U.S. officials are expressing frustration with the Israeli government's approach to the conflict in Gaza, and are pushing for a proposal that would involve the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a cease-fire. The Biden administration is concerned that Israel is not doing enough to reduce civilian casualties, and hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed by the rising death toll. The success of the proposed hostage release and cease-fire remains to be seen.
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Hunter Biden has filed a motion in federal court to subpoena former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr and other former Justice Department officials for documents and materials related to his ongoing criminal prosecution. The motion seeks to prove that the prosecution is politically motivated and vindictive, and requests any and all records or documents related to his investigation dating back to 2017. The court has yet to rule on the motion, and the Justice Department has yet to respond.
At his press conference following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Biden discussed progress on key U.S. objectives with China, as well as the return of hostages held by Hamas. He expressed his hope for clear understanding between the two countries, and said he was "mildly hopeful" about the hostages' return. He also assured that he is doing everything he can for their return, and is confident in the intelligence that Hamas is operating a command center under the Al-Shifa hospital.
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On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in San Francisco for the first time in over a year. This meeting comes as tensions between the two countries have been rising, and the Biden administration hopes to use it to resume dialogue and manage the relationship between the two countries. The two leaders will discuss a range of issues, including trade, technology, human rights, and other issues, and the outcome of the meeting will determine the future of the U.S.-China relationship.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a targeted operation against Hamas in Al-Shifa hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza, after President Biden called for its protection. The IDF had given a 12-hour ultimatum to cease all military activities within the hospital, but Hamas had not complied. The operation is based on intelligence and “operation necessity”, but the outcome is yet to be seen.
Indiana University students and other supporters joined together on Monday to speak out in support of Israel in the March for Israel. President Biden weighed in on the situation, expressing his hope for less intrusive action relative to hospitals in the Gaza Strip. Tahl Ben-Yehuda, a cantor from Overland Park, Kansas, attended the march to lend her voice to denounce antisemitism and to be a voice for her two cousins taken by Hamas.
Key takeaways: Biden-Harris Administration political appointees and civil servants have called for a ceasefire and de-escalation of the conflict, and the immediate release of Israeli…