Fighting Resumes, Harris At Climate Summit, Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor
Dec 2, 2023
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Fighting between Israel and Hamas resumes after a seven-day pause. Sandra Day O'Connor is remembered as a champion of women in the law.
The resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas is causing severe humanitarian consequences for the 2 million Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Vice President Harris's attendance at the COP28 climate summit demonstrates the US administration's commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
Deep dives
Renewed Fighting between Israel and Hamas
The week-long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended, leading to a resumption of fighting. Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes against Hamas targets, while Hamas has fired rockets at Israel. The renewed conflict is causing severe humanitarian consequences for the 2 million Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
US Pledges $3 Billion to Green Climate Fund
Vice President Harris is attending the UN's annual climate summit, known as COP 28, in Dubai. The US has announced a $3 billion pledge to the Green Climate Fund, which helps developing nations deal with the effects of climate change. Additionally, the EPA has unveiled new federal rules to curtail methane pollution from the oil and gas industries, demonstrating the administration's commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, passed away. O'Connor had a significant impact on the law and women's role in it. She was often the deciding vote on key cases involving abortion, national security, campaign finance reform, and separation of church and state. O'Connor's appointment paved the way for more women in law and opened doors for acceptance of young women as lawyers.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas has resumed after a seven-day pause. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Sandra Day O'Connor is remembered as a champion of women in the law.