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Special to Channel 613.com In a bold diplomatic move, Honduran President Xiomara Castro has threatened to expel U.S. military forces from the strategically important Soto Cano Airbase in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans. The threat comes as Honduras faces the potential return of approximately 250,000 of its citizens in 2025, raising

The drama in South Korea continues, even after the court ordered the arrest of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted a military coup last month. Currently, police and senior officials from the anti-corruption agency are attempting to enforce the court’s ruling and arrest the ousted president on suspicion of rebellion. However, they have been

A Channel613.com Op-Ed When President Joe Biden took office, he promised to dedicate his “whole soul” to healing the country, ending what he called our nation’s “uncivil war,” and “bringing America together.” However, rather than fulfilling that pledge, his administration has instead deepened divisions. His sharp criticism of Republicans—accusing them of supporting “Jim Crow 2.0”

Special to Channel613.com Why would an Irish-American Join Hezbollah A key motivation for Western recruits to terrorist organizations is a deep sense of alienation from their home societies, combined with a search for purpose and belonging. The recent case of Jack Danaher Molloy, a 24-year-old former U.S. Army soldier, illustrates this pattern. Molloy, who traveled

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for Channel613.com A spiritual and humanitarian crisis unfolds in Guatemala as approximately 200 Jewish children from the extremist Lev Tahor cult face an uncertain future following a recent raid by security forces. While individual activists have worked tirelessly to rescue these vulnerable souls, the broader Torah community’s organized response remains notably

In the shadow of relentless terrorist threats, Israel wages a lesser-known war: the fierce struggle to protect innocent lives during military operations. This commitment was dramatically tested on December 31, 2024, when Israeli forces eliminated Abd al-Hadi Sabah, the Hamas commander behind the catastrophic October 7 massacre, in an operation that showcased both lethal precision

Drawing from Trump’s New Year’s Eve statement that “they better let the hostages come back soon” and his December Truth Social post warning of “ALL HELL TO PAY” after January 20, 2025, here’s an analysis of the economic tools available to a US president: Presidential sanctions authority represents one of the most powerful tools in

Channel 613.com The recent cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine marks a significant shift in European energy dynamics, with substantial economic consequences for Russia. The termination of this agreement, which previously facilitated the transit of 40 billion cubic meters of gas annually, presents several challenges for the Russian economy. This historic change, announced by

Born on November 19, 1954, in Cairo’s historic El-Gamaliya district, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi grew up in an area known for its Islamic architecture and rich cultural heritage. His early life was shaped by traditional Egyptian values and a strong sense of military discipline. After completing his secondary education, Sisi joined the Egyptian Military Academy in

By Channel 613.com In a groundbreaking effort to combat rising antisemitism in Europe, The Lawfare Project continues its relentless pursuit of justice, even as the Dutch legal system stumbles in its response to coordinated attacks that shocked the Netherlands last month. The prestigious legal advocacy organization, which has emerged as a beacon of hope for victims

Special to Channel613.com Historical Context The devastation that has occurred in both Israel and Gaza has shown that Palestinian Arabs will not be placated with land here and there next to Israel. Palestinian Arabs deserve to have self-determination in a democracy that is free of the totalitarianism that was Hamas. Historically, there was once a

Special to Channel613.com In what became the most devastating attack on Israel since the Holocaust, the events of October 7th, 2023, exposed a catastrophic intelligence failure. A groundbreaking Washington Post investigation reveals that this failure may have been partially rooted in the Israeli military’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence over human intelligence gathering. The Rise

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman At the heart of Jewish continuity lies a profound Mitzvah – one that has shaped our people’s destiny for millennia. The Shulchan Aruch (Even Ha’ezer 1:8) codifies an important obligation based on the Talmudic discussion in Yevamos and the verse in Koheles (11:6): “Ba’boker zera es zarecha, v’la’erev al tanach yadecha”

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: The Heritage Heist at Jericho In an exclusive investigation by Channel 14’s Elya Aviv, a  groundbreaking investigation during Chanukah took place.  Entitled, our “Heritage in Peril” expedition to the ancient Hasmonean palaces in Jericho took placed and has unveiled a devastating reality that strikes at the heart of Jewish historical preservation. What we

Special to Channel613.Com Russia’s continued resistance to Western involvement in the Ukraine conflict was highlighted when Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected a proposed peace plan attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The plan reportedly included two major provisions: postponing Ukraine’s potential NATO membership for 20 years and establishing a demilitarized buffer zone monitored by

JERUSALEM — In a stunning revelation that reads like a Hollywood thriller, Channel 12 has uncovered dramatic new details about the July assassination of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, exposing how a broken air conditioner nearly derailed one of Israel’s most daring operations in recent history. The meticulously planned operation, now acknowledged by

They alluded to it in their newspaper on page 15.  Just one month before the October 7th massacre, Hamas’s official newspaper devoted extensive coverage to the refusal phenomenon in the IDF and its impact on military readiness. The Hamas reporters described how the Air Force suspended training due to the fight against judicial reform. Most

Special to Channel613.com In a dimly lit room at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, mission officers sat staring at their computer screens in disbelief. The dense web of red lines and warning icons that had marked Syrian anti-tank missile positions for years had suddenly vanished. The skies that had been cluttered with enemy

Special to Channel613.com The National Archives’ recent release of photographs from 2013 adds significant documentation to a complex narrative about presidential transparency and family business dealings. The images, which show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting with Chinese business associates connected to his son Hunter’s ventures, raise important questions about public disclosure timing and official accounts

Israeli Airline Launches Points Program for War-Time Reservists In a significant move to recognize military service during ongoing conflicts, El Al Israel Airlines has announced a new initiative converting reserve duty days into travel benefits for soldiers who served extensive periods since the October 7 attacks. The program, launching December 29, will award 100 Matmid

Special to Channel 613 The Jewish community’s outrage at Pope Francis’ criticism of Israel’s Gaza operations echoes a deeply troubling history of Vatican antisemitism. While Rabbi Mark Dratch’s letter diplomatically challenges the Pope’s remarks, it carries the weight of centuries of painful Catholic-Jewish relations. From Pope Pius IX’s 1858 kidnapping of six-year-old Edgardo Mortara –

Special to Channel 613 In a chilling act of terror that has shaken Israel, 83-year-old Holocaust survivor Ludmila Lipovsky was brutally murdered in Herzliya. Having already survived humanity’s darkest chapter, Lipovsky’s life was tragically cut short in this senseless attack. “Only monsters are capable of murdering an 80-year-old woman in cold blood,” declared National Unity

Special to Channel613.com As Iran continues its support of Hamas and other militant groups threatening Israel’s security, the detention of 29-year-old Italian journalist Cecilia Sala highlights Tehran’s broader pattern of hostility toward Western interests. Her arrest at this critical time, when Iran’s proxy forces are actively engaging in attacks against Israel and Western shipping in