Antisemitic elements taking over GOP

 

Conservative media giant Glenn Beck warns the antisemitic elements are rapidly gaining a foothold on the American Right, presaging “return of the hatreds of Germany in the 1930s” – this time in the US.

ICC rejects Israel's bid to annul Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague announced Wednesday its rejection of Israel’s request to withdraw or vacate the arrest warrants sought for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, JNS reports.

The court also dismissed Israel’s separate plea to suspend its investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza. Israel had argued for a suspension until the court first settles the question of its jurisdiction, citing its non-party status to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC.

In a decision published by its pre-trial chamber on Wednesday, the court asserted, “There is no legal basis for withdrawing, vacating or declaring them of no force or effect at this point in time.”

The chamber further clarified, “The impact of Israel’s jurisdiction challenge on the warrants, if any, is something that can only be determined when the chamber will have ruled on the substance thereof.”

This ruling comes despite an April decision by the ICC Appeals Chamber mandating the pre-trial chamber to review Israel’s challenge to the court’s jurisdiction. Israel has maintained that the ICC has not definitively proven its jurisdiction, thereby rendering the arrest warrants illegal.

The pre-trial chamber, however, stated in its latest ruling that the mere act of reviewing their prior decision does not invalidate the warrants.

The ICC’s actions stem from allegations of “genocide” and other crimes against humanity brought by South Africa against Israel. These accusations arise from the Jewish state’s ongoing military efforts in the Gaza Strip, aimed at defeating Hamas following the terror group’s brutal massacre in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

The Trump administration last month imposed sanctions on four judges at the ICC over what it called the court’s “illegitimate actions” targeting the United States and Israel.

In February, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC.

A week later, the US announced it had added Karim Khan, the ICC Chief Prosecutor, to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, actively sanctioning him and freezing all his assets in the US.

In Europe, there have been differing interpretations among countries on how to handle the warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated a fundamental willingness to permit Netanyahu to visit Germany despite the warrant.

France has stated that Netanyahu has immunity from ICC actions because Israel has not ratified the court’s statutes. Similarly, Italy has argued that arresting Netanyahu would not be feasible while he remains in office as Israel's Prime Minister.

Hungary denounced the ICC arrest warrant and later announced that it would withdraw from the ICC altogether.

In Historic Decision, Mearas Ha'Machpela To Return To Jewish Jurisdiction

 In a historic move a major change to the long-standing status quo at Mearas Hamachpela (Cave of the Patriarchs) has been approved. The authority over the site has been transferred from the Palestinian Hebron Municipality to the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Religious Council, under the direction of the Civil Administration. The goal is to advance structural changes at the compound, according to a Yisrael Hayom report.

This is the first time that such significant changes will be made to the Cave of the Patriarchs since the Shamgar Committee’s decisions in 1994.

“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.