“Jewish New York is finished It’s only a question of when the lights get turned out.”

 

In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, renowned Democratic strategist Dr. Hank Sheinkopf is sounding the alarm, calling the result a “political earthquake” with potentially dire consequences for the city and its Jewish community.

In a candid interview with Alan Skorski, Sheinkopf—who has advised over 700 political campaigns globally and was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal article “Can Anyone Stop Zohran Mamdani?”—warned that Mamdani’s platform, rhetoric, and ideology represent a fundamental threat to the values and institutions of New York City.

“Mamdani is not a Democrat,” said Sheinkopf. “He’s a socialist with millions of dollars trying to hijack a bankrupt Democratic Party that now stands for nothing.”

Background on why Israel is bombing Syria

 

🧵Some background on why Israel is bombing Syria, where the Druze fit into the story, and what it means for Israel-Syria normalisation.

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The likelihood of Israel normalizing relations with Syria has taken a hit following the murder of Syrian Druze by Ahmed al-Shara’s… pic.twitter.com/2ESkLDrvci

— Amit Segal (@AmitSegal) July 16, 2025

BREAKING:

Powerful Israeli airstrikes hit the Syrian Presidential Palace and the Syrian General Staff HQ in Damascus pic.twitter.com/yxE0VfJExl

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) July 16, 2025

Unprecedented: US Amb. Huckabee heads to court to support Netanyahu holding a Bugs Bunny Doll!

Photo Of The Year: U.S. Ambassador Holds Bugs Bunny Doll In Israeli Court While Backing Netanyahu

Inside the Tel Aviv District Court, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel was spotted with a Bugs Bunny doll — in a show of support for Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu is accused in trial for accepting a bigs bunny doll for his son decades ago as a bribe, Huckabee is mocking the proceedings! 

In the video below a Haaretz Reporter asks Huckabee "why are you here?'

Huckabee answers " To see the trial, why are you here?" LOL

 Today (Wednesday), US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will make a rare appearance at the Tel Aviv District Court, where Prime Minister Netanyahu is testifying in his trial, in a show of support for him.

Knesset Speaker, MK Amir Ohana, is also attending the hearing this morning to express his support for Netanyahu.

Earlier, another unusual event occurred during the hearing. Netanyahu's military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, made an unexpected appearance at the Tel Aviv District Court during the Prime Minister's trial.

Gofman handed an envelope to the Prime Minister, and immediately after, Netanyahu requested an urgent break from the judges to receive a security update.

"My military secretary came here, I need to see him immediately. This is rare, he doesn't come here at all," Netanyahu told the judges, who agreed to his request.

A political source later revealed that the update concerned developments on the Syrian front, which required the Prime Minister's intervention.

Insects listen in on plants ‘talking,’ groundbreaking Israeli study

 

An ongoing collaboration between Tel Aviv University’s zoology and plant sciences departments has led to what is believed to be the first study in the world to demonstrate auditory communication between animals and plants, finding that insects both hear sounds made by plants and take them into account in decision-making.

Two years ago, Prof. Yossi Yovel from the School of Zoology and Prof. Lilach Hadany from the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security recorded plants ‘talking’ for the first time.

They were able to demonstrate that plants emit clicks similar to popcorn popping — one click per hour in the case of a healthy, well-watered plant, and dozens of clicks under conditions of stress, such as drying soil.

The next question was: Who might be listening?

Khamenei’s bloodthirsty wolves are in a panic

 

Reports suggest that Mossad conducted synchronized espionage, intelligence, and military operations with precise targeting in all 25 provinces of Iran. This strongly implies that local collaborators were involved, shattering the myth of regime stability

Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, has called for expedited rulings in espionage cases involving alleged ties to Israel, saying these cases “do not require extensive investigation” and should move swiftly toward sentencing.

He added that when the facts are clear, judicial delays are unjustifiable.

Bereaved mother: 'Soldiers are killed, and people hide behind the Torah'

 

Laly Deri, who lost her son in Gaza, passionately calls for an end to yeshiva exemptions, urging the Haredi community to prioritize national service amid Israel’s existential threats.

During a panel discussion at the Ynet, Yedioth Ahronoth, and Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) Defense and Service Conference, Laly Deri, whose son, Saadia, fell in battle in Gaza, spoke out against the policy of exempting yeshiva students from military service.

"In a normal, moral, Jewish, ethical world, the first that need to go to battle are the yeshiva students," Deri said at the start of the panel.

Later in the discussion, she criticized the use of Torah study as a reason to be exempted from service: "It drives me crazy, when there are families that are being worn out and soldiers who are killed, and people hide behind the Torah... It is the biggest disgrace of G-d's name that I can hear."

She added: "The haredi public needs to hear this voice. You are wrong, you are going against the Torah."

According to Deri, the haredi public is changing, "This public is exposed to characters such as Saadia, such as Rabbi Yossi Goldberg, such as so many soldiers, and that's changing something.

"Today, there is an existential threat to the country, and we don't have time for long processes. Every 18-year-old boy and girl must serve the country in some manner, first of all in the military, since there's an existential threat, and after that in civil service in the various realms."

Satmar Business Expo set to welcome thousands for full-day networking and educational event

 Final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated fourth Satmar Business Expo, taking place on Wednesday, July 16, at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. 

Organized by Congregation Yetev Lev D’Satmar of Williamsburg, the expo is the largest Jewish business gathering of its kind in the United States and is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Orthodox Jewish community.

The all-day event will feature more than 500 booths representing a wide array of industries, including real estate, construction, finance, insurance, marketing, logistics, luxury travel, and artisan goods. Exhibitors and attendees alike will have the opportunity to build connections, explore new ventures, and learn from fellow frum entrepreneurs.

Running from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the event includes three full meals, networking sessions, and a robust schedule of educational programming. Participants will be able to attend lectures and panel discussions by respected rabbonim and industry professionals in the fields of law, accounting and finance. 

Additionally, a series of 15-minute one-on-one consultations and coaching sessions with experienced business experts from the Heimishe community will offer personalized guidance to those seeking to grow or strengthen their ventures.

Organizers say the growing interest in the annual event underscores the increasing professionalization and interconnectivity of Orthodox-run businesses across the region.

“This expo serves as a powerful platform for networking, education and mutual support,” said Joel Braver, one of the leaders of the Yetev Lev Satmar community. “It offers a unique window into the robust economic activity generated by the Orthodox Jewish community across the greater New York and New Jersey area.”

The event’s venue — the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, located at 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ — provides 100,000 square feet of space to accommodate the expansive layout and growing attendance.

‘Get Out, You Loser’: Rep. Randy Fine Explodes at Protester

 

Tensions flared during Tuesday’s congressional hearing on antisemitism in higher education, when Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) forcefully confronted both a disruptive protester and the chancellor of the City University of New York (CUNY).

As Fine questioned CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez, a protester interrupted him with shouts from the gallery. Without hesitation, Fine snapped back: “Shut up and get out of here. Get out of here, you loser.”

Returning to the matter at hand, Fine directed his anger at the CUNY administration for what he described as a culture of permissiveness toward antisemitism on campus.

“I hold you all responsible for this,” Fine told Rodríguez. “It’s the culture you’ve allowed on campus that makes people think this is OK.”

He cited multiple faculty members who have made inflammatory statements since the Hamas-led massacre on October 7. Among them: Immanuel Ness, a Brooklyn College professor who publicly supported “resistance by any means necessary,” and Corinna Mullin, of John Jay College, who was filmed chanting “Up with freedom, down with Zionist scum” and defending Palestinian armed resistance as “just.”

Rodríguez acknowledged the seriousness of the accusations but deflected, saying only that “any call for violence is unacceptable,” and promising to “investigate and take action if warranted.”

When pressed, Rodríguez confirmed that Mullin was “no longer teaching,” but declined to provide a timeline or details.

Fine, visibly frustrated, accused the university of a double standard: issuing broad condemnations of antisemitism while tolerating — and even employing — those who publicly glorify violence against Jews.

“Jewish students deserve better than vague promises and selective accountability,” Fine said.

🔥 @RepFine Erupts at Protester—Then Hammers CUNY for Enabling Antisemitism

During his questioning at today’s hearing, Rep. Randy Fine was interrupted by a protester shouting from the audience. Without missing a beat, he shut it down:

“Shut up and get out of here. Get out of… pic.twitter.com/tGjJUhusf3

— Stu (@thestustustudio) July 15, 2025

Gush Etzion Murderers were Palestinian Police Trained in Qatar

 *REPORT:* Following the terror attack at the Gush Etzion junction — carried out by two officers from the Palestinian police who had returned three months earlier from completing their training in Qatar:

The Palestinian Authority has launched an investigation under pressure from Israeli security officials. As part of the probe, all members of the same training cohort who returned from Qatar three months ago will be reviewed.

Sources familiar with the details estimate that during their time in Qatar, Hamas operatives may have made contact with those Palestinian police trainees and encouraged them — in one way or another — to carry out attacks.

For this reason, Israeli officials have pushed for a thorough review of all individuals who trained alongside the attackers, to ensure there are no additional “rogue” individuals who might also pose a threat. (Doron Kadosh)

Iran takes a page out of the Satmar Handbook, and says all Zionist Victories Are Not from Hashem