(Worthy Insights) – On Sunday, a judge revealed that Eli Feldstein, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was arrested last week on suspicion of removing sensitive info from an Israel Defense Forces database and leaking it to a news outlet.

According to the suspicions, Feldstein was involved in leaking a document to the German tabloid Bild ostensibly showing Hamas as unwilling to reach a hostage release deal in Gaza.

A second story, published and later removed by the Jewish Chronicle, alleged that Hamas would try to smuggle terrorists and hostages out of Gaza to Iran via Egypt. [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – A replica of the Ark of the Covenant, painstakingly constructed, its creators say, to the Torah specifications of the sacred vessel that was the First Temple’s central fixture, was displayed in Jerusalem on Sunday evening, during the intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday.

The ark described in the Torah, which housed the Ten Commandments tablets among other holy objects, was hidden after the destruction of the First Temple, per rabbinic tradition. At Jerusalem’s King David Hotel, the replica shown in the hotel’s sukkah contained a refurbished Torah scroll, which survived the Holocaust, from Thessaloniki, Greece.

Several members of the Knesset and Israeli activists were on hand at the hotel for an event and festive meal—a stop on the replica’s journey retracing the steps of the biblical prototype. [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – Linda McKnight of Webb City has already made up her mind that she is voting “no” on the upcoming initiative that, if passed, would lift Missouri’s abortion ban.

“I was really surprised—I guess I should not have been—but I was very surprised and very disappointed we are going down that road again,” said McKnight.

Since the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, nearly two dozen states have implemented bans or restrictions on abortion. Missouri is now one of ten states where voters will decide whether to reverse course. [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – A Jewish man was shot multiple times over the weekend while he was on his way to synagogue in Chicago.

The gunman also opened fire on first responders and reportedly screamed “Allahu akbar” when confronted by police. A suspect in the shooting has been identified as 22-year-old Sidi Mohammed Abdullahi.

Abdullahi is charged with 14 felony courts and was expected to make a court appearance Tuesday despite being shot multiple times. [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – Hezbollah’s new Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, delivered his first speech in his new position today (Wednesday), but his remarks were cut off mid-speech.

At the same time, a cyber attack was reported in Lebanon. Later, Hezbollah managed to restore the broadcast of the speech.

“The question that is being asked is – what is the leader’s plan of action?” Qassem said. “My plan is the continuation of Nasrallah’s plan in all respects – political, cultural, and jihad. We will continue to carry out the war plan that we decided on together with the organization’s leadership, we will stay on the war path – while dealing with the political challenges and we will respond to developments at this stage.” [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – An internal espionage scandal is rocking Italy after a private investigation firm made up of current and former senior members of the security services was alleged to have stolen personal information on politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and public figures, to be used for extortion.

Israel’s Mossad was alleged to have been involved in deals with the Milan-based investigative firm.

At least four people are under arrest and dozens more under investigation. Cyber security experts and hackers may have breached the servers of Italy’s interior ministry, investigators said. [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – Former President Trump reportedly asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wrap up the Israel-Hamas war by the time he gets inaugurated, if he is elected, according to the Times of Israel.

The Israeli outlet was told about the exchange by an anonymous source familiar with the situation. Either Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will be inaugurated on Jan. 20, depending on how voters cast their ballots on Nov. 5.

The Times of Israel’s source said that Trump initially gave the message to Netanyahu when the Israeli leader visited him at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, this past July. [ Source (Read More…) ]

(Worthy Insights) – President Joe Biden sparked anger Tuesday when he used the term “garbage” to describe Donald Trump supporters.

Biden’s remark came in response to a comedian at a recent Trump rally in Madison Square Garden who compared Puerto Rico to an “island of garbage.” The Trump campaign said that comment does not reflect Mr. Trump’s views.

But in a call with a Latino advocacy group, President Biden had this to say: “Well let me tell you something I don’t know the Puerto Rico that I know, or Puerto Rico where I’m, in my home state of Delaware, they’re good, decent, honorable people. The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. His demonization is unconscionable.” [ Source (Read More…) ]