This podcast covers developing stories about Israel's deadly attacks, the siege of Gaza, the capture of hostages, U.S. citizens being held captive, the halting of Palestinian aid, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent candidacy, a strike at Mac Trucks, and deadly earthquakes in Western Afghanistan.
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Israel Defense Force orders complete siege of Gaza under military operation Swords of Iron following deadly attacks by Hamas.
European Union halts Palestinian aid due to Hamas' scale of terror, but some aid will still be sent to Palestinians in urgent need.
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Israel Defense Force orders siege of Gaza
Following the deadly attacks by Hamas, the Israel Defense Force has ordered a complete siege of Gaza and called up 300,000 reservists under the military operation Swords of Iron. More than 900 Israeli citizens have been confirmed dead and another 2,500 injured. Additionally, at least nine Americans were killed during the attacks, and an unknown number of hostages, including possibly U.S. citizens, have been captured. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy pledges to bring home any U.S. citizens held captive.
EU halts Palestinian aid amid attacks on Israel
The European Union has immediately halted hundreds of millions of euros in Palestinian aid due to the scale of terror and brutality demonstrated by Hamas during the attacks on Israel. However, later statements indicate that some aid will still be sent to Palestinians in urgent need. Germany and Austria have also pledged similar measures. These actions come as Hamas vows to kill one civilian hostage for every unannounced Israeli airstrike. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he will run as an independent candidate, claiming the Democratic National Committee rigged the primary. Meanwhile, UAW unionized workers at Mac Trucks are on strike after rejecting a contract, joining the demand for better contracts in the auto industry. Lastly, Western Afghanistan experiences deadly earthquakes resulting in thousands of deaths and destruction of homes.
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News Update: Israel's Siege, U.S. Deaths, Hostages, EU Aid Freeze, Kennedy's Independent Candidacy, Mac Trucks Strike, Afghanistan Earthquakes