White House officials express concerns over Mahmoud Abbas's ability to lead Gaza post-war. Joe Biden supports a rejuvenated Palestinian Authority, but corruption within Abbas's leadership and Hamas's rising popularity pose challenges. Mohammed Dahlan and Salam Fayyad are being considered as potential replacements. Discussions with regional powers like Jordan, Egypt, and the UAE are underway regarding Gaza's governance and reconstruction. Security poses difficulties, as deploying troops faces resistance. NATO or UN guarantees for international presence are being explored. Israel is assessing future options and may cooperate with the PA.

Amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, media bias against Israel prevails, failing to recognize the global consequences of Hamas's actions. The foiled plot to attack Jewish institutions in Europe highlights the need to acknowledge Hamas as a threat beyond Israel's borders. Their tactics and techniques, if successful, could proliferate, presenting a significant global security risk.

Theodore Johnson challenges the conventional interpretation of the Boston Tea Party, suggesting it may have been an act of terrorism committed by white men in blackface. By deconstructing this historical event, Johnson questions the national myth and emphasizes the importance of inclusive narratives.

In Florida, a man named Sony Josaphat drives himself to jail and confesses to the murder of a recently married couple. The suspect faces first-degree murder charges, but the victims' identities remain undisclosed.

The Vatican's "trial of the century" concludes with Cardinal Angelo Becciu being found guilty of embezzlement and abuse of office. Becciu receives a prison sentence of 5.5 years and is barred from holding any future office.

The Digest, 12/16/2023 @130PM, CDT

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