Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Khalil the about to be deported Hamas Agitator Knew about the Oct 7 attack BEFORE it happened!
Columbia Pro-Palestinian Group Posted “We Are Back”
Minutes Before Oct. 7 — Now Sued for Alleged Hamas Coordination and Prior Knowledge
A lawsuit by former hostages and hostage families filed in the Southern District Court of New York alleges that several U.S.-based activist groups had prior knowledge of the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel and provided support to Gaza’s terrorist organizations.
The lawsuit claims that Columbia SJP reactivated its dormant Instagram account just minutes before the October 7 attack, announcing a meeting and advising supporters to “stay tuned.” Additionally, 83 SJP chapters, including Columbia’s, reportedly issued statements supporting Hamas on the day of the attack, suggesting prior coordination.
Protests in Gaza Against Hamas Spread to Beit Hanoun and Jabalia
Gaza residents are burning tires as demonstrations calling for an end to the war expand across the Strip
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Why Israel should annex at least parts of Judea and Samaria
By Israel Kasnett, JNS
Israel’s strength stems from its people, but its continued presence on the Jewish nation’s historic homeland is vastly important as well—both from a security as well as a nationalistic perspective.
With a deeply pro-Israel U.S. administration currently in the White House under President Donald Trump’s second term, the question many Israelis have today is whether Israel will annex any part of Judea or Samaria.
Enia Krivine, senior director of the Israel Program and the National Security Network at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS, “It’s very hard to predict what Trump will do.”
She said this administration’s staffing, different from the last administration, “will impact decision-making.”
Krivine pointed out that Mike Huckabee, a minister, former governor of Arkansas and Trump’s pick for ambassador to Israel, is “someone who has a long record of being vocally supportive of annexation.”
She noted that Huckabee “is also an emissary to Trump’s powerful Evangelical base, a large percentage of whom are supportive of Israel and believe that the Land of Israel – including Judea and Samaria – was promised to Jews in the Bible.”
“A lot will depend on who Trump empowers to manage this file,” she said.
Huckabee is not the only major U.S. figure to express pro-Israel views. U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Trump’s appointee as UN ambassador, was asked in her confirmation hearing in January if she agreed with the view that Israel has a “biblical right to the entire West Bank,” to which she replied she did.
The Leftists and Gedoilim Like R' Feldman and R' Kotler are on the Same Page vis-a-vis WZO Voting
After running as a candidate last time, Abraham Silberstein will not even be voting in this year’s election for the World Zionist Congress.
In 2020, Silberstein had joined a liberal slate from the United States vying for representation in the congress, a unique legislative body that lets Jews from all over the world have a say in Israeli affairs. A critic of Israel, he agreed to join the Reform movement’s list of candidates. Serving in the congress, he felt, meant having a seat at the table.
Founded by Theodore Herzl 128 years ago, the congress has influence over Israeli policy on immigration, land use and religious affairs through its control of institutions such as the Jewish Agency and the Jewish National Fund. It also distributes about $1 billion a year to Jewish causes.
Given his position near the bottom of the list of candidates, Silberstein knew he had no chance of being elected. But his willingness to participate was an expression of his politics at the time: progressive and Zionist.
The war in Gaza has changed that outlook — and his approach to the current election, which remains open for voting through May 4.
“I have in general become disillusioned with progressive Zionism since Oct. 7,” said Silberstein, a doctoral student in modern Jewish history at New York University
Silberstein vehemently objects to Israel’s conduct and no longer believes in the possibility of changing Zionism from within. Even if he did, he can no longer ethically participate in the election. That’s because voters are required to say they accept the Jerusalem Program, an evolving set of principles that serves as the official platform of the Zionist movement.
Former Houthi official reveals what’s needed to destroy terror group
Former Houthi spokesperson Ali Al-Bukhaiti argued that while Iran denied commanding the Houthis, it was their primary backer, and if the U.S. or Israel had retaliated directly against Tehran for every Houthi attack, Iran’s support—and the Houthis’ missile capabilities—would quickly crumble.
Antisemite Candace Owens Reads Ami Magazine and Exploits it to Fuel Anti-Israel Conspiracies
This is too funny to be true but it is!
Frankfurter the owner of Ami follows the Satmar Anti-Zionist "shit'......eh" though Satmar still thinks that the magazine is "Zionist" and in fact banned AMI in Williamsburg as they don't want the Satmar Yentas to read it, only G-d knows why!
Frankfurter himself writes a "Torah" column in the magazine. I put "Torah" in quotes because no one has a clue what he is talking about! Every single week he tries to take an obscure Rambam and attempts to reconcile it with the Rambam's own Morah Nevuchim! Totally incoherent and goes on and on and never lands!
So I honestly thought that Candace was referring to the Frank's toreleh!
But lo and behold she is referring to a bona-fide lunatic who calls himself John Loftus! Loftus is a conspiracy theorist and most of his articles לא היה ולא נברא , never happened and will never happen, but that doesn't stop the fool, Frankfurter, from featuring him weekly!
Last week Yitta Halberstam, an "anti-Trumper" and a featured writer for AMI, slammed Trump for throwing out Latino Gangsters who raped and murdered Americans, comparing the situation to when FDR had quotas and Holocaust survivors had a hard time getting in! Insanity in spades!
Candace Owens, a media personality with a long history of antisemitic rhetoric, weaponized an article from Ami Magazine to promote anti-Israel conspiracy theories.
In a recent livestream, Owens expressed astonishment at an Ami Magazine article she claimed to have read, using it to push the narrative that Israel has long controlled American policy through blackmail and manipulation. She alleged, without evidence, that Israel and its intelligence agency, the Mossad, have systematically blackmailed powerful American families—including the Bushes, Rockefellers, and the Dulles family—to exert influence over U.S. politics, business, and media.
Her “evidence” came from an article and book written by John Loftus, an Ami Magazine contributor who, sources tell YWN, makes things up on the fly.
“Literally mind-blown,” Owens told her audience, before directing them to the article. “America clearly got occupied at some point… and it seems like we’re just constantly doing Israel’s bidding.”
She continued, making the baseless claim that Israel has engaged in “sophisticated blackmail operations” that have extended to figures such as former Congressman Matt Gaetz, as well as a supposed historical effort to control the CIA.
“This is not anti-Semitism, my friends,” she insisted. “This is Ami Magazine. It’s very Jewish, okay? I probably wasn’t even allowed to read it.”
Despite her insistence that her claims were based on fact, Owens veered into outright conspiracy, stating, “Israel has been corrupt since its founding,” and falsely asserting that Israeli efforts to edit Wikipedia pages constituted a long-term propaganda campaign. She described Israel as a state engaged in systematic efforts to “warp” American minds, specifically targeting Jewish Americans with indoctrination.
Pesach Travel to and From Israel: Important Advisories from Chaim V’Chessed
As the busy Pesach travel season approaches, Chaim V’Chessed urges all travelers—both those leaving Israel and visitors arriving for the holiday—to take note of several critical travel guidelines to avoid complications and ensure a smooth journey.
Traveler’s Insurance: A Must-Have
One of the most crucial travel precautions is securing proper traveler’s insurance. This applies to:
• Residents of Israel who are traveling abroad
• Visitors coming to Israel for Pesach
Each year, Chaim V’Chessed is called upon to assist travelers who either failed to obtain insurance or misunderstood their coverage, only to find themselves in a medical crisis without proper coverage. Travelers must verify that their insurance policy provides adequate medical and emergency coverage for the duration of their trip. If you do not have appropriate coverage, make sure to contact a qualified insurance agent before travel.
Israeli Customs: What You Need to Know
Travelers should be aware of Israel’s customs regulations, which have become more strictly enforced in recent months. Below are some important rules to bear in mind.
• Declaring Valuables – Those leaving Israel with valuables they plan to bring back can declare them before departure to avoid taxation upon return. This is done at the Customs office located after passport control.
• Bringing Goods into Israel – Only $200 worth of gifts may be brought into the country tax-free. Any amounts above $200 must be declared at the ‘Red Lane’ in the airport, and will be taxed.
• Personal Items – The passenger’s personal effects, such as a reasonable amount of clothing for the passenger, are generally exempt from taxation. However, expensive items, such as jewelry or watches, may be flagged for taxes and fines if noticed by customs officials. Additionally, there is no exception for goods brought for family members or others, beyond the $200 limit. Read more about Customs scrutiny here.
• Food Restrictions – Visitors should note that fresh food imports are highly regulated. For instance, travelers may only bring up to 15 kg of food, including no more than 5 kg of any specific type of food. Furthermore, raw meats are not permitted to be brought into the country whatsoever. Only 3 kg of cooked meat is allowed.
ETA Requirement
Since January 1, Israel has required that all travelers heading to the country submit an ETA-IL, an electronic travel application. While Israelis with valid Israeli passports are exempt from this requirement, several other categories of travelers—including student visa holders and permanent residents of Israel—are also officially not required to apply for an ETA. However, airline officials worldwide are often unfamiliar with these exemptions. This has resulted in airlines erroneously demanding an ETA from travelers who should not need one.
To avoid unnecessary complications, Chaim V’Chessed advises that all travelers without an Israeli passport apply for the ETA IL, regardless of their official exemption status. This proactive step can help ensure a smooth travel experience and prevent delays at check-in. It should be noted that Israeli citizens who do not hold a valid Israeli passport are required to obtain an ETA, as well.
Apply for an ETA at this link. For further details see here.
For further clarifications or inquiries, travelers are encouraged to contact Chaim V’Chessed before their trip. Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure a smooth and stress-free travel experience this Pesach season.
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