The pressure campaign against Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot has now reached his doorstep, with left-wing protesters demonstrating outside his home and demanding that he form a government with Arab parties. The protesters, carrying signs declaring “Only Partnership Will Bring Security,” are seeking to pressure Eisenkot into forming a Jewish-Arab coalition, highlighting the growing pressure on political leaders to fall in line with the left’s demands following the elections.

Hagaon HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka, attending the wedding of the daughter of HaRav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin, Rosh Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo, at Keter Harimon Hall.

The U.S. has launched a major military airlift to Israel and the Middle East just hours after Israel’s elections, following warnings to Gulf countries to prepare for renewed military operations against Iran. At least 10 U.S. military transport aircraft landed at Israel’s Ovda and Nevatim airbases over the past 24 hours, some arriving from Fort Bliss in Texas, a major U.S. air defense hub. The flights suggest efforts to replenish Israel’s interceptor stockpiles and potentially deploy additional air defense systems, including Patriot batteries. The activity resembles U.S. military movements ahead of Operation Roaring Lion.

Channel 14 reports that the Shin Bet is preparing to present its main findings in the suspected election bribery investigation to President Isaac Herzog and Justice Noam Sohlberg by early next week. According to the report, investigators have uncovered evidence that at least thousands of shekels were paid to incentivize hundreds of voters. The investigation points to one individual working with several accomplices, with authorities now examining whether foreign countries or terrorist organizations were involved in directing the operation.

Likud MK Amit Halevi, commenting on the alleged Ra’am election bribery scandal, said residents of Rahat personally told him they were offered money in exchange for their votes. “This is not a battle between the left and the right. This is an enormous violation of election integrity.”

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Police Commissioner Danny Levy following the violent police crackdown on Charedi protesters at the Geha Interchange, accusing him of attempting to win favor with the political left and Yair Golan ahead of a possible change in government. Ben-Gvir claimed Levy, who previously followed his directives, is now acting unlawfully against Charedim and turning them into his “punching bag.”

HORRIFYING SCENES IN BNEI BRAK: Police Hurl Stun Grenades At Unarmed Peleg Protesters, Beat Them Bloody In Shocking Violence, Dozens Injured [GRAPHIC FOOTAGE] Violent clashes erupted Thursday afternoon near Bnei Brak as Israeli police used stun grenades and physical force to disperse thousands of Chareidi protesters demonstrating against the arrest of a yeshiva bochur, leaving at least 10 people reportedly injured, several with head wounds. The demonstration, organized by the Peleg Yerushalmi faction, brought traffic on Highway 4 to a standstill, with authorities closing the major roadway in both directions between the Aluf Sadeh and Em HaMoshavot interchanges. Disturbing footage circulating from the scene showed injured protesters lying on the pavement, some bleeding heavily, as police attempted to clear the highway. At least 10 protesters were evacuated to hospitals, including individuals suffering head injuries. Earlier reports from Channel 12 confirmed at least four hospitalizations. Police deployed stun grenades during the confrontations, with videos showing explosions near groups of demonstrators and officers physically confronting protesters. The protest was organized following last week’s arrest of yeshiva bochur Alon Smadja, a talmid at Yeshivas Tiferes Shraga in Yerushalayim. According to Chareidi media reports, Smadja was arrested at his home in the Bayit Vegan neighborhood after military police allegedly contacted him under the pretense that a delivery was waiting outside his building. When he came downstairs, officers arrested him. The demonstration was held under the direction of HaRav Tzvi Friedman, amid additional concerns within the Peleg Yerushalmi community regarding possible arrests of yeshiva bochurim over military enlistment. As the protest intensified, police declared the gathering unlawful and ordered demonstrators to clear the roadway. Officers subsequently began dispersing the crowds, using stun grenades and other crowd-control measures. United Torah Judaism chairman MK Yaakov Asher issued a sharp condemnation of the police response, saying that although he opposes blocking highways, the images emerging from the demonstration were unacceptable. Asher specifically pointed to footage showing injured protesters, including a bochur with special needs, lying on the ground covered in blood. He demanded that Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy immediately summon the officers involved for disciplinary hearings, accusing them of crossing a red line through excessive violence. Representatives of Peleg Yerushalmi also condemned the police response, accusing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir of using law enforcement to retaliate against Chareidim following the election results. Meanwhile, police presented a different account of the confrontations, accusing demonstrators of refusing repeated orders to disperse and throwing stones at officers. According to an official police statement, one officer sustained a head injury after being struck by a rock thrown during the disturbances. Police said an officer at the scene had formally declared the demonstration illegal after attempts at dialogue failed. Authorities emphasized that while the right to protest is protected, demonstrations cannot endanger public safety or prevent motorists from using major roadways. Additional traffic disruptions were reported along Jabotinsky Road in Petach Tikvah, with police directing drivers to alternate routes. theyeshivaworld.com/news/isr…

ISRAEL ELECTION UPDATE: With approximately 100% of the votes counted, Likud remains the largest party with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 21 and Beyachad with 12. The right-wing bloc stands at 53 seats, the opposition bloc at 48, the Joint List at 11 and Ra’am at 8. Neither major bloc has secured the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority.

Multiple stretchers are being brought to the scene to evacuate injured protesters amid reports of severe police violence at the ongoing Chareidi hafgana on Highway 4 near the Geha Interchange in Bnei Brak.

MDA and Ichud Hatzalah teams are treating multiple people injured amid reports of severe police violence at the ongoing Chareidi hafgana on Highway 4 near the Geha Interchange in Bnei Brak. Police reportedly threw multiple stun grenades directly at protesters while attempting to disperse the crowd, raising serious concerns over the use of force and potential violations of police regulations.

🚨 ⚠️ Reports of severe police violence are emerging from the ongoing Chareidi hafgana on Highway 4 near the Geha Interchange in Bnei Brak, with injuries being reported. Police are using stun grenades and other crowd-control measures to disperse protesters demonstrating against the arrest of a yeshiva bochur for failing to report for IDF military service.

Israel’s Shin Bet says its investigation into suspected foreign election interference remains ongoing, clarifying that the intelligence was gathered independently, not from political parties, and that only Election Committee Chairman Justice Sohlberg was informed before the vote ended. Shin Bet chief David Zini has since briefed Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Lapid. Lapid says the election results are not at risk and the new Knesset can be sworn in, while security officials told Army Radio the allegations are not expected to warrant new elections. The Shin Bet stressed that the investigation targets specific individuals, not an entire community, and that its findings will be presented to the Election Committee.

BREAKING: Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald announced charges against five defendants in Operation Ghostbusters, a DOJ probe into a large-scale federal student loan fraud scheme. Authorities also seized more than $750,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to the scheme and laundered through a network associated with Kenyan nationals.

Despite Shas suffering a sharp decline in support in Israel’s election, party chairman Aryeh Deri has no intention of stepping down from his position at this time, according to a report by Channel 14.

During the hafgana at the Geha Interchange near Bnei Brak, protesters blocking the roadway immediately stood up and moved aside to allow an ambulance to pass, before sitting back down on the road and resuming the protest.

A Hafgana is currently taking place at the Geha Interchange near Bnei Brak, where protesters have blocked traffic following the arrest of yeshiva bochur Alon Smadja, a student at Yeshivas Tiferes Shraga, for failing to report for IDF service. Smadja was arrested last week outside his home in Yerushalayim after military police officers allegedly posed as delivery workers and lured him outside to collect a package.

Despite President Trump’s strong support for Netanyahu, some officials in Washington had hoped Israel’s election would remove him from power, POLITICO reports. Figures in the administration and both parties in Congress were reportedly disappointed by the inconclusive results. “There is Netanyahu fatigue here,” a former Trump administration official said.

ISRAEL ELECTION UPDATE: With 97.3% of the votes counted, Likud has risen to 27 seats, while Shas has dropped to 6. Ra’am has climbed to 8 seats, with the Joint List standing at 11. The overall bloc picture remains unchanged, with Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc holding 53 seats, the opposition bloc at 48, and the Arab parties holding a combined 19 seats. Neither major bloc has the 61 seats needed for a majority as the final votes continue to be counted.

HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Yosef issued a letter of encouragement to Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and party activists following Tuesday’s election setback, praising Deri for “devoting himself to the success of the movement and the Torah world.” HaRav Yosef noted that nearly 300,000 voters supported Shas, declaring that they “chose the Torah and magnified the name of HaKadosh Baruch Hu.” Addressing the persecution of Torah scholars, he urged supporters to remain strong, expressing hope that Torah learning would soon continue without interference.

President Isaac Herzog is demanding a thorough investigation into suspicions of foreign funding and vote-buying in Tuesday’s Israeli elections, following intelligence suggesting possible Qatari interference aimed at boosting Arab voter turnout. Herzog stressed the importance of protecting election integrity and public confidence in the democratic process. The Shin Bet has been ordered to investigate the allegations, which remain unproven.