Up First from NPR Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall, Netanyahu Addresses UN, Sudan Civil War
Sep 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a fierce Category 4 storm, causing widespread destruction and fatalities in Florida. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address the UN, highlighting escalating tensions with Hezbollah and Hamas. In Sudan, a major military offensive has erupted in Khartoum, leading to intense street fighting and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Civilians are facing malnutrition and an overwhelmed healthcare system, while political leaders grapple with complicated international dynamics.
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Residents' Hurricane Experiences
- 85-year-old James Judy stayed home during Hurricane Helene, despite evacuation orders, saying he had nowhere else to go.
- Kevin Collins, lacking flood insurance, sandbagged his waterfront home but anticipates significant losses.
Netanyahu's Stance on Ceasefires
- World leaders at the UN have called for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to continue attacks on Hezbollah until they withdraw.
- Netanyahu's stance seems to disregard U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire, causing frustration at the UN.
Sudanese Offensive in Khartoum
- The Sudanese army launched an offensive in Khartoum to retake the capital from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- While the Sudanese military leader attended the UN General Assembly, he acknowledged the offensive but offered few details.