Start Here Israeli Cabinet Approves Full Gaza Takeover
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Aug 8, 2025 In this discussion, Alex Mallon, an ABC correspondent covering the Justice Department, delves into Israel's bold plan for a complete military takeover of Gaza, shedding light on the geopolitical fallout and humanitarian concerns. He also tackles the political drama in Texas, where Democrats fled to protest gerrymandering, raising questions about federal intervention. Additionally, the conversation touches on President Trump's new tariffs that threaten to spike consumer prices, especially for tech imports, urging listeners to consider their purchasing decisions.
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Netanyahu's Gaza Takeover Plan
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu plans a full military occupation of Gaza to secure hostages and remove Hamas.
- This move is controversial and seen as potentially prolonging suffering and conflict in Gaza.
FBI Tracking Texas Democrats
- FBI involvement in tracking Texas Democrats who fled the state over redistricting is unusual and legally unclear.
- The FBI has not commented on the powers or statutes allowing such operations in purely state political matters.
FBI Leadership Shakeup
- Several senior FBI officials were dismissed recently, likely linked to conflicts over politically sensitive investigations.
- This signals a shift in the bureau's priorities under new leadership favoring loyalty over certain investigations.