On wednesday, President Biden will visit israel. Hes coming here at a critical moment for israel, for the region, and for the world. The president will reaffirm the United States solidarity with israel and our ironclad commitment to its security. Israel has the right and, indeed, the duty, to defend its people from hamas and other terrorists, and to prevent future attacks. The president will hear from israel how it will conduct the operations in a way that minimizes civilian casualties and allows humanitarian assistance to flow to citizens in gaza in a way that does not benefit hamas. U. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken announcing President Bidens trip to israel ahead of that countrys looming Ground Offensive into gaza. The visit will come amid a growing humanitarian crisis in the territory and desperate efforts to get civilians out of the war zone. Well go through all of that and get a live report from the israelgaza border in just a moment. Willie, of course, there is a desperate
appearance in civil court. a live report from manhattan. a big election night for democrats across the country, with governor beshear winning re-election in deep red kentucky. it was a victory that sends a loud, clear message. a message that candidates should run for something and not against someone. [ cheers and applause ] ohio voters overwhelmingly voting to establish a right to an abortion in the state constitution. glenn youngkin losing his grip on the state legislature and ending hopes to ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, which was his proposal. the u.s. is discussing a proposal with israel and qatar for a pause in fighting of up to three days. secretary of state tony blinken pushes back on netanyahu s potential plans to control security in gaza for an indefinite period. no forcible displacement of palestinians from gaza. not now, not after the war. no reoccupation of gaza after the conflict ends. no attempt to blockade or besiege gaza. no reduction in
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