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The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN’s lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren’t found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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First injured Palestinians arrive in Egypt from Gaza Nov 01, 2023

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As Israel ramps up its bombardment, innocent civilians are finally being allowed to leave war-ravaged Gaza. An Egyptian official tells CNN that 361 foreign nationals left Gaza and entered Egypt through the Rafah crossing today. CNN speaks with the family of an American who got out of Gaza about what it was like visibly seeing her family member leaving Gaza.

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Israel confirms airstrike hit Gaza’s largest refugee camp Oct 31, 2023

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Israel has acknowledged it was behind an enormous explosion at a refugee camp in Gaza which left catastrophic damage. The Israeli military said that it killed a top Hamas commander in the strike while Hamas denied the claim. Also, top US officials testified on Capitol Hill as House Republicans have proposed a bill to give aid to Israel but not Ukraine. Plus, during a Senate hearing Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wrap said antisemitism is reaching historic levels in the United States.

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Netanyahu: Israel will not agree to a ceasefire Oct 30, 2023

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Despite the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the thousands of casualties, including an untold number of civilians and children, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls by some for a ceasefire. Plus, an American trapped in Gaza sends voice memos describing dwindling resources.

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Israel: ground operation in Gaza expanding Oct 27, 2023

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The Israel Defense Forces announced this evening that it is expanding its ground operations against Hamas in Gaza. Gaza residents tell CNN that these are the most intense air strikes they have experienced since the war began 20 days ago. There are reports of widespread power, cellular, and internet outages across the Gaza Strip. It is still unclear what these ramped up attacks will mean for hostage negotiations.

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Manhunt underway after gunman kills 18 in Maine Oct 26, 2023

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Our correspondents are on the ground in Lewiston, Maine where a manhunt is underway for a mass shooter. That CNN crew heard loud bangs near the last known address of the Maine mass shooting suspect. Also, Israel Defense Forces tanks raid Gaza as Israel prepares for “next stages of combat.” Plus, a Hamas delegation reportedly visited Moscow as Russian state media claims Hamas has discussed hostages with Russian officials.

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U.N. relief agency: Gaza crisis “getting worse by the minute” Oct 25, 2023

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A diplomatic spat between Israel and the United Nations has broken out, with Israeli officials calling for the resignation of Secretary General Antonio Guterres. This as the main UN agency working in Gaza said it will be forced to halt its operations later today due to a lack of fuel, exacerbating a grave humanitarian crisis. Plus, Rep. Mike Johnson secured the speaker's gavel without losing any GOP votes Wednesday after weeks of party infighting left the House in chaos.

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Sources: talks ongoing to free large number of hostages Oct 24, 2023

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It has been 17 days since the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas which caught Israel by surprise, setting off a cascade of responses and consequences that now includes a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The World Health Organization said that six hospitals have shut down due to a lack of power. A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces says no fuel will enter Gaza because of concerns it will be stolen by Hamas which controls the Gaza strip.

For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ

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Sources: Hamas releases two Israeli hostages Oct 23, 2023

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Hamas has released two more of the hostages it kidnapped from Israel during the October 7th terrorist attack, according to multiple sources. Plus, the United Nations is calling the situation in Gaza hospitals “dire” as a low rate of humanitarian aid trucks have entered Gaza. Also, according to sources, intelligence shows Iranian-backed militias are ready to ramp up attacks against U.S. forces.

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Two American hostages released by Hamas Oct 21, 2023

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Two U.S. citizens, Judith Tai Raanan and her 18-year-old daughter Natalie Raanan, who had been kidnapped by Hamas, have been released and are now back in Israel. Israel believes Hamas still has around 200 hostages and believes most of them are still alive. Plus, humanitarian aid that has been stuck in Egypt should reach Gaza within "24-48 hours," US President Joe Biden said Friday. Also, an airstrike hit a Greek Orthodox church inside Gaza.

For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ

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In rare move, Egypt allows protests in support of Palestinians Oct 19, 2023

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President Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office this evening for only the second time in his presidency. He is going to try to convince Americans why it is critical to provide tens of billions of dollars to support two allies in their two wars, Israel and Ukraine. Plus, our correspondents in the Middle East provide updates on the conflict, including the likeliness of the Rafah Crossing in Gaza reopening this week.

For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ

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