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Biden’s Israel Criticism & UNC’s DEI Goodbye | Afternoon Update | 5.13.24

May 13, 2024
07:42
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Analysis of Israel's increased presence in Gaza and criticism from the Biden administration. Concerns about empowering Hamas and bipartisan reactions to paused weapons shipments. Also, discussing Cohen's secret recordings of Trump, UNC's shifts in funding, and the GameStop stock surge driven by Roaring Kitty.
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  • Biden administration criticizes Israel's intensified actions in northern Gaza against Hamas group, warning against full-scale ground operations.
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill opts to dismantle diversity programs, reallocating funds to public safety.

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Israel's Conflict with Hamas and Involvement of the US

Israel has intensified its actions in northern Gaza against a regrouped Hamas, despite criticism from the Biden administration for renewed combat in previously cleared areas. Plans to invade the Rafa stronghold in southern Gaza have drawn international concern, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cautioning against full-scale ground operations. The US's pause in weapon shipments to Israel has sparked bipartisan criticism, with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham advocating stronger support for Israel in their conflict with Hamas.

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