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This afternoon's headlines: The Greens have unanimously elected a new leader, Larissa Waters, after former leader Adam Bandt lost his seat at the federal election. The Israeli Defense Forces have launched a new bombardment of Gaza, which the Hamas-run Health Ministry says killed at least 80 people, a quarter of whom were children. Australia’s unemployment rate is at 4.1%, remaining steady since the beginning of the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. And today’s good news! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that deaths by drug overdoses were down almost 30% in 2024, compared to the previous year. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Operation Sindoor: “We Struck Where It Hurt”India's top military brass revealed the impact of Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Air Marshal AK Bharti said strikes targeted key Pakistani airbases like Chaklala and Rahim Yar Khan. Over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets like IC-814 hijacker Yusuf Azhar, were eliminated. India also lost five defence personnel. Despite a brief ceasefire request by Pakistan via hotline, violations resumed within hours, including drone attacks and civilian targeting. India made it clear—further provocations will be met with decisive force. D-Street Wobbles Amid Border HeatIndia's longest stock market rally of 2025 came to a halt as border tensions rattled investors. The Sensex dropped 1,047 points, Nifty fell 339, and Bank Nifty slid 2.76%. Most sectors ended in the red, with realty, banking, and pharma leading the decline. Analysts warn of more correction ahead, with key support at 23,800. With volatility high and geopolitical risk rising, experts advise a cautious, stock-specific approach for the coming week. BrahMos Facility Inaugurated in LucknowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new 200-acre BrahMos missile facility in Lucknow, linking it to India's renewed defence posture under Operation Sindoor. Part of the UP Defence Corridor, the facility underscores India's push for self-reliance in military tech, with ₹34,000 crore in investment proposals already. Singh reiterated India's intent to neutralize terrorism with precision, calling the strikes a message of strength. UP CM Yogi Adityanath echoed that India would now “crush terrorism, not tolerate it.” India Rejects Trump's Kashmir OfferIndia firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's offer to mediate on Kashmir. Trump, who inaccurately referred to it as a “thousand-year conflict,” claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire. India dismissed the idea, reiterating that Jammu & Kashmir is a bilateral issue and the only matter worth discussing is the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While Pakistan welcomed Trump's remarks, India's position remains unchanged—no third-party mediation. Combat Medicine Stock-Up BeginsWith conflict risks rising, India is scaling up production of combat medicines. The Health Ministry, led by J.P. Nadda, has directed the Department of Pharmaceuticals to boost supplies of trauma essentials—antibiotics, burn treatments, orthopedic implants, and blood products. A 24x7 control center is being established to coordinate emergency response. Doctors warn that war-related injuries demand fast access to life-saving supplies, and India's health sector is quietly shifting into battle readiness mode.

He took a significant pay cut and declined a private sector job to join the Health Ministry to fight the pandemic. Now Dinesh Vasu Dash is running on the PAP ticket as the new face contesting in East Coast GRC in what he describes as a journey with "too many points of twists and turns". He tells Otelli Edwards on this special series of the Deep Dive podcast what he has learnt from working with seniors and lessons on raising resilient children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past five weeks, health facilities have seen a steady increase in individuals presenting with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Recent lab tests have confirmed Norovirus as the primary cause of these illnesses. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus known to spread rapidly in environments with poor hygiene and inadequate sanitation. It is often transmitted through person-to-person contact, contaminated food or water, and unclean surfaces. Common sources of contamination include raw shellfish, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat foods handled by infected individuals.

Gaza ministry says Israel killed 1,400+ medical personnel, kidnapped 360 others amid genocide "The Health Ministry in Gaza has announced that over 1,400 medical personnel have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023, with 360 others still detained by Israeli forces. The ongoing war has claimed more than 62,000 Palestinian lives—mostly women and children—left over 115,000 injured, and displaced nearly the entire population of 2.3 million." Israeli strikes kill 6 more Palestinians in Gaza "Israeli forces carried out multiple air strikes in Gaza City, targeting tents sheltering displaced civilians and a residential apartment again, killing six Palestinians and wounding several others, according to medics. Among the dead were an elderly woman and three people struck inside Yarmouk Stadium, which houses thousands of displaced families. " Sudan's RSF establishes rival govt; army advances in Omdurman as war rolls into 3rd year "Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has announced the formation of a rival government, marking the war's third year with a call for a “Government of Peace and Unity” to challenge the army-aligned administration. Meanwhile, the Sudanese army said it had regained control of three areas and a camp from the RSF in western Omdurman, claiming continued military advances and heavy losses inflicted on RSF ""militia""." Ball in China's court on tariffs — Trump "Donald Trump says it's up to China to restart trade talks, accusing Beijing of backing out of a major Boeing deal. “The ball is in China's court,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, stressing that the US doesn't need a deal as much as China does. Trump's comments follow reports that Beijing ordered airlines to halt Boeing jet deliveries and pause purchases of US aircraft parts, raising tensions in the ongoing trade standoff." Barbaric act': Scores of Muslim graves desecrated in UK hate crime "UK police are investigating an Islamophobic hate crime after 85 graves, many of them belonging to babies and young children, were desecrated in the Muslim section of Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery in Watford. Hertfordshire Police said the act, discovered by a grieving family, has deeply shaken the local Muslim community. Authorities have increased patrols and are urging anyone with information to come forward."

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) and Cathay General Hospital, continues to make significant strides in strengthening Saint Lucia's primary healthcare system through a four-year capacity building project for the prevention and control of Metabolic Chronic Diseases. The project targets and improves screening, management, and control of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. With its implementation already making tangible impacts across communities, the initiative is helping to reshape health outcomes island wide. The fourth workshop component initiated on April 2nd to 3rd at the Bel Jou Hotel focused on integrating the CARPHA and HEARTS guidelines for diabetes and hypertension into primary care practice. 

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is proud to announce the successful completion of the Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project in Saint Lucia, making the country the first OECS Member State to fully implement the regional initiative. This accomplishment is part of a US $3 million project funded by Direct Relief, a California-based nonprofit organization, and executed in collaboration with the OECS Commission. The donation of vital medical equipment under this initiative addresses critical gaps in the country's health infrastructure, especially as Saint Lucia and the wider region continue to recover from disasters such as Hurricane Beryl in 2024 and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These enhancements are not only about immediate emergency readiness, but also about building sustainable systems capable of withstanding future crises. The newly donated equipment, including oxygen concentrators, comes at a critical time when public health systems must be agile and responsive.

Egypt will continue to rely on a flexible exchange rate regime as a first line of defense against global shocks, central bank Deputy Governor Ramy Aboul Naga said. Aboul Naga signaled that the central bank will cut interest rates when it's convinced inflation won't pick up again.The EGP continued to weaken against the USD in trading yesterday, slipping to fresh lows and ending the day at a selling price of around EGP 51.44-51.47 at public and private banks, marking the second consecutive day of an exodus of foreign investors from the local debt market.Egypt and France inked a strategic partnership agreement that will focus on areas including railway industry localization, technical and vocational training, AI, cybersecurity, and green hydrogen, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.Thailand's Hi-Tech Apparel began construction on its USD 20 mn sportswear factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 6 million garments, which will be exported to markets including those in the Americas and Europe. It is expected to kick off production early next year.Energy giant Chevron will start surveying operations for the east Mediterranean seabed the upcoming summer, in preparation for the gas pipeline connecting the two countries, according to a statement from the Cypriot government.Net foreign reserves rose to USD 47.8 bn at the end of March 2025, marking a USD 363 mn increase from February, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).Egypt's population growth dropped to historic low in 1Q 2025, coming in at 1.3%, down from 1.4% during the same period last year and 1.6% for the quarter in 2023, according to a statement from the Health Ministry.Egypt signed nine financing agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD), totaling EUR262.3 million, as loans and grants, according to the Middle East News Agency.Hossam Heiba, Chair of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, said that ambitious targets have been set for the coming years, including attracting USD60 billion in foreign direct investment, raising the value of exports to USD145 billion, and working to achieve a private sector contribution of up to 65% of total investments by 2030.Foreign investors' net sales of treasuries in the secondary market amounted to approximately EGP26.34 billion, equivalent to c.USD511 million, since the beginning of this week, according to data from the Egyptian Stock Exchange.Egypt has reached an agreement with Germany to lease the gasification vessel "Energius Power" to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for a period of five years, at USD80 million annually. The vessel's capacity is 500 million cubic feet of gas per day, and it is expected to arrive at the Sokhna port by next June.Al Arabiya revealed new details about Egypt's negotiations with foreign oil companies regarding the proposed increase in the purchase price of natural gas. A government official explained that the purchase price will rise from approximately USD2.7 per million British thermal units to more than USD4, and more than USD8 in deep offshore concession areas.EFID's general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.2%PHAR stated in an EGX release that the subscription coverage of the IPO second stage is 1.28x. The Company added that the allocation for subscribing shareholders in the second phase will be approximately 75.30%. HRHO is currently preparing 7 Gulf IPOs, 2 IPOs in Egypt and around 10 M&A transactions.

Deirdre Nunan, surgeon working in a Gaza hospital, outlines the distressing injuries she has witnessed in recent days.

The Health Ministry in Gaza says the latest official death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks has now passed 50,000 people. Amid escalating Israeli strikes and fresh evacuation orders in southern Gaza, Israel's military says it has killed two senior Hamas officials

In Gaza, the Health Ministry says 436 people are dead and 678 injured following a wave of Israeli strikes since Monday. The Israeli defence forces say they are attacking what they called 'terror targets'. For the latest we talk to Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief with the L.A. Times...

More than 400 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in Tuesday's attacks, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, making it one of the deadliest days of the 17-month war.Host Colby Itkowitz talks with Miriam Berger, who has been covering the conflict for The Post, about what it's like in Gaza right now and what this means for the possibility of a ceasefire in the future. Today's show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy with help from Bishop Sand. It was edited by Lucy Perkins with help from Reena Flores, and mixed by Sam Bair.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Hundreds are dead after large-scale Israeli airstrikes, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the timeline surrounding the Trump administration's deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants.A Tuesday Trump call with Russian President Vladimir Putin will cover a possible Ukraine ceasefire.Trump plans to release unredacted JFK assassination files Tuesday.What's next for Voice of America after cuts?USA TODAY National Correspondent Dinah Voyles Pulver explains what happened during a deadly weather event over the weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Health Ministry is working towards registering psychologists in Singapore, focusing on those providing direct care, involving higher-risk assessments and interventions. This comes as the presence of psychologists beyond traditional clinical settings grows amid rising focus on mental health. A committee comprising practitioners, regulators and service providers from the public and private sectors has been established to oversee the implementation of the initiative. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Shawn Ee, Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Director at The Psychology Practice shares why it’s so important to regulate psychologists. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Lintao Zhang/Pool Photo via APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Kenya's Health Ministry, between 2020 and 2023, about 16,000 women in Kenya decided to undergo a sterilisation procedure known as tubal ligation. While some of them already had children and didn't want any more, others were saying no to motherhood altogether: they're women who define themselves as child-free, meaning they have consciously decided never to have children. BBC Africa's Danai Nesta Kupemba has been looking into the this movement and has spoken to two Kenyan women who have recently committed to a child-free life.Also on the show: stories about people celebrating Ramadan around the world, with BBC Urdu's Aliya Nazki, BBC Indonesia's Silvano Hajid and BBC Arabic's Khitam Amer; cricket enthusiast Janhavee Moole reporting for BBC Marathi on India's recent success at the ICC Champions Trophy; and the ship fixing Africa's internet blackouts with Daniel Dadzie in Ghana. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Hannah Dean, Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Residents of La Ressource, Dennery, and surrounding communities are celebrating the long-awaited reopening of the La Ressource Wellness Centre. Government officials and representatives from the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs gathered to mark this milestone, underscoring the administration's commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare services. The newly reopened facility is designed to improve patient care, safety, and accessibility, ensuring that residents receive high-quality healthcare in a modern, well-equipped environment. The centre will offer a wide range of services, including primary care, maternal and child health, wellness programs, and specialized medical services tailored to meet community needs.

Saint Lucia has taken a major step in strengthening its emergency response capabilities with the successful completion of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training for medical personnel and first responders. Facilitated by the Cross Functional Team from the U.S. Embassy in Guyana, this specialized training conducted under LAMAT-25 equips healthcare professionals and emergency responders with advanced trauma care skills applicable in both high-pressure tactical environments and everyday medical emergencies. Participants received hands-on experience in prehospital trauma management, learning life-saving techniques that can make the difference between survival and loss in critical situations.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

World Obesity Day is observed annually on March 4th, to raise awareness of the causes and the prevention of obesity in both adults and children around the world. Obesity is a major health crisis worldwide and is characterised by excessive body fat, which increases the risk of getting many non-communicable diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers and heart diseases. Although many factors contribute to obesity, the most common factors are unhealthy diets high in fats, sugars and calories, and insufficient physical activity. There are also social factors such as poverty, low literacy levels, food insecurity, cultural norms and lifestyle influences that contribute to an obesogenic environment. Obesity continues to become a greater problem worldwide.  The prevalence of obesity in both adults and children continues to increase in the Caribbean including St Lucia, with approximately 65 % of adults aged 18-69 years old, being either overweight or obese.

The current flu season is the worst in 15 years in terms of doctor's visits. Tuberculosis cases are rising. On the horizon is a possible bird flu outbreak that is already affecting millions of livestock birds and it's starting to make the jump to humans. This is all happening with the backdrop of lapsed information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, confirmation of a federal health secretary who openly expressed skepticism about vaccines, and unprecedented cuts in the works for the Indian Health Service. We'll get a gauge of the current threats to the health of Native Americans. GUESTS Dean Seneca (Seneca), CEO and founder of Seneca Scientific Solutions+ Katherine Minthorn (Umatilla), an owner of Rez Chicks Co-Op Aiono Dr. Alec Ekeroma (Samoan), director general of Samoa's Health Ministry Chanda Hesson, nurse consultant for the State of Alaska's section of epidemiology and the lead nurse consultant for the Alaska Department of Health's tuberculosis team Dr. Robert Belknap, executive director of the Public Health Institute at Denver Health

The abrupt resignation of the Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati leaves the health system in a "perilous" position, fear doctors and health experts. Dr Sarfati, the Government's top health advisor and head of the Health Ministry, is the third health boss to tap out within a week and less than a month after new Health Minister Simeon Brown took charge. Ruth Hill reports.

Health Ministry officials say that the three hostages who were freed from captivity in Gaza on Saturday morning are suffering from “severe malnutrition” and lost significant body weight during their 491 days in captivity. Dr. Asnat Raziel, a specialist in surgery and obesity treatment and director of the multi-disciplinary Center for Obesity Treatment at Assia Medical, Assuta Ramat HaHayal, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the challenges and treatment of severe malnutrition. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit. Inset: Talou Loren)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erdogan visits Malaysia, Indonesia & Pakistan under Türkiye's ‘Asia Anew Initiative' "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on an official visit to Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan as part of Türkiye's Asia Anew initiative, aimed at deepening economic, political, and strategic ties in the region. Discussions focused on cooperation in trade, defence, technology, education, disaster management, media, and post-conflict rehabilitation. The Asia Anew policy, launched in 2019, seeks to expand Ankara's engagement across Asia." Gaza rebuild plan without expelling residents in place — Jordan "Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi announced a joint Arab, Egyptian, and Palestinian plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents. Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, he emphasized the need to maintain aid flow and uphold the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Safadi did not share specific details on the reconstruction plan but reaffirmed Jordan's stance: ""Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians.""" At least 118 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza since ceasefire: official "At least 118 Palestinians have been killed and 822 wounded in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect on Jan. 19, according to the Health Ministry in the enclave. Director-General Munir al-Bursh said that the toll includes those killed in direct Israeli attacks, those who succumbed to injuries, and victims of unexploded ordnance. Of the total deaths, 92 resulted from direct Israeli assaults." Ukraine ready to offer territory swap with Russia — Zelenskyy "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested offering a territorial swap with Russia in any future peace negotiations to end their nearly three-year war. Speaking to the UK's Guardian, Zelenskyy said Ukraine could propose exchanging land, including territory seized in Russia's Kursk region six months ago. However, he emphasised that ""all our territories are important, there is no priority.""" Modi's BJP fuels extremism as anti-Muslim speech surges in India - report "Hate speech targeting religious minorities in India saw a ""staggering"" rise in 2024, according to a report by US-based think tank India Hate Lab. The report links the surge to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the broader Hindu nationalist movement. Critics and civil rights groups have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of escalating anti-Muslim rhetoric during last year's national elections to mobilise the Hindu majority."

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Trump Insists Egypt, Jordan Will Take Palestinians04:10 - Smotrich Praises Trump Administration After Meeting With Witkoff07:06 - Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages, Five Thai Nationals10:35 - Health Ministry: 42 More Bodies Recovered From Gaza Rubble12:56 - Lebanon Fears IDF Troops Will Stay Past Deadline14:54 - Israeli Troops Forcibly Displace 20,000 Palestinians From Jenin16:31 - Palestinian Fear and Israeli Celebrations as UNRWA Ban Begins18:22 - US-Led Coalition Launches Drone Strike in Syria22:07 - 'People in Our Govt Supported Al-Qaeda': Gabbard's Senate Hearing24:46 - Russia Warns US Over Trump Missile Defense Order28:32 - Trump Orders Guantanamo Bay To Prep for 30k Migrants30:43 - No Survivors After Black Hawk Hits Passenger Jet, 67 Dead32:25 - Viewpoints/Outro

This week we talk about October 7, the Gaza ceasefire plan, and Netanyahu.We also discuss Hamas, Qatar, and the new US administration.Recommended Book: Witch King by Martha WellsTranscriptOn October 7, 2023, the militant group Hamas launched a sneak attack from the Israeli occupied Gaza Strip against Israel itself, killing about 1,200 people and taking just over 250 hostages.Israeli forces were caught stunningly unaware by this, but shortly thereafter, Israel launched a counterattack into Gaza, sweeping through the Strip, with both on the ground incursions of tanks and troops, and with seemingly endless air raids and missile strikes, ostensibly to clear out Hamas fighters and find their leadership, but the net impact of this, on top of Hamas' organization being substantially degraded, was the reductiond entire cities to rubble and the displacement almost the entirety of the Gazan population—something like 2.3 million people, most of whom have been living on the streets or in ramshackle encampments, without reliable sources of food, water, or shelter, as aid shipments from elsewhere have been held back by Israeli forces, for more than a year.Gaza's Health Ministry estimates that more than 46,000 Palestinians and other Gazan residents have been killed as a result of the fighting over the past 15 months, with more than double that, nearly 110,000 wounded. The Israeli military says they've killed more than 17,000 militants over the course of their invasion, though both sources are biased and are operating from incomplete numbers, so these figures are all considered to be suspect at this point, if probably in the right general ballpark, in terms of orders of magnitude.The hostages taken by Hamas during that initial attack into Israel have remained a tricky issue throughout this conflict, as Hamas leaders have continuously used them as bargaining chips and at times, human shields, and the Israeli government has regularly reassured the hostages' families that they're focused on returning those captives home safely—but they've done this while also, in many cases, seemingly doing the opposite; focusing on taking out Hamas and its leadership, first and foremost, to the point that Israeli forces have seemingly killed many of the hostages they're attempting to rescue, because they went in after a Hamas leader or bombed a neighborhood into oblivion without first checking to see who was in that neighborhood.This stance has in some cases been incredibly inconvenient for the Israeli government, as the families of the hostages have in some cases been at the center of, or even sparked, some of the large protests against the Israeli government and its actions that have become a fixture of Israeli life since this war started.Prime Minister Netanyahu and his military leaders have been a particular focus of this internal ire, but the Israeli government in general has been targeted by seemingly endless public acts, meant to show civilian discontent with how they're doing things.Since that day when Hamas attacked Israel in October of 2023, this war has expanded to encompass not just Israel and Hamas, but also other militant groups, like the Houthis operating out of Yemen, and Hezbollah, operating out of Southern Lebanon, just on the other side of Israel's northern border.All three groups are supported, in terms of training, weapons, and money, by Iran's government, and they've helped Iran sustain a collection of proxy conflicts throughout the region for years, without Iran ever having to get directly involved.These relationships and that sponsoring of these groups has allowed Iran to exert its influence throughout the Middle East and beyond, including into the Red Sea, which typically serves as a vital international shipping channel, but because of regular attacks against shipping vessels by the Houthis from Yemen, the whole of the global supply chain has been disrupted, all sorts of things becoming more expensive and goosing already high inflation levels, because of the longer routes and thus, more expensive shipping costs that have become necessary in an era in which this channel is dangerous to traverse.This dynamic, of Iran playing puppetmaster with its proxies throughout the Middle East, has shifted a fair bit over the course of this war, as these attacks, on Israel and other entities in the region, have attracted counterattacks by Israel and their allies, including the US, and that in turn has left Hezbollah all but destroyed—a series of brazen decapitation attacks by Israeli forces basically wiping out the whole of the group's upper ranks and resource stockpiles within a matter of days. They've also destroyed much of Hamas' local infrastructure and leadership, and the Houthis, while attracting a lot more attention and prestige for their efforts in the Red Sea, have also seen their capacity to operating more broadly degraded by the presence of a swelling, and increasingly aggressive, anti-Houthi fleet.All of which has significantly diminished Iran's reach, and its capacity to move pieces on the board. Attacks directly against Iran by Israel, too—which were met with remarkably ineffective counterattacks—have likewise destroyed infrastructure, but perhaps more importantly substantially reduced Iran's credibility as a true force in the region; they're still a huge military power, in other words, but unless something changes, like their military managing to develop a nuclear weapon, they're no longer considered force they were at the beginning of all this; their weakness at range, in particular, makes them look downright ineffectual compared to pretty much all the other military powers in the region, right now.This has also, arguably, made them a less appealing ally for Russia. And though the two nations recently announced a new defense pact, this pact was seemingly signed because both nations recently lost a valuable supplicant state in Syria, which saw its Assad government toppled not long ago—the new government not clearly aligned with either of them, and perhaps even oppositional to them.This pact was made from a place of relative weakness, then, not strength, and its dictates are pretty limited: no mutual defense clause, no formal alliance. It's basically meant to indicate that the two nations won't actively help anyone else attack the other from their territory, which is about as noncommittal as these sorts of agreements get.To Russia, still, then, Iran is more or less a provider of drones and rockets, not a peer or even true regional power. And that's partly the result of the weakness Iran has shown in the face of repeated Israeli aggression toward them, during this conflict.This conflict has also shaped global politics, as people on the political left, in particular, have tended to rally for innocent Gazan civilians, while those on the right have tended to support Israel's (also conservative) government, and it's decision to conduct the war as it has.This may have nudged the recent US presidential election in Trump's favor, and other campaigns have likewise been at least minutely affected by this issue, and its polarizing, at times fracturing impact on left-leaning parties in particular.What I'd like to talk about today, though, is what looks to be the beginning of the end of this conflict, and what a newly negotiated ceasefire between the involved parties entails.—The events I breezed through in the intro paint a far from complete picture of what's happened during this war; it's been big, expansive, expensive, and brutal, and has fundamentally changed the geopolitical setup of the region, and in some ways the world, as well.Just as potentially wide-reaching is the ceasefire that's been negotiated and, as of the day I'm recording this at least, one day after it officially came into effect, is so far still active, and which seems primed to nudge things away from active conflict and toward some new state of affairs in the region.So let's jump in and talk about the details of this ceasefire.Governments have been shipping diplomats to the region since this thing broke out, all wanting to polish their reputation as peacemakers and reliable intermediaries, and all trying to formalize something like this, some kind of lasting peace, pretty much from the day Hamas launched that sneak attack, but even more so after Israel began pummeling Gaza to dust.And Qatar has been a focal point for these peace efforts from the get-go, enjoyinf some initial success in helping the two groups establish a four-day ceasefire in late-November 2023, that period later extended by several days, so that in total 100 Israeli hostages were freed in exchange for the freedom of 240 Palestinian women and children who were being held in Israeli jails.Qatar has been building its reputation for these sorts of negotiations, and Egypt joined in, partly for the same reputational reasons, but also because Israel's invasion has come dangerously close to their shared border, and there have been concerns that displaced Palestinians might be forced across that border by Israel's attack, creating a humanitarian crisis within Egypt that would have been expensive and disruptive in many ways.The worst case version of that concern didn't materialize, but Egypt maintained its involvement in the peacemaking process, working with representatives from the US and Qatar, the former a staunch ally of Israel, the latter on good terms with Hamas, even housing some of their leaders, to keep negotiators from Hamas and Israel talking.Throughout the war, these and other involved parties have generally supported a three-phase ceasefire proposal, which would begin with a ceasing of hostilities, followed by the release of all Israeli hostages being held in Gaza and a bunch of Palestinians being held in Israeli prison, and following that, if everything goes according to plan, the establishment of a permanent ceasefire, which would see Israel pulling its forces from Gaza and the beginning of a reconstruction process in the Strip—which again, has had many of its most populous cities leveled, completely unlivable, at this point, while almost all of its population has been living on the streets and in camps, without things like power, water, or electricity.This plan sounds pretty straightforward, on its face, but the specifics are fuzzy, and the negotiation has thus been fraught, and any implementation is inherently riddled with diplomatic landmines and other perils. And this is part of why previous versions of this ceasefire agreement have been hamstrung. Back in mid-2024, Netanyahu halted progress on what seemed to be an acceptable to everyone version of the plan, saying he wouldn't support any resolution that ended the war, only one that implemented a partial ceasefire, and that seemed to be a political move on his part. But throughout the negotiation process, there have been a lot of good faith concerns and disagreements, as well, so this has been a slow, frustrating grind for those involved.Pressure from those aforementioned involved parties, though, and almost certainly Israel's successes on the ground against all those Iranian proxies, and Iran, itself, seems to have led to the right combination of circumstances that even Netanyahu has indicated it's probably a good time for a ceasefire.There have been murmurs, unconfirmed at this point, that freshly reelected US President Trump pressured Netanyahu to move in this direction, and that this new pressure from the incoming administration, which has long been on friendly terms with Netanyahu's people, combined with those other, existing pressures, might have been what sealed the deal; and is probably why all this has coincided with Trump's recent inauguration.Whatever the specifics of the genesis of this agreement, though, there was finally enough appetite for a three-stage ceasefire to come together, and the resulting plan was approved by Israel's security cabinet, and then the government's full cabinet, on January 17, 2025. The other parties were already on board, so this was enough to move the thing forward.This plan, which was officially implemented a few days before this episode goes live, on January 19, 2025, will start with a 42-day pause in fighting that will see Israeli forces leave Gaza, pulling back to a buffer zone along the periphery of the Strip. This will allow civilians to return to what's left of their homes, while also enabling the import and distribution of a whole lot more aid deliveries, which have been hampered by those Israeli forces up till this point.There will be a complete ceasefire from this point forward, if everything goes according to plan, and a bunch of hostages will be released—33 Israeli civilians and female soldiers freed by Hamas, and some larger number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel released, in exchange, a portion of that total number released each week at regular intervals.Shortly after the first stage's implementation, the Rafah crossing that divides Gaza and Egypt will also be reopened to allow sick and wounded people to leave the Strip, though it's not clear at the moment if control of that crossing, which is currently held by Israeli forces, will be returned to the Palestinians soon, at a later stage, or at all.After that six week period, the second stage will focus on the exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages, alive and dead, and the release of a proportionate number of Palestinians prisoners; though prisoners who have been convicted of murder will be released to prisoners in other countries, rather than back into Gaza or the West Bank.Israel would also completely withdraw from Gaza, at this point, though Israel's cabinet hasn't yet voted on this specific condition, and far-right members of that cabinet have said they're not in favor of this, so it could end up being a sticking point.This second stage currently has an unknown duration, which is another complexity that could ultimately trip things up, as an inability to agree upon the end of a stage could keep the next one from ever happening, without technically derailing the agreement as a whole.The third stage, if and when we get there, could last a long time, even years, and it would include an exchange of the dead bodies of hostages and Hamas members that haven't yet been returned, while also kicking off a three- to five-year reconstruction period that would see the Strip being rebuilt under international supervision.This is also when some kind of Palestinian governance will need to be reestablished in the Strip. Though while many international players want the Palestinian Authority, which governs the Israeli-occupied West Bank, to retake control of Gaza—they governed the area previously, but were booted by Hamas back in 2007—Israel isn't in favor of PA leadership being reintroduced to the region, so that's another point of contention that could derail things before the whole of the peace process can play out.The thing to watch, right now, is whether these first six weeks go as planned, with the first several dozen hostages successfully returned to their families by Hamas, and a far larger number of Palestinian prisoners released by Israel, in exchange.There should be a full-on ceasefire for the duration of this process, and that ceasefire should become permanent along the way, with Gazan civilians able to move freely and return to their homes, throughout. About 600 truckloads of aid scheduled is to arrive each day, too, which is up from around 18 truckloads, pre-agreement. That should help stabilize the humanitarian catastrophe that's been simmering on the ground for more than a year—though to be clear, this is a stabilization to still dire circumstances, not a return to anything close to normal for those afflicted.From there, it's a question as to whether Israel sticks to its agreement to limit its forces to the buffer zone, and whether the specifics of that pull-back, the negotiations for which have been scheduled for February 4, end up working for everyone, including those aforementioned hawks in Netanyahu's cabinet.We may also see Hamas unable to provide as many living hostages as claimed, which already happened once during that previous exchange back in November of 2023, which could disrupt this new exchange process, and possibly serve as justification for one side or the other to backtrack on promises made and conditions to which they've committed.So it's possible that things will go smoothly, that no one will be perfectly happy, but everyone will be generally satisfied—which is what tends to happen with a well negotiated ceasefire of this kind.Israel seems to be in a good spot to lock in their winnings, basically, having hobbled their primary enemies in the region and apparently gotten away with committing some seemingly serious atrocities that have been condemned by all sorts of international bodies—those atrocities maybe swept under the rug as one more incentive to basically get them to stop, which is a benefit other victors in similar conflicts have historically enjoyed.Hamas also seems to still exist, if in a far diminished form, and as soon as the ceasefire was implemented, they started fanning their people across Gaza, establishing a sort of police force—the message apparently being “we're still here and in charge,” and they might be hoping this de facto governance will sway things in their favor, put control and the ability to strike Israel in the future back in their hands, no matter who the international community eventually decides should take official control of the region.At the same time, it's also possible that one side or the other might use this ceasefire as cover, doing what they need to do to keep it afloat and technically still in motion, while basically preparing for their next antagonistic effort against their enemies.Other facets of this process, like what's happening in the north, where the Lebanese government has insisted Israeli forces leave the southern portion of their country by January 26, could complicate things; Hezbollah has agreed, as part of this ceasefire plan, to pull its forces back to a point about 20 miles from the country's border with Israel, but there are still weapons caches belonging to either Hezbollah or some other militant organization in that part of Lebanon, according to UN peacekeepers.It's possible that some small violation on some component of this larger plan, purposeful or not, could give one of the involved justification for perpetuating some aspect of this conflict; and that's true now, at the very beginning, but it's also true later on, even after a permanent ceasefire has technically been signed, and full-on war has officially stopped.Show Noteshttps://www.timesofisrael.com/these-are-the-33-hostages-set-to-be-returned-in-phase-one-of-the-gaza-ceasefire/https://apnews.com/article/gaza-ceasefire-negotiations-mediators-3a646fe5606d87db767e8a434f7a5f74https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strikes-ceasefire.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/15/what-do-we-know-about-the-israel-gaza-ceasefire-dealhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/19/how-will-the-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-deal-workhttps://responsiblestatecraft.org/gaza-ceasefire-2670859688/https://www.propublica.org/article/biden-blinken-state-department-israel-gaza-human-rights-horrorshttps://jacobin.com/2025/01/ceasefire-deal-gaza-israel-hamas/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-ceasefire.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/shattered-homes-uncertain-fates-israels-hostage-families-anxiously-await-reunion-865cc923https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/gaza-returning-home-after-war.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/19/world/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire#heres-what-to-know-about-the-cease-firehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/18/israel-must-withdraw-from-lebanon-by-january-26-deadline-president-aoun?traffic_source=rsshttps://apnews.com/article/israel-cia-fbi-telegram-eb0215277fc5f521f9ee2efa4da70adchttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5klgv5zv0ohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_warhttps://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-01-09-2025-ffae654d619e8e848e2ceda8576e8fe5https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/18/iran-russia-analysis-syria-setback This is a public episode. 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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Today, we bring you a bonus episode of Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Andrew Fox. Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, served in the British Army from 2005 to 2021, completing three tours in Afghanistan, including one attached to the US Army Special Forces. At the transatlantic think tank, he specializes in Defense, the Middle East, and disinformation. He holds degrees in Law and Politics, Modern War Studies and Psychology. This week, Fox and a team of researchers published a report that made international headlines titled, "Questionable Counting: Analysing the Death Toll from the Hamas-Run Ministry of Health in Gaza." According to the report, the Palestinian death toll for the Gaza war appears to include thousands of people who died of natural causes as well as incorrect figures — partly in an effort to inflate the toll of women and children. Worse, international media outlets are too quick to accept the figures from terror group Hamas -- usually without the scrutiny and rigor that are applied when reporting numbers supplied by Israel. The Hamas-run Health Ministry's figures, the report claims, are being manipulated for propaganda needs. [caption id="attachment_3442530" align="alignright" width="300"] Andrew Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, on a research trip in the Gaza Strip, summer 2024. (courtesy)[/caption] The Gaza health ministry, under Hamas, “has systematically inflated the death toll by failing to distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths, over-reporting fatalities among women and children and even including individuals who died before the conflict began,” the report said. We discuss the report and hear Fox's assessment of how the IDF's operations in Gaza have played out, as well as the one arena Israel has neglected -- the fight for world opinion. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: UK think tank: Gaza death toll inflated to defame Israel for targeting civilians Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Andrew Fox. Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, served in the British Army from 2005 to 2021, completing three tours in Afghanistan, including one attached to the US Army Special Forces. At the transatlantic think tank, he specializes in Defense, the Middle East, and disinformation. He holds degrees in Law and Politics, Modern War Studies and Psychology. This week, Fox and a team of researchers published a report that made international headlines titled, "Questionable Counting: Analysing the Death Toll from the Hamas-Run Ministry of Health in Gaza." According to the report, the Palestinian death toll for the Gaza war appears to include thousands of people who died of natural causes as well as incorrect figures — partly in an effort to inflate the toll of women and children. Worse, international media outlets are too quick to accept the figures from terror group Hamas -- usually without the scrutiny and rigor that are applied when reporting numbers supplied by Israel. The Hamas-run Health Ministry's figures, the report claims, are being manipulated for propaganda needs. The Gaza health ministry, under Hamas, “has systematically inflated the death toll by failing to distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths, over-reporting fatalities among women and children and even including individuals who died before the conflict began,” the report said. We discuss the report and hear Fox's assessment of how the IDF's operations in Gaza have played out, as well as the one arena Israel has neglected -- the fight for world opinion. So this week, we ask London-based defense analyst Andrew Fox, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: The IDF operates in the southern Gaza Strip's Rafah in this hand out image from December 16, 2024. (IDF)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Dr. Sarah Hensley, Specialized Social Psychologist, Attachment Theory Expert, and Founder & CEO of The Dating Decoder with Co-host Raina Butcher, Owner/CEO of Joyful Consulting, LLC. Welcome to "The Love Doc Podcast" where Host Dr. Sarah Hensley and her co-host Raina Butcher dive deep into the intricacies of love, attraction, attachment, relationships, and self-awareness. Dr. Hensley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help listeners navigate the complexities of modern romance. In each episode, Dr. Hensley tackles burning questions about love, relationships, and the mind's complexities, drawing from her psychological research, real-life experiences, and her own individual expertise, to provide insightful perspectives and practical advice.Episode 30: That's My Life Part II – The Rising of the PhoenixIn this deeply moving episode of The Love Doc Podcast, Dr. Sarah Hensley continues the intimate recounting of her life story, picking up from the tumultuous events shared in Episode 29. This chapter delves into the darkest period of her life, unveiling the profound struggles that ultimately paved the way for her transformation.Dr. Hensley opens the episode by sharing the fallout of her first marriage, marked by her ex-husband's battle with addiction and abusive behavior. Their relationship ended in a bitter custody battle, during which Dr. Hensley did everything in her power to help him rebuild his life for the sake of their children. However, his sudden marriage to another woman and his decision to redirect his life insurance policies to her left Sarah financially and emotionally shattered, raising their children on her own.The spiral deepened with the tragic news of her ex-husband's death—a revelation she learned only after others, including her dismissive-avoidant ex-boyfriend, who broke the news to her best friend Raina before Sarah even knew. Adding to her grief, her mother was battling pancreatic cancer, and Sarah was reeling from a breakup with the same boyfriend who continued to breadcrumb her during her most vulnerable moments.At her lowest point, Dr. Hensley's physical health began to deteriorate rapidly. She woke up one day with debilitating symptoms—her world a blur, everything spinning, and a sensation of walking on a trampoline. After months of misdiagnoses, she was finally diagnosed with vestibular migraines, a condition she was told she might have to live with forever. This was the breaking point where Dr. Hensley felt utterly hopeless, unable to work or care for her daughters.Seeking answers, she turned to therapy, including EMDR and ART, but neither provided relief. She was left wondering why no one was connecting her physical condition to the immense emotional trauma she had endured. It wasn't until she discovered Alan Gordon's podcast Tell Me About Your Pain that she began to understand the link between emotional trauma and physical ailments. This discovery set her on a path of healing through faith, science, and self-compassion.Dr. Hensley recounts how a close friend introduced her to Be In Health Ministries, where she began to experience profound spiritual healing, regaining 80% of her health. The remaining 20% came through her study of neuroplasticity and its relationship to pain, empowering her to rewrite her body's story of trauma and reclaim her life.In the final moments of the episode, Dr. Hensley shares the tools and practices that transformed her life and now form the cornerstone of her coaching and teachings. With a thriving business, a loving marriage, and a peaceful heart, Dr. Hensley's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. She closes with a message of hope, encouraging listeners that no matter how dire the circumstances, they too can rise from the ashes like a phoenix.This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and even in the face of overwhelming adversity, a brighter future awaits.Tune in to "The Love Doc Podcast" every Tuesday morning for candid conversations, expert guidance, and a deeper understanding of love and relationships in the modern world. To see all of Dr. Hensley's services please visit the links below and follow her on social media. PROMO CODE FOR OUR LISTNERS: Use LOVEDOC27 to receive 27% off any of Dr. Hensley's courses or one of her Hybrid Group Coaching Programs. Dr. Hensley's Hybrid Group Coaching: https://www.thedatingdecoder.com/group-coaching/Book one on one with Dr. Hensley or one of her certified coaches: https://www.thedatingdecoder.com/book-appointment/Purchase Dr. Hensley's online course: https://dating-decoder.mykajabi.com/offers/PpEPKnsM/checkoutTik-Tok: the_dating_decoderInstagram: @the_dating_decoderFacebook: The Dating DecoderYoutube: @Dr.SarahHensleyWhat is covered:·The continuation of Dr. Hensley's story..The death of her ex-husband and what led to it.·The story of her experience dating a dismissive avoidant.·The break up story between her and the dismissive avoidant after her mother's cancer diagnoses.  .The spiraling of her life that eventually led to her sickness. .The discovery of "Be in Health Ministries" and Alan Gordman's podcast "Tell Me About Your Pain" both of which led to her path of healing.                                                                                Consider/Ask Yourself:·How can Dr. Hensley's life story inspire me to seek healing?.What resources can I utilize on my own healing journey?·Am I stuck in a vicious cycle with a dismissive avoidant partner that is only adding to the turmoil of my life?.How can I seek help and healing through Dr. Hensley's services so I too can rise from the ashes like a pheonix? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-love-doc-podcast--6390558/support.

This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. Amnesty International is the latest hostile entity to defame Israel's democratically elected government, its military, and its people, falsely accusing them of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Interestingly, Amnesty International's own Israel chapter has dissented from this indictment. And rightly so. To cite just one example: The report ignores the fact that – even if one accepts as accurate the transparently manipulated casualty data generated by Hamas' so-called “Health Ministry” – the civilian loss of life in Gaza relative to combatants (who shamefully use those civilians as human shields) is the lowest in the history of intense urban warfare. That's hardly the record of a genocidal government or nation. Amnesty International's obvious purpose is to encourage the Biden administration to further sanction, delegitimize, and otherwise undermine our most important ally. Most Americans reject that agenda. Ditto President-elect Trump. And he should say so now. This is Frank Gaffney.

*) Israel kills at least nine in Lebanon, violating ceasefire Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing nine people and wounding three others amid a fragile ceasefire violated by Tel Aviv, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The attacks targeted the villages of Haris, where five were killed and two wounded, and Tallous, where four people lost their lives and one person was wounded. Israel has breached its ceasefire with Lebanon around "100" times since the agreement went into effect last week, according to CNN. *) Türkiye closely following developments in Syria: Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye is closely monitoring the renewed clashes between the Bashar al Assad regime and armed opposition groups in Syria. He emphasised that Ankara is taking necessary measures to address the escalation. President Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to regional stability, saying, “We remain ready to do whatever we must to extinguish the fire in our region.” *) Zelenskyy: Ukraine wants to retake territory under Russia through diplomacy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kiev aims to reclaim territories under Russian control, including Crymea, through diplomatic means. “Our army lacks the strength to take back some territories, like Crymea. That is true. We do have to find diplomatic solutions,” Zelenskyy said during an interview with Japan's Kyodo News. He emphasised that diplomatic negotiations would only proceed when Ukraine feels “strong enough” to deter further military actions by Russia, ensuring a stable resolution to the conflict. *) Bangladesh denounces attack on its consulate in India Bangladesh has strongly condemned a violent attack on its consulate in Agartala, the capital of India's northeastern state of Tripura, calling the incident preplanned. Protesters from the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti stormed the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, vandalised the flagpole, and burned the Bangladesh national flag. In a statement on Monday, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong disapproval, saying it "deeply resents" the incident and calling for accountability. *) 'The Innovation Imperative': Doha Forum 2024 set to begin in Qatari capital The 22nd edition of the Doha Forum is set to begin on December 7, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel in Qatar's capital. Recognised as a premier global platform, the forum brings together world leaders and policymakers to address pressing global challenges and propose actionable solutions. This year's theme, “The Innovation Imperative,” will guide discussions over two days. Topics will include geopolitical tensions, global security, humanitarian crises, and the role of technological advancements in resolving these issues.

A paediatric endocrinologist believes the Health Ministry's puberty blocker stance is sensible. The Ministry's brief shows a lack of good quality evidence backing the drug's effectiveness and safety for treating gender dysphoria. It says they should only be prescribed by a clinician experienced in gender-affirming care, as part of a team offering a full range of support. Paul Hofman told Mike Hosking puberty blockers are safe and reversible, and have been used by hundreds of thousands of kids in the last 30 years. He says data on its efficacy is poor, which is down to doctors not following up on the treatment, and assuming it will work as intended. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*) Hamas calls Gaza truce proposals with Israel a 'smokescreen' Palestinian resistance group Hamas has called Gaza ceasefire proposals a “smokescreen" as they do not include an end to the Israeli war or withdrawal from the enclave. Senior Hamas member Izzat al-Rishq said ceasefire proposals floated in recent days don't include an end to the Israeli assault, withdrawal from Gaza, or the return of displaced Palestinians to their areas. He added that Hamas is positively engaged with any proposals and ideas that ensure the cessation of aggression and the withdrawal of the occupation forces from Gaza. *) Israel kills 71 in Lebanon as death toll nears 3,000 Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Health Ministry has said Israeli air strikes killed at least 71 people and wounded 169 others. The new fatalities brought the number of people killed in Israeli attacks in the country since October 2023 to 2,968, while 13,319 others were wounded. This week Israel intensified its strikes in the eastern Lebanese region of Baalbek and displaced thousands more. *) Israel hinders polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza The emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza entered its second phase though areas in northern Gaza, experiencing ongoing Israeli military offensives and a humanitarian crisis, were excluded from the campaign. The initial phase of the campaign began two months ago, however, offensives in the north delayed the rollout, leading to a partial implementation. In a statement, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed that northern Gaza could not proceed with the second phase due to the ongoing hostilities, and plans for the next round of vaccinations in the north remain postponed. *) Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales detain 200 soldiers Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales have taken at least 200 soldiers, hostage. Three military units in Chapare province were assaulted by irregular groups, The hostage situation marks a dramatic escalation in their standoff with the state after Morales blamed the current President for attempting to assassinate him earlier this week. The hostage situation comes nearly three weeks after backers of Morales the country's first Indigenous leader began blocking roads to prevent his arrest on what he calls trumped-up charges aimed at thwarting his political comeback. *) Hundreds of media members accuse BBC of biased Gaza coverage The BBC has been accused by more than 100 of its staffers of providing Israel favourable coverage in its reporting on the war against Gaza, calling on the broadcaster to "recommit to fairness, accuracy, and impartiality." The letter sent to BBC Director General Tim Davie was signed by more than 230 media industry members, including 101 anonymous BBC staff, journalists from other media organisations, historians, actors, academics and politicians. It criticised the news outlet for failing its editorial standards by lacking "consistently fair and accurate evidence-based journalism in its coverage of Gaza."

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 29th of October and here are the headlinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to provide health coverage for individuals aged 70 and older, irrespective of their income or economic status. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana card initiates this expanded scheme, aimed at transforming public healthcare access for India's rapidly growing elderly population. Each eligible individual will receive an annual coverage of Rs 5 lakh, which can be shared within families. For households with two elderly beneficiaries, the coverage will be split, ensuring that essential healthcare becomes more accessible to senior citizens.All three militants who attacked an Army ambulance in Jammu's Khour town were killed by security forces after a 24-hour operation. The White Knight Corps reported, "After round-the-clock surveillance, an intense firefight this morning resulted in a significant victory for our forces." They praised the relentless operations and tactical excellence that led to the militants' elimination. While the identities of the slain militants have not been confirmed, security forces believe they were affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad.Mumbai MLA Zeeshan Siddique and actor Salman Khan received new threats from a 20-year-old man in Noida, who aimed to extort money from them. The accused, identified as Gurphan Khan, was arrested by the police after sending a threatening message to Siddique's public complaint mobile number. The Nirmal Nagar police in Bandra (East) registered an extortion case on Monday. The Crime Branch took action, apprehending Khan for allegedly sending the threats, which included death threats to both Siddique and Salman Khan, on October 25.For the Maharashtra assembly polls, the NCP-SP announced five candidates on Tuesday, making a notable change for the Mohol assembly seat by selecting Raju Khare in place of Siddhi Kadam, daughter of former MLA Ramesh Kadam. Anil Sawant will contest from Pandharpur, where the Congress has nominated Bhagirath Bhalke. In Solapur, Abhijit Patil will represent Madha, while Girish Karale will run for Morshi. Sangita Waje is set to contest from Mulund in Mumbai.An Israeli strike on a five-story building in northern Gaza, where displaced Palestinians were sheltering, killed at least 60 people early today, including many women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Separately, Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah announced Sheikh Naim Kassem as the successor to the late leader Hassan Nasrallah, who died in an Israeli airstrike last month. Hezbollah pledged to uphold Nasrallah's policies “until victory is achieved.”This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

*) Israel attacks Iran Israel has launched air strikes targeting what it described as "military targets" in Iran, with Iranian state-run media acknowledging the blasts and saying some of the sounds came from air defence systems around the capital Tehran. Fearing Iranian retaliation, the Israeli military said it had "fully mobilised" its offensive and defensive capabilities. Iran said it is prepared to respond to any Israeli aggression and that Tel Aviv will face a proportional reaction for any action it takes. *) Israeli army shoots inside Gaza hospital with 600 people inside Meanwhile, the Health Ministry in Gaza has said the invading Israeli military is searching and opening fire inside the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza with 600 people inside. The ministry said in a statement that the Israeli military is risking lives of 600 people inside, including 70 medical staff, 195 patients and wounded Palestinians, and their escorts. It also said two children in the hospital's intensive care unit died as the Israeli army disrupted the work inside the hospital. The ministry added that the Israeli army destroyed three ambulances, a transport vehicle and a power-generating system in the hospital. *) UNIFIL withdraws from south Lebanon's Dhayra post after Israeli fire The UN Interim Force in Lebanon has said that its peacekeepers withdrew from an observation post near Dhayra town in south Lebanon after Israeli forces fired at it. The UN mission is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation Blue Line with Israel - an area that has seen fierce clashes. The mission said that when Israeli soldiers conducted house-clearing operations nearby and realised they were being observed, they fired at the post, which prompted the duty guards to withdraw to avoid being shot. *) Putin defends 'sovereign right' to deploy North Korean troops Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended his country's sovereign right to utilise foreign troops in its conflict with Ukraine, responding to mounting Western allegations that North Korean soldiers have already been deployed to support Russian forces on the front lines. Putin also asserted that if Ukraine sought to join NATO, Moscow would take whatever measures it deemed necessary to ensure its own security. Putin said that when Russia has to decide something, it will decide, but it would be a sovereign decision whether to apply its decision or not and that this was their business. *) Brazil settles for $23B with mining firms over 2015 environmental disaster Brazil's federal government has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that the government said was the country's worst-ever environmental disaster. Under the agreement, Samarco — a joint venture of Brazilian mining giant Vale and Anglo-Australian firm BHP — will pay $23 billion over 20 years. The payments are meant to compensate for human, environmental and infrastructure damage caused by releasing an immense amount of toxic mining waste.

The Health Ministry has apologised to the Smokefree minister Casey Costello for failing to inform her that one of its officials had a conflict of interest. It comes after NZ First leader Winston Peters used Parliamentary privilege to accuse the official of attending meetings with Ms Costello and advising her on tobacco reform without telling her she was the sister-in-law of Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall, deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney joined Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday for a one-day tour across Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The effort is part of the Harris campaign's strategy to win over swing voters in the final two weeks before Election Day. The death toll from Israeli airstrikes late Monday that destroyed several buildings near one of Beirut's main hospitals climbed to 13. Lebanon's Health Ministry said 57 others were wounded in the strikes, including seven in critical condition. It said the airstrikes caused significant damage to the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, the country's largest public hospital. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. In November, voters in Arizona and Massachusetts will be making a major decision about minimum wage. The amount tipped workers make varies by state. Arizona employers can pay their tipped workers $3 less hourly than other workers. Voters will decide whether to approve a measure to change the minimum for tipped workers to 25% less than the regular minimum wage, as long as their pay with tips is $2 above that minimum. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a $3 billion settlement with Canada-based TD Bank, which agreed to pay the historic amount over unlawful money laundering practices. Lebanon's Health Ministry says at least 22 killed, 117 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut. What was left of Hurricane Milton moved off Florida's east coast today, becoming a post-tropical cyclone with no hurricane-force winds. Trump campaigned in Michigan as Obama rallied for Harris-Walz ticket in Pennsylvania. San Francisco mayor says number of tents down 60% since July after Newsom's executive order on homeless encampments. The post TD Bank agrees to pay billions in historic settlement with U.S. authorities over money laundering practices – October 10, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

*) Israel escalates, bombards southern Beirut with new air strikes Israel has launched air strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, significantly escalating the already tense regional dynamics. Lebanese media confirmed five strikes hitting southern Beirut and its outskirts. The Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted Hezbollah weapons warehouses and infrastructure, with prior warnings issued to minimise civilian casualties. No official information has been released from Lebanon regarding casualties, though ambulances were seen rushing to the scene. *) Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills at least 18 Palestinians, injures many An Israeli air strike hit a mosque in central Gaza early Sunday, killing at least 18 Palestinians and injuring many others, according to medical officials. The mosque, located near al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, was sheltering displaced Palestinians. Gaza's death toll is approaching 42,000 due to Israel's indiscriminate bombardments. Israel is also facing a genocide trial for its actions in Gaza. *) Israel destroys 79 percent of Gaza mosques, several churches Gaza's Ministry of Religious Affairs reports that Israeli military strikes have destroyed 79 percent of the region's mosques, damaging 814 out of 1,245. Churches and cemeteries have also been affected, with losses estimated at $350 million. The ministry accuses Israeli forces of desecrating graves and killing 238 of its employees. *) Pakistan capital locked down as former PM Imran Khan supporters rally Pakistani capital Islamabad remains on lockdown as security forces flood the streets and mobile internet is cut off. Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan attempted protests with small convoys entering the capital despite heavy government resistance. Khan, barred from the upcoming elections, praised his followers on X for their "resilience and courage." PTI supporters, defying a crackdown, faced tear gas and roadblocks while rallying from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the capital. Troops have been deployed to maintain order amidst the unrest. *) DRC launches large-scale vaccination campaign against mpox The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a global mpox outbreak, has kicked off a mass vaccination campaign in Goma. The first doses were administered to hospital staff, with the general population set to receive the vaccine starting Monday. Despite limited resources, the Health Ministry aims to vaccinate as many people as possible to curb the virus's spread.

For months, tensions between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have increased, with the two sides exchanging cross-border attacks. Yet in recent weeks, Israel has ratcheted up its attacks in Lebanon, including the assassination of Hasan Nasrallah on Friday. The Shiite cleric oversaw Hezbollah for decades and became one of the most powerful and divisive leaders in the Middle East.The impact of Israel's strikes has also been devastating. The death toll has now surpassed 1,000 people, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The agency doesn't distinguish between combatant and civilian deaths, but it said more than 80 children are among the dead. Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing for safety. Now, officials have told reporters at the Post that Israel is planning an imminent, limited ground invasion into Lebanon.Today, host Elahe Izadi speaks with Shane Harris, who covers intelligence and national security for The Post, about Israel's strategy in attacking Hezbollah inside of Lebanon. We also hear whether this could pull Iran and the United States into a bigger regional conflict.Today's show was produced by Emma Talkoff, with help from Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was mixed by Sean Carter and edited by Monica Campbell, with help from Reena Flores. Thanks to Joe Snell and Ben Pauker. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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This week, Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, against what it says are Hezbollah targets. At least 569 people have been killed in the attacks this week and more than 1,800 injured, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The ministry doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants but said at least 50 children, 94 women and nine paramedics were among the dead. Thousands of civilians are now fleeing southern Lebanon in search of safety. Also, on Wednesday, Hezbollah fired a missile toward the Tel Aviv area as retaliation, which Israeli forces intercepted. This marks the first time the militant group has aimed a missile toward this major Israeli city. Israel has increasingly turned its attention away from its war against Hamas in Gaza to its conflict with Hezbollah, which has been launching near-daily rockets into northern Israel. Hezbollah says it has been carrying out the attacks in solidarity with the Palestinians of Gaza and will not stop until there is a cease-fire there. Tens of thousands of Israelis under fire have left their homes in the north of the country, and Israeli officials have vowed to ensure their safe return.Today, on “Post Reports,” host Elahe Izadi speaks with the Post's Susannah George about this dramatic escalation and fears of a widening conflict. Today's show was produced by Sabby Robinson, with help from Rennie Svirnovskiy and Ariel Plotnick. It was edited by Monica Campbell, with help from Reena Flores. It was mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Mohamad El-Chamaa, Suzan Haidamous, Lior Soroka and Jesse Mesner-Hage. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

At least fourteen people have been killed and another estimated 450 people injured after radio communications devices owned by Hezbollah members exploded in Beirut on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. The new wave of detonations follows a series of similar, simultaneous explosions on Tuesday in Lebanon and Syria, which reportedly killed at least 12 people, including two children, and wounded nearly 3,000.   Reports say that the second day of the attack included devices like handheld, walkie-talkie portable radios and solar equipment, rather than pagers—the devices involved in the previous wave of explosions.   Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss this new electronics-based front in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, what it suggests for the future of this and other conflicts and the creepily gleeful responses some prominent commentators offered up in response to these terrorist attacks.   Plus segments on a whistleblower coming forward to claim ABC News rigged the recent presidential debate for Kamala Harris and news that money laundering charges against Stop Cop City activists have been dropped.   Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from Kamala Supporter!

Explosions went off in Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of detonations of electronic devices used by the Hezbollah terrorist group. The country's Health Ministry said at least 9 people were killed and more than 300 wounded. The House is scheduled to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before Oct. 1. The bill would link with a mandate that requires proof of citizenship when people register to vote. The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than four years. The move is expected to lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses just weeks before the presidential election. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Explosions went off in Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of detonations of electronic devices used by the Hezbollah terrorist group. The country's Health Ministry said at least 9 people were killed and more than 300 wounded.The House is scheduled to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before Oct. 1. The bill would link with a mandate that requires proof of citizenship when people register to vote.The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than four years. The move is expected to lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses just weeks before the presidential election.

In this part two of two episodes in honour of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day on September 10, Deacon Eric Gurash and wife Melissa discuss their work in mental health ministry and the ways parishes can get involved. Essential Mental Health Resources: 9-8-8 National 24/7 Suicide Assistance Hotline: 9-8-8 is the new three-digit helpline that provides urgent, live support by phone and text to people in every province and territory across the country. World Suicide Prevention Day: https://suicideprevention.ca/media/world-suicide-prevention-day-banners-toolkit/   Emmaus Support Mental Health Ministries: https://emmaussupport.ca/    

Israel often disputes the figures but UN agencies accept them as broadly accurate

President Biden's steadfast commitment to Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas hasn't changed, even as the civilian death toll tops 35,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. That is in contrast to many of his fellow world leaders — and to many of his own voters.This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy