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How the Israel-Hamas war differs from past conflicts in region
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, some are looking at the conflict as part of a new and destabilized world order. Wall Street Journal national security reporter Vivian Salama and Center for Strategic and International Studies senior vice president Jon Alterman join “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Lawmakers propose bipartisan resolution supporting Israel
A bipartisan group of nearly 400 lawmakers introduced a resolution condemning Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel, but it cannot move forward until the House elects a new speaker. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul joins “America Decides” to discuss the House speaker race and the Israel-Hamas war. Source
10/11: America Decides
Speaker vacancy puts key issues in House limbo; State of world order amid several global conflicts Source
13-year-old girl describes surviving Hamas attack
In one small community near the Gaza border, Hamas militants went door-to-door, murdering more than 100 people. CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell spoke with a teenager about how she survived. Source
These House GOP members oppose Scalise for speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, selected by his party to be House speaker, can only afford to lose four Republican votes in the House floor election. Source
What it’s like in Gaza as Israel’s siege continues
Near constant Israeli airstrikes are pulverizing Gaza following Hamas’ assault on southern Israel. The territory is home to about two million people and is roughly the size of Philadelphia. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams is on the ground with the latest. Source
Breaking down Israel’s complex global relations as war erupts
President Biden has pledged his unwavering support for Israel. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to discuss how that commitment could affect U.S. relations with Israel’s friends and adversaries. Source
What Israel’s new unity government means for war against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival have agreed to form an emergency unity government. Eliav Benjamin, Israel’s deputy ambassador to the U.S., joins CBS News to discuss what the move means for Israel’s defense strategy against Hamas. Source
House adjourns without electing new speaker
The House has adjourned until noon Thursday after Republicans postponed a floor vote to select the next speaker. House Republicans voted Wednesday to nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise to fill the speaker seat. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Source