Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacts strongly to President Biden being called "Genocide Joe" and insists that young people are horrified by the violence and loss of life in Gaza. She firmly believes that the word genocide should not be taken lightly or dismissed. In addition, Ocasio-Cortez defends Biden's position as the most formidable candidate in the race.

Israeli and Western intelligence officials, along with a former Israeli police officer, reveal that Hamas obtains a significant amount of explosives from unexploded Israeli munitions fired into Gaza. The group also steals weapons from IDF bases and repurposes large warheads for rockets. To acquire arms, Hamas employs a combination of domestic manufacturing, smuggling, and off-the-shelf weaponry.

As a response to allegations that 12 UNRWA staff members were involved in the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, the US, UK, and other Western powers reduce their funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. Former President Trump had previously cut funding to the UN, accusing UNRWA of supporting Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant commends the US decision, considering it a crucial step towards holding UNRWA accountable.

The Digest, 1/28/2024 @130PM, CDT

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