Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: The conflict in Gaza saw a tragic incident where a hospital in Gaza City was hit, causing significant casualties and sparking protests. The source of the explosion remains disputed, with Hamas blaming an Israeli airstrike, while the IDF claimed it resulted from a misfired rocket by Islamic Jihad. There are concerns about providing humanitarian aid and the potential involvement of Hezbollah. President Biden visited Israel to support the nation against Hamas and advocate for humanitarian aid, as water resources run low. In a Chicago suburb, a young Palestinian-American boy was brutally attacked, leading to charges against his landlord. In Congress, Representative Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes in the Speaker vote, indicating ongoing divisions. Lastly, former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial revealed questionable financial practices within the Trump Organization. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Scoop: White House has discussed U.S. military response if Hezbollah attacks Israel AP News: After blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital, Hamas and Israel trade blame as rage spreads in region  AP News: Illinois boy killed in alleged hate crime remembered as kind, playful as suspect appears in court AP News: Jim Jordan loses first round of balloting on House speaker vote: Voting expected Wednesday AP News: Trump returns to his civil fraud trial, hears an employee and an appraiser testify against him Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices