Two peace activists, Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz, have been released by Hamas for "compelling humanitarian" reasons, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross. They were taken with their spouses, 85-year-old Amiram Cooper and 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz, respectively. This comes three days after the release of two American women who had been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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Portland man Samson Zebturiah Garner, 39, was arrested Thursday for allegedly planning a shooting at the Smith Rock Craggin' Classic, a three-day rock climbing event. Evidence of the planned attack, including a rifle and two handguns, was found in his vehicle. Garner was charged with attempted murder, attempted assault of the first and second degree, and unlawful use of a weapon, and is currently being held in the Deschutes County jail. The event was held without incident and there is no further threat to the public.
Former President Donald Trump reacted to lawyer Sidney Powell's plea deal with Georgia prosecutors, defending her involvement in his "Stop the Steal" efforts while attempting to distance himself from her. Powell pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit election interference, a major blow to Trump's attempts to overturn the election results and a reminder that he and his associates are still facing legal consequences.
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to shut off a plane's engines midflight. The plane was diverted to Portland, Oregon due to a “credible security” threat, and the suspect was taken into custody after the plane landed safely. Alaska Airlines is cooperating with the investigation and has expressed its gratitude to the crew and passengers for their professionalism during the incident.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing new charges alleging he accepted bribes from the Egyptian government and conspired to act as a foreign agent while serving as a member of Congress. The charges come as part of a long-running investigation into Menendez's relationship with a New Jersey businessman from Egypt, and the senator has denied any wrongdoing. His co-defendants, including his wife and the businessman, were also included in the new charges.
On October 24, family and friends of Samantha Woll gathered to pay their respects at her funeral service. Detroit Police Chief James White has stated that the evidence suggests that Woll's murder was not motivated by antisemitism, and the motive of the slaying is still unknown. Woll was remembered as a passionate advocate for social justice and beloved member of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.
The Detroit Police Department released a statement on Sunday that there is no evidence to suggest that the fatal stabbing of Samantha Woll, the board president of Detroit's Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was motivated by antisemitism. Chief White said that the investigation is ongoing and that the DPD and FBI are working together to find out what happened. Funeral services for Woll were held Sunday afternoon and the DPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
Two police officers in La Vergne, Tennessee were shot Saturday afternoon while investigating a stolen vehicle. The suspect in the shooting has been identified as John C. Drake, Jr., 38, the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake. Boleyjack and Kern, both of whom have been with the La Vergne Police Department for several years, were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police are warning the public not to approach Drake if they see him, as he is considered armed and dangerous.