Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after truce expires. Richard Haass analyzes the war. Ronen Bergman and John Brennan discuss intelligence failures leading up to Hamas attack. State of 2024 presidential race is debated.
The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended, leading to the resumption of violence in the Middle East.
Israeli officials dismissed intelligence warnings about Hamas' attack plan, raising questions about their handling of the situation.
The shooting of three Palestinian American college students in Vermont highlights the need for greater understanding and tolerance to combat rising hate crimes.
Deep dives
Violence resumes in the Middle East as truce ends amid reports of Israel being warned about Hamas' attack plan
The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended as violence returns to the Middle East. The New York Times has reported that Israel was warned about Hamas' attack plan, which included breaking through border fences and using rockets, drones, and paratroopers. However, Israeli officials dismissed the information as aspirational and beyond Hamas' capabilities. The resumption of violence comes after Hamas fired rockets and Israel resumed its bombardment. The White House is working with Israel and Qatar to broker another truce with Hamas.
Republican Congressman George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote after ethics violations
Republican Congressman George Santos has been expelled from Congress in a historic House vote. This is the first expulsion of a member without a criminal conviction since the Civil War. Santos faced allegations of ethics violations, including using campaign funds for personal purposes. The decision to expel him was supported by two-thirds of the House. A special election will now be held to fill the vacant seat.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom clash in a heated debate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom engaged in a heated debate moderated by Sean Hannity. The debate showcased the contrasting governing philosophies of the two governors. DeSantis criticized Newsom for his handling of the San Francisco model, while Newsom accused DeSantis of political posturing. The debate highlighted the key issues of crime, abortion, and America's future. Both governors are seen as potential future leaders of their respective parties.
Israeli officials knew about Hamas' attack plan, according to New York Times report
According to a report by The New York Times, Israeli officials had access to Hamas' battle plan for a major attack on Israel over a year before it happened. However, Israeli intelligence dismissed the document as aspirational and believed that Hamas did not have the capabilities to carry out such an attack. The report raises questions about how Hamas obtained this information and how Israeli intelligence handled it. The resumption of violence in the Middle East further highlights the urgency of addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Three Palestinian American college students shot in Vermont in potential hate crime
Three Palestinian American college students were shot in Vermont, potentially in a hate crime. The incident occurred as they were walking near the University of Vermont campus. The shooter allegedly targeted them after seeing their traditional Palestinian scarves and hearing them speak Arabic. Prosecutors are determining whether to treat the incident as a hate crime. The incident adds to concerns about rising hate crimes and the need for greater understanding and tolerance.
Israel says it has resumed military operations inside Gaza after the 7-day truce expired. Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass discusses the latest developments in the war. New York Times staff writer Ronen Bergman and former CIA Director John Brennan breaks down reports about the intelligence failures leading up to the Hamas attack. Nicholas Wu, Sara Fagen and Faiz Shakir join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the state of the 2024 presidential race.
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