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Latest news headlines for Tues Oct 17th. Belgian authorities launched an early Tuesday manhunt for a suspected terrorist gunman who brutally killed two Swedes in a shocking act before vanishing into the night. Eric Van Duyse, spokesperson for the federal prosecutor’s office, revealed that the investigation now revolves around the possibility of terrorist motives, following a claim of responsibility posted on social media. This claim suggests an affiliation with the Islamic State, as Van Duyse noted. Chris Anderson reporting. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina lauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for demonstrating what he described as “restraint” in response to the recent attack by Hamas on Israel over a week ago. The Republican presidential candidate commended Netanyahu for his patient and humane approach, emphasizing the Israeli leader’s deliberate actions and the declaration of war against Hamas, with a commitment to exact an “unprecedented price.” Jessica Oakley reporting. Late Monday, central Brussels witnessed a tragic shooting incident claiming the lives of two Swedes. Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo suggested that the attack may have ties to terrorism, leading to the convening of an emergency meeting with top Cabinet ministers. In response, Belgian authorities raised the terror alert to its highest level in the capital, while the OCAD anti-terror center elevated the terror alert for the rest of the country to its second-highest level. Benjamin Wright reporting. The chairman of Ford is appealing to the United Auto Workers to put an end to its ongoing strike against the historic automaker. Bill Ford, in his first public statement since the strike began last month, expressed his personal connections to some UAW members while simultaneously criticizing the union for portraying the Michigan automaker as the adversary. Lawrence Keller reporting.

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While Americans lean toward ongoing support for Israel, their sentiments toward President Biden’s overall performance remain less favorable An additional 29% believing that the country should increase its involvement. However, a majority of the public also expresses disapproval of President Joe Biden’s management of the conflict, as well as several other issues, as indicated by a recent ABC News/Ipsos poll. Kyle Norris reporting. — An official has reported that 29 Americans have been confirmed deceased in Israel. Israeli authorities have reported a toll of at least 1,300 fatalities and 3,227 injuries within Israel after an unprecedented incursion by the militant group Hamas from air, land, and sea on October 7. In Gaza, there have been at least 2,228 casualties due to retaliatory strikes from Israel, with an additional 8,744 people sustaining injuries. Benjamin Wright reporting. — On Sunday, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized that the Biden administration’s primary focus is ensuring the safe evacuation of Palestinian-Americans from Gaza. Sullivan mentioned that U.S. officials are actively working to grant the general civilian population in Gaza access to secure zones and essential necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical aid. David Lang reporting. — House Republicans are scheduled to conduct a floor vote in their pursuit of selecting a new speaker on Tuesday. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, who secured the second position in the closed-door vote following Scalise, has won an internal vote to be nominated as the speaker. However, 55 House Republicans indicated in that confidential vote that they would abstain from voting for Jordan in a full floor vote. Kevin Sanders reporting.

Latest News Headlines in 60-seconds – Israeli special forces are operating within Gaza in search of hostages Israeli troops conducted targeted operations in Gaza to eliminate the terrorist threat and search for hostages, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces on Friday. Meanwhile, Gazans are preparing for the possibility of a significant ground operation. During his visit to Tel Aviv, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured Israel of full support, emphasizing, “This is not a moment for neutrality, equivocation, or excuses for the unacceptable.” The United Nations reports that Israel has instructed them to carry out an evacuation of northern Gaza within a 24-hour timeframe According to the United Nations, the Israeli military’s directive to move the entire 1.1 million population of northern Gaza to the south of the besieged area is deemed “unfeasible” without significant humanitarian repercussions. Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza as living conditions worsen The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has significantly worsened, with dire warnings of potential starvation and an imminent fuel shortage. Israel is persisting with airstrikes and withholding crucial provisions in response to the brutal terror attacks by Hamas, which have claimed the lives of over 1,200 individuals. The UAW has announced the extension of its strike to encompass a Ford truck manufacturing facility located in Kentucky On Wednesday, the United Auto Workers union took a substantial step forward in their strike actions against the Detroit Three automakers. They initiated a strike at a significant Ford truck manufacturing plant in Louisville, Kentucky, catching many by surprise. Approximately 8,700 union members ceased their work at the plant around 6:30 p.m., impacting the production of profitable heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large SUVs.

Thanks to continued shenanigans of the radical left and right, the so-called UNITED States of America is currently mistitled. That’s only because there are a lot of knuckleheads out there that are constantly looking to create chaos. The leader of the chaos is the gloom-and-doom orange-buffoon. He’s not looking for the good of the country. He’s looking for the good of his fragile ego and wallet. He doesn’t give a damn about this country. Because of this, he fuels the radicals to come out of their scum ponds and act out like the idiots that they are. Let’s discuss.

Unbiased headline news in 60-seconds. The Israel-Hamas war’s death toll continued to rise, even days after the unexpected assault on Israel by the Hamas militant group originating from Gaza. President Biden strongly condemned the assault, which resulted in over 1,000 casualties, including 14 Americans, describing it as “a heinous act.” He noted that American citizens were among those currently held captive by Hamas, a group that maintains control over the Gaza Strip and has long been designated a terrorist organization by the United States. Benjamin Wright reporting. — Relatives of U.S. citizens who were feared to be taken hostage by Hamas appealed to the Biden administration on Tuesday, seeking assistance in securing the release of their loved ones. They expressed concern that they had not received any “formal communication” from the White House. During a news conference, Rachel Goldberg, the mother of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shared that the last message she received from her son conveyed his love and regret. Goldberg-Polin had been among the thousands of attendees at a music festival when Hamas militants disrupted the event on Saturday. Harry Michaels reporting. — New York Representative George Santos, who has been facing numerous challenges, found himself indicted on fresh federal charges on Tuesday. This superseding indictment included charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and credit card fraud. Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York newly alleged that Santos and former campaign treasurer Nancy Marks had submitted false financial reports to the Federal Election Commission. These reports had inflated the campaign’s fundraising figures, all in an attempt to qualify for specific perks, benefits, and support from Republican Party leaders. Kyle Norris reporting. — Western Afghanistan was hit by a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3, just a few days after two similar-magnitude quakes claimed the lives of over 1,200 people. The earthquake originated 17.39 miles to the northwest of Herāt, Afghanistan, as reported by the United States Geological Survey, an agency responsible for monitoring earthquakes worldwide. Shortly after the initial quake, a 5.0 magnitude tremor occurred in the same general area. Lawrence Keller reporting.