Israeli forces are continuing their search for evidence of Hamas’ presence in Gaza hospitals, expanding the hunt across several medical facilities in the northern Gaza Strip. The IDF claimed to have found tunnels, weapons, and even a vehicle, but have not provided definitive evidence that a Hamas command center exists beneath Al-Shifa hospital. The military has stated that they are close to dismantling the military system in the area and found the body of a hostage in a structure near the hospital. Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas mentioned that any hostage release deal would be one-to-one, but hopes for up to 100 hostages to be released, while Hamas is reportedly asking for a five-day ceasefire, which Israel has not agreed to.
Meanwhile, Gazans are at risk of starvation as only 10% of required food supplies have entered Gaza since the start of the war, according to the United Nations World Food Programme, prompting a push for the opening of another supply route.
The newsletter also contained a report about the family of Raymond Mattia, who are seeking justice after he was killed by Border Patrol agents. However, a Supreme Court ruling makes it unlikely for the family to sue the agents individually. The series also reports about the death of Dex Carvey, son of comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum Dana Carvey, due to an accidental drug overdose.
On another note, the auto workers union has approved a 4 ½ year contract with Detroit’s Big Three and the Supreme Court rejected Florida’s bid to enforce a state law that targets drag show performances that challengers say imposes unlawful restrictions on free speech.
In other political news, President Joe Biden has signed a stopgap funding bill passed by the Senate, temporarily averting a government shutdown, and the special counsel appointed to investigate Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents has interviewed the president’s son Hunter Biden.
Finally, the Morning Rundown newsletter mentioned a piece on tipping services and what amount to give, select online shopping which was curated by Elizabeth Both and Annie Hill.
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