10 PM ET: Israel’s warning, Gaza needs fuel, Mark Meadows’ immunity & more
Oct 25, 2023
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of an upcoming ground offensive in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens. House Republicans struggle to find a Speaker while Mark Meadows receives immunity in a federal election subversion probe. The podcast also mentions the disturbing incident of a man trying to turn off a plane's engines mid-flight.
Israel hints at an upcoming ground offensive in Gaza, while the US pressures them to avoid prolonged combat and allow aid to reach Gaza.
An off-duty pilot attempted to disrupt an Alaska Airlines flight by trying to turn off the plane's engines, facing federal charges for interfering with the flight crew and attempted murder.
Deep dives
Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at an upcoming ground offensive in Gaza, with Israel seeking to destroy Hamas. The US pressures Israel to avoid prolonged and brutal combat, delaying the ground incursion to allow for hostage releases and aid to reach Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledges that is 500 to 600 Americans trapped in Gaza but does not call for an Israeli ceasefire. The humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, with a dire need for fuel and reports of drinking dirty water due to the lack of power to water systems.
Off-Duty Pilot's In-Flight Incident
An off-duty pilot on an Alaska Airlines flight allegedly attempted to disrupt the flight and turn off the plane's engines. The pilot claimed to be having a nervous breakdown and had to be subdued by the flight crew. He is facing federal charges for interfering with the flight crew and numerous state charges, including attempted murder. The incident occurred during a flight from Washington state to San Francisco.
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Ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, fuel shortage, House speaker race, and immunity for Mark Meadows
Today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to tell soldiers a ground offensive "is coming.” This comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with people in dire need of fuel. House Republicans continue to try to find a speaker. ABC News reports that Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to a special counsel in the federal election subversion probe. And, we have more details on the man accused of trying to turn off a plane’s engines mid-flight over the weekend.