Alex Marquardt and Daniel O’Shea discuss the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the motivations behind it. The podcast also touches on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, the dangers faced by Israel, and an incident on an Alaska Airlines flight where an off-duty pilot tries to shut off the engines.
The release of the two Israeli hostages by Hamas leaves uncertainty about the fate of the remaining kidnapped individuals.
The inability of the Republicans to elect a new House Speaker raises concerns about the functioning of the House and the upcoming government shutdown.
Deep dives
Release of Elderly Hostages in Israel
Two elderly Israeli hostages, Norete Cooper and Yekhevid Liffshitz, were released by Hamas after more than two weeks in captivity. The women were in stable condition and taken to a Tel Aviv hospital. However, their husbands, who were also kidnapped, remain in captivity. The release of these hostages raises questions about when the remaining hostages will be freed and how the situation will be resolved.
Speaker of the House Race in Chaos
The race for Speaker of the House in the United States continues to face significant challenges as candidates drop out and fail to secure enough votes. The Republicans are searching for a replacement for Kevin McCarthy and have been unable to elect a new speaker for the past 20 days. With eight candidates in the running, it remains uncertain whether the division within the party will be resolved and a new speaker will be elected, posing concerns about the functioning of the house and the upcoming government shutdown.
Attempted Hijacking on Alaska Airlines Flight
Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a terrifying moment when an off-duty pilot attempted to take control of the plane. The pilot, riding in the jump seat, tried to shut off the engines by pulling the engine fire extinguisher handles. Thankfully, the crew was able to subdue the pilot, and the plane made an emergency landing in Portland. The pilot has been charged with multiple counts, including attempted murder. Passengers on the flight commend the crew for their handling of the situation.
How to Support Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Israel-Hamas Conflict
For those wanting to contribute to humanitarian relief efforts in the Israel-Hamas conflict, CNN provides a list of vetted organizations accepting donations. Both monetary and non-monetary assistance can be provided to these organizations to aid in providing relief to those affected by the ongoing conflict. Additionally, individuals can make donations by texting 'relief' to 70, 70, 70. This collective support plays a crucial role in providing assistance to those in need amidst the escalating crisis.
Two Israeli women are released by Hamas. CNN's Alex Marquardt reports on what we know about them, and what went into securing their freedom. Daniel O’Shea is a former hostage negotiator and Navy Seal Commander. He tells Laura Coates what goes on behind the scenes in choosing particular hostages for release, and what he thinks Hamas is trying to accomplish in this case. Plus, can the GOP elect a House Speaker before the deadline to fund Government on November 17? And, an off duty pilot allegedly tries to shut down the engines of a plane. Laura speaks with two passengers from the ordeal.