Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Israel has signaled its intention to cooperate with the proceedings after South Africa launched a case against Israel for genocide at the Hague's International Court of Justice. This marks a departure from Israel's usual stance of denouncing the court as biased and not cooperating with international cases. In internal matters, a poll shows only 15% of Israelis want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stay in office after the Gaza war, with Benny Gantz as a leading alternative. Netanyahu's anti-democratic judicial reforms face challenges, and a former cabinet member publicly apologized for contributing to internal strife. In the US, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez faces charges of aiding the Qatari government, and a list of names connected to the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case is expected to be released. Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay, resigns amid controversies, and in South Korea, the leader of the major liberal opposition party is stabbed in a terrorist attack. On a positive note, more Americans can access insulin drugs at $35 per month as the three largest insulin manufacturers negotiate lower prices.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

Huffington Post: Israel Prepares To Defend Itself Against Genocide Claims In First Hearing At The Hague

Reuters: Only 15% of Israelis want Netanyahu to keep job after Gaza war, poll finds

WA Post: Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul law

Politico: In rare apology, Israeli minister says she 'sinned' for her role in reforms that tore country apart

NY Times: Bob Menendez Is Charged With Aiding Qatar

Axios: What to know about list of unsealed names in Jeffrey Epstein case

The Crimson: Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns, Shortest Tenure In University HIstory

AP News: South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in the neck. Police say attacker approached for autograph

CNN: More Americans can now get insulin for $35 | CNN Politics

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