Anderson Cooper 360

The National Security Council says the U.S. government assesses that Israel “was not responsible” for the blast at the Gaza hospital that killed hundreds. Israel claims the bombing was caused by a Islamic Jihad rocket while Palestinian officials have blamed Israel. A NSC spokesperson said the assessment was based on available reporting, including “intelligence, missile activity, and open source video and images of the incident.” Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins AC360 to discuss the U.S. evaluation and the possible intelligence they have that would lead them to this conclusion. Plus, President Biden says Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah crossing into Gaza to allow 20 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter. 22-year-old Dunia Abu-Rahma is an architecture student in Gaza and is one of the hundreds of thousands trying to flee to the South. She gives Anderson Cooper an update on how she’s doing and says “it’s getting worse day by day.”For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of people are believed to be dead following a blast at a Gaza hospital. Palestinian and Israeli officials are at odds over who is to blame for the devastation. Jordan canceled a planned summit between President Biden and the leaders of Jordan, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward has been talking to doctors at that hospital. She tells Anderson Cooper that one doctor said the ceiling collapsed on the operating room floor while he was in the middle of a surgery. Plus, 22-year-old Dunia Abu-Rahma is an architecture student in Gaza and is one of the hundreds of thousands trying to flee to the South. She joins AC360 to talk about her living situation and says all she thinks about is “how I am going to be safe.”For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas releases video of French-Israeli woman held hostage in Gaza Strip; President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel; plea for hostages' return; growing American military presence and sponsorship by ADT; tragic killing of Muslim boy; horrific stabbing attack on Palestinian-American mom and son; ongoing Middle East conflict and threats to Muslims and Jews in the US.

Israeli troops conduct local raids in Gaza as tensions escalate. Northern Gaza residents face chaos and uncertainty amidst relentless bombardment. A couple cope with the devastating loss of their parents. Recent events in the Israel-Gaza conflict and US involvement are discussed. Sleep Number smartbeds and a tragic terrorist attack are also highlighted. A scene of violence and destruction in Israel is described.

Yousef Hammah from the Norwegian Refugee Council gives an update on the situation in Gaza and the living conditions there. Israel Defense Force spokesman joins to discuss the possibility of reaching an agreement to bring supplies to Gaza. The podcast also covers ongoing attacks, the challenges faced by the Israeli military, and the daily struggles faced by Gaza residents.

Israel has formed an emergency government and war cabinet after Hamas’ surprise attacks that have killed at least 1,200 people and injured thousands more. An IDF spokesperson said Wednesday that 300,000 reservists were “close to the Gaza strip.” On Saturday, Hamas fighters killed Anat Moshe Shoshany’s grandfather and kidnapped her 72-year old grandmother. The only proof of life her family has seen is a video a friend found on social media that shows her grandmother on a motorcycle with the Hamas militants driving through Gaza City. She tells Anderson Cooper she hasn’t heard from her grandmother and says her family is praying she’s safe. Plus, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren joins AC360 to discuss the difficulty of bringing the hostages in Gaza back home safely.For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, states that all restraints on troops have been released in the fight against Hamas. Rafael Zimerman, an eyewitness, shares his miraculous survival story after being gassed and shot by Hamas militants. CNN correspondent Ben Wedeman discusses the challenges of finding hostages in Gaza's tunnel system and dense population.

The podcast discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, including airstrikes, hostage threats, and the trauma experienced by those involved. It explores the origins and support of Hamas, analyzes recent attacks, and delves into the Israeli government's response. A mother's desperate plea for her kidnapped daughters adds an emotional touch to the discussion.

Conservative attorney George Conway talks about Donald Trump's use of inflammatory language. CNN's Elle Reeve investigates book banning in Florida schools.

Former President Trump allegedly discussed sensitive nuclear submarine information with Mar-a-Lago member Anthony Pratt, an Australian billionaire. Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses the rapid dissolution of democracy under Trump. Also, Ukrainian officials report a Russian strike that killed 51 people. The podcast explores Trump's alleged leaks, legal implications, and his potential interest in serving as House Speaker. Updates on the trial proceedings and a devastating missile strike in Ukraine are discussed as well.