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Just minutes after Donald Trump was declared the 47th president, Israel rushed to extend congratulations on his decisive win, expressing hope for continued partnership to strengthen Israel-U.S. relations.



Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to congratulate Trump. In a tweet on X, he wrote: &#8220;Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback&#8221;.



The Prime Minister added, &#8220;Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!&#8221;

Celebrations in Israel for Trump’s Election Victory; Prime Minister Quickly Offers Congratulations:

In a major comeback four years after being written off as a future president, Donald Trump now has 280 electoral college votes, ten more than needed to be awarded the presidency. 



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His Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, is at 213. Several more states have yet to be called.

BREAKING NEWS FLASH: Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States of America

Donald Trump takes the stage for his final election rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.



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Trump&#8217;s final rally comes amidst a tight presidential race, with opinion polls showing him and Kamala Harris virtually even ¹. This last-minute push aims to sway undecided voters in battleground Michigan, crucial for securing the presidency

TRUMP’S FINAL PITCH: Donald Trump Takes Stage in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Last Election Rally

In Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris each received 3 votes. This small town has a tradition of voting at midnight on Election Day.



Joe Biden won all 5 votes in Dixville Notch in 2020, while Clinton took the lead in 2016

The first election results for 2024 are in: Trump, Harris Tie in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

Belaaz can now confirm that Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump&#8217;s team has been in talks over the last few days for a potential visit to Philadelphia Rosh Yeshivah, Hagaon Rav Shmuel Kaminetsky Shlita, the Zkan Roshei Yeshivah in America, a Trump campaign source revealed to Belaaz.



The Rosh Yeshivah had initially approved the meeting following the Trump campaign&#8217;s request, but the plans fell through due to Trump’s overwhelming campaigning schedule.

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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have elevated their state of alert and readiness in anticipation of a potential Iranian response to the recent Israeli strike, the Jerusalem Post reports.



The IDF conducts daily assessments of the situation to prepare for the anticipated attack. The Air Force is on high alert, focusing on the control system and air defense capabilities. The Deputy Chief of Staff is enhancing collaboration with his counterparts at the U.S. Central Command headquarters.



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IDF Raises Alert Level Amid Iranian Threat

The Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated terrorist Abu Ali Rida, the Hezbollah commander of the Baraachit area in southern Lebanon.



Ali Rida appears to be the last remaining member on the IDF-published chart of Hezbollah’s military chain of command.



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Ali Rida was responsible for planning and executing rocket and anti-tank missile attacks on IDF troops and oversaw the terrorist activities of Hezbollah operatives in the area.

Abu Ali Rida Killed: Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Last Remaining Commander

A swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Chief Rabbis of Israel was held earlier today at the Presidential Residence in Jerusalem, after an extended period without Chief Rabbis in Israel.



During the ceremony, Rabbi David Yosef, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi and President of the Supreme Rabbinical Court, and Rabbi Kalman Bar, the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi and President of the Chief Rabbinate Council, took their oaths of office. The two Rabbis will serve for the next ten years..



The event featured prayers for the peace of the state, the safety of IDF soldiers, and the singing of &#8216;Acheinu Kol Bait Yisroel&#8217; for the return of hostages and the healing of the injured.



Among the attendees were Minister of Religious Services Rabbi Michael Malchiali, various ministers and Knesset members, members of the Chief Rabbinate Council, judges from the Supreme Rabbinical Court, the CEO of the Chief Rabbinate, the CEO of the Ministry of Religious Services, the CEO of the Rabbinical Courts, city rabbis, heads of yeshivas, and other dignitaries.



Rabbi David Yosef said in his speech: &#8220;I will follow in the path of my father, Maran Chacham Ovadia Yosef Zatzal, which today marks 11 years since his Petirah. I will uphold his pure legacy, which is rooted in the leadership of Chief Rabbi Herzog, the grandfather of the President. We will work for a welcoming and inclusive rabbinate that embraces all communities and guides the people in the spirit of Halacha. Together with my friend, Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar, we will strive for unity among all segments of the nation. We will visit military camps, encourage our soldiers, uplift them, and reach out to the families of the hostages. Together, we will raise the profile of the rabbinate and Judaism within the people, and with God’s help, we will succeed.&#8221;



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Rabbi Kalman Bar said: &#8220;My greatest mission is to foster unity among all parts of the nation in the spirit of the vision of Rabbi Kook. We will provide the word of Hashem to everyone who lives in this land, work towards connections, and ensure that everyone recognizes the worth of their friend. From my late grandfather, a Holocaust survivor who lost his entire family, I learned that the most important thing is to live for others. During these days, we recite the special prayer &#8216;Acheinu Kol Bait Yisroel.&#8217; We feel the suffering and distress of all Am Yisrael. As long as 101 of our brothers and sisters remain in captivity, and until the last soldier returns from the battlefield, our hearts are with them. I take this evening to call upon the Creator to put an end to our suffering.&#8221;



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The two Chief Rabbis will alternate in leading roles as Chair of the Chief Rabbinate Council and President of Rabbinical Courts.



The Chief Rabbis of Israel oversee Kashrus, Geirus (conversions), and other religious matters. In this period, they are also focused on resolving issues related to Agunot of Israeli soldiers and hostages and addressing religious questions concerning Israel’s current wars

New Chief Rabbis of Israel Sworn In During Ceremony at Presidential Residence

Today marks 11 years since the passing of Chacham Ovadiah Yosef Zatzal, the Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel from 1973 to 1983, and founder and long-time spiritual leader of the Shas Party



Belaaz shares never before seen exclusive photos of the extraordinary ledger, dating back to 1980, which offers a glimpse into the remarkable life and activities of Chacham Harav Ovadia Yosef. It contains a meticulous record of his various engagements, including:



&#8211; Meetings with Israeli government officials



&#8211; Speaking to his children in Beer Sheva



&#8211; An important meeting with the British Ambassador



&#8211; A meeting with Rav Elyashiv zt&#8221;l and other prominent Rabanim



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The Personal Ledger of Chacham Harav Ovadia Yosef Zatzal:

Americans are preparing to stream to the polls for the 60th time this Tuesday, though for the second time the pervasive number of early voters and absentee ballots means that approximately 75 million votes have already been cast. This is a quarter of the total number of votes expected. Donald Trump, a former Republican president, and Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice president, are vying for the White House. 



The following is a Q&amp;A about the election:



When will we know who won?



This is a difficult question to answer. Traditionally, people voted by day and found out the results later that evening. Each one of the 50 states plus Washington DC counts their votes and delivers the winner’s name to Washington. Of the 538 electors, the candidate with 270 is declared the president-elect. The possibility exists for a 269-269 tie — in which case the House of Representatives votes for president and the Senate for the vice president — but that has never happened before. All states except for Maine and Nebraska are winner take all. 



With polls predicting a tight election, however, a winner might not be announced on election night. If enough states that decide the election are so close that absentee or early ballots make the difference, the winner might not be known until days or even weeks later. In addition, most states allow for a manual recount if the vote is within a percentage point or 1.5 percent. 



Republicans generally vote on election day while Democrats tend to take advantage of early voting. Since states first count the votes that come in on election day, this may lead to what is known as the “Red Mirage,” in which the Republican appears to be winning, and then the “Blue Shift,” when more Democratic votes come in.



I read that Trump and Harris both spent hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising but I didn’t notice any ads. Why is that?



Here’s where the swing states come in. Most states are known in advance to whom they will award their votes — New York, New Jersey and California, for example, haven’t voted Republican since 1988 while Texas is a ruby red state. Therefore, candidates spend their money where it can make a difference. 



There are seven swing states, plus several more in which polls indicate both candidates have a chance. For example, Harris can rely on 226 electoral votes while Trump can assume he has 219 in his corner. This means that Harris must win 44 votes and Trump needs 51. 



The biggest of these prizes is Pennsylvania, which has 19 votes, followed by Georgia and North Carolina with 16 each. Michigan, with its 15 votes, was a safe Democratic state but Arab American anger at President Joe Biden’s support for Israel has made it into play for Trump. 



Arizona has 11 votes, Wisconsin has 10 and Nevada has six.



Who is favored to gain control of the Senate?



There are currently 51 Democrats and independents who caucus with them in the Senate and 49 Republicans. John Manchin, a Democrat from West Virgina, is not running for reelection and the Republican nominee, current Gov. Jim Justice, is expected to win. With all of the Republicans in safe seats or leaning in their column, this would nearly guarantee them 50 seats. If Trump wins and the vice president casting a vote in case of a tie, this would give them majority control. 



However, four Democrats are in the toss-up column, meaning that either side could win. Republicans need to win just one of them to gain a majority regardless of whom wins the White House. The four Senate races classified as toss ups are the following: &#8211; In Ohio, Sen. Sherrod Brown, the Democratic incumbent, is trailing Republican Bernie Moreno in a state Trump carried twice. &#8211; In Montana, Sen. Jon Tester, the Democratic incumbent, is trailing Republican Tom Sheehy, in a red state. &#8211; In Arizona, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, isn’t seeking reelection. Republican Kari Lake is facing off against Democrat Ruben Gallego, who has consistently polled several points ahead. &#8211; In Nevada, Sen. Jacky Rosen, the Democratic incumbent, is polling even with Republican Sam Brown.



Who will control the House?



That’s a much more tricky question to answer since there are 435 individual races. But most of them are safe seats and ratings websites generally put no more than two dozen into play. 



Of these, 191 Republicans and 175 Democrats are in safe seats. Ten Democratic districts and twelve Republican ones are in toss-up status. 



By the way, these include four of the five New York Republicans who unexpectedly won two years ago. While Mike Lawler is in the “lean Republican” column, the others, such as Marc Molinaro, Brandon Williams and Anthony D&#8217;Esposito are lean Democrat. This would give Democrats the upper hand in controlling the House. However, House races are notoriously decided by how the presidential race goes. Whichever party wins the White House usually ends up taking the House as well.

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