Israel-Gaza War, Rosalynn Carter, Argentina Election
Nov 20, 2023
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96. Argentina's presidential run-off won by Javier Milei. Ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, with talks of a possible hostage release deal. Intensifying bombardment and fighting in the region. Rosalynn Carter's advocacy for mental health and caregiving, including initiatives to fight stigma and support caregivers.
Progress made towards a potential deal for the release of hostages in Gaza, requiring a pause in the fighting.
Former First Lady Rosalinn Carter's significant contributions to mental health and caregiving advocacy, fighting against the stigma and initiating programs like the Mental Health Journalism Fellowship.
Deep dives
Israel and Hamas inching toward possible deal for release of hostages
Israel and Hamas are making progress towards a potential deal for the release of some of the hostages hidden by Hamas last month. This would require a pause in the fighting. However, President Biden's Deputy National Security Advisor, John Feiner, warns that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. Israel has shared videos claiming to prove that Hamas operated out of tunnels beneath El Shiffa hospital and brought hostages into the hospital.
Former First Lady Rosalind Carter's impact on mental health and caregiving
Former First Lady Rosalind Carter, who recently passed away at the age of 96, made significant contributions to mental health and caregiving advocacy. She passionately fought against the stigma surrounding mental health and initiated the Mental Health Journalism Fellowship program at the Carter Center. Carter's advocacy for caregivers stemmed from her personal experience caring for her father when he had cancer. She and President Jimmy Carter were married for 77 years.
Javier Millet's presidential victory in Argentina
Javier Millet, an ultra-conservative economist, has won Argentina's presidential runoff. Millet's victory is seen as a political upset and a blow to the established political parties. He pledged to address Argentina's troubled economy, including high inflation and deep polarization. While Millet's victory has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, his supporters believe his economic policies will help put Argentina back on track.
Officials discuss a possible deal related to the release of some hostages in Gaza in exchange for a pause in fighting. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 in Plains, Georgia. And Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidential run-off.
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