Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues, hostages released, potential testimony of Hunter Biden. Endorsement for Nikki Haley, trapped workers rescued in India, school stabbing incident, cyber attack on hospitals.
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is currently holding, but both sides are accusing each other of violations, and further negotiations and hostage releases are being attempted.
Hunter Biden is open to testifying publicly before the House Oversight Committee, but there is a disagreement on the format of his testimony between his lawyer and the committee's chairman.
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds, with potential extension
The ceasefire deal between Israel and terrorist group Hamas has held for the fifth day, despite both sides accusing the other of violating the temporary truce. Hamas released 10 Israeli citizens and two foreigners, while 30 Palestinian prisoners were freed in exchange. Mediators in Qatar are attempting to extend the deal further. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to return to Israel to support an extension to the ceasefire. Israel has stated that it will resume its war on Hamas forcefully if no more hostages are released.
Hunter Biden open to public testimony, subpoena debacle continues
Hunter Biden, who was recently subpoenaed, is reportedly open to testifying publicly before the House Oversight Committee. Hunter's lawyer, Abby Lowell, expressed concerns about previous closed-door sessions being used to manipulate and misinform the public, suggesting openness to a public session instead. However, James Comer, the committee's chairman, insists that Biden should first appear for a deposition as required by the subpoena. Both sides have engaged in a public disagreement over the format of Biden's testimony.
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues, hostages released, and Hunter Biden's potential testimony