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Israeli forces have ramped up raids and airstrikes in Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. Humanitarian supplies is now being sent into the area, but aid agencies say much more is needed. As House Republicans start again in their search for a speaker, state lawmakers look to next year's elections. Flu, RSV and Covid are predicted to fill up hospital beds again. Plus, why the housing market is going from tough to terrible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More aid has crossed into Gaza, but aid groups say it's nowhere near enough. The conflict in the Middle East is leading to rising tensions around the world. A Russian attack on a mail depot has killed six people in Ukraine. A teenage girl in Iran is brain dead after reports of an altercation with police. Plus, some college admissions programs may be skewed against people from low income families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are growing concerns that Israel's war with Hamas is going to escalate, as the US tries to delay troops from entering Gaza. It's back to the beginning in the race for House Speaker. There are reports Donald Trump spoke to an Australian billionaire about his private calls with foreign leaders back when he was President. Argentina's presidential elections are heading to a run off. Plus, authorities in Nashville are searching for the Police Chief's son, after two officers were shot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new state law in Florida is making it easier for conservative groups to get certain books removed from school libraries. It has turned school board meetings into spectacles, with parents and outside voices reading out explicit passages from books without context to argue that they should not be available to minors. In today’s episode, we explore the tactics and hear from students about how they feel about the effort by adults to control which books they have access to. Guest: Elle Reeve, CNN Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two hostages are released by Hamas, as the Israel Defense Forces says it believes more than 200 people are being held hostage in Gaza. Meanwhile the possibility of an Israeli ground incursion into Gaza looms. Gaza’s children are bearing the brunt of the conflict as the war intensifies and calls for a ceasefire continue. Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia chugs along after a secret weapons delivery from the U.S. A Las Vegas police officer has been sentenced over a string of casino robberies. And Tyson Foods bets on insect protein as it gears into a more sustainable future. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aid makes its way into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis intensifies, but more help is needed. Protests erupt around the world in support of the Palestinian people, as bombing from Israel continues in Gaza. House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as a candidate for the House speakership. Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy as an excuse to get out of paying the families of Sandy Hook victims. And a meteor shower will cover the skies this weekend, we tell you how to get the best view To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conditions on the ground in Gaza continue to deteriorate as Israel repeatedly bombards the strip with airstrikes in retaliation for the brutal Hamas terror attack. As the situation worsens, aid agencies are warning that hospitals are almost out of fuel. In this episode, we hear from four people on the ground who are fighting to survive the war: an aid worker running low on food and water, a 13-year-old girl, a woman who is nine months pregnant with her first child, and a translator who is housing over 50 other people in his small home. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israeli prime minister's office says two American hostages – a mother and a daughter – have been released by Hamas and are in Israel. President Joe Biden said humanitarian aid stuck in Egypt should reach Gaza within 24-48 hours. House Republicans voted to drop Rep. Jim Jordan as the party’s speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump was fined by a New York judge and had two of his co-defendants in Georgia flip on him. Plus, a hopeful story about how a man with a pig heart transplant is doing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Israel says it thinks the majority of the hostages being held by Hamas are alive, calls are getting louder for aid to get into Gaza. We'll tell where exactly the $105 billion funding President Joe Biden officially asked for would be going. Congressman Jim Jordan lost another vote to become speaker. It'll be a warmer, wetter winter for parts of the US. And, we'll tell you which state is set to become the first place to let pharmacies sell medical cannabis products. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number of people killed in Gaza since October 7th has passed 4,000. Another speaker vote is expected this morning. A Maryland judge was shot and killed on his driveway - now other judges are under protection. An American warship has intercepted multiple projectiles near the coast of Yemen. Plus, how the lack of births in China has closed down a factory in Ireland. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has made an appeal for the American people to support Ukraine and Israel. Aid deliveries to Gaza have been delayed, as the situation there continues to deteriorate. Some House Republicans are getting frustrated with Congressman Jim Jordan's attempts to be elected speaker. A federal judge has overturned California's ban on assault weapons. Plus, the US private who fled to North Korea is facing charges - including desertion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Joe Biden’s rare primetime address from the Oval Office — we have the highlights. Multiple sources tell CNN the Rafah border crossing won’t be open until the weekend now for aid to get to Gaza. Congressman Jim Jordan is planning for a third vote tomorrow for House speaker. Democratic Senator Laphonza Butler from California will not run for a full term in 2024. And, we’ll explain why CVS is taking some popular allergy and cold medicines off the shelves. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Statement Department issued a rare warning to all Americans overseas, as Israel signals a ground invasion in Gaza could be coming soon. Egypt says some humanitarian aid for Gaza is expected to come tomorrow morning. House Republicans are trying to hold a third floor vote to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has an uncertain economic outlook. Plus, the US government is receiving dozens of reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Egypt says 20 trucks can deliver aid across the border in Gaza. President Joe Biden will make pitch to Americans about supporting Ukraine and Israel. There won't be a third speaker vote today as House chaos continues. Former Trump 2020 campaign lawyer Sidney Powell has pleaded guilty. Plus, why Joran van der Sloot probably won't be prosecuted for murder - even though he confessed to killing Natalie Holloway. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are Palestinian reports of airstrikes near an area where aid is due to cross into Gaza. Chaos in the House continues, so now Democrats are weighing their options. The total reward has risen to $74,000 for information on four escaped inmates in Georgia. Some GOP-led states and fossil fuel groups want to put a stop to the "good neighbor" pollution rule. Plus, why people might want to double check their Ozempic injection pens. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fears are growing that the conflict in the Middle East will spill over Israel's borders. Congressman Jim Jordan is hoping it'll be third time lucky as he attempts another speaker vote. Only three percent of the US population has gotten their updated Covid-19 vaccines. Another American journalist has been detained and charged in Russia. Plus, Netflix has put its prices up again. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is set to give an address tomorrow about wars in Israel and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US has imposed new sanctions targeting Hamas’ revenue in the terror group's war with the Israeli military. Former President Donald Trump accused a witness of lying in his civil fraud trial. The House is expected to hold a third round of voting in the race for a new speaker. Lastly, the US conducted its first migrant deportation flight to Venezuela. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s trip to Tel Aviv was overshadowed by outrage over a devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza that is being highly contested in the region. In this episode, CNN’s International Diplomatic Editor, Nic Robertson explains how the US’ strong support for Israel could be tested, and what came out of this high stakes visit while the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with details on the US’s current assessment about a deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza. It comes as the US vetoed a UN resolution that proposed a humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow critical aid to be delivered to Palestinian civilians. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan lost more votes today on his second attempt at becoming House speaker. The man long suspected of killing Natalee Holloway in Aruba almost two decades ago has confessed to her murder. And, Americans saw an increase in net worth after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has left Israel after his short, but high stakes trip. Biden's visit is being overshadowed by a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza that the US currently assess Israel wasn’t responsible for. The House is taking a second vote to elect a speaker today with Rep. Jim Jordan's bid in trouble. Former President Donald Trump was back in court after being questioned under oath yesterday. Plus, people are paying more for their health insurance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Joe Biden meets with officials in Israel, a doctor describes the devastation from an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Congressman Jim Jordan is hoping a second floor vote will mean he's elected House Speaker. A vigil has been held for the 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy killed in Chicago this week. China and Russia's leaders are trying to set themselves apart from the US. Plus, a grand jury will decide whether Alec Baldwin should face charges again for the 'Rust' film set death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces are denying that they had anything to do with an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Meanwhile, the blast has led to a big set back for President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East. Congressman Jim Jordan is attempting another vote to be elected House Speaker this morning. The man accused of extorting Natalee Holloway's mother is expected to plead guilty. Plus, X is testing whether to charge users for their accounts To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan has cancelled a summit between President Joe Biden and Middle East leaders following a strike that is believed to have killed hundreds, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan pushes for a second House vote to become speaker as he faces more resistance than expected. Two co-defendants in the Georgia election subversion case got their bids to dismiss their charges rejected again. Harvard University is losing a prominent donor over its initial response to Hamas’ terror attacks. Lastly, we’ll tell you why General Motors is putting its electric pickup expansion plans on hold. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza City that Palestinian officials say killed between 200 to 300 people, citing preliminary estimates. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan lost his first attempt to become the next speaker of the House. US officials have indicated to CNN that Ukraine has used long range missiles the US provided to hit targets on Russian soil. The US is preventing companies from selling even more semiconductor chips to China. And, the FDA is one step closer to banning certain kinds of cigarettes and cigars. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden heads to the Middle East today, while the US strengthens its military posture in the region. The House is expected to hold a vote today to elect a new speaker. Russia and China’s presidents are meeting today, trying to set themselves apart from the US. Former President Donald Trump is in court today in New York after getting issued another gag order in another case. Plus, why drugstore chains are closing thousands of stores. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More deaths are being reported in southern Gaza, the area people were told to evacuate to by Israel. Jim Jordan's expected to face a vote for Speaker of the House today - we'll tell you why some in his party are holding back support. Migrant families will only be able to stay in New York City shelters for 60 days. A win and a loss for India's LGBTQ community today. Plus, the world has a new hottest chili pepper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Israel have agreed to discuss getting aid to people in Gaza, ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to Israel tomorrow. Hamas has released a video of a woman it says it's holding hostage. Congressman Jim Jordan is edging closer to the votes he needs to be elected Speaker. A terror attack suspect has died in Belgium. Plus, LinkedIn is making hundreds of layoffs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is expected to visit Israel this week as the war between Hamas militants and the Israeli military continues. The University of Pennsylvania lost a prominent donor over backlash about the school’s response to antisemitism. We’ll tell you about a deadly shooting in Brussels that the government described as a terrorist attack. US Rep. Jim Jordan met with Republicans privately tonight ahead of a scheduled speaker vote tomorrow. Lastly, the US Supreme Court is allowing the Biden administration’s rules on so-called ghost guns to stand as legal challenges play out. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Egypt is blaming Israel for a lack of progress to reopen a border crossing with Gaza as critical aid piles up. A 6-year-old boy has been laid to rest after authorities say his landlord allegedly fatally stabbed him for being Muslim. The federal government has reached a settlement deal with the American Civil Liberties Union over migrant family separations under former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump has been hit with a gag order in his federal election subversion case. And, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company is calling for an end to the UAW strike. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel says it’s planning a new phase of the war against Hamas, as world diplomats ramp up talks to get much-needed aid to Gaza. US officials are trying to stop the conflict from spreading to other countries in the region. Congressman Jim Jordan is facing an uphill battle to get enough votes to be elected speaker. A federal judge is deciding what former President Donald Trump can and can't say publicly in his election subversion case. Plus, new sports are added to the lineup for the 2028 Olympics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A huge diplomatic effort is underway to try to get aid into Gaza, and people out. A judge is deciding whether to restrict what former President Donald Trump is allowed to say publicly about the election subversion case in Washington. It doesn't sound like Jim Jordan has the votes to be elected as Speaker. Colorado's I-25 is partially closed after a coal train came off the tracks. Plus, another NFL player leaves the field in an ambulance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aid workers are warning that Gaza is being "strangled" by Israeli forces. A Chicago-area landlord has been accused of killing a six year old boy and has been charged with hate crimes. Jim Jordan's path to speaker could be blocked by GOP lawmakers. Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Plus, 'Three's Company' star Suzanne Somers has died at the age of 76. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hamas assault on Israel has shocked the world and sparked fierce retaliation from Israel. Thousands of people have been killed in both Israel and Gaza, while Hamas claims to be holding over 100 people hostage. In today’s episode, we hear from our teams on the ground in Israel and people living through the conflict. Guests: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Becky Anderson, CNN International Anchor Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent Listen to Tug of War here. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A window issued by the Israeli military for Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City has closed, as the prospect of a ground incursion looms over those left. GOP candidates gather in New Hampshire to rally supporters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Amsterdam breaks its own record for the highest taxes for tourists And Disney is hiking prices at one resort again, just a year after an uptick was announced. Nobel Prize awardee Louise Glück has died at 80. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Hamas-Israel conflict continues, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens leaving over 2,000 dead and hospitals scrambling. The European Commission warns social media giants to curb disinformation spreading online about the Hamas-Israel conflict. In a referendum, Australians vote down recognizing its indigenous peoples in their constitution. New York’s attorney general says no charges will be brought against three officers involved in the 2021 death of a man tased while covered in hand sanitizer. And the ring of fire eclipse over the US is today, here’s what you should know. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden gave some of his most direct public comments about the suffering inside Gaza in the war between Israel and Hamas. The BBC says the Israeli police assaulted and held some of its journalists at gunpoint. The FDA is proposing a rule to ban certain hair-straightening products that have been linked to health risks. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford Explorers. Lastly, the federal government is investing in potential Covid-19 vaccines and therapeutics that would go beyond the traditional jab in the arm. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts. Warning: what you’ll hear in this episode is disturbing. With each passing day, the true brutality of Hamas’ attack on Israel is coming into sharper focus. At the same time, Israel says their troops carried out raids in Gaza, while pounding the enclave with airstrikes and shutting off all water and power to the region. In this episode, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward tells us stories of grief and strength out of the Be’eri kibbutz, which bore the brunt of Hamas’ attacks. One resident felt “relief,” after learning of his daughter’s death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is in talks with international leaders to secure the release of hostages, including Americans, held by Hamas as Israel’s military appear poised to launch a ground incursion into Gaza. Plus, tensions between the Israeli military and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah continue to escalate near the border. House Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Police arrested a teen in connection to a mass shooting at a historically Black college in Baltimore. And, President Joe Biden announced a $7 billion clean energy project in the US. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces say they’ve carried out raids in Gaza as it calls for roughly 1.1 million people to evacuate their homes, amid criticism from the UN. President Joe Biden says he’ll speak to the families of Americans believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas. GOP leaders are meeting behind closed doors again with no clear path forward in sight. Former President Donald Trump has lost an attempt to get a lawsuit thrown out that wants to block him from a state’s presidential ballot. And, one of the tech world’s largest deals in history finally closes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces are calling for half of Gaza to evacuate. Cities around the world are bracing for both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests today. After the biggest healthcare worker strike in US history, a tentative deal has been reached. A teacher has been killed in a knife attack at a school in France. House Republicans are having a pretty bad week, and there's still no Speaker in sight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas claims 13 hostages in Gaza have been killed in airstrikes from Israeli forces. The US will begin chartering flights to bring Americans home from Israel today. Steve Scalise has pulled out of the race for Speaker. We'll bring you reaction to the mixed verdicts against two police officers involved in the arrest of Elijah McClain. Plus, Swifties are told it's okay to dance in movie theaters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate as the Israeli military targets Hamas militants in response to the group’s terror attack. Plus, the US and Qatar agree to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in frozen funds. GOP Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of the speaker’s race as House Republicans face a leadership crisis. The jury reached a split verdict in the trial of two Colorado police officers charged in the death of 23-year-old Black man Elijah McClain. Lastly, a founding member of the R&B group The Isley Brothers has died. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration says it’s working to arrange charter flights out of Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he met with the families of Americans killed or taken hostage by Hamas. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are facing a new charge. Possible tornadoes ripped through parts of Florida. And, we’ll tell you why Disneyland is raising its prices again. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas must be treated like ISIS as CNN visits Gaza border towns where Hamas left behind devastation. We'll tell you what the Biden administration says its focusing on when it comes to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Social security payments will be going up by less next year. Steve Scalise may have won his first battle, but he's got a long way to go before he can be elected as House Speaker. Plus, why Target is closing stores in big cities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces say Gaza won't get electricity, water or food until Hamas lets hostages go. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US stands with Israel, after meeting the country's prime minister. The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the US continues to rise. Microsoft is appealing a hefty tax bill. Plus, companies are coming together to pay customers back for tax on some menstrual products. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza have been forced to flee their homes as Israel continues strikes. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to meet with the country's Prime Minister today. House Republicans have nominated a Speaker, but he might not have the support to win a vote. Talks between the actors' union and Hollywood studios have been suspended. Plus, a winning ticket has been sold for Powerball's $1.73 billion jackpot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden met with Jewish community leaders and issued a stark warning to Iran following Hamas’ attack on Israel. GOP speaker nominee Steve Scalise struggles to lock down the votes to win the gavel. The UAW ordered a strike at Ford’s largest plant in Kentucky. The Federal Reserve may be planning to raise interest rates again. Lastly, NASA collected an asteroid sample that could lend some insight into the early days of our solar system. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s new daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts. Warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence. As the conflict enters the fifth day, Israel’s military continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, while Israel forms an emergency government and war cabinet. In today’s episode, CNN's Hadas Gold explains what this move says about Israel’s military strategy, as fears of a regional conflict rise. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is in talks with other countries to help Americans and civilians safely out of Gaza, which is being heavily bombarded by Israel’s military following Hamas’ attacks. Plus, a senior Israeli official suggests Iran knew about Hamas’ attacks despite US intelligence suggesting otherwise. House Republicans picked Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be the party’s nominee for speaker. Former NFL player Sergio Brown is in police custody in connection to his mom’s murder. And, we’ll tell you about a new rule the Biden administration is proposing to ban junk fees. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders in Israels say the country is forming an emergency government and war management cabinet. There are signs Hamas and Israel could negotiate on the release of some hostages held in Gaza. GOP lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to choose a House Speaker. The UN is urgently calling for donations for Afghanistan after another devastating earthquake. Plus, the Supreme Court considers whether South Carolina's new district map is 'bleaching' Black voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices