The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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Two Israeli hostages released by Hamas arrive at Tel Aviv hospital Oct 24, 2023

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Two more hostages have been freed, 17 days after they were kidnapped by Hamas. They are 79-year-old Nurit Cooper and 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz, both kidnapped with their husbands from the kibbutz near Gaza. Plus, according to sources, the U.S. is seeking to delay a ground incursion to buy more time for hostage talks.

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Two Americans released by Hamas now in Israel Oct 21, 2023

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Two American hostages have just been released by Hamas into the custody of Israel Defense Forces. With dozens more hostages still being held captive, Kaitlan speaks to parents of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas. Plus, the United States and allies urge for clear goals ahead of a Gaza invasion.

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Biden: aiding Israel and Ukraine “vital” to U.S. Oct 20, 2023

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Kaitlan is live from Tel Aviv where President Biden just left to head to Washington. Tonight, he delivered a primetime address to the nation from the Oval Office and made a direct appeal to the American people and to Congress for aid to Israel and Ukraine, saying their success is vital to America’s national security.

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Israeli military warns war with Hamas “will not be short” Oct 19, 2023

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President Biden says US intelligence agencies are backing up Israel’s claim that it wasn’t behind a deadly blast in Gaza. Biden is set to deliver an Oval Office primetime address on the war tomorrow. Plus, this comes as widespread rage explodes in the Middle East despite US and Israeli statements about the cause of the blast. Also, US Congress has failed, again, to elect a new House speaker.

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Update for October 17, 2023 Oct 18, 2023

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There is no new episode of The Source showcast. For recent news updates be sure to check out CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things

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Biden to visit Israel Wednesday Oct 17, 2023

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Following a nearly eight-hour meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that President Biden will be going to Israel on Wednesday for a critical trip that comes at a critical time. This as Hamas releases video of a French-Isreali hostage. Plus, we examine what warfare may look like amidst the tunnels Hamas has made under Gaza.

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Israel-Hamas war rages as civilians race to flee Gaza Oct 14, 2023

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An urgent evacuation order is made by Israel to the residents of Gaza, which aid groups have deemed impossible. This as Netanyahu is warning Hamas the strikes are just the beginning. Plus, Israel is hitting hundreds of new targets in Gaza and Lebanon as members of the IDF are carrying out raids in Gaza looking for hostages held by Hamas. Also, House Republicans went home tonight without a new speaker. The chaos on Capitol Hill has real consequences for what’s happening in Israel.

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Israeli troops mass in historic numbers near Gaza border Oct 13, 2023

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New explosions in Gaza as Israel exposes more of Hamas’ horrors to the world. Plus, there are dire humanitarian warnings coming out of Gaza as Israel is vowing to block food and water until the hostages are freed by Hamas. With aid to Israel on the line, House Republicans have devolved into chaos as the Republican nominee for House speaker has just dropped out of the race.

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Israel hammers Gaza with airstrikes Oct 12, 2023

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Israel’s war against Hamas enters a new phase as Israeli troops are amassing along the Gaza border. This as Hamas is now holding as much as 150 hostages, several of whom have been confirmed to be Americans. A former US hostage negotiator joins. Plus, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) has been nominated by Republicans to be the next House speaker but it is unclear if he will have enough votes to do so.

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Biden confirms Americans are among Hamas hostages Oct 11, 2023

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President Biden confirmed the disturbing development that Americans are among the hostages taken by Hamas. In a speech where he condemned the slaughter of at least 1,200 people in Israel, a number updated just moments ago, President Biden denounced Hamas as evil. Biden also reiterated that the United States stands with Israel and said that Israel has a right to respond.

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