into hell."

The Rebbe defined AI as a threat more severe than any previous threat, comparing it to the battles the haredi world waged in the past against computers, videos, and smartphones.

"Back then, there was a solution - not to bring these devices into the home," he said. "This time there is no such solution. It is everywhere, and parents have no supervision."

"Anyone who knows of another person who has a connection to AI is obligated to report immediately to the administration of the institution. If he does not say anything, he bears the sin."

Beit Shemesh: Charedim storm police station

 

Violent clashes broke out early Monday morning near the Beit Shemesh police station following the attempted arrest of a young haredi man suspected of evading military service.

According to a police statement, the unrest began after Military Police removed the suspect from the scene. In response, dozens of extremist haredi demonstrators gathered outside the city's police station. Some attempted to breach the station's perimeter and set fire to nearby vegetation, which was extinguished before spreading to adjacent buildings.

Jerusalem District Police forces and Border Police officers were deployed to the scene. They used batons and stun grenades to disperse the rioters, successfully restoring order and regaining control of the station complex.

No injuries have been reported.

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Osher Ad (Bingo) Supermarket Now offering Cars for sale

 

Shoppers who arrived at branches of the Israeli supermarket chain Osher Ad on Sunday found a new and unusual product for sale: a new car.

The car, a 2026 KIA Sportage Urban Turbo 1598 automatic, was on offer for 139,900 NIS ($49,926). The vehicle is sold with a mileage of 0 km, first-hand.

According to the details displayed in the store, the deal is a collaboration with the company "Auto Center." Customers interested in purchasing the vehicle are instructed to fill out their personal details and pay an initial commission of 1,800 NIS at the registers in the store to receive a printed proof of payment.

It was also reported that Auto Center will give buyers a discount equal to the commission paid at checkout. The colors offered for customers to choose from on the form are white, gray, and black.

The price appearing on the original proof of payment is valid for seven business days from the date of payment, during which the buyer must complete the transaction with the car dealership.