Israel Fears Betrayal as Trump Inches Toward “Dangerous” Iran Deal

 Seven weeks into nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, Israel is voicing escalating concerns that President Donald Trump’s administration may accept a deal that fails to eliminate Tehran’s uranium enrichment capabilities, potentially leaving Israel vulnerable to a nuclear-armed adversary. Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia has privately urged Iran to engage seriously with the U.S. proposal, warning that failure to do so could risk a military confrontation with Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly cautioned that a “bad deal is worse than no deal,” emphasizing that any agreement permitting Iran to retain enrichment capabilities would be unacceptable. Despite Netanyahu’s warnings, President Trump disclosed on Wednesday that he had advised Netanyahu against taking any actions, such as a military strike, that could disrupt the ongoing talks. “I told him this would be very inappropriate to do right now, because we’re very close to a solution,” Trump said during a White House press conference.

The negotiations, which commenced on April 12, have included five rounds of discussions between U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The primary sticking point remains the U.S. demand that Iran cease all uranium enrichment activities—a condition Iran has consistently rejected, citing its right to peaceful nuclear energy.

Amid these tensions, Saudi Arabia has taken an unprecedented diplomatic step. In April, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited Tehran, delivering a message to Iranian officials that emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement with the U.S. to avoid the risk of an Israeli military strike. This visit marked the first by a senior Saudi royal to Iran in over two decades and reflects a significant shift in regional diplomacy following the 2023 normalization of ties between the two nations.

During the closed-door meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed that President Trump’s patience for prolonged negotiations is limited and that the window for diplomacy is narrowing. He stressed that the region, already destabilized by conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, could not withstand further escalation. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by expressing Iran’s desire for a deal that would alleviate economic sanctions but maintained that Iran would not relinquish its enrichment program solely to accommodate U.S. demands.

Israel, meanwhile, has prepared for potential military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities but has held off at the request of the Trump administration to allow diplomatic efforts to proceed. Israeli officials have indicated that any military strike would be more effective with U.S. support, particularly in countering potential Iranian retaliation. However, there is growing concern within Israel that delaying action could result in a missed opportunity to address the nuclear threat more decisively.

Greta Thunberg to sail to Gaza on humanitarian ship as critics beg her to stay with Hamas:’ Let’s hope it’s a one-way voyage’

 Swedish activist Greta Thunberg will sail to Gaza this weekend aboard a humanitarian aid ship — a voyage critics are urging her to buy a one-way ticket for.

The 22-year-old climate advocate, along with several other high-profile activists, will embark on the “Madleen” from Catania, Sicily on Sunday to deliver vital supplies to the Palestinian people in Gaza and protest Israel’s months-long blockade there.

The World Health Organization has warned that Gaza is at risk of famine because of the blockade, with three-quarters of its population suffering “emergency” or “catastrophic” food deprivation.

“The world cannot be silent bystanders,” Thunberg said about the mission, run by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC).

This silence and passivity that we are seeing from most of the world is deadly. We are seeing a systematic starvation of 2 million people. Every single one of us has a moral obligation to do everything we can to fight for a free Palestine.”

It will mark the second attempt in as many months by FCC activists — the “Conscience” was attacked by drones on May 2 in international waters off the coast of Malta.

The FFC alleged that Israel was responsible for the attack, which prevented the ship from making its journey, a claim the Jewish State has neither confirmed nor denied.

“Game of Thrones” actor Liam Cunningham and European Member of Parliament Rima Hassan will also be aboard the “Madleen,” but critics zeroed in on Thunberg’s participation — with many suggesting the young activist stay put in the warzone.

Sky News Australia host Danica De Giorgio named Thunberg her “big loser of the week.”

“She’s sailing to Gaza like it’s some sort of idyllic holiday destination,” De Giorgio seethed. “She really is annoying at all times.”

“She’s such an urban terrorist herself, she’ll fit right in. But also I’m wondering if it’s a secret deal from the Israelis — all the Hamas terrorists will leave if she’s inflicted on them. Wouldn’t you?” added guest Prue MacSween of Verve Communications.

“This girl is not well, I believe, and let’s just hope she stays over there. I think that would be a good thing.”

Critics online shared the same sentiment.

“I hope she stay in Gaza,” one user wrote.

“Let’s hope it’s a one-way voyage,” said another.

Thunberg’s trip comes as Hamas is reportedly calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remain in discussions on a permanent cease-fire after an initial release of hostages is completed as part of a US-backed 60-day peace proposal handed over to the terror group.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff received Hamas’ response Saturday that demanded the US make it more difficult for the Jewish State to resume fighting if a permanent ceasefire is not reached within the truce timeline, a source told The Times of Israel, indicating that more changes could delay the talks.

Zera Shimshon-Parshat Bamidbar

 

This is not a deal. It's a disaster in the making

 

I want the hostages home. You want the hostages home.

We all do.

We’ve carried their names in our mouths for over 600 days. Hung their faces on our walls, chanted their return in our streets, and prayed for their survival in synagogues and schools around the world.

Hungarians do it again! Wizz Air Announces Major Expansion in Israel

 In a potentially development for Israel’s aviation sector, Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is set to establish an operational base at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s Channel 13 reports. The move follows an agreement between Israel’s Minister of Transport, Miri Regev, and Wizz Air’s CEO, aiming to enhance air connectivity and reduce travel costs for Israeli passengers.

The decision comes at a time when Irish budget carrier Ryanair has announced the suspension of all its flights to and from Israel until August, citing security concerns. Wizz Air views this as an opportunity to fill the void left by other carriers and plans to triple its passenger traffic from Israel.

The airline intends to expand its existing European routes from Tel Aviv and introduce new destinations, including potential flights to India and Morocco. Additionally, Wizz Air will employ Israeli staff, such as flight attendants and pilots, contributing to local job creation.

Minister Regev stipulated that Wizz Air must also operate domestic flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat as part of the agreement. The formal signing of the deal is anticipated in July.

Wizz Air’s fleet comprises 230 aircraft, and its entry into the Israeli market is expected to intensify competition and lead to significant fare reductions for travelers.

Satmar Rabbi Calls for His Followers to leave Williamsburg and move to "Uganda"

 DIN: Satmar's complaints against the great R' Binyomin Zev Herzl z"l were that R' Herzl initially supported a British initiative for Jews to have their own State in Uganda, Ethiopia! Satmar continues to mock and ridicule this proposal, which Herzl himself ultimately rejected and pushed for Jews to settle in Eretz Yisrael, a dream that came to fruition and is now the home for the majority of the Jewish people! 

The late Satmar Rebbe R' Yoel Teitelbaum z"l then stole this very "Uganda" idea that he mocked and established an Uganda in Monroe, New York! In the very country that he screamed for decades, was the "treifene medina" and discouraged his followers from emigrating there! 

But now it's kosher, and Herzl z"l is laughing in his grave in Yerushalayim Ir Ha'koidesh! Now Israel the land that Satmar mentions in every single tefilla, including Bentching and Al Hamechye is the  "treifene medina"  the very country that has the most Torah learned than anywhere in the entire world! 

Go figure! 

In a rare and pointed address, Satmar Rebbe Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum didn’t mince words: the days of Williamsburg as the heart of the chassidic community may be coming to a close.

Citing skyrocketing rent and what he described as a deteriorating spiritual atmosphere, the Rebbe urged families to begin thinking seriously about relocating to communities more suited to raising children in accordance with Torah values

“The prices are out of control, the influences from the street are creeping in, and it’s becoming harder and harder to live a Yiddishe life the way we want for our kinder.”

The comments were not offhand. Sources close to the Rebbe say he has been expressing concern for past year, but this was the first time he addressed the issue publicly and unequivocally.

“The gashmius (materialism) is choking the ruchnius (spiritual life),” he said. “When a young couple can’t even dream of affording a one-bedroom in the neighborhood they grew up in, and when the streets no longer reflect the kedushah (holiness) we expect — it’s time to consider alternatives.”

While he did not name specific communities, many in attendance took it as a tacit endorsement of established and growing chassidic enclaves like Kiryas Joel, Bloomingburg, and parts of Rockland and Orange counties, where housing remains more affordable and community infrastructure is built around Torah life.

Witkoff Offers Major Concessions to Hamas, Leaves Half the Hostages Behind

 

According to the latest revised Witkoff plan released Thursday morning, the terrorist group Hamas would release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies, to be returned in two phases over the course of a week.

Currently, 58 hostages are believed to be held in Gaza: 20 are confirmed alive, 35 have been declared dead, and three are in critical condition with their status officially unconfirmed.

As you may recall, President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff announced Wednesday night: “We’re on the precipice of sending out a new term sheet that hopefully will be delivered later today. The president is going to review it. I have some very good feelings about getting to… a temporary ceasefire and a long-term, peaceful resolution of that conflict,”

Just before Witkoff’s remarks, Hamas issued a statement claiming it had agreed to his outline, which included the release of 10 live hostages in two stages. However, Israel swiftly rejected the claim, stating, “This is unacceptable—both to us and to the American administration.”

One has to ask: is anyone verifying these proposals before they’re leaked to the media?

It was also reported that, in exchange for the release of the hostages, Israel would agree to a 60-day ceasefire. During this period, negotiations would take place aimed at ending the war. If no agreement is reached by the end of the 60 days, Israel would have the option to resume military operations or continue negotiations in exchange for the release of more hostages.

Additionally, the distribution of humanitarian aid will revert to the control of the United Nations, rather than being managed by the American company currently operating the distribution centers. This means Hamas would be getting a new lease on life, being able to resume its raids on the UN humanitarian aid facilities, sell the stolen food and medicine on the black market, and fund its recruitment efforts with the profits.

The IDF will withdraw from all the areas captured during Operation Might and Sword, which began on March 17.

Oh, and the number of terrorists with Jewish blood on their hands to be released in the exchange has now been disclosed. Israel will in exchange release 125 terrorists serving life sentences, and an additional 1,111 Gazan terrorists captured after October 7th will be released. Furthermore, Israel will also release the bodies of 180 dead Gazans.

At the end of the deal, Hamas will release detailed medical records on the remaining hostages they are still holding.

This is an atrocious deal, reversing all of Israel’s gains over the past two and a half months of fighting and reviving the fast-declining Hamas.

An online survey in Hebrew by blogger Abu Ali Express indicate that 69% of the 28,500 votes oppose the deal (77% oppose it when you exclude those without an opinion).

At this stage, it remains unclear whether the new proposal has been formally presented to the involved parties.

In recent days, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and Mossad Director Dedi Barnea held discussions with Steve Witkoff regarding the potential ceasefire deal in Gaza. One can only hope the plan will be buried deep beneath the ruins of Gaza where it belongs.

by David Israel JP

Baby Ravid Chaim HY"D, passed away this morning

 

 Baby Ravid Chaim HY"D,  passed away this morning in the hospital, is seen here in a tender moment with his father, Chananel.

His mother, Tzala Gaz, was murdered just two weeks ago.

"CBN" Lakewood Media Chat Suggests that the "US Shouldn't Supply Weapons to Israel"

 

DIN: According to SIPRI data ,US exports 24% of all its arms to Saudi Arabia, its largest customer by far. 

27% were to the Asia Pacific Region, 16% were to Europe and Central Asia, 5.4% were to South Asia, 2.7% were to Africa, and 2.6% to other countries in the Americas!

Israel and the US share intelligence that the USA does not do with anyone else! In addition, the Iron Dome and David's Sling were all invented by Israel's scientists, so the USA and Israel have a mutual relationship benefiting both! 

To suggest, even as a sarcastic remark, that the "US shouldn't supply Israel with weapons" is so vile that I cannot wrap my head around this remark coming from Yeshivishe frum communities! 

If any goy would have made this very statement, everyone, including CBN would have jumped all over this guy calling him an antisemite!

So, where does this come from?
It comes from Yeshivishe Moisdois embedding their naive students with this filthy "far-krumta" hate against the State of Israel, a home for the majority of the Jewish people! 

So even though CBN is now run by business people, they cannot escape from  their DNA, which is diseased by this perverted, vile Hashkafa! 

If any other country in the world were to open its borders for ALL Jews and provide them a home like Israel does, they would call it a "Medina shel Chesed" but because it's the State of Israel, then it's ok to suggest, albeit sarcastically that the USA not supply weapons to Israel! 

Last week, millions of Jews living in the State of Israel commemorated three special days, Yom Hashoah, Yom Ha'Zikoron and finally Yom Hatzmo'ot! 

This was celebrated and commemorated by the majority of the entire Jewish World's population! Yet, the frum media didn't even give it an "Honorable Mention;" they totally ignored it! I'm not Chas Ve'sholom suggesting they agree with this all I'm asking is that they mention it! 

I don't know if CBN did, I'm new to them! But Ami, Mishpacha, FJJ totally ignored events commemorated by the majority of the Jewish people! The Israeli Frum Chats all talked about it, including Bechadrei Chadorim! 

This tells me that their spiritual leaders are totally disconnected, clueless, and apathetic to their brothers and sisters living in the Land that the RBS"O gifted to us! Not only are they apathetic, but "farkert" they are fire and brim against this country to fuel their own interests to keep their sheep remaining in Chutz Le'aaretz, to fund their sick ideology! 

This is how a vile, filthy comment comes about! 

מי כעמך ישראל

From CBN!!!

Ben Shapiro criticized President Trump for advising Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to "hold off" on striking Iran during nuclear talks, arguing that Israel should act independently of U.S. diplomatic considerations and make its own security decisions.

Israel is not involved in those [Iran-US nuclear] negotiations. 

So why should Israel hold off? Israel is the country most under threat from Iran, not the U.S.

The question, tho, that many are asking in response is that if we want to go with the approach that Israel's security is independent of the US, then the US shouldn't supply weapons to Israel.

Is Trump buying the Iranian Deception?

 

Mike Tyson once famously said, "Everyone has a plan until they get a punch in the face." I admire the simple, yet profound, wisdom in that brief statement. This life lesson, which awaits anyone who hasn’t yet encountered it, seems to be unfolding before our eyes in the case of President Trump.

Dealing with unpredictable figures like Putin and the Ayatollah differs significantly from engaging with those who regard the lives and happiness of their subjects as worthy or valuable. These extremists think and act in ways that starkly contrast with rational individuals who pursue win-win outcomes in negotiations. Instead, they adopt an all-or-nothing approach, indifferent to the cost in their own people’s lives as long as their objectives are met.

This observation extends beyond the two mentioned earlier. It is a characteristic commonly seen in dictators who govern with minimal support from their citizens. The only effective way to negotiate with them is to apply pressure and threats that target them directly, rather than solely affecting their country’s population. They show little concern for their citizens, focusing solely on their own interests, which should be the primary target President Trump aims for when dealing with these tyrants.

President Trump has voiced strong confidence that reason would guide his dealings with Putin, but he has been proven wrong. He struggles to understand irrational actors, having been shaped by a Western democracy where leaders are held accountable through fair elections and must meet voter expectations to secure re-election, a rational system.

Dictators, however, operate with a completely different mindset, employing deceptive negotiation tactics that appear to involve compromise but conceal a hidden agenda that undermines any agreement they sign. For them, it is an all-or-nothing approach. History stands as my evidence.