Michelle discusses the US veto of a UN ceasefire resolution and the global reactions it sparked. The episode covers the US Senate's rejection of Bernie Sanders' attempt to block arms sales to Israel, alongside criticism of the Biden administration's policy. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is highlighted, focusing on aid restrictions and ceasefire negotiations. Israeli airstrikes and their impact on civilians are examined, as well as Hamas' position on a hostages-for-prisoners swap. The episode also touches on the recent naming of Israeli soldier Roi Sasson as a casualty, the mass displacement of Palestinians, and Israeli resettlement efforts, concluding with a look at a Security Council draft resolution on the Gaza conflict.
(0:00) Welcome and sponsor mention
(0:11) United States vetoes UN ceasefire resolution and global reactions
(1:17) US Senate rejects Sanders' effort to block arms sales to Israel; Criticism of Biden administration's policy
(2:31) Humanitarian crisis in Gaza, aid restrictions, and cease-fire negotiations
(3:39) Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and civilian casualties
(5:26) Hamas' stance on hostages-for-prisoners swap deal
(6:37) Israeli soldier Roi Sasson named as latest casualty
(9:21) Mass displacement of Palestinians and Israeli resettlement efforts
(13:06) Security Council draft resolution on Gaza conflict
(16:32) Episode wrap-up and call to follow