Key takeaways: The White House requested more than $105 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other national security needs. $61.4 billion in aid would…
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Israel has launched airstrikes against Gaza, with the potential for a ground invasion, while Hamas has fired hundreds of rockets into Israel. The U.N. is calling for both sides to de-escalate and for a ceasefire to be reached, and aid workers in Gaza are expressing concern over the worsening situation.
Canada has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India in response to the Indian government's decision to revoke their diplomatic immunity, an escalation of the dispute between the two countries over the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused India of involvement in the killing, which India has denied as "absurd". The recall of Canadian diplomats is likely to have a significant impact on the relationship between the two countries, with the duration and next steps uncertain.
The U.N. has called for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict to allow for aid to reach the 2.4 million Palestinians in Gaza. The U.N. has also urged both sides to accept the cease-fire and allow aid to reach the people of Gaza, as well as calling for an independent investigation into the hospital bombing. The conflict began when Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel, leading to a humanitarian crisis in the region.
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation in a rare prime-time address on Thursday to pitch a $100 billion aid package to help both Israel and Ukraine defend themselves and provide humanitarian relief for the 2 million residents of Gaza. The package is in response to the Hamas terror attack that killed more than 1,300 Israelis and is a sign of the United States' commitment to its allies and its dedication to protecting human rights and providing humanitarian relief. Biden's trip to Tel Aviv and Ukraine in February was also a show of solidarity with the U.S. ally.
Joran van der Sloot has confessed to the murder of Natalee Holloway as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, providing details about the location of Holloway's remains and other information. Despite his confession, van der Sloot will not be spending any time in prison, but the Holloway family has finally received closure.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution alert due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, recommending that U.S. citizens in Lebanon make plans to depart as soon as possible. The State Department is warning of a heightened potential for violence and is urging U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling overseas. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 200 people, including at least 58 children.
Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty's Tatar-Bashkir service, has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has expressed concern over the detention and the Committee to Protect Journalists has called for her immediate release. This is the latest in a series of incidents targeting journalists in Russia, which has seen a crackdown on press freedom in recent years.