“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l
Thursday, September 11, 2025
After more than two years in Iraqi captivity Elizabeth Tsurkov Reunited With Family
After more than two years in Iraqi captivity, Elizabeth Tsurkov is back in Israel.
New hospital footage shows her reunited with family at Sheba.
The rescue arc—Baghdad → U.S. Embassy → Cyprus → Israel—highlights a functioning U.S.–Iraq–Israel channel and a clear signal to Tehran’s militias:
Israelis aren’t bargaining chips.
FBI Releases Photo of Kirk's Killer!
A newly released video shows what appears to be a man running across a rooftop at Utah Valley University, captured just moments after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
Leftists Now Targeting Ben Shapiro and Libs of Tik Tok
URGENT. FYI.
— Jennifer 🟥🔴🧙♀️🦉🐈⬛ 🦖 (@babybeginner) September 11, 2025
After Charlie Kirk, on the sky app there are people asking for the next person to be targeted. These include JK Rowling, Matt Walsh, Trump, Ben Shapiro, Libs of TikTok, Elon Musk, and Andy Ngo.
I took as many screenshots as I could. pic.twitter.com/CnZmmJAjvh
Miriam Margolyes a grotesque Self- Hating Jew
In every generation there are Jews with a pathological need to believe that the Jewish part of themselves is evil and has to be smashed. Tragically, they’ve always been in the forefront of genocidal movements to smash the Jewish people altogether.
— Melanie Phillips (@MelanieLatest) September 10, 2025
In a more civilised world,… https://t.co/hn1jlat2ud
More Reactions on Assassination of Kirk
Megan Kelly and Glenn Beck broke down in tears on live broadcast after hearing about Kirk’s death.
Spanish PM Regrets Not Having Nuclear Weapons to "Stop Israel"
I am sorry, Spanish PM said what?
— Michael Elgort (@just_whatever) September 10, 2025
When announcing various measures against Israel the Spanish PM @sanchezcastejon expressed regret that Spain doesn’t have nuclear weapons to stop Israel
What would have he done, if Spain had them? Used against Israel? Crazy
The clip with subs👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/8YXxAQI3X5
America’s unreliable Middle East ‘ally’ is Qatar, not Israel
The anger from the international community, as well as the Muslim and Arab world, about Israel’s airstrike on members of the Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, was matched only by the outrage coming from the American foreign-policy establishment.
At the heart of their complaints was not just their chagrin at the skill of the Israel Defense Forces and the Jewish state’s intelligence operatives, in addition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s willingness to flout world opinion.
They were also at pains to depict the strike as the actions of a rogue state, which exploits its ties with the United States rather than behaving like a good ally.
The narrative about the incident is the claim that Netanyahu tricked and/or betrayed President Donald Trump about the airstrike, and so, we were told, he was left with egg on his face.
The most important fact about what happened in Doha was something conspicuously ignored in almost all media coverage.
The real scandal was that the men who direct Hamas operations and represent it to the world have been allowed to live openly in peace and apparent security in the Gulf state.
No different than bin Laden
In A Massive Effort to Squeeze Netanyahu Out of Office Judges Rule that the trial to be held four times a week
The judges presiding over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial ruled on Wednesday evening that, starting in November, the trial will be held four times a week. Additionally, Netanyahu will be required to testify at three hearings per week.
This decision rejected a request from Netanyahu’s legal team to reverse a previous ruling that expanded the number of hearings.
“The defense teams are experienced and capable of adjusting to meet their responsibilities properly. The same applies to Mr. Netanyahu, and we do not, in any way, diminish the challenges he faces, both generally and in these times in particular,” the judges wrote.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin sharply criticized the decision. “It is disgraceful that, while leading one of Israel’s most challenging wars during critical days for national security, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is forced to dedicate half his week to managing this absurd legal process.”
“The Prime Minister must focus on running the country, not spend entire days addressing trivial matters from years ago. Therefore, I support the swift advancement of MK Ariel Kallner’s important bill, which aims to ensure that the Prime Minister can dedicate the necessary time to managing state affairs during wartime,” Levin said.
Why Charlie Kirk’s Death Shook the World
by Oped by Yosef Shidler
Why does Charlie Kirk’s assassination feel so different? Why does it sting more deeply than even the horrific terror attacks we’ve seen in Israel, where six Jews were gunned down just days ago? Why is the whole nation, left and right alike, shaken to the core?
When Jews are murdered in Israel, it is a piercing tragedy. It breaks us, because they are our brothers and sisters. But as Jews in America, we’ve been forced to live with a certain framework: that terror in Israel, as horrific as it is, has become a constant wound. It hurts every time — but it no longer shocks.
But America stands apart. America is the Rome of today — the greatest power in the world, the empire whose direction determines the course of global history. In the past fifteen years, we have watched America pulled into waves of political craziness, corruption, and bitter division, leaving people unsure whether this empire will hold to righteousness or collapse under moral confusion. And here, one man’s voice had become a rallying cry for truth, for justice, for morality. Charlie Kirk wasn’t just a commentator. He was a force — a voice that cut through the chaos, energized a movement of young conservatives and faith-driven Americans who were searching for moral clarity, and gave courage to people who felt silenced.
In Judaism, we speak about the Sheva Mitzvos B’nei Noach — the Seven Noahide Laws, the universal code given by God to all humankind. They are the foundation of civilization: justice, morality, the sanctity of life, rejection of theft and violence, acknowledgment of the Creator. For non-Jews, they represent the baseline of a moral and just society.
Whether he realized it or not, Charlie Kirk was their champion, leading the way in bringing those ideas into the heart of America today.
The Reaction of the Left on the assassination of Charlie Kirk
The BBC and Democrats actually make me physically ill.
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) September 10, 2025
This is how the British public broadcaster decided to react to the announcement of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Shame on you. She's actually laughing. pic.twitter.com/ub074HTK7a
This was one of the most disgusting and evil things that I’ve ever seen. Just before we learned Charlie had passed, we tried to lead a prayer on the House floor - praying for his recovery after he was tragically shot. The Democrats started booing and yelling at us. It was… pic.twitter.com/3z44jzi4OE
— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) September 10, 2025
🔴 Leftist on Tiktok:
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 ♛ ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) September 10, 2025
"We can all celebrate, because something really awful happened to a really, really awful guy"
Her caption reads: "wishing for a speedy decline"
Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/7g2amR9Pgo
make this scumbag piece of shit loser famous. https://t.co/SkdLd2r0Ap
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) September 10, 2025
Islamists on Telegram are celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk:
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) September 10, 2025
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing opinion leader and supporter of Israel in the United States, with a single bullet. He died instantly, the son of a bitch."
Completely satanic. pic.twitter.com/nY8GM54Qbj
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
New footage shows ghoulish bystanders FILMING Ukrainian refugee bleeding to death rather than trying to save her
A new video lays bare the ghoulish behavior of passengers who filmed Iryna Zarutska as she bled out on a North Carolina train - rather than rushing to her aid.
Several onlookers can be seen pulling out their phones and recording as the Ukrainian refugee took her final breaths following the unprovoked attack that has shocked the nation.
Zarutska was stabbed three times in the neck by Decarlos Brown Jr, a 34-year-old career criminal who now faces the death penalty after his charges were upgraded to federal terrorism charges.
Immediately after the attack, a stunned Zarutska cowered in fear and covered her face before slumping lifeless in a pool of blood.
A man in a green shirt on the busy South End light rail train in Charlotte strips off the top and attempts to stem the bleeding.
But nearly one minute and 40 seconds had passed, and by then it was too late.
Another woman, in a black crop top and blue jeans, was later seen crouching beside Zarutska.
But other heartless passengers simply filmed the disturbing scene.
Greta’s “drone strike” turns out to be a flare fail
Qatar Strike: Facts Versus Statements
France and Germany Two Countries that were destroyed in WW2 condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha
France and Germany on Tuesday condemned Israel’s airstrike in Doha, Qatar, despite the fact that it targeted top leaders of the murderous terrorist organization Hamas.
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote in a post on X, “Today's Israeli strikes on Qatar are unacceptable, whatever the reason. I express my solidarity with Qatar and its Emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. Under no circumstances should the war spread throughout the region.”
Macron’s condemnation was posted in French, English, Arabic and Hebrew.
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the Israeli attack is "unacceptable".
"Israel's strike in Doha not only violates Qatar's territorial sovereignty, but also jeopardizes all our efforts to secure the hostages' release," Wadephul said, noting that Qatar plays a crucial role in efforts to achieve a ceasefire and release the hostages.
A government spokesperson quoted by Reuters said that Merz spoke by phone with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and told him that the violation of Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity by the Israeli attack is not acceptable.
Merz also reportedly told Al-Thani, "The war must not spread to the entire region."
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in her daily press briefing that the US had informed Qatar before the Israeli attack. However, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed Al Thani later claimed that the United States had informed Qatar of the strike ten minutes after it occurred.
Police Officer Who Investigated Netanyahu Arrested on suspicion of passing sensitive information to one of Israel’s largest and most-feared “Mafia” organizations.
Shock reverberated through Israel’s police force on Tuesday morning when the Police Internal Investigations Department of the State Attorney’s Office arrested five suspects, including senior police officials and a civilian—on suspicion of passing sensitive information to the Musli crime family, one of Israel’s largest and most-feared “Mafia” organizations.
Among the suspects are two active police officers, one of them a senior officer, and two former police officers—including an investigator who was part of the prosecution team in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s “1000–4000 cases” and other prominent cases, including those of Avigdor Lieberman, whose case was “mysteriously closed,” and Ehud Olmert.
In addition, the head of the crime organization, Eli Musli, and two of the organization’s financial operatives were also arrested.
According to a report on i24NEWS, all of the detained officers had worked in the Investigations Division: the officer who investigated Netanyahu, another officer with the rank of chief superintendent, a recently retired chief superintendent, and a police officer. The recently retired officer is suspected of committing the offenses while still serving in Lahav 433, the police’s elite anti-corruption and organized crime unit.
The officers are suspected of crimes including bribery, fraud, breach of trust, and violations of the Privacy Protection Law. In return, they allegedly received perks such as trips abroad and hotel accommodations.
According to police, the affair involves, among other crimes, illegal gambling and the provision of credit lines to gamblers.
The head of Lahav 433, Commander Meni Benjamin, stated, “We constantly act and gather evidence against organizations that the police define as crime organizations. We will act against anyone who is involved in serious, organized criminal activity—even if they are active or former police officers who acted illegally and against the law. We will work to bring them to justice. Thanks to the work of Lahav 433, the key suspects who form part of an illegal financial pipeline have been exposed, including police officers who left the organization but still maintained contact with criminal elements. The nature of their ties to these criminal figures will be examined, and we will work together with the Internal Investigations Department in every way required to uncover the full truth.”
Israeli Researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov Free After Being Kidnapped By Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq In 2023
Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped in Baghdad last year by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been freed and is now at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday on Truth Social.
“I am pleased to report that Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student, whose sister is an American citizen, was just released … and is now safely in the American Embassy in Iraq after being tortured for many months,” Trump wrote. He used the announcement to renew pressure on Hamas, demanding: “HAMAS, RELEASE THE HOSTAGES, NOW!”
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani confirmed the release, crediting Iraqi security services and stressing that Baghdad “will not allow anyone to harm the reputation of Iraq and the Iraqis.”
Tsurkov, 38, holds both Israeli and Russian citizenship and was in Iraq for her doctoral research at Princeton when she was abducted in March 2023. Nearly a year later, a video surfaced of her speaking in Hebrew under duress, reciting confessions to working for the CIA and Mossad. A vocal critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, she had previously warned against trading concessions for her release.
Her family said Tuesday they were “overjoyed.” In a statement, her sister Emma thanked Trump, U.S. hostage envoy Adam Boehler, and embassy staff in Baghdad: “If Adam hadn’t made my sister’s return a personal mission, I don’t know where we would be today.”
Tsurkov, the daughter of Soviet Jewish dissidents who immigrated to Israel in the 1980s, has spent much of her academic career researching conflict in the Middle East. She previously conducted fieldwork in Syria, Jordan, and Turkey, and was pursuing a Princeton Ph.D. when she traveled to Iraq.