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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. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Yesterday, the family of Edan Alexander approved the publication of a Hamas propaganda video released Saturday, which showed signs of life from the US-Israeli hostage soldier who has been held by the terror group since he was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. Born in Tel Aviv, Alexander grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey. He returned to Israel to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces after graduating from high school in 2022. Fabian fills us in and we hear a segment of the video. This morning, we learned that over 1,600 former IDF paratroopers and infantry soldiers signed a letter demanding the government reach a deal to bring the hostages home, even if it means ending the war. We discuss this latest appeal, which adds to a growing wave of public pressure to end the ongoing war following similar letters from IDF reservist doctors, the Talpiot program, former 8200 intelligence unit members, ex-Mossad members, navy reservists, and reservist air force personnel. We focus on the air force letter, which has brought the most media attention, and hear what steps -- if any -- the IDF is taking to stem this tide. The Israel Defense Forces announced at noon Saturday that it had completed the capture of the Morag Corridor in the southern Gaza Strip, cutting off the city of Rafah from Khan Younis. Fabian explains how this is part of a greater plan to widen the new border buffer zone. Yesterday, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike on a hospital in Gaza City, after telling staff and patients to evacuate ahead of the overnight attack, one of a series of strikes that Israel said were targeting Hamas operational centers. No casualties were reported in the hospital strike, with Israel issuing a warning to evacuate the facility before the attack. We learn where civilians are meant to go during such airstrikes, and in general. Air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen early on Sunday evening. The Houthis claimed to have fired two missiles in the attack, one targeting the Sdot Micha Airbase — where, according to foreign reports, Israel holds nuclear-capable Jericho missiles — and the other aimed at Ben Gurion Airport. Fabian weighs in. On Friday, the IDF confirmed that it participated in a just-completed annual aerial exercise hosted by Greece, which this year included the participation of Qatar -- along with 11 other countries. We ask Fabian how significant this joint exercise is. Please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog for more updates. For further reading: ‘Why am I not home?’ Edan Alexander’s family okays publication of Hamas propaganda video Over 250 ex-Mossad members, 3 former chiefs urge hostage deal even if it ends war IAF to dismiss reservists who signed letter demanding prioritization of hostages over war IDF says it hit a Hamas command center embedded in Gaza City hospital IDF fully surrounds Rafah as Katz warns Gazans of ‘final moment to remove Hamas’ IDF says Houthi missile intercepted; shrapnel falls in West Bank In first, Israeli Air Force participates with Qatar in aerial exercises hosted by Greece 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. IMAGE: Troops of the Givati Brigade operate in Gaza, in a handout photo issued on April 9, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//2300Z April 14, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: WAR CONTINUES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ARSON ATTACK AT GOV MANSION IN PA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Middle East: The various conflicts throughout the region continue as before. Israeli forces continue their most recent advance into Gaza after breaking the ceasefire last month. IDF officials announced that they have taken control of Rafah over the weekend, and will continue expanding their security corridor to include the entire region between Rafah to Khan Younis. In the Red Sea, Houthi forces claimed to have downed their 19th American MQ-9 drone over the weekend, as the bombing campaign against Houthi targets in Yemen continues.AC: Most of the very indirect negotiations with Iran have not really resulted in much progress. The next round of talks is reportedly expected to take place between low-level diplomats in Rome next week, though not many details have been publicly confirmed by the White House.-HomeFront-Wisconsin: Yesterday the FBI unsealed records pertaining to a murder investigation that took place last month. Investigators claim that while Nikita Casap was originally arrested for murdering his parents, he was also planning to assassinate President Trump.AC: This entire story is incredibly disturbing, so determining exactly what the assailant's plans were is difficult. However, as these types of incidents remain more common than in the past (while remaining comparatively rare overall), this still highlights the current domestic threat environment.Pennsylvania: Over the weekend an assailant conducted an incendiary attack on the Governor's mansion. Local authorities state that Cody Balmer was arrested after breaching the perimeter of the Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg, breaking a window to gain access, and using improvised incendiary devices to set fire to the structure.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: So far it's not really clear as to why the Pennsylvania attack occurred. Local authorities claim that the assailant stated that he "hated" the Governor in a post arrest interrogation, but no ideological motivations are immediately clear. The assailant's mother claimed that she called police to warn of the attack, as the assailant was allegedly off his meds.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

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Israel kills eight more Palestinians in Gaza bombardment Israel's brutal war on Gaza continues with fresh air strikes targeting the Al-Farra family home in the Sheikh Nasser area of Khan Younis, killing at least eight Palestinians and injuring several others, according to reports. Children are believed to be among the victims. Meanwhile, rescue teams are searching for missing Palestinians trapped under rubble after another Israeli strike destroyed a home in Gaza City's al-Shujaiya neighbourhood, local media said. Netanyahu furious as Israeli Air Force's 1,000 reservists demand end to Gaza war A group of 1,000 current and former Israeli Air Force reservists has publicly urged the government to secure the return of all captives held in Gaza, even if it means ending the war. In an open letter, the reservists warned that continuing the war risks the lives of hostages, soldiers, and civilians, accusing leaders of prolonging the conflict for “political and personal interests." China engages with Saudi Arabia and South Africa on US tariffs; Xi to embark on three-nation tour China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held separate video talks with his Saudi and South African counterparts to discuss responses to the United States' ""reciprocal tariffs,"" according to China's commerce ministry. The discussions also focused on deepening bilateral economic and trade cooperation between China, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Russia making 'systematic' efforts to recruit Chinese citizens for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of “systematic” efforts to recruit Chinese nationals for its ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is investigating the involvement of Chinese citizens, including two reportedly captured in the eastern Donetsk region, with the Security Service conducting procedural actions. China has rejected claims made by Kiev that Chinese citizens were “fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine." Türkiye, Somalia sign onshore hydrocarbon exploration deal Türkiye and Somalia have expanded their energy cooperation by signing a new onshore hydrocarbon exploration and production deal, granting Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) rights to explore three land blocks covering around 16,000 square kilometres. The agreement was signed in Ankara by Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Somali Petroleum Minister Dahir Shire Mohamed, marking a key step forward following previous offshore accords.

A volitile day on the global stock market, following US President's Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan.  European Union trade ministers meet to discuss how the 27-country block will respond to new tariffs.  Palestinian medics say 1 reporter killed, 9 more injured in Israeli strike on media tent in Khan Younis. Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney make very different pitched to voters in British Columbia. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh meets with laid off Hudson's Bay workers. Some customers accuse PC Optimum of unfair practices.

Gaza media office: 490 children killed by Israeli forces in 20 days Israeli forces have killed 490 Palestinian children in Gaza over the past 20 days, according to the media office in Gaza. Describing the attacks as “one of the most horrific crimes against humanity in modern times,” the office said Israel continues to carry out brutal massacres, with children being a primary target. The total number of Palestinians killed during this period has reached 1,350, highlighting the heavy toll of continued air strikes on Gaza's civilian population. Palestinian journalist burned alive as result of Israeli strikes in Khan Younis Israeli forces struck areas near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, causing casualties and drawing outrage after a journalist was burned alive in the attack. The strike targeted a tent set up for journalists near the hospital. Disturbing footage shows the journalist engulfed in flames as bystanders and rescue workers frantically tried to save him. The journalist has been identified as Ahmed Mansour, a father and reporter for Palestine Today. Mass protests erupt across US against Trump policies Mass protests erupted across major US cities as demonstrators rallied against President Donald Trump's divisive policies, marking the largest wave of opposition since his return to the White House. In Washington, D.C., thousands gathered on the National Mall, with many traveling from across the country to join the demonstrations. Dozens of speakers took the stage to denounce Trump's agenda and call for unified resistance. Russia claims capture of Basivka in Ukraine's Sumy region Russia announced that its forces have captured the village of Basivka in Ukraine's Sumy region, intensifying its offensive near the northeastern border. According to the Russian defence ministry, troops also struck Ukrainian positions at 12 other locations across the Sumy region, signaling a broader push in the area. Moscow further claimed to have defeated Ukrainian units in the Russian settlements of Gornal, Guevo, and Oleshnya, as fighting continues to escalate along the border. US stocks headed for another plunge amid Trump's global trade war Wall Street opened the week facing significant losses following the implementation of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on exports to the United States. The move has rattled markets and sparked concerns of a deeper global trade rift.

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. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Saudi Al-Hadath channel reports that the US has transferred a second THAAD battery to Israel amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. The battery was apparently delivered yesterday.We hear what the THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System, is an advanced anti-missile system, has recently been used for. Yesterday, Hamas released a propaganda video that shows hostages Bar Kupershtein and Maxim Herkin, in the first sign of life from both of them since they were abducted by terrorists on October 7, 2023. We hear the broad-strokes contents of the video. The IDF has detailed the initial findings from its investigation into the killing of 14 rescue workers in southern Gaza’s Rafah on March 23, when soldiers opened fire on a convoy of ambulances after mistakenly identifying it as a threat and buried their bodies. Fabian explains the findings, and highlights still unanswered questions. The IDF released footage from the entry of the 36th Division into the so-called Morag Corridor, located between southern Gaza’s Rafah and Khan Younis, last week. It marks the first time since the beginning of the war that ground troops are operating in the area. On Thursday, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told reporters that the IDF has entered a “new phase” in its fighting. What is this new phase that Defrin is referring to? Hassan Farhat, who had headed Hamas’s forces in the western sector of Lebanon, was killed in an airstrike on an apartment building in Sidon. Likewise, the IDF and Shin Bet on Friday said a terror operative who oversaw the kidnapping and likely was also involved in the murder of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza. We learn about these two Hamas terrorists and Fabian connects the Sidon strike to an earlier strike on a Hezbollah operative in Beirut. Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: US said to transfer 2nd THAAD missile battery to Israel as Iran nuclear tensions rise Hamas hostage video shows Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, in first signs of life IDF shares initial details from Gaza ambulance probe, says troops told UN of burial site Gazans flee expanding strikes in north, south as IDF says fighting entering ‘new stage’ Hamas says it won’t move hostages to safety, Israel responsible for their lives IDF widens ground operation in northern Gaza, kills top Hamas official in Lebanon IDF says it killed terrorist who led Bibas abduction, was likely involved in their murders 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. IMAGE: Bodies of Palestinian first responders who were killed March 23, 2025, in Israeli military fire on ambulances lie at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on March 30, 2025. (AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bipartisan pledge announced to find a new owner for Port Darwin; At least 17 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis; and in sport, the Matildas kick off the Asian Cup with a win against South Korea.

For review:1. US Army identifies the four Dogface Soldiers (3d Infantry Division) who perished during training exercise in Lithuania. All assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, they were identified as: Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez; Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco; Pfc. Dante D. Taitano; and Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins.2.  US Sends More F-35s to CENTCOM. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dispatched the extra air wing of F-35 fighters to Jordan.3. IDF Creates New Security Corridor in S. Gaza. The route, which separates Rafah from Khan Younis to its north, will likely cut off Rafah from the rest of the Strip.4. Hamas is prepared to release all of the remaining hostages at once in exchange for a permanent ceasefire, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the ongoing truce talks told The Times of Israel on Wednesday.5. A top Russian official (Kirill Dmitriev) is in Washington this week for meetings with the Trump administration, as negotiations continue on a deal to end the war in Ukraine.6. US SECDEF Pete Hegseth skips the latest Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels. 7.  Finland to Increase Defense Spending to 3% GDP by '29.8. Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) over the next decade to adapt its military to evolving high-tech warfare technologies. The plan also includes new programs such as next-generation soldier gear equipped with sensors and communication systems, and the development of dedicated satellite capabilities to ensure secure communications. 9.  US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Test in Dec '25. The Army is forecasting that the first unit to get the hypersonic capability will begin receiving the rounds at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in the May time frame.10.  The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale of 20 F-16 fighters to the Philippines, with an estimated price tag of $5.58 billion.The approved package, which covers 16 F-16C Block 70/72 jets and four F-16B Block 70/72 fighters, comes just days after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Manilla. 

Alle 22 di questa sera, il presidente Trump annuncerà nuove tariffe commerciali con effetto immediato. Ne parliamo con Riccardo Alcaro, coordinatore delle ricerche e responsabile del programma "Attori globali" dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali.Prosegue l’esercitazione militare cinese al largo di Taiwan. Ce ne parla da Tainan Lorenzo Lamperti, collabora con La Stampa, il Manifesto e China Files.Medio Oriente: continua l'operazione militare israeliana a Gaza per "aggiungere zone di sicurezza allo stato di Israele", mentre gli aiuti umanitari rimangono bloccati. Ce ne parla Chiara Lodi da Khan Younis, operatrice di MSF e Giuseppe Dentice, analista nell’Osservatorio Mediterraneo (OSMED) dell’Istituto di Studi Politici "S. Pio V".

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel continued to target the Gaza Strip, with airstrikes overnight killing at least 17 people in the southern city of Khan Younis, while another 15 people died in a strike north of the strip.

Bombardment intensifies in Gaza as Israel strikes shelter and home Israel's latest raids in Gaza have left three more Palestinians dead and several others wounded, bringing the death toll during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr to 13. Air strikes hit a shelter in Deir al-Balah and an evacuated home in Khan Younis, while artillery and naval fire added to the casualties. Witnesses report intense Israeli bombardment across northern and southern Gaza, signaling escalating violence. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza has killed over 50,400 Palestinians and has wounded over 114,500 since October 2023, according to figures released by the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave. Taiwan scrambles defenses as China conducts large-scale drills Tensions skyrocket as China encircles Taiwan with extensive military drills, simulating precision strikes and a blockade. Taiwan responded by scrambling aircraft and ships, deploying missile systems in the region. The Chinese drills follow US pledges to bolster deterrence in the region, with Washington calling Beijing's actions "aggressive." The European Union has urged restraint, while tensions between China and Taiwan, fueled by history and geopolitics, remain a potential flashpoint. Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as crisis deepens Tragedy unfolds in Myanmar as the death toll from Friday's catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake surpasses 2,700—and is still climbing. Thousands remain injured and missing, while rescue teams struggle against time. Miraculously, a 63-year-old woman was pulled alive from the rubble after 91 hours. Aid is trickling in, but with civil war complicating relief efforts, millions are at risk. The looming monsoon season and fears of disease outbreaks add to the crisis. US lawmaker delivers longest Senate speech to protest Trump US Senator Cory Booker made history with the longest speech in Senate history, delivering a fiery 25-hour, five-minute protest against President Donald Trump's “unconstitutional” actions. Standing firm without breaks, Booker criticised Trump's cost-cutting policies and executive overreach, warning of the damage to American democracy. The New Jersey senator, recalling the iconic scene from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, energised his fellow Democrats while urging resistance to Trump's agenda. “The power of the people is greater than the people in power,” he concluded, igniting the opposition. SpaceX launches Fram2 mission on historic polar orbit journey SpaceX has launched the Fram2 mission, marking the first-ever crewed flight to orbit Earth's poles! Aboard the Crew Dragon, billionaire Chun Wang, filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, robotics expert Rabea Rogge, and explorer Eric Philips are set for a thrilling three-to-five-day journey. Unlike traditional launches, this southward trajectory required extra power, pushing limits in space travel. The crew will conduct 22 experiments while braving the ultimate extreme environment. "We're not your typical NASA astronauts," Mikkelsen said. While requiring immense power, the mission promises groundbreaking polar observations and human adaptation research.

The Israeli military has sought to defend its actions in Gaza a week ago when its troops fired upon a convoy of vehicles, killing fifteen paramedics, civil defence workers and a UN worker. An Israeli spokesman said there had been no random shooting and militants had been targeted. We hear from Olga Cherevko of the UN office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza.Also, a woman has been pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Myanmar's capital, four days after a huge earthquake that left thousands dead.And the Great Gatsby turns a hundred - why does it still speak to us today?(Photo: Palestinians gather around a body as they mourn medics, who came under Israeli fire while on a rescue mission, after their bodies were recovered, according to the Red Cross, at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 31, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled)

Calcio, il punto sulla Serie A con Paolo Pacchioni. MotoGP ad Austin, in Texas. Stasera la gara, ieri qualifiche e sprint. L'inviato speciale di RTL 102.5, Max Biaggi. Parliamo di salute femminile. Venerdì si è ricordata la Giornata Mondiale dell'Endometriosi. In Italia ne soffrono almeno tre milioni di donne. L'endometriosi può creare un ambiente sfavorevole alla gravidanza, ma non rappresenta necessariamente un ostacolo insormontabile alla maternità, e una diagnosi precoce è fondamentale. Ne parliamo con il prof. Pasquale Bilotta, direttore scientifico del Centro Alma Res, centro di medicina della riproduzione. E torniamo a parlare anche della situazione a Gaza: l'emergenza umanitaria e l'impatto psicologico dopo la ripresa dei bombardamenti. Raccogliamo la testimonianza di Aurelia Barbieri, psicologa di Medici Senza Frontiere, impegnata a fornire assistenza sul posto. Si trova a Khan Younis, a pochi passi dall'ospedale Nasser colpito pochi giorni fa da un raid israeliano. Paolo Ruffini torna a teatro con "Sapore di Mare", il musical, con adattamento di Enrico Vanzina e Fausto Brizzi, in scena a Milano al Teatro Arcimboldi fino al 13 aprile, ma ha già girato tutta Italia. Ancora un commento sull'attualità, dalla politica agli esteri. Ci ha raggiunto il direttore de La Verità, Maurizio Belpietro.

Buy products from Israel's heartland using Blessed Buy Israel: https://blessedbuyisrael.com/ Another Hamas leader has been eliminated in Gaza. In a brilliantly precise air strike the IDF took out yet another senior Hamas leader inside a hospital in Khan Younis.  Israel's offensive in Gaza is ramping up with the IDF sending in another division to the Strip. And the US administration is trying to find a country to take the Palestinians in Gaza. All this and more on today's show! Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/theisraelguys  Follow Us On X: https://x.com/theisraelguys Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theisraelguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisraelguys   Heartland Tumbler: https://theisraelguys.store/products/heartland-tumbler   Route 60 Leather Patch Hat: https://theisraelguys.store/products/biblical-highway-cap Source Links: https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-official-killed-in-targeted-strike-on-gaza-hospital-as-idf-offensive-widens/ https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/405811 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-847190 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-847314 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-847219  

U.S. and Russia resume talks in Saudi Arabia, following an earlier meeting between Washington and Kyiv. An Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Khan Younis kills at least five, including a Hamas leader. The Democratic Republic of the Congo vows to end its eastern conflict through dialogue.

Andrea Arzilli racconta la giornata in cui Francesco è uscito dal Policlinico Gemelli, dopo 37 giorni di ricovero, per fare ritorno in Vaticano. Marta Serafini parla del raid israeliano su Khan Younis che ha colpito Salah al-Bardawil, il nuovo leader politico dell'organizzazione terroristica. Alessio Ribaudo spiega perché il ministro dei Trasporti Matteo Salvini ha precipitosamente ritirato il provvedimento che doveva fare chiarezza sulle multe.I link di corriere.it:Papa Francesco lascia il Policlinico Gemelli e torna a Santa Marta: il racconto della giornataUcciso in un raid israeliano Salah al-Bardawil, nuovo capo politico di HamasAutovelox, il decreto che doveva fare chiarezza è stato sospeso

Un attacco aereo israeliano ha ucciso uno dei capi politici di Hamas a Khan Younis, nel sud di Gaza. Si tratterebbe di Salah al-Bardaweel e nell'attacco sarebbe rimasta uccisa anche sua moglie.

Lester Kiewit speaks to member of Israelis Against Apartheid, Ofer Neiman, about the feeling amongst his fellow citizens now that Israel has broken the ceasefire with a series of deadly attacks on Gaza, claiming more than 400 lives. It is feared this will destroy any chances of negotiating the release of 59 hostages believed to still be held by Hamas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports rescuers have pulled a month-old baby from rubble near Khan Younis in Gaza, after Israeli strikes killed over 80 Palestinians across the strip overnight.

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. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Coffins holding what are believed to be the bodies of four slain hostages were driven across the border from the Gaza Strip back into Israel this morning, 503 days after they were abducted alive by Hamas-led terrorists. The four were named by Israel and by their terrorist captors as Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, all kidnapped from their homes in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023. In today's episode, we hear about two ceremonies conducted this morning: one, a cynically staged Hamas propaganda fest in Gaza; the other held by the IDF in the Gaza Strip led by IDF Chief Rabbi Brig. Gen. Eyal Karim. We learn what the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz represent to Israeli society and how their families are reacting to the apparent return of their bodies. We also preview Saturday's planned release of six living male hostages, including how they were likely chosen, and discuss a Hamas offer to release all remaining hostages in one go in a potential phase two of the ongoing ceasefire-hostage release deal. Please see today's ongoing live blog for more updates. 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. For further reading: The worst news of all Bodies believed to be of 4 slain hostages brought to Israel, 503 days after they were taken alive Bibas and Lifshitz hostage families cling to hope, say they’ll await final identification of bodies These are the six living hostages set to be released Saturday IMAGE: Palestinian terrorists carry one of the coffins said to carry the bodies of four slain Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Younis in the Gaza on February 20, 2025. (Eyad BABA / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We hear from a resident of Gaza who gives her reaction to Donald Trump's announcement that he wants to take over Gaza and move out the 2m people living there while it's redeveloped; also on the programme, are President Trump's orders to shut down a federal agency and fire federal employees legal; and the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath say they'll play their final concert in July. How influential were they?(Picture: Palestinian children repair a portion of a building destroyed during the Israeli offensive in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza. Credit: Reuters/Hatem Khaled)

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. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. This morning, 8 hostages — 3 Israeli and 5 Thai — returned to Israel from Gaza where they were taken by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad on October 7, 2023. Agam Berger, 20, the final surveillance officer among seven young women taken hostage on October 7 was released from the northern Gaza Strip in a staged ceremony this morning. Fabian debriefs us on what we know about her health and describes the situation in the northern part of the Strip as the IDF allows residents to return there. Just before 1 pm, two other Israeli civilians were released from within a seething mob in Khan Younis: 29-year-old Arbel Yehoud, who was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz, and her fellow kibbutznik Gadi Moshe Mozes, who is 80. Fabian describes the utter chaos of their releases, along with five Thai nations who were freed in a separately mediated deal. We look ahead to Saturday's release of three further hostages and who may -- or may not -- be on the list, as well as future pullbacks by the IDF. And finally, we hear about what is happening along Israel's northern borders with Lebanon and Syria. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Arbel Yehoud, Gadi Mozes, 5 Thais, freed amid mayhem in Khan Younis; Agam Berger released IDF reveals it killed Hamas terrorist seen dragging Naama Levy to captivity on Oct. 7 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. IMAGE: Gadi Moses, 80, center right, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters as he is handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Israelis, five Thai nationals released from captivity in Gaza after 482 days. Israel protests scenes of mayhem in handover in Khan Younis. IAF downs Hezbollah surveillance drone in north.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Israeli cabinet meeting to ratify the ceasefire agreement for Gaza between Israel and Hamas is delayed, with the government accusing Hamas of reneging on the terms. We hear from a member of the governing coalition and from Hamas, which denies Israel's accusation. We also hear from one man in Gaza about his hopes for the deal - and from the family of one Israeli hostage. And we talk to the co-author of a new study reassessing the number of those killed in Gaza, who explains why current estimates are likely to be far too low.(Photo: A Palestinian child jumps down from the rubble of a building destroyed in previous Israeli strikes, ahead of a ceasefire set to take effect on Sunday, in Khan Younis, Gaza, 16 January, 2025. Credit: Hatem Khaled/Reuters)

* Israel kills 17 more Palestinians in overnight strikes in Gaza Overnight air strikes by Israel in Gaza have claimed at least 17 Palestinian lives, intensifying the conflict. Strikes in Bureij camp, Shujaiya neighbourhood, and Khan Younis left dozens wounded, according to medical sources. Paramedics recovered bodies amidst ongoing devastation in Nuseirat and Gaza City. Israel's new wave of lethal attacks adds to the staggering toll of over 46,000 Palestinians killed during the 463-day war. * Israel, US, UK launch first joint attack on Houthis Israel, the US and the UK conducted their first joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Coordinated strikes targeted military infrastructure in Sanaa and Hudaida, including a key power station. The joint offensive was in response to Houthi attacks on Israeli and US targets in solidarity with Palestinians. Israeli military confirmed its involvement, stating that the strikes aimed to disrupt Houthi military capabilities. * Stampede at Damascus mosque kills four, injures many A stampede at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus left four dead and 16 wounded, including five children with severe injuries, according to Syrian state news agency SANA. Authorities are investigating the cause, with Governor Maher Marwan pledging accountability and swift action to prevent future incidents in public spaces. The civil defence described the scene as chaotic, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in high-traffic areas. * Trump readies shock-and-awe start with sweeping executive orders In a private Capitol Hill meeting, US president-elect Donald Trump promised a “shock-and-awe” start to his presidency, with over 100 executive orders targeting border security, deportations and energy policy. Set to roll out on January 20, the sweeping measures include completing the border wall and deporting over a million migrants deemed ineligible. Top adviser Stephen Miller emphasised immediate enforcement, signaling a dramatic pivot. Republican senators brace for an unprecedented surge of executive power, bypassing Congress to reshape key policies. * Musk says all human knowledge for AI training already 'exhausted' Elon Musk warns we've hit “peak data” for AI. Speaking in a livestream, Musk claimed humanity's knowledge has been nearly exhausted in AI training, pushing tech firms toward "synthetic" data for self-learning models. However he noted that the challenge lies in AI's tendency for “hallucinations” – producing unreliable outputs. Experts like Andrew Duncan caution against overreliance on synthetic data, citing risks of "model collapse" and diminishing returns.

For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/dr-thaer-ahmad-119538590 Palestinian-American Dr Thaer Ahmad and Canadian Dr. Ben Thomson, both of whom have worked in Gaza, speak out against Israel's kidnapping and likely torture of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. Thaer talks about his conversation with Dr. Hussam and the kidnapping of his own uncle. Ben talks about being suspended over speaking out on Gaza and shares stories of other tortured doctors. Then political scientist Ron Hira and historian Quinn Slobodian talk about the MAGA Civil War, Elon Musk, Donald Trump and H1B visas. UPDATE: Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya's mother has tragically passed from a heart attack. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, MD, is a board certified emergency medicine physician and a board member of the Palestinian American Medical Association. He has traveled to Gaza on several medical missions and recently spent three weeks volunteering at El Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Since returning, he has spoken out about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for humanitarian aid and services to reach the people. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the global health director for his emergency department. Dr. Ben Thomson is a renowned public health expert, nephrologist and general internal medicine doctor, an award-winning educator, a board member of the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada and the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations, and a global humanitarian physician. Dr. Thomson's efforts have markedly improved healthcare in Indigenous communities in Ontario and globally in places including Uganda, and in Gaza through initiatives like the Keys of Health Fellowship and EmpowerGaza. Dr. Thomson envisions a world where resilient, compassionate healthcare is accessible to all communities globally. Ron Hira, an Economic Policy Institute research associate, is an associate professor in the department of political science at Howard University. His book, Outsourcing America, was one of the first to examine the economic and policy implications of the offshoring of high-skilled jobs. It was a finalist for the Benjamin Franklin awards in the best business book category. Hira has testified before Congress on offshoring and high-skilled immigration. He is frequently interviewed by the media about his work, which intersects STEM labor markets, immigration, globalization, and competitiveness policy. He is a licensed professional engineer. Quinn Slobodian is professor of international history at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. His books, which have been translated into ten languages, include, most recently, Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World without Democracy. Forthcoming is Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ and the Capitalism of the Far Right. He has been an associate fellow at Chatham House and held residential fellowships at Harvard and FU Berlin. He co-directs the History and Political Economy Project and is on the board of editors of the American Historical Review. In 2024, Prospect UK named him one of the World's 25 Top Thinkers. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps

Hali ya maisha kwa raia wa Gaza inaendelea kuwa mbaya msimu huu wa baridi kali kutokana na vikwazo vya kufikisha misaada, kupanda kwa gharama za maisha na mashambuizi yanayoendelea kukatili maisha ya raia wakiwemo watoto 74 waliouawa tangu Januri Mosi mwaka huu  yamesema mashirika ya kibinadamu ya Umoja wa Mataifa.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto UNICEF ambalo linasema kuuawa kwa watoto hao 74 katika siku saba za kwanza za mwezi huu ni dhihirisho la jinamizi linaloendelea kuighubika Gaza na mashambulizi ya Israel hayaonyeshi dalili yoyote ya kukoma ikiwemo ya jana usiku katika mji wa Gaza, Khan Younis na kwenye makazi ya Pwani ya wakimbizi wa ndani ya Al Mawasi ambayo Israel yenyewe iliyatenga hapo awali kama maeneo salama. Kwa mujibu wa UNICEF jana Jumanne pekee watoto 5 wameripotiwa kuuawa Al Mawasi. Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa UNICEFF Catherine Russell amesema "Kwa watoto wa Gaza, mwaka mpya umeleta vifo zaidi na mateso kutokana na mashambulizi, kunyimwa huduma, na kuongezeka kwa hali ya baridi. Usitishaji wa mapigano umechelewa kwa muda mrefu na watoto wengi sana wameuawa au kupoteza wapendwa wao katika mwanzo mbaya wa mwaka mpya.”© UNRWA/Fadi ThabetMwanaume na mwanae wakiwa wameketi wakiota moto Nuseirat katikati mwa GazaGharama za chakula zinaendelea kupanda GazaKwa upande wake shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa chakula Duniani WFP limesema kana kwamba mashambulizi hayatoshi sasa kupanda kwa gharama za chakula ni mtihani mwingine kwa watu wa Gaza kwani kilo 25 za unga zinauzwa hadi dola za Marekani 150 gharama ambayo watu wengi hawawezi kumudu  na watoto ni wahanga wakubwa wakilzimika kulala njaa. Nalo shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la msaada kwa wakimbizi wa Kipalestina UNRWA kupitia ukurasa wake wa mtandao wa kijamii wa X limesema linapokuja suala la mashambulizi Gaza “Hakuna tofauti, wahudumu wa kibinadamu, hata wawe ni nani nao wamekuwa wakilengwa mara kwa mara. Kupuuzwa huku kwa wazi kwa sheria za kimataifa za kibinadamu hakuwezi kuachwa kuwa ndio kawaida mpya.” Pia limesema Gaza hospitali zimekuwa mitego ya vifo, familia zimesambaratika, watoto wanakufa kwa baridi na njaa inakatisha maisha  ya watu wengi 

Israeli shelter attack kills four children, wounding many others "Israel is continuing its relentless attacks on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. In southern Gaza's Khan Younis, an Israeli drone strike on a ""safe zone"" killed at least four Palestinian children and wounded ten others, mostly minors, according to medical sources. Witnesses reported that the victims were transported to Nasser Medical Hospital using animal-drawn carts. Another Israeli attack targeted displaced families in the Wijdan Camp." US declares genocide in Sudan but silent on Israel's genocide in Gaza "The United States has declared Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied militias guilty of genocide, imposing sanctions on their leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned systematic ethnic killings, mass sexual violence and attacks on fleeing civilians. The war between the Sudanese army and RSF, ongoing since 2023, has devastated the country, leaving millions displaced and half the population facing famine. Meanwhile, criticism mounts as activists draw parallels to US support for Israel's genocide in Gaza, fueling global debates on accountability and justice." France's Macron faces backlash over Sahel comments "President Emmanuel Macron faces criticism after suggesting African nations ""forgot to say thank you"" for France's military efforts against insurgencies in the Sahel. His remarks, delivered to French ambassadors, sparked accusations of neo-colonialism amid strained ties in West Africa. France withdrew troops after coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Once seen as allies, Senegal and Chad now also demand French military departures, marking a stark shift in France's regional presence." Raging wildfire prompts evacuations in Los Angeles "A raging wildfire tore through Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades, scorching 1,262 acres and forcing mass evacuations. Fierce winds fueled the flames, which engulfed homes and sent panicked residents fleeing on foot as gridlocked roads stalled escapes. Firefighters battled the inferno with water drops from planes, while bulldozers cleared abandoned cars. Witnesses described harrowing scenes of flames ""this close to the cars." Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion suspect used ChatGPT to plan blast "US authorities have said that Matthew Livelsberger, the suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel on New Year's Day, used the AI chatbot ChatGPT to gather information for the attack.   Investigators found evidence that Livelsberger utilised ChatGPT to research explosives and their potential use in the attack. A six-page ""manifesto"" containing grievances and outlining the attack plan was also discovered on his phone.   Livelsberger died by suicide before the explosion, which wounded seven other people."

Latest Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Palestinians across Gaza "At least 12 Palestinians were killed, and several others wounded, in Israel's latest air strikes on Gaza. A medical source reported that three were killed when a drone targeted a motorcycle near Rafah in southern Gaza. Four more lives were lost in an air strike on the Asdaa police station in Khan Younis, the source added. In Abasan Al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis, two Palestinians were killed, and others injured when civilians were hit by another air strike. Meanwhile, Al Awda Hospital confirmed that a strike on a house in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza, claimed two more lives. In Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood, one Palestinian was killed, and several others were injured in an attack on a civilian gathering. " S Korea anti-corruption agency asks police to execute Yoon's arrest warrant "South Korea's anti-corruption agency has asked the police to take over enforcing the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. This comes after a standoff with Yoon's presidential security service prevented his detention last week. Officials confirmed the discussions last week, just hours before the one-week warrant for Yoon's detention was set to expire. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials is likely to seek a new warrant to extend the detention window, police said, adding that they are currently reviewing the agency's request. " Winter storm won't delay Trump election certification process — Johnson "House Speaker Mike Johnson says the massive winter storm sweeping across the US won't stop Congress from certifying Donald Trump's presidential election win on Monday. Under the Electoral Count Act, the task must be completed at 1 p.m. on January 6, regardless of conditions, Johnson told Fox News. He added that he has encouraged lawmakers to remain in Washington to ensure full attendance despite the storm. " Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday — Canadian media "Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader as early as Monday, according to The Globe and Mail. Three sources told the outlet they expect the announcement before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday. However, it's unclear if Trudeau plans to step down immediately or stay on as prime minister until a new leader is selected. " Musk does a U-turn on support for UK's anti-immigration party leader "Elon Musk seems to have reversed his stance on Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, after a public disagreement with the former Brexit figurehead. On Sunday, Musk posted on X that the Reform Party needs a new leader because Farage lacks what it takes. Farage had recently claimed he was in talks with Musk about a significant donation to his party, which had split the right-wing vote and helped Labour win July's general election. But things soured after Musk voiced support for jailed British extremist agitator Tommy Robinson, a move Farage publicly criticised."

Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Uhamiaji IOM leo limeonya juu ya vifo vitokanavyo na msimu wa baridi kali Gaza likisema limesikitishwa sana na athari mbaya za mvua za msimu wa baridi na baridi kali kwa Wapalestina waliokimbia makazi yao na kuishi katika mazingira magumu huko Gaza, kwani hilo ni janga la kibinadamu lisilo na kifani. Kupitia taarifa iliyotolewaleo mjini Geneva Uswisi Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa IOM Amy Pope  amesema "Watu walio katika mazingira magumu, ikiwa ni pamoja na takriban watoto wachanga saba, wamekufa kutokana na baridi kali au hypothermia, na vifo hivi vya kusikitisha vinasisitiza haja ya haraka ya makazi na msaada mwingine wa kibinadamu kuwafikia watu wa Gaza mara moja," Ameongeza kuwa hali hii inachochea janga zaidi la kibinadamu ambalo tayari linawakumba watu waUkanda wa Gaza. Mvua kubwa na mafuriko yameyakumba makazi ya wakimbizi wa ndani yaliyojengwa kwa mahema na kulazimisha familia kuachwa katika maeneo ya wazi kwenye hali mbaya ya baridi, zikijitahidi kutengeneza mahema yaliyoharibika kutokana na matumizi ya miezi kadhaa. © UNRWAChakula kinagawiwa kwa watu waliokimbia makazi yao huko Jabalia, kaskazini mwa Gaza.Vikwazo vya Israel ni changamoto kwa misaadaPia IOM imesema vikwazo vya utaratibu wa kufikia wenye uhitaji, kama ilivyoripotiwa na Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya kuratibu masuala ya kibinadamu na misaada ya dharura OCHA, vimezuia kwa kiasi kikubwa utoaji wa misaada, huku watu 285,000 pekee wakipokea msaada wa makazi tangu Septemba 2024. Kwa mujibu wa IOM hadi kufikia Katikati ya Desemba mwaka jana inakadiriwa kuwa watu wapatao 945,000 bado wanahitaji msaada wa haraka wa kukabiliana na msimu wa baridi ikiwemo nguo za kuongeza joto, mablanketi na tepu za kuima mahema dhidi ya mvua na baridi. Tangu Katikati ya Novemba mwaka jana IOM imewasilisha karibu vifaa 180,000 vya makazi ya dharura kwa washirika ndani ya Gaza na ina zaidi ya vifaa milioni 1.5 vya msimu wa baridi ikiwemo mahema, vifaa vya kuziba  na vitanda ambavyo viko tayari kwenye maghala na sehemu zavivuko, lakini vikwazo vikali vya ufikiaji vinawazuia kufikia wenye uhitaji. © UNICEF/Abed ZaqoutWavulana wawili wakibeba chupa za maji katika kambi ya wakimbizi inayofadhiliwa na UNWRA huko Khan Younis kusini mwa Gaza.Usitihsaji mapigano ndio suluhuIOM imesisitiza wito wake wa dharura wa kusitisha mapigano ili kuwezesha utoaji salama na wa haraka wa msaada wa kuokoa maisha kwa wale wanaouhitaji sana. Pia inasisitiza wito wake kwa pande zote kuzingatia sheria za kimataifa za kibinadamu, kuhakikisha ulinzi wa raia, kuachiliwa kwa mateka wote na kuruhusu ufikiaji salama, wa haraka, usiozuiliwa na endelevu wa wenye uhitaji. Watu wa Gaza wanastahili usalama, makazi na utu. IOM iko tayari kuhamasisha misaada na kusaidia jamii zilizofurushwa, lakini fursa ya ufikiaji wa kibinadamu lazima itolewe ili kuwezesha hili amesisitiza mkuu wa IOM. Nalo shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la msaada kwa wakimbizi wa Kipalestina UNRWA limesema Licha ya hali ngumu, timu za UNRWA zinaendesha makao yote ya Umoja wa Mataifa, na kutoa msaada wa kuokoa maisha kwa watu wanaohitaji. Limeongeza kuwa Vita vilipoanza karibu miezi 15 iliyopita, UNRWA iligeuza shule zake, vituo vya afya, na maghala kuwa makazi na kuna wakati ambapo vita ikiendelea UNRWA ilipokea watu milioni 1 waliokimbia makazi yao 

*) Israel strikes southern Gaza, kills at least 10 Palestinians At least ten Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a tent sheltering displaced families in southern Gaza's Al-Mawasi area, medics report. The attack on the site, designated as a humanitarian zone in Khan Younis, also left fifteen others wounded. *) Israel's war depletes Gaza's population by 6 percent Gaza's population has dropped six-percent over fifteen-months of war, with over fifty-five-thousand presumed dead and one-hundred-thousand fleeing, reports the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. Devastation has left twenty-two-percent of residents facing critical food insecurity, including three-thousand-five-hundred children at risk of starvation. Israel stands accused of genocide, as the International Court of Justice demands action to prevent further atrocities. *) Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans truck attack The death toll in a truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15, according to officials and thirty-five others were wounded when the vehicle plowed into a crowd during New Year celebrations. The FBI is investigating the attack as terrorism and believes the driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, may not have acted alone. Authorities are investigating potential accomplices and have found evidence suggesting possible explosive devices were planted before the attack. Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency and mobilised additional law enforcement. *) French troops to leave Ivory Coast in 2025 Big changes are underway in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara announces the withdrawal of French troops after decades of military presence. Starting January twenty-twenty-five, France's Port Bouet battalion will transition to Ivorian control. It is another step in West Africa's push for greater autonomy amid rising anti-French sentiment. France, now ousted from over seventy-percent of African countries where it once had troops, faces a major recalibration of its influence across the continent. *) Pakistan and India exchange nuclear facility and prisoner lists In a step towards transparency, Pakistan and India exchanged lists of nuclear facilities and prisoners, as per longstanding agreements. Pakistan shared details of two-hundred-and-sixty-six Indian prisoners, including two-hundred-and-seventeen fishermen, while India listed four-hundred-and-sixty-two Pakistani detainees, with eighty-one being fishermen. Both nations reiterated calls for swift repatriation of those who have completed sentences. Nuclear site details were exchanged under the 1988 pact, a tradition upheld since 1992.

Israel kills 50 Palestinians in Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital Israel has killed nearly 50 Palestinians in an overnight air strike on a building opposite the headquarters of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern besieged Gaza, including three medical staff and workers. Their bodies were stuck under the rubble of a building opposite Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Beit Lahia Project area after Israeli warplanes bombed it. Medical staff and workers were in the targeted building where they stayed with their families. Three Palestinian babies freeze to death in Gaza The chief paediatric doctor at a southern Gaza hospital has said that three babies had died of "severe temperature drop" this week, as the war-ravaged Palestinian territory grapples with winter. In the most recent case, in Khan Younis city a three-week-old girl was brought to the emergency room with a severe temperature drop, which led to her death. The head of the hospital's paediatric services also said that a three-day-old baby and another baby, less than a month old, both died after a severe temperature drop. UN calls for peaceful resolution to ongoing violence in Mozambique UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern about the unrest in Mozambique, urging a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis. He urged all political leaders and relevant national stakeholders to defuse tensions, including through meaningful dialogue and legal redress, refrain from the use of violence, and redouble efforts to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis in a constructive manner, which is essential to the collective future of Mozambicans. Russian missile brought down Azerbaijan Airlines plane: officials Senior Azerbaijani officials have confirmed the validity of an earlier media report suggesting that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near the Kazakh city of Aktau was caused by a Russian missile system. A claim dismissed by Russia. This came after Azerbaijani media, citing government sources, reported that the preliminary results of the investigation into the incident determined that the plane was attacked by a Pantsir missile system as it approached the city of Grozny. According to the report, the aircraft's communication system was completely paralysed due to the use of Russian electronic warfare systems, which resulted in the plane disappearing from radars while in Russian airspace. Top Canadian officials to meet with Trump team on tariffs Key members of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet have travelled to Florida for talks with representatives of US President-elect Donald Trump as Ottawa works to avert a potentially devastating trade war. Newly appointed Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly flew to Palm Beach, Florida to meet with officials from the incoming Trump administration. The meetings set for Friday will focus on Canada's efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and irregular migration.

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Die Verenigde Nasies se hulp- en werkagentskap vir Palestynse vlugtelinge in die Nabye Ooste sê gesinne in die suidelike stad, Khan Younis in Gaza, krap in asblikke rond op soek na kos om te eet. Daar is daagliks meer as 1 000 ton opgehoopte vullis, wat versprei tot in ontwortelde Palestyne se tente en skuilings. Unrwa se woordvoerder, Louise Wateridge, sê verlede maand het die agentskap bygedra tot meer as 60-persent van die algehele hoeveelheid rommel wat ingesamel is, maar dit is nie naastenby genoeg nie.

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. Arab affairs reporter Luca Pacchiani and archaeology reporter Gavriel Fiske join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. CIA Director Bill Burns is set to meet the Qatari Prime Minister in Doha today, in an effort to bridge the remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas on a Gaza deal. Pacchiani updates us on what he is reading about the hostage-release talks in neighboring nations' Arabic media this morning. Recently, the Palestinian Authority seems to be flexing its peace-keeping muscles in the West Bank, perhaps signally that it is ready to take on the challenge of Gaza. We hear about a possible Hamas-Fatah alliance -- and whether Israel would sign on to it. Syrian Christians currently make up less than 2% of the population and the new HTS rebels regime has repeatedly reassured Syrians and the international community that it will protect all minorities and women. Pacchiani reports on what he is hearing from Syrian Christians. Likewise,
Alawites, a sect that splintered from Shiite Islam in the ninth century, constitute around 10% of Syria’s predominantly Sunni population. While uncertainty prevails among all of Syria’s religious minorities today, the Alawite community – from which deposed President Assad originates – arguably has the most to fear. Pacchiani weighs in. In late November, speaking at an academic conference in Boston, veteran archaeologist Prof. Glenn Schwartz of Johns Hopkins University made a startling claim: Four tiny clay cylinder-shaped seals, which had been excavated 20 years ago from an intact Bronze Age tomb in Syria, were engraved with what he asserted was the earliest known examples of alphabetic writing — albeit as yet undeciphered. We talk about why this find is in the news again -- and what it appears to be. Researchers have deciphered a tiny third-century Christian silver scroll that was found rolled up inside an amulet, at a Roman burial site in Frankfurt, Germany. Could this be “the oldest Christian testimony found north of the Alps,” as the announcement claims? For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: With a show of force in Jenin, the PA tries to prove it can rule Gaza. But can it? Can Syria’s dwindling Christian community survive under jihadi rebel rule? A claim that the earliest alphabet was found in Syria sparks a media maelstrom – finally Amulet found in Germany said to be ‘oldest Christian testimony north of the Alps’ 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. IMAGE: Palestinians carry UN-donated flour in Khan Younis, central Gaza Strip, Saturday December 14, 2024.(AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of National Appreciation Day for the Wounded of Israel’s wars and hostilities, IDF wounded are sharing their stories with the public in the framework of the Heroes Speak campaign of the IDF Disabled Veterans Organization, together with Mifal HaPais and local authorities. Among those participating in the initiative is Captain (res.) Israel Ben Shitrit, a father of five from Yeruham, who was seriously wounded in battle in Khan Younis some eight months ago. Ben Shitrit spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about his injury, his rehabilitation, and the ongoing challenges going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A new series of reported Israeli airstrikes and clashes in multiple sites across Gaza at the weekend killed dozens of civilians and left others facing life-changing injuries, UN humanitarians said on Monday.In one attack in the southern city of Khan Younis, a school was hit, even though it is run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, and was sheltering families uprooted by the conflict.There were multiple fatalities, as UNRWA Senior Emergency Officer Louise Wateridge tells UN News's Daniel Johnson from a health centre in Khan Younis, describing devastating scenes that have become a daily reality. 

*) Israel strikes groups securing aid, kills 8 Palestinians Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least eight Palestinians and wounded dozens, targeting groups securing aid trucks. In Rafah City, over 30 were wounded, with several critically hurt. Medics fear the death toll could rise. Another strike hit aid security workers in Khan Younis, wounding several, according to Palestinian medics. *) Erdogan announces 'historic reconciliation' between Somalia and Ethiopia Turkish President Erdogan has praised Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for achieving "historic reconciliation" during Ankara-mediated talks on the Somaliland dispute. At a joint press conference, Erdogan announced a declaration between the two leaders to resolve the row. He called it a step toward peace and cooperation between Somalia and Ethiopia. Erdogan emphasised Türkiye's goal of fostering stability in this vital region of Africa. *) Syria's interim PM calls on refugees to return, rebuild country Syria's new interim Prime Minister Mohammed al Bashir has pledged to bring back millions of refugees, protect citizens, and restore basic services. In an interview, he urged Syrians abroad to return, calling them essential for rebuilding the country. "Syria is now a free country that has regained its pride," he said. Al Bashir emphasised that restoring security and stability in Syrian cities remains the top priority. *) Afghan minister killed in Kabul suicide blast Afghan Minister for Refugees Khalil ur-Rahman Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing at the ministry's offices in Kabul, his nephew Anas Haqqani confirmed. Anas called him a "brave Mujahid" and vowed his sacrifice would not be forgotten. A government source reported that the explosion killed the minister and some colleagues, identifying it as a suicide blast. In a statement released on Wednesday, Daesh claimed responsibility for the bombing saying that Haqqani was the primary target of the attack. *) Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history In India, mosques are increasingly under attack by Hindu far-right and have become battlegrounds for competing historical narratives. Hindu far-right groups allege many were built over destroyed temples during Muslim rule. The most recent target in this campaign involves the 16th-century Sambhal Mosque, also known as the Shahi Jama Masjid, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. A petition filed on November 19, 2024, claims the mosque stands on the ruins of the ancient Harihar temple. The mosque, designated a "protected monument" in 1920 under British rule, now faces legal challenges threatening its historical status.

*) Israeli blockade in southern Gaza leaves 1.2M Palestinians without water The southern Gaza city of Khan Younis warned that a week-long fuel shortage has left more than 1.2 million residents and displaced individuals in the area without access to clean water, amid ongoing Israeli strikes. The city government said: "This persistent fuel stoppage has disrupted essential services, including the operation of water wells and desalination plants. The city also raised concerns about the suspension of sewage treatment facilities, warning that untreated wastewater could flood the streets, exacerbating the risk of environmental and health disasters, and facilitating the spread of diseases and epidemics. *) Iran calls envoy's meeting with Elon Musk 'American media's fabrication' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi strongly denied The New York Times reported meeting between Tehran's United Nations envoy and US billionaire Elon Musk, saying the American media's fabrication “is a form of testing the waters to see if the ground for such a move exists.” "There was no permission from the leadership for such a meeting," Araqchi said, referring to Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, who has the final say in all matters of state. Araqchi added: "We are still waiting for the new US administration to clarify its policies, and based on that, we will adjust our own policies. Right now, it is neither the time for such meetings nor is it appropriate." *) Türkiye rejects EU maritime spatial planning maps, calls them 'null, void' Türkiye has strongly criticised the European Union's maritime spatial planning, rejecting the maps of the Aegean and Mediterranean used in the initiative as "null and void" and emphasising its determination to protect its maritime rights. The Turkish Foreign Ministry underlined that Türkiye is actively monitoring the EU's actions, issuing necessary warnings, and taking all measures to safeguard its interests in the region. Ankara criticised the EU for overstepping its role, stating it has no authority to mediate maritime disputes between sovereign states and calling unilateral action on maritime jurisdictions "unacceptable." *) TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation hits $300B amid US ban uncertainty TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion after a recent buyback offer, even as the tech giant's popular TikTok app faces the prospect of a looming ban in the US. The TikTok parent in recent days told investors it was looking to buy back shares at about $180 a share, the Wall Street Journal reports. ByteDance investors have viewed President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House as an overall positive for TikTok's hopes in the US, as per the report. A law signed by US President Joe Biden on April 24 this year gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok or face a ban. *) Climate crisis responsible for 20 percent of dengue cases worldwide Climate crisis is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures are linked to dengue infections in 21 countries across Asia and the Americas. It has typically been confined to tropical and subtropical areas but rising temperatures have led to mosquitoes encroaching on new areas, taking dengue with them. The viral disease, which is transmitted via bites from infected mosquitoes, causes fever and body aches and can, in some cases, be deadly. The analysis estimated that at least 257 million people are currently living in areas where global heating could double the rate of dengue in the next 25 years.

*) Protests erupt in Paris over Zionist gala organised by far-right figures Protests erupted in Paris against a far-right gala supporting Israel, aimed at raising funds for the Israeli military and featuring Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The event, titled "Israel is Forever," instigated outrage amid heightened tensions from Israeli atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon. Demonstrations came ahead of a high-profile football match between France and Israel, prompting the deployment of over 4,000 police officers and 1,600 stadium staff. *) Death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza 'safe zone' rises to 14 Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed at least 15 Palestinians, according to witnesses and medical sources. Eight people, including children, were killed when a house was hit in the al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis. Another person was killed in a strike near a tent encampment that had been marked as a "safe zone" by Israel. Five more civilians were killed in an air strike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. *) Erdogan expresses hope for Türkiye-Syria relations amid regional concerns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated hopes for reconciliation with Syria's Bashar al Assad, expressing optimism about improving bilateral relations. Erdogan emphasised that normalising ties with Syria could promote peace and stability in the region. He also highlighted concerns over regional threats, particularly from Israel, and stressed Türkiye's commitment to Syria's territorial integrity. Erdogan reaffirmed that Syrian refugees do not threaten this integrity and underscored the importance of stabilising Syria to prevent regional instability. *) Demolition of private properties 'unconstitutional': India's top court India's top court ruled that demolishing private properties without following legal procedures is "unconstitutional." It condemned the use of bulldozers to raze homes merely because someone is accused or convicted, stating that such actions resemble lawlessness. The court emphasised that authorities must issue a show-cause notice before any demolition and warned that violations could lead to contempt proceedings. The decision reinforces the need for due process in property demolitions and prevents arbitrary actions by the executive. *) Tehran and Moscow link bank card systems to counter sanctions Iranian bank cards can now be used in Russia as both countries have connected their banking systems, state TV reported. This move aims to bypass Western sanctions, especially after Iran was cut off from the SWIFT system in 2018. The sanction came following the US exit from the 2015 nuclear deal. The Iranian TV channel showed footage of an Iranian bank card being used at an ATM in Russia.

*) New Israeli strikes kill at least seven Palestinians in southern Gaza In Gaza, at least seven Palestinians were killed, and several more were injured in recent air strikes by Israel. According to witnesses, the Israeli military targeted a roadside stall selling goods in Qizan Abu Rashwan, south of Khan Younis, leading to two fatalities and injuries to others. In a separate incident, a medical source reported that an air strike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza resulted in the killings of three Palestinians and injuries to ten others, most of them children. *) Trump picks pro-settlement Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Mike Huckabee as his pick for US ambassador to Israel, signalling strong support for the Israeli government from his incoming administration. In a statement, Trump praised Huckabee's career in public service and faith leadership. He added that Huckabee's long-standing support for Israel is mirrored by the admiration many in Israel hold for him. *) Germany sets February 23 for snap elections after Scholz coalition collapse Germany is gearing up for snap elections set for February 23, after an agreement between its major political parties. This decision follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition last week. Parliamentary leader Rolf Muetzenich of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) shared that Scholz will seek a confidence vote on December 16, setting up a path toward the February election. The decision was part of a compromise worked out with the Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian allies, the CSU. *) Car ramming in southern China kills, injures dozens in rare violent incident In a rare and tragic incident, 35 people were killed and 43 injured when a car drove into a crowd around a sports centre in Zhuhai, southern China, while people were out exercising. Initial police reports only mentioned injuries, but details of the attack and videos were quickly removed from social media. By Tuesday, police announced that the incident was a “serious and vicious attack” and confirmed the death toll at 35. The injuries suffered by the 43 wounded are not currently life-threatening. *) Jury orders US contractor to pay $42M for torture of Iraqis at Abu Ghraib A federal jury has found CACI International, a US defence contractor, liable for its involvement in torture at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in 2003-2004. The verdict, delivered Tuesday, holds the Virginia-based company accountable and orders it to pay $42 million in damages, awarding each of the three plaintiffs $14 million. This decision marks the first time a civilian contractor has been held legally responsible for torture at the notorious prison, where the three plaintiffs testified about being subjected to beatings, sexual abuse, forced nudity and other forms of brutal treatment.

*) Israel strike kills 10 people in designated Gaza ‘safe zone' In southern Gaza's Khan Younis, an Israeli air strike killed at least 10 Palestinians and left many others injured. The strike hit a rest area near tents where displaced families had gathered, thinking it was safe. This specific area, in the Al Mawasi neighbourhood, had actually been marked by the Israeli military as a “safe zone”. Many displaced families were using the “Happy Time” rest stop just outside the southern gate of the Asdaa Resort. According to witnesses, people frequently went there for a moment of respite and to access the internet — just trying to find some normalcy amid the war. *) Smotrich says 2025 is year Israel will impose ‘sovereignty' on West Bank Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has now said that by 2025, Israel will fully assert its sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, effectively ruling out any chance of a Palestinian state — a stance that defies international law, which considers the West Bank to be occupied Palestinian land. During a Religious Zionism Party meeting, Smotrich also congratulated Donald Trump on his recent US presidential win. For Smotrich, Trump's victory is an opportunity to move forward on Israeli interests. He recalled that in Trump's previous term, he took bold steps: moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital, affirming Israeli control over the Golan Heights, and legitimising settlements in the West Bank. *) Paris bans Palestinian flags at France-Israel football match French authorities have banned Palestinian flags at the upcoming France-Israel football match on Thursday, following unrest seen at a Netherlands match last week. Laurent Nunez, Paris's prefect, said that “only French and Israeli flags will be allowed, along with messages cheering on the teams”. Security will be tight at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb north of Paris. Fans can expect not one, but two security screenings and ID checks around the stadium. Anyone refusing to cooperate won't be allowed in. *) Türkiye's zero waste project will thrive through global cooperation: Altun Türkiye's Zero Waste Project, a leading environmental initiative, will only succeed through strong international partnerships, according to Fahrettin Altun, Türkiye's head of Communications. Speaking via video at the COP29 UN climate conference in Azerbaijan, Altun stressed that Türkiye's Zero Waste Project is a key example of the country's dedication to environmental leadership. He said that “Türkiye is at the forefront of climate diplomacy”. *) Philippines braces for fifth cyclone in under one month The Philippines is once again preparing for severe weather, with warnings issued for yet another storm — the fifth in under a month — now closing in on the islands. Tropical Storm Usagi is expected to hit the country's northeast coast in just two days, according to the National Weather Agency. This comes right after Typhoon Toraji forced thousands to evacuate. In fact, the government has already evacuated over 32,000 people in the north as a precaution. This has been a devastating stretch for the Philippines, which has been battered by a relentless sequence of storms: Severe Tropical Storm Trami, Typhoon Yinxing, Super Typhoon Kong-rey, and now Usagi — all of which have collectively claimed at least 159 lives.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians, including 13 children, in Khan Younis. In northern Gaza, the UN said Israeli soldiers raided the final working hospital. As Nick Schifrin reports, the raid and limited humanitarian aid have created a medical crisis. A warning, the images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Ralph welcomes Middle East expert and executive VP of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi, to fill us in on the consequences of Israel boobytrapping pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and how those tactics have the potential to blow back on us in the United States. Then we welcome back surgeon and humanitarian, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, who has worked in Gaza during the Israeli assault, to update us on his efforts to get the Biden Administration to convince Israel to stop the killing. Trita Parsi is the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and the co-founder and former President of the National Iranian American Council. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy, and the geopolitics of the Middle East, and has worked for the Swedish Permanent Mission to the UN, where he served in the Security Council, handling the affairs of Afghanistan, Iraq, Tajikistan, and Western Sahara, and in the General Assembly's Third Committee, addressing human rights in Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Iraq. He has authored three books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel— Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel and the United States, A Single Roll of the Dice – Obama's Diplomacy with Iran, and Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy.We're in a very sad situation in which we have a president who has been sitting on the front lines of American foreign policy for one-fifth of America's history, who thinks that he knows everything best, and clearly doesn't seem to be listening to anyone. And there's plenty of discontent inside the Biden administration itself—and people appear to have just given up and are waiting for the elections—but there's no clear signs yet that there won't necessarily be much of a change even after that.Trita ParsiLet's first remember that if any other entity had done this to Israel—or to us—we would not have hesitated for a second. We would have called it an act of terrorism, and we would have called it an act of war.Trita ParsiDr. Feroze Sidhwa is a trauma and critical care surgeon as well as a Northern California Veterans Affairs general surgeon, and he is Associate Professor of Surgery at the California Northstate University College of Medicine. Dr. Sidhwa served at the European Hospital in Khan Younis in March and April of this year, and he has done prior humanitarian work in Haiti, the West Bank, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe. Dr. Sidhwa and 45 other American doctors and nurses who have served in Gaza recently sent a letter exhorting President Biden, VP Harris, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to effect an immediate ceasefire.It's hard to appreciate, but really literally everything in Gaza that makes a place a society has been destroyed. I think of it in three levels— at the very base is agriculture, food production, and housing, at the level above that is healthcare, and at the level above that is things that are for a higher level of society, education, arts, industry, whatever. That top level is gone. Literally every university in Gaza has been obliterated, physically destroyed…The hospital system is almost completely useless right now…the functionality of the hospitals is very little more than a four walled space in which people can walk into and ask for a doctor to put bandages on them. And then even the lowest level…something like 85 or 90 % of the water sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in Gaza has been destroyed.Dr. Feroze SidhwaThis is just outrageous. I mean, why are we doing this even to ourselves? Is it worth corrupting the entire executive department of the United States so that we can murder more children? Is that what Americans want? I don't think so.Dr. Feroze SidhwaLet's talk about Lebanon itself, not just Hezbollah. This is war on Lebanon—that has a dysfunctional government, to be sure— but it is a state that the U.S. is allied with in a way, supplying modest weapons to the Lebanese army, and France has had long relations with Lebanon going back to the mandate period. In the U.S., this is a whole new constituency where they're losing relatives and friends.Ralph NaderMore links to the letter sent by Dr. Sidhwa and his colleagues:To Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in CanadaTo Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the UKHow to email the PresidentHow to call the PresidentWrite or Call the White HouseIn Case You Didn't Hear with Francesco DeSantisNews 9/25/241. On September 11th, Senator Patty Murray and Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal sent a letter to the Biden administration demanding “an immediate, transparent, credible, and thorough independent U.S. investigation…into the killing of [Ayşenur] Eygi,” the American citizen murdered by Israeli forces during a protest in the West Bank. Senator Murray and Representative Jayapal both represent Washington state, where Ms. Eygi attended university. In this letter, Murray and Jayapal also list the numerous American citizens killed by Israeli soldiers even before the current explosion of tensions in the region, ranging from Rachel Corrie in 2003 to Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022. Senator Bernie Sanders echoed this call in his own statement on September 13th. Despite this pressure, the administration has not launched an investigation. The government of Turkey however – where Ms. Eygi was born, though she moved the United States when she was less than a year old – will pursue charges against Israel in the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice, Reuters reports.2. The Intercept reports that the Uncommitted Movement will not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. In their official statement, the Movement leaders write “Vice President Harris's unwillingness to shift on unconditional weapons policy or to even make a clear campaign statement in support of upholding existing U.S. and international human rights law has made it impossible for us to endorse her.” Harris proved unwilling to even meet with the Uncommitted leaders. This cold shoulder could have disastrous consequences, particularly in Michigan where Uncommitted garnered over 100,000 votes in the Democratic primaries.3. Boeing is again in crisis. On September 20th, the New York Post reported that the chief of the company's space unit, Ted Colbert, had been ousted after Boeing's Starliner capsule left astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded on the International Space Station. This comes amid a massive strike by Boeing machinists, 96% of whom voted in favor of the strike per Ryan Simms of KOMO News. The New York Post adds that Boeing's shares have lost over 40% of their value so far this year.4. In more union related news, on September 18th, the Congressional Workers Union announced that “staff in the Office of Congressman Mark Pocan and Congresswoman Val Hoyle secured the first-ever Memorandums of Understanding…between congressional staff and their members.” These MOUs include salary increases, back pay, and immediate cost-of-living adjustments. The union will continue to press for the first ever Congressional office collective bargaining agreement.5. On September 12th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “filed a proposed order against student loan servicer Navient for its years of failures and lawbreaking.” If approved by the court, this order would permanently “remove Navient from a market where it, among other illegal actions, steered numerous student loan borrowers into costly repayment options…illegally deprived student borrowers of opportunities to enroll in more affordable income-driven repayment plans and forced them to pay much more than they should have.” Additionally, Navient would be forced to pay out $100 million to harmed borrowers, on top of a $20 million penalty. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is quoted saying “For years, Navient's top executives profited handsomely by exploiting students and taxpayers…By banning the notorious student loan giant from federal student loan servicing and ensuring the winddown of these operations, the CFPB will finally put an end to the years of abuse.” Navient, formerly Sallie Mae, is described as “a repeat offender with a long history of regulatory violations,” and when the CFPB first took legal action against the company in 2017, it was the largest student loan servicer in the country.6. More Perfect Union's Jordan Zakarin reports the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Starbucks illegally closed all three of its Ithaca, New York locations and that the NLRB “ordered that those stores be re-opened, with the unionized staff re-hired and given 16 months of backpay.” Yet, Zakarin notes that because this was decided by an administrative law judge, Starbucks can and more than likely will appeal this decision. This case starkly exemplifies why the capitalist class feels so threatened by the newly reinvigorated NLRB.7. A deeply disturbing story sheds light on sexual assault by CIA officers in postings around the world. The AP reports Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a longtime CIA agent, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drugging, photographing, and sexually assaulting more than two dozen women in postings around the globe. Yet Raymond's case is just the tip of the iceberg. “[A]nother veteran CIA officer faces…charges in Virginia for allegedly reaching up a co-worker's skirt and forcibly kissing her during a drunken party in the office…Still another former CIA employee…is scheduled to face a jury trial next month on charges he assaulted a woman…at the agency's Langley, Virginia, headquarters. That case emboldened some two dozen women to come forward to authorities and Congress with accounts of their own of sexual assaults, unwanted touching and what they contend are the CIA's efforts to silence them.” Tellingly, even Raymond's own attorneys contended that his “quasi-military” work at the CIA in the years following 9/11 contributed to his “emotional callousness [and] objectification of other people,” that led to his preying upon women. It is well worth remembering that, once set in motion, dehumanization is not easily stopped.8. Amid an expansive corruption probe in New York City, Gothamist reports just how much the NYPD is receiving in overtime pay in the subway; whereas last year, this slice of overtime pay totaled $4 million in taxpayer money, this year it has ballooned to $155 million, a nearly 4,000% increase. Meanwhile the Mayor continues to slash budgets for essential city services, such as libraries.9. Rolling Stone reports the Crypto lobby is spending gargantuan sums of money to take out Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown – reportedly $32 million by the end of September, or $800,000 per day. Aware that their cause is unpopular, they are not running pro-Crypto ads, but instead spots that say his opponent will stop “illegal immigrants from taking Ohio's tax dollars.” As Luke Goldstein of the American Prospect puts it “Dems are getting played like a fiddle by crypto; Schumer caved to their demands to stop the bleeding and then crypto PACs said thanks we're still dropping $32 mil in OH to knock out your senate majority.”10. Finally, in a story featuring a dizzying array of the worst things imaginable, Bloomberg reports “The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania will invest $1.6 billion to revive it, agreeing to sell all the output to Microsoft…as the tech titan seeks…electricity for data centers to power [AI].” This story notes that “one of the site's two units permanently closed almost a half-century ago after the worst…nuclear accident” in American history, but Constellation Energy is “planning to reopen the other reactor, which shut in 2019 because it couldn't compete economically.” In other words, Microsoft is dumping money into a defunct nuclear power plant that has proven to be unsafe for the sole purpose of powering AI that has no proven benefits. Corporate greed caused a catastrophe at Three Mile Island before. Corporate hubris could easily cause another.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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It's Casual Friday! Sam and Emma speak with Krystal Ball, co-host of Krystal, Kyle, & Friends and Breaking Points, to round up the week in news. But first, they run through updates on the presidential debate schedule, Ukraine's surprise offensive, the Harris agenda, X's lawsuit, labor action, climate change, Israel's newest assault on Khan Younis, presidential polling, US mortgage rates, and the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, before parsing through some subtle developments to the Trump campaign strategy. Krystal Ball then joins, tackling her excitement around the Democrats actually going with labor's choice for VP, and why the fact that Harris is a self-serving politician (who understands the current political landscape) is a good thing for the future of a progressive agenda, before stepping back to assess what we can learn from who she didn't pick for VP, and how Walz compares to the flaccid elitism of JD Vance. Expanding on this, Krystal, Sam, and Emma explore the wild success of the Dems' new “weird” pivot to take on Trump's GOP, and wrap up the interview with an expansive conversation on the Foreign Policy differences between a Harris/Walz ticket and one led by Biden, and how that can impact the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Gaza and bubbling conflict in the Middle East. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma watch some encouraging comments from Kamala Harris on her relationship to labor, corporate America walks back their Lina Khan comments, and Laura Ingraham and Jesse Watters struggle to take on Tim Walz' Midwest nice. Joe Rogan shockingly endorses RKF, JD Vance takes on the REAL weirdos, and Matt Walsh comes to the defense of Vance in the face of the “pure evil” of shitposting, plus, your calls and IMs! Follow Krystal on Twitter here: https://x.com/krystalball Check out Krystal, Kyle & Friends here: https://krystalkyleandfriends.substack.com/ Check out Breaking Points here: https://www.youtube.com/c/breakingpoints Check out the LIMITED EDITION Vergogna shirt on the MR shop!: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/collections/all-items/products/the-majority-report-vergogna-t-shirt Check out Tony Y, who designed the Vergogna shirt's website!: https://linktr.ee/tonyyanick AND! Check out Anne from Portland's website where her Vergogna t-shirt! INQUIRE MORE HERE FOR DETAILS!: https://www.pictrixdesign.com/mr Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Join Sam on the Nation Magazine Cruise! 7 days in December 2024!!: https://nationcruise.com/mr/ Check out the "Repair Gaza" campaign courtesy of the Glia Project here: https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/rebuild_gaza_help_repair_and_rebuild_the_lives_and_work_of_our_glia_team#!/ Check out StrikeAid here!; https://strikeaid.com/ Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Nutrafol: Take the first step towards achieving your hair growth goals. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code TMR.  Find out why over 4,500 healthcare professionals and stylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. https://Nutrafol.com/men. Cozy Earth: Upgrade your nights and transform your days with Cozy Earth. Get up to 40% off at https://CozyEarth.com/MAJORITYREPORT using code MAJORITYREPORT. Don't forget to tell them we sent you in the post-purchase survey to get free socks! Sunset Lake CBD: Right now, if you head to https://SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code Birthday, you'll not only save 25% off everything sitewide, but they'll also add a bottle of their new CBD softgels to your cart for just $1. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/