The President's Daily Brief

August 16th, 2024: U.S. Doubts on Gaza, DoD Spy Busted, & Palestinian Captured at Border

Aug 16, 2024
U.S. officials express doubts about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, questioning its effectiveness against Hamas. A Department of Defense engineer is arrested for printing classified documents and attempting to flee. Border Patrol captures a Palestinian on a terror watchlist, heightening security concerns. In a surprising turn, the president of Columbia University resigns amid ongoing campus protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict, reflecting the tensions between activism and academic freedom.
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