The Biden administration has secured a four-hour daily humanitarian pause in the Israeli assault on Hamas in northern Gaza, beginning Thursday. An Israeli official has confirmed the pauses, which will allow civilians to move to the south of Gaza and obtain food and medicine. The pauses will be announced at least three hours in advance and there will be no military operations in those areas for the duration of the pauses.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised alarm over the lack of a substantial offer from Hamas to free hostages being held in the Gaza Strip. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken of the U.S. vision for Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war ends, emphasizing the administration’s support for a two-state solution. With no substantial offer from Hamas, it is unclear how the conflict will be resolved and when the hostages will be released.
David DePape is set to stand trial for allegedly breaking into the Pelosi's San Francisco home, bludgeoning Paul Pelosi with a hammer, and attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi. The trial is expected to last two weeks and will feature testimony from the Pelosis, as well as other witnesses. It will be closely watched to see how the court handles the intersection of political violence and conspiracy theories, and could have implications for future cases.
Negotiations are underway for a three-day humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, potentially involving the release of 12 hostages, half of them Americans. The White House National Security Council has expressed concern that Hamas will discourage or prevent civilians from fleeing the area during the pauses, and is working to ensure humanitarian aid is provided to the people of Gaza. Negotiations are ongoing and the outcome of the cease-fire remains uncertain.
Matt Ulrich, former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 41. He was remembered fondly by his former teammates and coaches, and is survived by his wife Alison and four sons. Colts owner Jim Irsay expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich.”
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, will appear in federal appeals court on Thursday to challenge his four-month prison sentence for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee. He was found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress in July 2022 and his lawyers will argue unresolved constitutional questions. The appeals court will decide whether or not the conviction should stand, determining whether or not Bannon will serve his prison sentence.
A federal jury in the United States has found Stephen Tyler Bieneman not guilty of misdemeanor assault in connection with an incident at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Bieneman was visibly emotional upon hearing the verdict, and his attorney Birney Bervar said it vindicated his client. The case has highlighted the issue of harassment and assault at research stations in Antarctica, and the verdict brings closure to this particular case.
Key takeaways: Five Republican presidential candidates took the stage in Miami Wednesday night for the third GOP primary debate. The candidates were asked to outline…