Monday, May 6th, 2024

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: Ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel collapse in Cairo, leading Israel to announce an imminent incursion into Gaza. Hamas claimed responsibility for firing rockets at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, causing its closure, worsening the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Additionally, the Israeli government ordered the closure of Al Jazeera's local offices, citing security concerns and accusing the network of incitement against soldiers. Furthermore, the US halted a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel, and in US politics, Senator Tim Scott's vague response to accepting the 2024 election results raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted on bribery charges involving an oil company and a bank. Finally, severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma have caused widespread chaos.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Hamas says cease-fire talks ended. Israel vows military operation in near future
• NY Times: Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Rocket Attack Claimed by Hamas
• AP News: Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment
• Axios: Scoop: U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel
• NBC News: Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept 2024 election results
• WA Post: Rep. Henry Cuellar accused of taking bribes from Azerbaijan, Mexican bank
• CBS News: Hundreds rescued from floodwaters around Houston as millions in Texas, Oklahoma, remain under threat
• Axios: 40 million at risk of severe storms, "intense" tornadoes possible Monday

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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