Igor Pivnev, who eliminated 13 Hamas terrorists while defending his family and community on October 7, was found dead in an apparent suicide.

Israeli police officer First Sergeant Igor Pivnev, aged 32 from Yated in southern Israel, took his own life on Tuesday.

Pivnev served in the police and was known for eliminating 13 terrorists during the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7th, 2023.

On the morning of the massacre, Pivnev was stationed in Hebron. When he heard about the attack, he decided to return to his home in Yated. On his way, he fought terrorists in several locations, eliminated 13 of them, and after reuniting with his wife and daughters, went out again and joined the local security response team.

Three months ago, his wife, Chani Leiderman-Pivnev, wrote a heartwrenching post about soldiers and police officers who are suffering mentally: "If there are people around you are have been sinking since that Saturday, turn the world on its head so that they can get the proper professional help and treatment. Don't try to save them alone, you can't, and things will just get worse. Fight the feelings of guilt - it's not your fault."

In an interview with the Police Spokesperson last year, Igor recounted the fighting: "The scenario in my head was that I would get home and see a lifeless house, but I put fear aside. From Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, I headed home, but I saw terrorists walking toward the kibbutz cowshed. Then a shootout began, lasting a few minutes. On the way from the police station to my community, I saw a suspicious white vehicle and stopped on the side of the road. I identified terrorists, I shot at them, and eliminated them.

"We had drills for situations like these, but I never believed that we would confront so many terrorists. When I heard about what happened in Kibbutz Be'eri, I imagined how I'd be left without a wife and children, but I remained optimistic the entire time."

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Terrorist Murder Pregnant Israeli and Shoot Her Husband in Samaria as They Drive to Delivery Room

 

The Israeli military is hunting for a terrorist who shot and injured two Israelis, a pregnant woman,Tzala Gez, a resident of Bruchin in Samaria, and her husband, as they drove to the delivery room near the small community of Bruchin, in Samaria, the Israel Defense Forces stated.

The baby was delivered in hospital, Ynet reported, but the baby’s condition wasn’t publicly known. The Rabin Medical Center’s Beilinson Hospital had stated on Wednesday night that its medical teams were fighting in the trauma room to save the life of the woman and the baby.

“I am deeply shocked by the horrific attack in Samaria, targeting a heavily pregnant woman and her husband as they were on their way to the delivery room,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.

“This vile act precisely reflects the difference between us—those who cherish and bring life—and the despicable terrorists whose very purpose is to kill us and cut lives short,” the prime minister said.

“I trust that our security forces, as in previous cases, will swiftly reach the murderers and hold them and anyone who aided them accountable,” Netanyahu said.

Archaeological evidence Discovers Differences in Minhagim Between the Kingdoms of Yehuda and the Kingdoms of Yisrael!

 Archaeological evidence of names holding significance over thousands of years has been uncovered in an interdisciplinary study from multiple Israeli universities, after personal names etched into clay and stone were found within the bounds of the historical Kingdom of Israel.

The PNAS-published study, from researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and the University of Haifa, applied advanced diversity statistics to ancient name data, revealing a stark contrast between kingdoms in biblical times.

The biblical kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the Iron Age II period (between 950-586 BCE) were different in many ways, with different kingdoms catering to different societal norms.  

Now, by applying diversity tools from ecology to ancient name data, researchers found that the Kingdom of Israel had much greater name variety than the southern kingdom, hinting at deeper social differences.

Led by Ariel Vishne and Dr. Barak Sober of the Hebrew University’s Department of Statistics and Center for Digital Humanities, the study suggests that Israelite society was more open and cosmopolitan, while Judah gradually narrowed its naming conventions, reflecting growing religious centralization and sociopolitical control.

“Names are more than just labels; they are cultural artifacts,” said Sober. “By analyzing naming diversity the way ecologists measure species diversity, we can detect patterns of identity, openness, and change that might otherwise be invisible in the archaeological record.”

Researchers built their database by examining over 1,000 personal names preserved on various archaeological materials; seals, stone, ostraca, storage jars, and more. The same statistical tools used to measure biodiversity gave further insight into the variety of names as well as their distribution among the population at the time.

IRS Will Do an "Immediate Audit" on 163 Members of Congress

 

The DOGE has submitted a list of 163 Congress members to the IRS for an “immediate audit,” with sources indicating that 156 of them are Democrats. pic.twitter.com/mBxoLEbivX

— Tulsi Gabbard Intelligence Report (@TulsiGabbardDNI) May 13, 2025

Noah’s Ark site’s ‘fully preserved’ secrets discovered in radar scans by scientists

 Call it Radars of the Lost Ark.

American researchers claim to have cracked one of the Bible’s enduring mysteries — after using radar technology to map the possible remains of Noah’s Ark.

“It is exactly what you’d expect to find if this were a man-made boat, consistent with the biblical specifications of Noah’s Ark, ” Andrew Jones, an independent researcher, told the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), while revealing the groundbreaking results of his multi-year project.

A general view of the site, which researchers believe houses the remains of Noah’s Ark.

A radar scan of the Noah’s Ark site in the mountains of Eastern Turkey.

Jones works with Noah’s Ark Scans, which he described as a “loose organization of individuals interested in pursuing scientific work and promoting” the site of the ark.

Jones and his team were attempting the solve the age-old question of whether the legendary vessel is buried in the mountains of eastern Turkey — roughly 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, which the Bible describes as the boat’s final resting place.

The exact spot is the Durupinar site, a 538-foot-long boat-shaped mound — with the same Book of Genesis-described dimensions as the Ark said to have saved humanity and animals alike from a catastrophic flood more than 4,300 years ago.

While the idea that this area houses the legendary life-raft — an object central to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam — is a topic of dispute, recent scans appear to indicate that it could be the case.

Jones used ground-penetrating radar to detect what appeared to be a 13-foot tunnel traversing the center of the formation, the Daily Mail reported.

These same scans captured a trifecta of subterranean layers that were alleged dead ringers for the Bible’s description of the boat’s three decks — in other words, it was literally “ship-shape.”

The Book of Genesis 6:16 states: “Make a roof for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks.”

Meanwhile, new analysis of the radar data allegedly revealed “central and side corridors or hallways running through the boat.”

Given the age of the alleged vessel, Jones said he doesn’t expect to find anything “fully preserved,” claiming that the remains constitute a “chemical imprint, pieces of wood and in the ground, the shape of a hall.”

Also uncovered were angular structures situated 20 feet beneath the surface that the team surmises could be quarters beneath a deck-like surface — making this potentially more than just a geological formation as many scientists have posited.

“This is not what you’d expect to see if the site were simply a solid block of rock or the result of random mudflow debris,” said Jones, who felt it instead matched the Biblical specifications of Noah’s Ark.

The ark was described in The Bible as measuring approximately 515 feet long, 86 feet wide, and 52 feet tall.

But was this actual evidence or just a case of life imitating Ark? The organic matter found around the site seems to suggest that this wasn’t just some Indiana Jones-evoking urban legend, per the team.

“We noticed that the grass growing within the boat-shaped formation is a different color compared to the area just outside it,” said Jones, who believed this discrepancy suggested a human-made origin.

Meanwhile, an examination of 22 soil samples collected from the site revealed that the suspected structure had lower pH levels, two times the organic matter — and 40% more potassium — inside compared to outside the formation — discrepancies the team deemed “consistent with rotting wood.”

“If you know soil science — as I’m a soil scientist — you’ll understand that potassium levels, organic matter, and pH can all be influenced by decaying organic material,” said William Crabtree, another member of Noah’s Ark Scans. “If this was a wooden boat and the wood had rotted over time, we would expect to see elevated levels of potassium, changes in pH, and higher organic content — and that’s exactly what we’re finding.”

In the future, the team hopes to conduct a core drilling survey along with additional ground-penetrating radar scans around the repository to better discern what lies beneath, CBN reported.

“We want to compare what’s inside the formation to what’s outside,’ Jones said. “That could give us a much clearer picture of whether this is truly something man-made.”

Michael Goodwin: Trump recklessly accepting a plane from Qatar is the type of unnecessary risk that could ruin his presidency

 

Over the years, numerous studies, speeches and books have focused on a phenomenon known as self-sabotage.

The subjects are highly successful people who throw it all away by behaving recklessly when they get to the top of the heap.

Think Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.

Overconfidence, boredom, and an insatiable quest for power are among the reasons commonly identified as explanations for the destructive cycle.

Comes now Donald Trump, who is behaving in ways that risk his name being added to the list of the notoriously foolhardy.

In his case, the mystery would be why Trump appears willing to ruin a perfectly good presidency by engaging in financial dealings that are suspect and unnecessary.

His success, his legacy, the MAGA movement and America’s place in the world all hang in the balance.

Since Charedim Will Do Nothing About the "Lev Tahor Cult" Zionists Will Come to the Rescue

This is the cult that Ami Magazines said are "Tzaddikim"! 

I'm sure that after the rescue by the Zionists, Charedim will again scream, "They will cut the peyos off! They will make them Chilonie" 

You know what? Do something about it! Chicken soup isn't going to cut it now!

Cutting their peyos off is the least of their problems! 

In a tense session of the Knesset's Aliyah and Absorption Committee, harrowing testimonies were presented about the condition of Israeli children held in welfare facilities in Guatemala since December, after being removed from the extremist “Lev Tahor” cult.

“You have no idea what the little girls are going through there,” said Esther, a grandmother who managed to bring her five-year-old granddaughter back to Israel. “The girl said about her sister, ‘Soon she’ll be 12, so she’ll become a bride.’ It’s unthinkable!”

 According to testimonies revealed during the hearing, children in the cult suffer severe abuse, including solitary confinement, starvation, and even rape. Special concern was raised over young girls who are forced into marriage at age 12, against their will and in violation of the law.

“Time is working against the children, and action must be taken quickly to rescue them,” Esther stressed to the Committee.

Orit Cohen Amir, representing the families, criticized the authorities for ongoing delays: “For 15 years we’ve been told it’s complicated, it’s confidential. Not a single child has returned because of the actions of those in this room.”

n response, Dr. Tamar Rozmarin Ze’ev from the Prime Minister’s Office stated, “In the past week, criminal proceedings have accelerated, and we are holding regular status discussions among all relevant government ministries.”

Committee Chairman MK Gilad Kariv emphasized the need to speed up bureaucratic processes.

“I’m under the impression that the State authorities are making efforts, but there are still gaps,” he said. He noted that “significant behind-the-scenes efforts are underway,” but stressed that “critical bureaucratic processes must be sped up.”

Following the session, a NIS 1.5 million aid package was allocated to assist families working to rescue the children. The support plan was developed in cooperation with the Prime Minister’s Office and the Jewish Agency.

At the same time, the Foreign Ministry is recruiting personnel to bolster operations at the Israeli embassy in Guatemala and is engaging with counterparts in other countries to advance efforts to bring the children home.

4.6-magnitude earthquake felt across Israel Especially in Beit Shemesh

 

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 was felt across Israel early Wednesday morning.

Residents of Israel reported that the quake was felt, among other places, in Beit Shemesh, Haifa, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and additional towns in central Israel.

The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece, where an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 was reported.

In March, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 was felt in the city of Eilat. No injuries or damage were reported.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the epicenter of the earthquake was near the Red Sea, approximately 65 km south of Eilat and 16 km from the resort city of Nuweiba in Sinai.

In August of 2024, an earthquake was felt in many towns and cities in northern and central Israel.

There were no reports of injuries or damages.

The epicenter is believed to be an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale that occurred in Syria, and was also felt in Jordan and Lebanon.

Renegade Shas rabbi to establish new party that supports Charedi conscription

 

A prominent Sephardic rabbi from the southern city of Netivot is planning on establishing a new ultra-Orthodox party to compete with Shas on a national level, after successfully challenging its dominance locally, Israeli television reported Sunday.

According to Channel 13 news, Rabbi Haim Yosef Abergel’s new party will be named “Mayim Chaim” (Living Waters), and will support the introduction of secular studies into the ultra-Orthodox school curriculum as well as military service for Haredim.

Abergel is the son of the late Rabbi Yoram Abergel, a popular rabbi who himself split with Shas in 2015. In 2013, the senior Abergel was arrested on suspicion of extortion in connection with threats against a mayoral candidate in Netivot, but the charges were dropped for lack of evidence.

The younger Abergel’s public split from Shas began last year when he removed his Bnei Yosef school network from Shas’s Maayan HaChinuch HaTorani school network, transferring it to the state-Haredi education track, and beginning the process of introducing the state-mandated core curriculum.

This is how we cut Yerushalmie Kugel in Krestir

 

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