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Security spending at Jewish day schools in four US states has increased by 84% following the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and a rise in antisemitic incidents, according to a new report. The average annual security expenditure rose to $339,297, with security now accounting for 3.09% of the average school's budget. Smaller schools bear a heavier burden per student. The report calls for increased financial support from governments to alleviate the pressure on Jewish families and communities.
IDF inquiry reveals UN employee was killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity.
Saudi Arabia's Project Masam is making progress in clearing land mines in Yemen, restoring lives and infrastructure in the war-torn country.
Syria's al-Sharaa wants to normalize relations with Israel, says U.S. congressman.
An investigation has revealed that an IDF tank fire was likely responsible for the death of a UN worker in Gaza.
Bite marks on a Roman skeleton found in York, England, reveal that gladiators fought against big cats during the Roman Empire, providing the first physical evidence of such encounters.
The Health Ministry announced that the polio virus has been found in Jerusalem's sewage, indicating transmission in the local population but no new cases have been reported.
The article discusses rebellion against traditional Judaism and the sin of Nadav and Avihu in this week's parsha, emphasizing the importance of obedience in serving G-d.

April 24, 2025
The US government's Foreign Affairs Committee corrects the New York Times on their use of the word 'Militants' instead of 'terrorists' in an article about the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lebanon's civil society and NGO sector, which has played a crucial role in the country's survival and resilience, is facing a funding crisis due to the US funding freeze and EU aid cuts. The country's homegrown institutions, including NGOs and communal bodies, have been instrumental in providing essential services and support to the Lebanese people, especially during times of crisis. While it is important to restore a functioning state, it is equally urgent to rescue and support these institutions. The Lebanese model of collaboration between the state and civil society has proven to be effective and should be preserved.

April 24, 2025
A new film, 'The World Will Tremble,' tells the story of two Jewish escapees from the first Nazi death camp, Chelmno, who revealed the Final Solution to the world.
The Prime Minister visits the UK's flagship aircraft carrier, warning of global insecurity and uncertainty as the carrier embarks on an eight-month voyage to the Indo-Pacific.