Radio Show Hour 2 – 07/18/2025

* In Gaza: There's no single definitive daily number, but recent data indicates 50–100+ fatalities per day—including a high proportion of civilians and children.* The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 58,600 total deaths since October 2023.* Trump administration has approved a major nearly $3B arms sale to Israel, bypassing a normal congressional review to provide the country with more of the 2,000-pound bombs that it has used in the war against Hamas in Gaza - APNews.com* Trump suggests US 'take' Gaza, make it 'freedom zone' - TheHill.com* The 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran saw intense online warfare, marked by artificial intelligence-augmented propaganda and disinformation campaigns.These operations included deceptive videos and were part of Israel’s larger strategy of psychological warfare.* Both nations leveraged social media to influence public opinion and exacerbate regional tensions, employing tactics such as sending misleading mobile alerts and spreading false news of military losses.The conflict demonstrated an escalated level of information warfare, with disinformation efforts quickly reaching vast audiences globally through social media platforms.* Researchers highlighted that this new phase of influence warfare is supported by advanced technology allowing more credible and targeted messaging.* President Trump displayed a draft letter for firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a meeting with House Republicans, asking them if he should proceed.