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  • New York Police Attempt to Pour Cement Into Tunnels Dug Without Permits Under Chabad Lubavitch's New York HQ

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 11, 2024

    15: Apparently Chabad Lubavitch illegally dug tunnels under their New York area headquarters. The tunnels were dug either to permit entry during Covid era lockdowns, or more recently to connect a ritual bath to the main building. As no permit was obtained prior to building the tunnels, the NYPD decided to fill them in by pouring cement. During Covid in 2020 and 2021, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) locked down places of worship, including churches and synagogues. The Mikvah is a ritual bath f...

  • Pro Hamas Protestors Deface Veterans Cemetery in Westwood, Los Angeles

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 11, 2024
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    Anti-Israel protesters spray painted a U.S. military cemetery where 85 000 soldiers from WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam and other wars are laid to rest. Marchers in Westwood spray painted the signs at the entrance to the Veterans Administration cemetery in Westwood Sunday afternoon with slogans including "Free Gaza" and "intifada." The Los Angeles National Cemetery was defaced after hundreds of protesters gathered. They also shut down Wilshire Blvd, a main East West boulevard in Los...

  • Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns. Denies any Personal Responsibility for Harvard Anti-Semitism. Claims "Racial Animus" Lead to Her Resignation

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 4, 2024

    The Harvard Crimson newspaper reports today that President Claudine Gay has resigned. This following controversy over her apparent plagiarism of academic appers, and a disastrous testimony before Elise Stefanik at the house of representatives last month, in which Gay said whteher or not calling for the genocide of Jews violates Harvard's student conduct policy "depends on the context." "TWO DOWN," tweeted rep. Elise Stefanik, who’s questioning lead to the resignation. The president of UPENN h...

  • Using Drones, Israel Assassinates "October 7th Architect" Saleh Al Arouri and Hamas Aides in Beirut, As They Arrived for Meeting with Hezbollah

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 4, 2024

    8: Using a drone, the IDF killed senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri and a number of aides as they were meeting with Hezbollah officials in Beirut, Lebanon. This on Tuesday evening local time. Netanyahu vowed on October 7, 2023 to kill every senior leader in Hamas. This after Hamas' elite Nukba force killed 850 Israeli civilians, mostly women and children, and 342 Israeli soldiers, policemen and border guards in a raid lasting several days in Southern Israel. Saleh al-Arouri was a senior...

  • Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik Injured Slightly in Latest Russian Attack on Kyiv

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 4, 2024

    "My home is now partially in rubble," tweeted Rudik. "I have no windows on one side anymore. I have minor injuries but I am alive. The fires are everywhere. Russia you will pay." She also said that her cat Michelle was lost for a while due to the damage to her apartment. But Rudik found the feline a few hours later, unharmed. Kira Rudik is a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the 9th convocation, Leader of the Liberal Party Holos, Vice President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for...

  • Glamorous 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Statue Unveiled at The Hollywood Museum's Daytime TV History Exhibit

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 4, 2024

    The National Academy of Television Sciences unveiled their 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Commemorative Statue at The Hollywood Museum's Daytime TV History Exhibit & 2023 Annual Daytime Emmy/ Children & Family Emmy Nominee Reception on Wednesday December 13, 2023 from 6-10 PM at the Hollywood Museum, 1660 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA. The Hollywood Museum and Donelle Dadigan (Founder /President) proudly reported that their Daytime TV History Exhibit opening to coincide with the 50TH Annual...

  • Ventura and Los Angeles County Issue High Surf Warning Due to High Waves, Surf.

    County of Los Angeles Fire Department|Jan 1, 2024

    Southern California including the Los Angeles County coastline is currently experiencing a series of large swells coming from the W and WNW, which has produced some extremely large surf ranging from 10ft-15ft with even larger sets. The National Weather service has issued a High Surf Warning through 10PM on Saturday December 30, 2023. Due to the extremely large surf and hazardous conditions we are recommending that people not enter the water at this time. Lifeguards have responded to a number of...

  • Pro-Hamas Protestors Throw Cinderblocks, Attempt to Kill Police Officers as they Blockade LAX, JFK and Other Airports on Busiest Travel Week

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 1, 2024

    17: 12 pm PST: Pro-Palestine anarchists are now blocking the entrance to LAX Airport on Century Blvd. Some passengers have decided to walk to the airport, so as to avoid missing their flights. At Los Angeles International Airport, rioters have armed themselves with weapons and are currently attacking the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD are wearing Riot Gear. In just the last week, during one of the busiest traveling weeks of the year, extremists have blocked 3 major airports in...

  • One Woman Critically Injured After Car hits Pedestrian at 4th and Washington on December 23rd

    Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 28, 2023

    An ambulance took one victim away from a car crash after one car failed to stop at the intersection of 4th and Washington, colliding with a pedestrian in the crosswalk. On Sunday, December 23, at approximately 8 pm, the Santa Monica Police and Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at the intersection of 4th and Washington. Upon the arrival of police and fire, the patient was unconscious and was actively vomiting. The patient was being treated...

  • LAPD Keeps Pro Hamas Protestors Away From Beverly Center in Protest at 3d and La Cienega.

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 28, 2023

    13: According to a tweet from the Los Angeles Police Department, propalestine protestors were deflected from the Beverly Center and confined to the intersection of Third Street and La Cienega Saturday evening. In contrast to Palestine demonstrations over a month ago which drew thousands of people, recent LA Hamas marches have drawn fewer than 1000. This one drew 425. The statement form the LAPD reads: Earlier this evening approximately 425 protesters who began in Beverly Hills marched...

  • Photos Emerge of Destroyed Russian Landing Ship, the Novocherkassk, in Crimean Harbor

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 28, 2023

    Update 12.27: On December 26, 2023, Novocherkask was struck by Ukrainian cruise missiles and damaged while it was in a naval base in the city of Feodosia in occupied Crimea. Videos posted to social media reportedly show very large explosions seen at the Feodosia port after the attack. Russian officials confirm the attack, during which one person was killed and two injured, and described the ship as 'damaged'. Russian officials also claimed that two Ukrainian Su-24s were shot down by...

  • Driver Accidentally Crashes Into Biden Motorcade in Wilmington, DE

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 21, 2023

    Update, 12.18: James Cooper, a 46-year-old man, was charged with DUI after crashing his car into President Joe Biden's motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden was leaving dinner last night. Later, police determined it to have been an accidental collision, and Cooper was released from custody. 12.17: A car has crashed into President Joe Biden's parked motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware, leaving Biden "shocked." According to the Daily Mail, Biden's Secret Service agents pulled their guns on the...

  • Serial Vandal Charged in Absentia with Leaving Anti-Semitic Graphics all over Burbank and Glendale

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Dec 21, 2023

    December 13, 2023 - Yesterday the Los Angeles County District Attorney announced charges against a serial vandal who has defaced numerous properties with iron crosses, swastikas and the letters "SS." Klinton Allister Dion, 32, has been charged with two counts of vandalism of religious property, a hate crime; and 10 counts of hate crime – displaying a Nazi symbol/etc., on public and private property. It is further alleged that the offense is a hate crime within the meaning of Penal Code S...

  • Santa Monica High School Student Injured in fight

    Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 18, 2023

    A student at Santa Monica High School was injured in a fight Friday afternoon, caused authorities to transport one student to the hospital by ambulance. It was not immediately clear what the circumstances were, as this is breaking news....

  • Chabad Menorah at 15th and Montana Avenue Vandalized

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Dec 18, 2023

    December 15, 2023 - In an email yesterday, Rabbi Chaim Teleshevsky said that the Chabad organization's menorah outside the Whole Foods Market at 15th Street and Montana Avenue had been vandalized and that the police were treating it as a hate crime. "But our job is to spread light.So we are going to unite to light it again tonight brighter than ever!" He then invited all to come join in a menorah lighting for the eighth and final time at 8:00 pm to "declare Am Yisrael Chai." The latter three...

  • Federal Judge Restrains Removal of a Confederate War Memorial From Arlington National Cemetery

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 18, 2023

    Update 12.18.23: Trump appointed U.S. District Judge Rossie Alston has issued a restraining order halting the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial removal began on Monday but was halted after Alston's order was issued. Alston is himself African American. Alston explained that the lawsuit brought forward by Defend Arlington claimed the removal of the memorial involves the disturbance of gravesites. In a footnote, Alston noted that he “takes very s...

  • Brazilian singer Pedro Henrique, 30, collapses and dies suddenly during a live performance.

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 15, 2023

    In video posted to social media on 12.14.23, Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, 30, collapsed and died suddenly during a live performance. The cause was not certain. Members of the crowd look confused after his collapse. "Pedro Henrique, popular Brazilian gospel singer, died after he collapsed on stage during a performance on Wednesday. Record label Todah Music made the announcement on Thursday, paying tribute to the 30-year-old and showing support to his family." The horrifying video may...

  • Los Angeles Freeway Shutdown Due to "Anti-Zionist" Demonstration on the 110 Harbor Freeway in DTLA

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 15, 2023

    A group of demonstrators shut down Interstate 110, the Harbor Freeway in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning. The closure was Southbound near the Second Street exit. At 11 am, the California Highway Patrol announced that all people on the freeway southbound as well as *specifically* all members of the media are in violation of the law and subject to the arrest immediately. "You are in violation of blocking the freeway," announced a CHP officer through a bullhorn. "You are hereby ordered to le...

  • Miss Iraq Says Her Iraqi Citizenship was Revoked, She and her family were Threatened with Death for Taking a Picture with Miss Israel

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 15, 2023

    Beauty Pagaent participant Miss Iraq says that she had her Iraqi citizenship taken from her as a result of posing for a photo with Miss Iraq in 2017 Because of that I had my Iraqi citizenship revoked. My family and I started receiving death threats. I am Muslim but I was literally getting the anti-semitism a Jewish person would get. “As a result of this, I became curious about Israel. I decided to go to Israel. I loved it and found out it was completely different from what they taught us in s...

  • Israeli Soldiers Find a Visibly Neglected Caged Lion in a Residential Neighborhood in Gaza.

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 15, 2023

    "IDF Soldiers were surprised to find a visibly neglect lion in a cage in Gaza," reported i24News on Sunday. The lion's ribs were showing. Talks are reportedly underway between the IDF and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority to try to rescue a lion from the zoo. "Add animal abuse to the crimes of Hamas. That lion needs to be transferred to a place where it has enough food and space to thrive." tweeted @fredforthemets. "I hope the lion will be fed and taken care of" tweeted Adekol. "Feed him som...

  • Harvard Board Rallies Behind Its Proven Anti-Semitic, Bigoted and Racist President Claudine Gay

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 13, 2023

    After her disastrous performance before the House Education Committee, Harvard President Claudine Gay has nevertheless been retained by the Harvard Board of Trustees. Last Tuesday, 12.7.23, Gay testified that calls for the genocide of Jews would not violate Harvard's code of conduct. In the eyes of the left, that was merely demonstrating her commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion, the racist philosophy pervading almost all American Universities. DEI puts Jews as Oppressors on the...

  • Elderly Couple on the way to Synagogue Attacked in Beverly Hills by Homeless Man With 20 Prior Convictions

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 13, 2023

    9: An elderly couple in their 70's were attacked from behind by a man with a belt on their way to Synagogue Saturday. The suspect struck Rafael Nissel in the head with a belt, causing his forehead to bleed. "Give me your earrings, Jew" said the suspect to the wife. The couple chased him however, and the BHPD made an arrest. The Nissels continued to synagogue, and the victim did not require medical attention for his injuries. On Sunday afternoon, the Beverly Hills Police Department issued...

  • Coed Wrestling Class Leads to err, Heartbreak for 14 Year Old Boy Who Wrestles Girl in this Epic Video

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 11, 2023

    Somewhere in the Midwest, two teens wrestle in Gym class in what people in my generation called a "Coed Class." Coeducational, meaning mixed boys and girls. The young man looks decidedly uncomfortable as he wrestles the young lady. I must admit, I wrote this story so I could repost the Twitter comments, which are epic. "I would have been DONE, WRECKED, and forever ridiculed if this was me in gym class," posted "I speak for 99.9999999% of the boys, young teens, & men reading this. As a 12 or...

  • Senior Hamas Political Leaders Nizar Awadallah, Mahmoud al-Zahar Killed by Israel Defense Forces in Khan Yunis Airstrike

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 11, 2023
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    A commotion at a hospital led people to believe that Senior Hamas Political Leader Nizar Awadallah Killed by Israel Defense Forces in Khan Yunis Airstrike. This was later confirmed by the IDF, though not by Hamas. Nizar Awadallah was important enough to make it onto a deck of playing cards given to Israeli soldiers, so they could recognize him and other Hamas leaders should they be captured. The US did a similar deck of cards with Isis members in Mosul, Iraq. "Apparently senior Hamas official Ni...

  • Sodom and Gomorrah: This Medieval Painting Bears and Eerie Resemblance to the Destruction of Gaza due to Hamas

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 11, 2023

    In a hearing conducted at the United Nations Monday, participants including Hillary Clinton and Meta's Sheryl Sandberg, heard testimony of sexual depravity committed by Hamas soldiers on innocent Israelis on October 7th. The targets of sexual violence were apparently both men and women. “Gaza Needs Justice,” tweeted Dr. Mansoor. “You mean like Sodom and Gomorrah,” replied Avenger, posting a 1000 year old painting of God’s destruction of Sodom. On Twitter, some have noticed a striking resemblan...

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