Listen to reason!

 

Uh Oh! Oct 7 Again??? Watch: Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Dozens of Gaza Strip residents were documented today (Sunday) wandering just a few hundred meters from the border fence opposite Kibbutz Nir Oz in the Gaza Strip enclave.

The residents roamed about 300 meters from the fence following the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Netzarim corridor as part of the agreement with Hamas in the hostage deal.

Reports from Gaza indicated warning shots were fired at the residents by the IDF, with no injuries reported. Despite the warning shots, more Gaza residents were documented approaching the area.

I24News military correspondent Yossi Yehoshua quoted soldiers serving in the perimeter zone inside the Gaza Strip who warned: 

"Gazans are approaching us in violation of the agreement and are testing if shots are fired from a distance of 800 meters to a kilometer. They are also approaching with vehicles. We are limited in our rules of engagement and equipment."

The IDF commented on the incident: 

"This is a very unusual incident which stemmed from the withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor. Shots were fired to distance the suspects, and several were killed as a result. The others fled the perimeter and if they had approached again, shots would have been fired to hit them. That is the instruction to the forces. Every day there are incidents where shots are fired at anyone who just approaches the perimeter."

IDF forces withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor overnight. As part of the current stage of the hostage deal, Israel has committed to withdraw from the last outposts on the Netzarim Corridor last night.

The soldier giving the order was filmed declaring over the radio:

 "All units, we are now entering our final withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor. We will yet return here, recover every hostage, and with Trump's plan, rebuild the Israeli towns of the Gaza Strip."

Eighteen months have passed since Division 36 first began the ground offensive into the Netzarim Corridor. As of today, no Israeli forces remain in the Netzarim Corridor or northern Gaza. The IDF still holds the Gaza border and Philadelphi Corridor.

Trump will do something of Biblical proportion in the Middle East ...Mike Huckabee

 

Today on @SundayFutures with @MariaBartiromo, Incoming U.S. Ambassador to Israeli Mike Huckabee @GovMikeHuckabee spoke about Israel's ceasefire talks with Hamas. @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/BVtSs1WcHX

— SundayMorningFutures (@SundayFutures) February 9, 2025

 Mike Huckabee, the nominee for United States Ambassador to Israel, spoke to Fox News on Sunday and predicted that President Donald Trump would do “something of Biblical proportion” in the Middle East.

Huckabee stressed that regardless of what happens in Gaza, Hamas cannot continue to exist.

As long as Hamas exists, he stated, there is a threat of another October 7 which could happen to the Israelis. “[Hamas] have said even as recent as two weeks ago that they would try to do another October the 7th. So let's not be in any way fooled that they want peace. They don't. They want the destruction of the Jewish state.”

“And America must help protect the people of Israel, the Jewish state, and the Jewish people. As simple as that. And you can't do it as long as Hamas is in play,” added Huckabee.

Asked about whether he thinks President Trump’s proposal, whereby the US will take over Gaza and relocate its residents while it has rehabilitated, Huckabee replied, “I don't think we know. The one thing we know is that Hamas is not going to be able to exist. That's just a done deal.”

“It's sort of like saying Iran can't have a nuclear weapon and Hamas cannot continue to exist. They can never have anything to do with the governance of Gaza. A lot of people forget that Gaza was once a place inhabited by both Jews and Palestinians until 2005, when [then-Prime Minister] Ariel Sharon decided to give it all away. He did. They militarily marched 10,000 Jewish people out of Gaza, turned it into a complete Palestinian state, and the result we saw October the 7th. So there's something that has to be rethought.”

On Trump’s plan for Gaza, Huckabee said, “President Trump did something bold. He looked into the future and said kind of a what if. We don't know exactly what would might happen in Gaza, but here's what could have happened in Gaza. Gaza could have been Singapore. Instead, Hamas turned it into Haiti, and in fact, maybe worse, far worse than that. So let's hope that people will listen to President Trump.”

He added, “The only time we've had real significant peace in that region was the four years that Donald Trump was president, and I'm very optimistic that with his leadership, his bold and innovative thinking, he doesn't think like the other politicians and diplomats have thought, and thank God he doesn't because we get results. I heard somebody say he's thinking outside the box. That's ridiculous. He's not thinking outside the box. He throws the box away and says, ‘Let's start with a blank slate and see where this could go.’ That's leadership, and that's what we have with President Trump, and I'm personally optimistic that we're going to see something bold…I think we will see something of biblical proportion happen with his leadership in the Middle East.”

How Republican Skeptics in the Senate Got to ‘Yes’ on RFK Jr. And Gabbard

 

Republican skepticism in the Senate of President Donald Trump’sCabinet nominees has been worn down, putting his unconventional choices for some of the most powerful positions in the federal government on the verge of confirmation.

Floor votes are expected this week on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in line to be the nation’s health secretary, and Tulsi Gabbard, the choice for director of national intelligence. Both are from outside traditional Republican circles and espoused views in the confirmation process that alarmed GOP senators at times. Still, their nominations have advanced to the full Senate after crucial committee votes.

One by one, Republicans have acquiesced to Trump’s picks, even those whose personal history, lack of experience and unorthodox views would have once made them hardly imaginable for a Cabinet.

It’s a striking demonstration of how GOP lawmakers are standing by as Trump, in a show of force, disrupts the federal government and installs loyalists to lead key departments. Republican leaders in the Senate, eager to show Trump their worth, have chalked up confirmations at a rapid clip.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, just a month into the role, has lined up a vote on Gabbard as the first order of business, followed by Kennedy later in the week. Already on the job is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faced allegations over drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. And Republicans appear ready to soon install Kash Patel as FBI director.

Those four nominees were long seen on Capitol Hill as the most vulnerable to losing support from Republicans, who hold a Senate majority by three seats.

“There’s never any guarantees, but we’re trending in the right direction,” Thune, R-S.D., said as the Senate wrapped up its work Thursday night and dozens of Republicans headed to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort to meet with the president over the weekend.

U.S. Unleashes New Task Force To Probe Hamas, Crush Its Terror Network

 

The U.S. Department of Justice has established Joint Task Force 10-7 (JTF 10-7) in response to the brutal October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, reinforcing America’s commitment to bringing terrorists and their supporters to justice.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Attorney General, JTF 10-7 will coordinate high-level investigations and prosecutions targeting individuals and organizations linked to Hamas, including those who provide financial support or engage in criminal activities on U.S. soil. The task force will also work closely with Israeli counterparts, ensuring intelligence-sharing and cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.

The task force will prioritize:

• Pursuing the arrest and extradition of Hamas leadership charged in the U.S., including those named in federal indictments.
• Investigating antisemitic hate crimes and terrorist activities targeting Jewish Americans, particularly on college campuses where radical elements have incited violence.
• Identifying and prosecuting individuals and networks financing Hamas operations both domestically and internationally.
• Collaborating with Israeli and international partners to facilitate the return of hostages taken by Hamas during its attack.
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JTF 10-7 will bring together top counterterrorism experts from the National Security Division, the FBI, the Department of Treasury, and the IRS, ensuring a unified federal response. The FBI will deploy agents, analysts, and linguists specializing in terrorist investigations, underscoring the severity of the threat Hamas poses to global security.

U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide will remain engaged in prosecution efforts, ensuring that cases against Hamas operatives and supporters are aggressively pursued.

The Justice Department has suspended certain administrative subpoena restrictions, allowing the task force to rapidly issue subpoenas to foreign banks tied to Hamas financing. Additionally, the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) is working to strengthen counterterrorism laws, expanding jurisdiction for terror-related prosecutions beyond traditional geographic limitations.

Trump Doubles Down and Repeats His Bold Proposal to Buy and Rebuild Gaza ...Netanyahu "all for it"

 

On a flight aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump declared his ambitious plan to buy and rebuild Gaza, transforming it into a “prime location for future development.” Trump said his vision for Gaza involves economic rejuvenation and the provision of security for the Palestinian people, ensuring they are not harmed in the process.

“I’m committed to buying and owning Gaza,” Trump told reporters. “I may give parts of it to other Middle Eastern countries to help in the rebuilding process. I will take care of the Palestinians and ensure they are not killed. I will look into individual cases to allow Palestinian refugees to enter the U.S.”

Trump framed his proposal as a humanitarian and business venture, blending his real estate background with a geopolitical vision. According to Trump, this plan would bring stability and prosperity to the region, creating a fresh start for Gaza’s beleaguered population. He also floated the idea of distributing parts of Gaza to regional players who could assist in its development.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced enthusiastic support for the plan upon his return from Washington, calling Trump’s proposal “revolutionary.” In a statement to his cabinet, Netanyahu praised the idea of U.S. control over Gaza and the displacement of its population, which he believes could pave the way for lasting peace and economic revival in the region.

“This is a bold step forward, a game-changer for the Middle East,” Netanyahu said. “Trump’s vision is both practical and humane, and it will allow for a fresh approach to Gaza, ensuring safety for Israel and a better future for everyone involved.”

Powerful Moment As Sharon Sharabi Says Shma While Meeting Brother From Captivity

 

איזה עוצמות יש במפגש הזה
עם הטלית, עם השמע ישראל של האח שלו
עד עכשיו זה החטוף שכנראה קיבל את הבשורות הכי קשות שיש
מאוד מקווה בשביל אלי שרעבי שהוא יצליח לקום מהאובדן והצער שהוא בטח נמצא בו
עם עוצמות כאלו במשפחה, מאמין שהוא יצליח
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— gilad kachlon (@giladk007) February 8, 2025

 They were three brothers -Sharon, Eli and Yossi. Eli and Yossi both went to live in Kibbutz Beeri 30 years ago, and both were abducted from the kibbutz on the fateful day of Oct. 7th. Yossi later died in captivity- apparently during an Israeli air strike or murdered by his captors. Eli lost his British-born wife Lian and two daughters Noya (16) and Yahel (13) in the brutal Hamas attack, but he didn’t know this until his release Saturday from captivity.

The remnants of Eli’s family gathered on Motzei Shabbat to meet their gaunt, malnourished, pale but living brother. Sharon was so overcome with emotion that he put on a Tallis and began saying Kriyas Shema as he hugged his remaining brother for the first time in 16 months. Then he and his parents had to break to Eli the heartbreaking news about his family, as Eli had requested to see his wife and children.

The family shared that upon hearing the sad news, Eli screamed and repeatedly said, “My heart is not at peace.” They added, “He received the news with shock; he had no idea this was what fate had in store for them.”

“Eli’s condition is not simple at all,” said a family member. “Beyond his physical state and malnutrition, he received the news about his wife and daughters from his siblings after they reunited, and now everything is completely different from a mental perspective. At this time, he is processing the hardest news he could have ever received. Right now, we’re giving him time with his mother and siblings, and tomorrow he will likely meet with the extended family, who will continue to support him.”

Eli with his murdered family 

Police and Shomrim Search for Suspect in Assault on Jewish Girl in Williamsburg

 

Police and members of the Shomrim are actively searching for a suspect involved in the assault of a young Jewish girl earlier today on Harrison Ave & Gerry St in Williamsburg.

The suspect fled the scene, leaving the local community shaken.

Authorities have not released many details about the suspect but urge anyone with information to come forward. 

I'm Wondering How Many Chareidie Leaders Read the Haftorah Of "Shiras Devorah" With a Straight Face!

 

"ושרי ביששכר עם דבורה ויששכר כן ברק בעמק שלח ברגליו"

"The leaders of Yissachar were with Devorah, and so was the rest of Yissacher with Barak, into the valley he was sent on his feet"

In Shoiftem, there is a small paragraph about Devorah Ha'nevuah! 

Klall Yisrael was facing Sisra the powerful Canaanite general who had a large, armored force, and who oppressed the Jewish people for 20 years! To make a short story even shorter, Devorah did what no previous Jewish leader had ever done before, and I'm including Yehoshua; she spearheaded the war and ended Canaanite domination of Israel forever! 

But this did not come easy, not because of Sisra.... nope... not at all!

The reason it was difficult (I hope you are sitting) was ..... because Devorah had a hard time putting together an army with all the tribes! 

She wanted "achdus" she wanted ALL tribes to participate and she unfortunately didn't get it!  

Although Barak, her general issued his call to arms only to Zevulin and Naftali, who were nearest to the battlefield, and other tribes subsequently joined him, Some responded nobly; but others disgracefully!!

In her thanks to the RBS"O for winning the war, called "Shiras Devorah," she found space in her one-page poem to chastise Shevet Reuvein who did not join the army, and were instead waiting to see how the war would progress, they figured that if Barak had the upper hand in the war against the Canaanites, they would then join. 

According to Rashi, Devorah thought that this was deceitful and couldn't understand how Jews could behave that way when their brethren were in danger! 

And you don't need Rashi for this, Devorah says this herself, outright! 

במפלגות ראובן גדולים חקקי-לב, למה ישבת בין המשפתים לשמוע שריקות עדרים לפלגות ראובן גדולים חקרי לב, 

"But in the indecisiveness of Reuvein there was great deceit, Why would you remain sitting at the borders to hear the bleatings of the flocks? the indecision of Reuvein demands great investigation! 

But I skipped a verse in Shiras Devorah! Where she praises Shevet Yissachar for stepping up to fight! 

"ושרי ביששכר עם דבורה ויששכר כן ברק בעמק שלח ברגליו"

"The leaders of Yissachar were with Devorah, and so was the rest of Yissacher with Barak, into the valley he was sent on his feet"

What????? Shevet Yissachar??? Fight??? ... 

One minute!!!! Is that in Shiras Devorah or did that sneaky DIN make it up?? 

One of the most important arguments of the Chareidim not to enlist and fight is that

 "Shevet Yissacher did not go to war"  

Of course, we go to our rebbe, Rashi, to see what he says.

Rashi learned this verse as follows:

Part of Shevet Yissacher went with Devorah TO WAR, but was there to guide her in Torah and Halakhos and these were the Sanhedrin!

Sanhedrin, meaning the Judges on the courts, not the typical guy from the Shevet who may or may have not learned in Kollel, the guy taking a break with a cigarette in one hand and a "cafe ha'fuch" in the other! 

The rest of Shevet Yissachar went with Barak to fight in the war as indicated by Devorah herself in the above quoted verse! ויששכר כן ברק 

To bolster my argument that Shevet Yissacher actually did go to battle, I found a Rashi that quotes Onkelos in Sefer Bereishis 49:15

Yaakov Aveenu in Parshas Va'Yechi blesses Yissacher:

"וירא מנוחה כי טוב ואת הארץ כי נעמה ויט שכמו לסבול ויהי למס-עבד"

"And he saw a resting place, that it was good, and the land that it was pleasant, and he bent his shoulder to bear and he became an indentured laborer"

On the words ויט שכמו Rashi quotes Onkelos:

ואנקלות תרגם בפנים אחירם,ויט שכמו לסבול מלחמות ולכבוש מחוזות, שהם יושבים על הספר, ויהי האויב כבוש תחתיו למס עובד

"Targum Onkelos interpreted the verse in a different manner, ויט שכמו לסבול מלחמות to fight in wars and  to conquer territories, for they live on the border, and the enemy will be subdued beneath him as an indentured laborer"

The pshat that Rashi brings in Bereishis from Onkelos vis-a-vis Yissasschar fits nicely in Shiras Devorah! 

What we see here is that even the Sanhedrin that did not fight, came to accompany and support Devorah in war! They weren't shutting their Gemmaras Bein Hazmanim to picnic and do tiyulim! They went to the battlefield!! 

And we learn that in a Milchamas Mitzvah even Shevet Yissacher fought! 

Hashem gave her and the nation after this war 40 years of peace! 

Just in case you didn't open a sefer today yet, you were just "Yoitzeh" with my Dvar Torah! 

Yaakov Schlesinger From Beit Shemesh 20 Indicted for Committing Sexual Offenses with Minors, Chareidim Riot!

 

An indictment was filed today (Wednesday) against Yaakov Schlesinger, a 20-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh, who is accused of committing serious sexual offenses in public places such as a synagogue and a staircase on minors aged 6-9 whom they met while visiting the city, including a 4.5-year-old boy.

His arrest, as we recall, sparked a violent protest in the city, during which police officers and medical personnel were injured.

The newspaper describes cases in which Schlesinger touched minors for their pleasure while performing indecent acts, despite the minors' attempts to stay away from him.

The defendant claims that his actions were part of spiritual "attacks" and that he experienced "closeness to God" during their performance.

The prosecution asked the Jerusalem District Court to extend the defendant's detention until the end of the proceedings against him:

 "This is a person who poses a great danger, taking into account his statements during interrogations that he commits indecent acts on children in 'fits', that he cannot control  himself, and when he notices children on the street he gets aroused" to God and feels a 'profusion' descending upon him and the children. 

He stated during his interrogations that in his opinion the children benefit, and receive 'free love' and that he does not regret it.

The Jerusalem District Court granted the request after the police appealed his release to house arrest.

כתב אישום הוגש היום (רביעי) נגד יעקב שלזינגר, תושב בית שמש בן 20, המואשם בביצוע עבירות מין חמורות במקומות ציבוריים כמו בית כנסת וגרם מדרגות בקטינים בגילאי 6-9 אותם פגש באקראי בעיר בהם ילד בן 4.5.

מעצרו כזכור גרר מחאה אלימה בעיר, שבמהלכה נפגעו שוטרים ואנשי רפואה.

כתב האישום מתאר מקרים בהם שלזינגר נגע בקטינים בניגוד לרצונם תוך כדי ביצוע מעשים מגונים, למרות ניסיונות הקטינים להתרחק ממנו.

הנאשם טוען כי מעשיו היו חלק מ"התקפים" רוחניים וכי הוא חווה "קרבה לאלוקים" במהלך ביצועם.

הפרקליטות ביקשה מבית המשפט המחוזי בירושלים להאריך את מעצרו של הנאשם עד תום ההליכים נגדו: "מדובר באדם שהמסוכנות הנשקפת ממנו רבה, בשים לב לאמירותיו בחקירות על כך שהוא מבצע מעשים מגונים בילדים מתוך 'התקפים', שהוא אינו שולט בעצמו, שמבחין בילדים ברחוב ומתעורר אצלו "התקף" ותחושה של 'קרבה לקדוש ברוך הוא', לדבריו דרך מעשים אלה הוא מתחבר לאלוקים ומרגיש 'שפע' שיורד אליו ואל הילדים. הוא מסר בחקירותיו כי להשקפתו הילדים נהנים מכך, זוכים ל'אהבת חינם' וכי הוא לא מצטער על כך".

בית המשפט המחוזי בירושלים נענה לבקשה לאחר ערעור המשטרה על שחרורו למעצר בית.