NBC Meet the Press

Meet the Press NOW — October 16

Oct 16, 2023

Former Ambassador Mark Regev discusses Israel's strategic objectives in the war with Hamas, while Rep. Carlos Gimenez talks about ongoing negotiations for a new speaker of the House. The podcast also mentions the potential for an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza and Belgian authorities investigating a shooting in Brussels as a potential terror attack.

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Carlos Gimenez

Mark Regev

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Congressman Carlos Jimenez supports Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House, emphasizing the need for a consensus candidate to unify the Republican conference.

Hamas claims to be holding hostages in Gaza, potentially impacting the Israeli ground invasion and putting pressure on Israel to secure their release.

A shooting in Brussels, Belgium is being investigated as a potential terrorist attack, with the shooter's identity yet to be disclosed, leading to the highest level of terror alert.

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Congressman Carlos Jimenez opposes Jim Jordan for Speaker

Congressman Carlos Jimenez states that he will not support Jim Jordan for the position of Speaker of the House, instead backing Kevin McCarthy. He believes there needs to be a consensus candidate who can unify the entire Republican conference.

Introduction

6min

Current Situation in Israel-Gaza Border

15min

Hate Crime and Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

8min

The Gaza Convoy Strike and Potential Invasion

19min

Support for Kevin McCarthy and Concerns about Jim Jordan

5min

Discussion on House leadership and breaking news of shooting in Brussels

6min

An Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip is imminent as Gazan civilians wait at the Rafah border to try to evacuate into Egypt. Fmr. Amb. Mark Regev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about Israel’s strategic objectives in their war with Hamas. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing negotiations to select a new speaker of the House. Belgian authorities investigate Brussels shooting as potential terror attack.

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NBC Meet the Press

Meet the Press NOW — October 16

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Congressman Carlos Jimenez opposes Jim Jordan for Speaker

Potential agreement for release of hostages in Gaza

Breaking news: Shooting in Brussels investigated as possible terrorist attack

Belgian Prime Minister offers condolences and emphasizes fight against terrorism

Authorities in Brussels on a manhunt for the shooter

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