Just in case you guys are curious this ceremony is right in front of DIN's Worldwide Headquarters! And DIN's CEO and Editor in Chief and the entire staff of one, is amongst the crowd giving last respect!
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Zamir Burke is the 16th Soldier from Beit Shemesh to Fall in Current War
Zamir Burke (20) from Beit Shemesh, a platoon commander in the 601st Engineering Battalion, ‘Iron Trails’ Brigade (401), fell in combat in northern Gaza.
Zamir is the 16th soldier from Beit Shemesh to fall in the current war.
The Beit Shemesh Municipality shares the family's deep grief, stands with them in these painful moments, and will provide all necessary support.
Mayor Shmuel Greenberg stated: "Our hearts are with the family in these moments of sorrow. All of Beit Shemesh bows its head and embraces you. We will always remember Zamir's heroism and sacrifice for the defense of the people of Israel."
Jewish Children Targeted in London School Bus Attack
Terrified students hid under seats during the assault.
The Community Security Trust is collaborating with JFS to support affected students.
All Hell Breaking Loose in Syria with Reports that Assad Fled to Russia
While Syria spirals into chaos, President Assad has landed in Moscow—because nothing says “I’ve got this under control” like running straight into Putin’s arms.
Iranian Embassy Seized by Rebels
Chaos in Syria: Rebels Free Prisoners from Aleppo Jails
Rebels Destroy Statue of Hafez al-Assad, Father of Syrian President
Aleppo Attack By Islamist Rebels Could Shift Regional Dynamics In Israel’s Favor
The Islamist attack on Aleppo, Syria, could present strategic advantages for Israel, according to Daniel Rakov, a senior research fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) and a reserve lieutenant-colonel in the IDF. In a post on X, Rakov analyzed the implications of the assault on northern Syria and its potential impact on Iran, Hezbollah, and regional powers.
“The fall of northern Syria to the rebels damages the infrastructure of the Iranians and Hezbollah there and will make it difficult for them to work to restore Hezbollah,” Rakov wrote. He argued that the conflict would force Syrian President Bashar Assad to focus on preserving his regime rather than aiding Iranian and Hezbollah efforts in Lebanon. This shift, Rakov suggested, might expand Israel’s freedom of action in Syria.
Rakov also highlighted the broader geopolitical implications, noting the embarrassment the developments are for Russia, a key ally of Assad. “The Russians were surprised by the rapid advance of the rebels from Idlib,” he wrote, adding that Russia’s limited military presence in Syria is focused on its own strategic interests rather than supporting Iran and Hezbollah.
Russia’s response has included airstrikes, diplomatic efforts to restrain Turkish support for the rebels, and propaganda downplaying the incident while exaggerating Assad’s capacity to recover.
Despite these efforts, Rakov pointed out that Russian state media has largely ignored the Aleppo conflict. Russian commentators have reportedly shifted blame for the defeat, distancing Moscow from Assad’s failure while noting Turkey’s reduced involvement in northern Syria.
The conflict has also drawn international attention, with reports suggesting that Ukraine has sent aid to Syrian rebels amid its ongoing war with Russia. However, the extent and impact of this aid remain unclear.
Rakov speculated that the instability in Syria could leave Assad vulnerable to attacks from Kurdish forces, southern rebels, or even ISIS, further weakening his regime. He also warned that while the chaos might open the door for greater Iranian military involvement in Syria, it could also lead to significant security threats for Israel if Assad’s regime collapses.
“Assad’s loss of Aleppo damages Russia’s image as a power capable of projecting influence beyond the post-Soviet space,” Rakov argued, noting that this undermines Russia’s strategic assets, including its military bases in Syria.
Concluding his analysis, Rakov stated that the rapid fall of Aleppo has exposed the fragility of both Assad’s regime and Russia’s influence in the region. However, he cautioned that this instability might bring new challenges for Israel, as the power vacuum in Syria could pave the way for the rise of new military threats.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on the Bric Bloc of Nations if They Act to Undermine US Dollar
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar.
His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining.
While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system.
The dollar represents roughly 58% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar’s dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS’ growing share of GDP and the alliance’s intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarization.
Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy.”
At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of “weaponizing” the dollar and described it as a “big mistake.”
“It’s not us who refuse to use the dollar,” Putin said at the time. “But if they don’t let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives.”
Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners.
Trump said there is “no chance” BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen “should wave goodbye to America.”
Research shows that the U.S. dollar’s role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future.
An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar’s place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is “secure in the near and medium term” and continues to dominate other currencies.
Trump’s latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the U.S.
He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.
Soldier Proposes In Rehabilitation Ward After Lebanon Injury
Lev Podvitsky and his girlfriend Stav’s love story began five and a half years ago at an IDF base in the Golan Heights. The two quickly became close friends and recently Lev had already chosen the perfect ring to propose before he was called into battle and seriously injured in southern Lebanon, suffering leg and eye injuries.
Recovering slowly at Sheba Medical Center’s rehabilitation wing after four surgeries at Jerusalem’s Shaare Tzedek hospital, Lev, a fourth-year civil engineering student at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology was determined to go forward with his original intention and propose to Stav, with the help of the staff at the medical center.
His path to recovery brought him to Sheba’s “Returning to Life” rehabilitation center, where the staff helped create a special moment. They laid out a red carpet replicating the path Lev had once built between his and Stav’s offices at their military base.
In the occupational therapy hall, Lev proposed, with the sign on the board reading “I may not be your superman, but will you be mine?” After Stav said yes, in a touching moment Lev rose from his wheelchair to embrace his new fiancée.
לב פודבוצקי, שנפצע בלבנון הציע נישואים לבת זוגתו שהכיר בשירות ❤️
— אורן (@oren97920179) November 27, 2024
באדיבות: ביה"ח שיבא pic.twitter.com/ZoQa3Y0ZUP
Michael Savage Wears Tefillin on Live Podcast, Recites Shma
WOW: Legendary talk radio host Michael Savage, dons a Yarmulke and proceeds to wrap Tefillin on himself, live on his podcast.
— Frum TikTok (@FrumTikTok) November 29, 2024
He explains the meaning behind it, and says the Shema prayer, declaring his faith in one God.
Mazel Tov Michael! ❤️@ASavageNation pic.twitter.com/rxbNdficmk
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