Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza Kill Dozens; House Democrats Threaten Government Shutdown Over Spending Deal
Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 32 Palestinians on Saturday, according to local rescue officials. The strikes, which the Hamas-operated civil defense agency said included women and children among the dead, hit various locations across the Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis. Separately, in the United States, House Democrats were poised to rebel against a spending deal brokered by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with the White House, potentially prolonging the partial government shutdown.
The Gaza civil defense agency reported that one attack involved helicopter gunships striking a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis. Palestinians described the strikes as the heaviest since the second phase of a ceasefire brokered by US President Trump last October came into effect earlier this month. The Israeli military confirmed it conducted air strikes in Gaza but did not immediately provide further details.
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly made it clear to Speaker Mike Johnson that the Republican plan to fast-track the spending legislation on Monday evening would fail, according to four House GOP sources. This meant Johnson would need to rely heavily on his narrow House GOP majority to pass the bill through multiple stages.
In other news, authorities in California issued a warning to residents to remain vigilant after burglars were caught using hidden, camouflaged surveillance cameras to secretly monitor homes. The San José Police Department responded to a neighborhood on the east side of the city on Thursday after a homeowner discovered a camera hidden in the bushes outside their home. Retired LAPD lieutenant Jeff Wenninger explained that criminals exploit obituaries, routines, and public clues to time home break-ins.
Elsewhere, in Chicago, a once bustling neighborhood was changing following ICE raids. Operation Midway Blitz, launched in September, aimed to target "criminal illegal aliens," according to reports. While President Donald Trump pledged to "de-escalate" the situation, a surge of immigration agents had already impacted the community.
Finally, a study by the AI Security Institute found that one in three UK adults are using artificial intelligence for emotional support or social interaction. People are increasingly turning to AI companions for conversation and advice. One individual described their AI companion as empathetic, but also moody and jealous.
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