Al Jazeera News Updates Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba and Jamaica, Trump defends Israels strikes on Gaza
Oct 29, 2025
A powerful hurricane strikes the Caribbean, causing devastation in Jamaica and Cuba. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Israeli airstrikes result in significant casualties, including many children in Gaza. Local voices share harrowing experiences and grief over the ongoing violence. Further reports detail mass killings in North Darfur, bringing attention to alarming human rights concerns. The podcast wraps up with a look ahead to the impact of U.S. Black politicians on international responses to the conflict.
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Ceasefire Breach Causes Heavy Civilian Toll
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 100 Palestinians in the biggest ceasefire breach since it began over two weeks ago.
- About half of the dead were children and strikes hit homes, tents and refugee camps across the Strip.
Personal Grief From Gaza Attacks
- A grieving speaker described losing multiple family members and now having only two grandchildren left after the attacks.
- They expressed despair, saying "We're done with the war" and asking if the rest will be killed.
U.S. Political Backing Amid Conflicting Claims
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump defended the Israeli strikes while saying the ceasefire would still hold.
- The strikes followed an exchange of gunfire in southern Gaza where an Israeli soldier was killed, an incident Hamas denies involvement in.