Efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are reportedly advancing, according to two Egyptian security officials who spoke with Reuters on Monday.
The officials indicated that negotiations underway in Cairo are showing signs of a "significant breakthrough."
They noted that while the parties have reached a general understanding on establishing a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, several unresolved issues continue to hinder final agreement — notably the future of Hamas' weapons.
Israeli officials claimed the report is inaccurate, telling Kan 11 News that “there is no real progress at this time.”
Meanwhile, Egyptian state-linked broadcaster Al Qahera News TV reported that General Has...
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Baltimore, MD – April 22, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Rabbi Yonah Feinstein, z’l, father of Yaakov (Adina) Feinstein.Shiva will be observed from Friday morning through Tuesday morning at 240 Pond Crossing, Lawrence, NY 11559 Yaakov Feinstein may be reached on 410.905.6853
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
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Child Care Voucher Enrollment Freeze to take effect on May 1
Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - Many parents may already be aware that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced a temporary enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) voucher program going into effect next Thursday on May 1st.
We have been advised by the program administrators that applications submitted before May 1st can still be accepted.
Thus, if you are currently not receiving CCS vouchers but are eligible, it is imperative that you carefully and quickly gather all required documents (to the best of your ability) and apply as soon as possible before the deadline.
Even if your application is not accepted, properly completed applications which are submitted earlier (rather than ...
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Baltimore, MD - April 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Janet (Rabbi Nahum, z’l) Ben-Natan, a"h, mother of Zahava (Dovid) Fleischmann of Yerushalayim, Yameena (Avrumi) Jager of Melbourne, Australia, Adeena (Moshe) Pelberg of Baltimore, Meechael (Rivki) Ben-Natan of Beitar, and Tzeona (Yonason) Carmen of Yerushalayim, and sister of Mark Breiner of New York and Leah Lipson of Lakewood.Adeena Pelberg will begin shiva in Baltimore at 5907 Winner Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.
Monday: Until 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Beginning at 10:00 AM
Please check back for updates, as Adeena is hoping to travel to Eretz Yisroel to continue the shiva there.ISRAEL:Shiva will be observed in Israel ar Har Nof, 30 Agassi. Lower level Bila HaMaves LaNetzach...
Canadians were projected to keep the Liberal Party in power, entrusting Prime Minister Mark Carney to forge a new course for their struggling economy and stand up to President Trump.
Carney’s Liberals were set to win a fourth term in national elections on Monday, Canadian broadcast networks said. It wasn’t clear whether the Liberals would win a majority of seats or a smaller share that would require them to win support from other parties to govern, the broadcaster said.
Carney, a 60-year-old former head of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, became prime minister after Justin Trudeau stepped down in January. His expected victory is a remarkable one for a party headed for defeat at the start of this year. The Conservatives, led by P...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 28, 2025 - The Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) hosted its inaugural JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Israel, on Sunday-Monday, April 27-28, 2025, at the Waldorf Hotel with a thousand attendees.
Keynote speaker, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke in the evening, on Iran enriching uranium “for one reason and one reason only,” he stated: “to make nuclear weapons, which they intend to use to destroy my country – and [to] threaten America once they have weapons, Ballistic missiles, ICBMs, they will threaten every city in the United States. That is a palpable danger to Israel and the free world.
“The way to prevent it is to dismantle all the infrastructure of Iran's nuclear program,” he stated. A deal t...
Minister Ben Gvir held meetings with key congressional leaders today in Washington, D.C. Representative Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Freedom Caucus and Representative Claudia Tenney, Chair of the Judea and Samaria Caucus met with the Minister to discuss the Trump Plan for Gaza, the implementation of the death penalty in Israel for terrorists who have murdered citizens, and freedom of worship on the Temple Mount.
After a confrontation with protesters in the hallway, the Minister also met with Representatives Mike Lawler, Head of the highly influential Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and Brian Mast, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Direct Confrontation Between Minister Ben Gvir and Anti-Israel Protesters
An unusual and charged confrontation took place t...
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is leading Israel’s negotiating team on a potential hostage deal, traveled to Cairo on Monday for talks with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, a senior Israeli official confirmed.
Egyptian state-affiliated media reported that the Israeli delegation’s discussions followed the visit of a Hamas delegation to Cairo on Sunday. After concluding the meetings, the Israeli team returned to Israel.
Meanwhile, Hamas announced in a written statement on Sunday that its delegation, led by Muhammad Nazal, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, left Cairo on Saturday evening “after intensive talks and consultations with senior Egyptian officials.”
Negotiations over Gaza ceasefire
Negotiations he...
Speaking to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News at the JNS Conference held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued stark warnings about the increasing foreign influence fueling antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States. He also called for urgent global action to counter Iran’s nuclear threat.
Hoenlein detailed how vast sums of money from foreign governments—including Qatar, China, Saudi Arabia, and even Germany—have been flowing into the American education system over decades. According to Hoenlein, this funding has surged dramatically in recent years, especially during the Biden administration.
“We are discover...
Colonel Richard Kemp, former commander of British military forces in Afghanistan, spoke to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News on the sidelines of the JNS International Policy Summit held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem.
Asked on the current situation in terms of Israel’s war against Hamas, Col. Kemp replied, “I think Hamas is now feeling a significant amount of the weight of the IDF on it, and the only reason it's not feeling even more is because the IDF has to be cautious about the hostages. But at the same time, they're making mincemeat of Hamas.”
“Most of Hamas's most senior leadership has been destroyed, huge numbers of their terrorists have been destroyed, a lot of their equipment, so I think they're very much on the back...
Baltimore, MD - April 28, 2025 - A pedestrian improvement project along Pratt Street is set to start in mid-May.
The goal is to make the downtown area more accessible and more walkable.
This includes ADA-compliant ramps, upgraded crosswalks, and new bike and pedestrian signage.
"Construction will occur at night to minimize disruptions downtown," says Mayor Brandon Scott.
"This work is expected to last approximately nine months. Uh, during that time we'll take into account any major events happening, uh, at night downtown that include, uh, game nights at the stadiums, uh, and we will adjust as needed."
The project received federal funding based on data showing pedestrian incidents and traffic signal issues.
Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government confirmed to ABC News.
The Spanish government said it called an emergency crisis meeting to fix the situation as soon as possible.
Authorities, meanwhile, asked people to stay at home and to avoid circulating, while emergency generators were also being put in place.
Red Eléctrica, the corporation that operates the national electricity grid in Spain, confirmed power outages across the country.
“Plans to restore the electricity supply have been activated in collaboration with companies in the sector following the zero that occurred in the peninsular system,” it wrote in a post to X. “The causes are being analyzed and all resources ar...
Baltimore, MD - April 28, 2025 - The Baltimore Police Department on Monday announced the arrests of 16 juveniles following several incidents over the weekend.
Officers said the suspects range in age from 13 to 17 years old. Eleven of the suspects have prior arrest records, including two juveniles who have each been arrested more than nine times.
Police said the crimes committed by the teenagers over the weekend included robbery, auto theft, burglary, handgun violation and aggravated and common assault.
“It is incredibly frustrating to see young people involved in violent crimes across our city,” Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said. “Our officers are working every day to keep our neighborhoods safe, but real, lasting change requires all of us, from ou...
Baltimore, MD – April 28, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovi Katz & Talya Gralla on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Yanky Katz
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - April 28, 2025 - Aish, a global Jewish educational institution, confirms that Harvard University has issued subpoenas for communications between their shared former student, Shabbos Kestenbaum, and Aish regarding the documentary film "Frontline Warriors." The documentary film, which was produced by Aish, chronicles Kestenbaum’s fight against antisemitism at Harvard as well as the fight of Eden Yadegar at Columbia and Eli Tsives at UCLA.
This legal action comes in the wake of ongoing litigation initiated by Kestenbaum, who continues to pursue accountability from Harvard after several co-plaintiffs settled their claims earlier this year. “The university's decision to target communications related to the documentary raises serious concerns about aca...
At the JNS International Policy Summit held on Monday evening at Jerusalem’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivered a forceful message regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that if Iran persists in its pursuit of nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump “won’t be dragged into a war, he’ll lead it.” Huckabee affirmed the president’s unwavering stance, stating, “The president has been very clear that there will never be a possibility for nuclear weapons; he’s been explicit about that.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed similar sentiments during his speech at the conference on Sunday. He asserted that “the only good deal that works is a deal like the one that was made...
Baltimore, MD - April 28, 2025 - Pikesville High School's former athletic director appeared in court Monday morning to take an Alford plea.
Dazhon Darien was sentenced to four months at the detention center.
Federal agents arrested Darien in January as he appeared in court on the state charges.
The state's case against Darien is based on accusations that he used artificial intelligence to make a hate speech recording of the voice of former Pikesville High School principal Eric Eiswert.
Darien was arrested in April 2024 on multiple state charges that include theft, disturbing the operation of a school, witness retaliation, stalking and intimidation.
Eiswert filed a lawsuit against Darien, the Baltimore County Board of Education and the schoo...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 27, 2025 - As part of his US tour, Minister Ben Gvir completed a 2-day visit to the Five Towns area, visiting the police headquarters, and spending Shabbat and in local synagogues with community members and leaders. He was received with an overwhelming amount of enthusiasm and support from a broad range of synagogues throughout the Five Towns.
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Ohel Chabad Lubavitch Friday morning began with a spiritual pilgrimage to Ohel Chabad Lubavitch, the resting place of the late Rabbis who led the Chabad Jewish religious movement, joined by Rabbi Danny Cohen of Hebron's Chabad community. The visit emphasized the Minister’s commitment to the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings about “shleimut haaretz” the unity and wholeness ...