Protests in israel demanding a ceasefire as President Biden holds a White House meeting this hour with Hostage Rescue teams. Also ahead, a Labor Day double header for Vice President harris. Her two Stops Today including one with President Biden as she looks to shore up the Blue Wall for november. Plus now controversy for Donald Trump. The plans for a fundraiser for January 6th defendants at a trump golf resort. And later, On Strike. Why Hotel Workers for Hilton And Hyatt are on the Picket Lines this Labor Day. Good morning. It is 9 00 a. M. Eastern, 6 00 a. M. Pacific. Im jose diazbalart. We have breaking news out of israel where outrage continues to grow today after the deaths of six hostages shot pointblank by hamas as idf forces were nearing their location in gaza. This morning, the largest general strike since the start of the israel hamas war took place, cross. This as prime Minister Netanyahu faces new and growing pressures to reach a ceasefire. Meanwhile at the White House, this
Good to be with you, im ali vitali, and with 64 days until election day, both campaigns are gearing up to make their final push to the polls. The Harris Campaign will have a bus tour, with the fight for reproductive freedom. It will kick off in palm beach, florida, that aims to, quote, Hold Trump directly responsible for the devastating impacts of overturning roe v. Wade including threatening access to ivf. And while the Harris Team has ivf and reproductive rights at the center of their financial push, the campaign is on defense over a fallout from Arlington National Cemetery. Harris joined the chorus of those who criticized the Trump Team for filming at the cemetery, saying they disrespected sacred ground. The Trump Team doubled down, releasing a new statement signed by Family Members of several u. S. Troops killed during the withdrawal from afghanistan, attacking Vice President harris for criticizing the visit and praising trumps leadership. The Trump Team followed that with a new Ca
Harris campaign, the Vice President and her Running Mate holding Labor Day events in three different Battleground States today. So how will those events set the tone for the Campaigns Stretch Run . And were Smack Dab in the middle of what is believed to be the busiest Labor Day Travel Period ever. But heat and Heavy Rain could make it a rough road for travellers in some parts of the country. Well have the latest. But we start with the dramatic escalation of public fury in israel where half A Million people poured into the streets as part of a general strike venting Anger And Grief over the killing of six hostages by hamas. But many are also blaming the israel government and prime Minister Netanyahu specifically for failing to reach a deal that would have brought them home safely. The funeral for one of those hostages, hersh goldbergpollin, was held today in jerusalem with thousands of mourners gathered outside. Back here in new york city, the father of another hostage, eddan alexander,
Reduced workloads. In moments, unpacking Donald Trumps everchanging position on abortion, plus the false information he keeps on spreading. Good day to all of you from Msnbc World headquarters here in New York. Welcome, everyone, to Alex Witt Reports we begin this hour with a charge of Breaking News right now. Protests are erupting over israel six hamas hostages found in gaza. Including the families of those hostages blaming prime Minister Benjamin not due for stonewalling a Ceasefire Deal that mightve saved their lives. This past hour, Vice President harris said he spoke with the parents of Israeli American Hostage Hersh Goldbergpolin and expressed her condolences. The other five hostages are all now identified. An israeli source tells Nbc News if forensic examinations are correct, they were shot shortly before they could be rescued. Their bodies were found in a tunnel in gaza and returned to israel. Several democratic lawmakers have renewed calls for cease fire. We have several repor
Across the country are now on strike this busy Labor Day Weekend. Districts involve mostly hyatt, marriott, Hilton Hotels and they will last about three days. The workers unions say they want higher pay, increased staffing, and reduced workloads. In moments, a day of Heartbreak And Protest in israel after six dead hostages are recovered in gaza. Good day to love you. From Msnbc World headquarters in New York, thank you and welcome to Alex Witt reports. We begin with Breaking News. Protests across israel spilling into The Streets in outrage over the six hostages killed by hamas in gaza. Many israelis putting the blame for their deaths squarely on prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they accuse of failing to strike a Ceasefire Deal. We have a number of reporters in place covering the latest development for us. First, we go to Matt Bradley in Tel Aviv for us. Matt, it has been loud behind you, there are thousands upon thousands in that square in Tel Aviv. Where are the protesters now,