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The Hamas assault on Israel has shocked the world and sparked fierce retaliation from Israel. Thousands of people have been killed in both Israel and Gaza, while Hamas claims to be holding over 100 people hostage. In today’s episode, we hear from our teams on the ground in Israel and people living through the conflict. Guests: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Becky Anderson, CNN...

A window issued by the Israeli military for Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City has closed, as the prospect of a ground incursion looms over those left. GOP candidates gather in New Hampshire to rally supporters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Amsterdam breaks its own record for the highest taxes for tourists And Disney is hiking prices at one resort again, just a year after an uptick was...

As the Hamas-Israel conflict continues, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens leaving over 2,000 dead and hospitals scrambling. The European Commission warns social media giants to curb disinformation spreading online about the Hamas-Israel conflict. In a referendum, Australians vote down recognizing its indigenous peoples in their constitution. New York’s attorney general says no charges will be bro...

President Joe Biden gave some of his most direct public comments about the suffering inside Gaza in the war between Israel and Hamas. The BBC says the Israeli police assaulted and held some of its journalists at gunpoint. The FDA is proposing a rule to ban certain hair-straightening products that have been linked to health risks. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford Explorers. Lastly,...

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts.  Warning: what you’ll hear in this episode is distur...

The US is in talks with international leaders to secure the release of hostages, including Americans, held by Hamas as Israel’s military appear poised to launch a ground incursion into Gaza. Plus, tensions between the Israeli military and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah continue to escalate near the border. House Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Police arrested a teen in c...

Israeli forces say they’ve carried out raids in Gaza as it calls for roughly 1.1 million people to evacuate their homes, amid criticism from the UN. President Joe Biden says he’ll speak to the families of Americans believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas. GOP leaders are meeting behind closed doors again with no clear path forward in sight. Former President Donald Trump has lost an attempt to...

Israeli forces are calling for half of Gaza to evacuate. Cities around the world are bracing for both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests today. After the biggest healthcare worker strike in US history, a tentative deal has been reached. A teacher has been killed in a knife attack at a school in France. House Republicans are having a pretty bad week, and there's still no Speaker in sight.  To...

Hamas claims 13 hostages in Gaza have been killed in airstrikes from Israeli forces. The US will begin chartering flights to bring Americans home from Israel today. Steve Scalise has pulled out of the race for Speaker. We'll bring you reaction to the mixed verdicts against two police officers involved in the arrest of Elijah McClain. Plus, Swifties are told it's okay to dance in movie theaters. To...

Conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate as the Israeli military targets Hamas militants in response to the group’s terror attack. Plus, the US and Qatar agree to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in frozen funds. GOP Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of the speaker’s race as House Republicans face a leadership crisis. The jury reached a split verdict in the trial of two Colorado police officers c...

The Biden administration says it’s working to arrange charter flights out of Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he met with the families of Americans killed or taken hostage by Hamas. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are facing a new charge. Possible tornadoes ripped through parts of Florida. And, we’ll tell you why Disneyland is raising its prices again. To learn more about how CNN prot...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas must be treated like ISIS as CNN visits Gaza border towns where Hamas left behind devastation. We'll tell you what the Biden administration says its focusing on when it comes to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Social security payments will be going up by less next year. Steve Scalise may have won his first battle, but he's got a long way to go before...

Israeli forces say Gaza won't get electricity, water or food until Hamas lets hostages go. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US stands with Israel, after meeting the country's prime minister. The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the US continues to rise. Microsoft is appealing a hefty tax bill. Plus, companies are coming together to pay customers back for tax on some menstrua...

Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza have been forced to flee their homes as Israel continues strikes. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to meet with the country's Prime Minister today. House Republicans have nominated a Speaker, but he might not have the support to win a vote. Talks between the actors' union and Hollywood studios have been suspended. Plus, a winning ticket has bee...

President Joe Biden met with Jewish community leaders and issued a stark warning to Iran following Hamas’ attack on Israel. GOP speaker nominee Steve Scalise struggles to lock down the votes to win the gavel. The UAW ordered a strike at Ford’s largest plant in Kentucky. The Federal Reserve may be planning to raise interest rates again. Lastly, NASA collected an asteroid sample that could lend some...

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s new daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts.  Warning, this episode contains descriptions of...

The US is in talks with other countries to help Americans and civilians safely out of Gaza, which is being heavily bombarded by Israel’s military following Hamas’ attacks. Plus, a senior Israeli official suggests Iran knew about Hamas’ attacks despite US intelligence suggesting otherwise. House Republicans picked Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be the party’s nominee for speaker. Former NFL playe...

Leaders in Israels say the country is forming an emergency government and war management cabinet. There are signs Hamas and Israel could negotiate on the release of some hostages held in Gaza. GOP lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to choose a House Speaker. The UN is urgently calling for donations for Afghanistan after another devastating earthquake. Plus, the Supreme Court considers wheth...

Israeli troops are gathering near the border with Gaza. It's not clear whether any candidates have enough votes to become the GOP's nominee for House Speaker. Climate change is impacting young people's mental health. An Australian journalist has returned home after being released from prison in China. Plus, the White House wants to ban junk fees. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...

Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, while new details on the brutality of Hamas' attack are coming to light. Republicans are set to vote for their nomination for House Speaker today, but there's no clear front runner. Congressman George Santos is facing ten new charges, but he says he won't resign. Plus, Google is getting rid of passwords. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...

An Israeli public broadcaster says at least 1,200 people have been killed in Israel as heavy fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military continues. Two House Republicans made their private pitches to the GOP in the race for speaker. New York Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new federal charges. Hurricane Lidia has made landfall in Mexico. Lastly, longtime NBA coach Brendan Malone has di...

President Joe Biden confirmed that 14 Americans were among those killed during Hamas’ attacks over the weekend. The White House also believes 20 or more US citizens are unaccounted for in Gaza. Some of Kevin McCarthy’s allies are weighing whether to nominate him for speaker again. General Motors settled a strike at its Canadian plants less than a day after it started. And, the Powerball prize soar...

We're learning more about how Hamas reportedly kept its deadly surprise attack secret, while both sides ramp up airstrikes. The families of US hostages in Gaza are calling on the White House to help. Congress is still paralyzed with no clear front runner in the race for House Speaker. A high profile witness has taken the stand in former President Donald Trump's fraud trial. Plus, how schools could...

Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes as the number of Palestinians killed rises to more than 760. The Biden administration could try to link aid for Israel to support for Ukraine. There's a higher chance the world is going to avoid a recession. The devastation from the weekend's earthquake in Afghanistan is worse than aid groups originally thought. Plus, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa R...

Families of people taken hostage by Hamas call for help, as the militant group issues a threat. House Republicans don't appear to be any closer to choosing a Speaker. A person has been shot and killed after crashing into the Chinese consulate in San Fransisco. California's governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned caste discrimination. Plus, the Hollywood writers' strike officially comes t...