Israel stands at a crossroad: phased hostage talks or a Gaza invasion. The coalition’s plan is incoherent and risky. A former U.S. broker could shape postwar Gaza with regional powers and demilitarization; widening the war risks U.S. support and regional instability.

In Khan Younis, at least 18 Hamas operatives tried to raid an IDF encampment to kidnap troops. Three soldiers were wounded, one seriously. About 10 militants were killed; eight fled into a tunnel. Hamas claimed a suicide attack and tank hits. The clash lasted under an hour; a manhunt continues.

A Bell Hotel ruling shows judicial review can block ministers when a decision seems irrational. Starmer’s Palestine recognition is criticized as irrational and potentially unlawful; it could invite court challenges and raise security concerns.

LA Mayor Karen Bass says there is no crime in Los Angeles, a claim the piece calls absurd. It links the stance to immigration policy, cites claims of crimes against humanity, and notes crimes attributed to illegal immigration.

Texas Republicans push a new congressional redistricting bill after weeks of Democratic walkouts; Democrats have returned. The plan could flip five Democratic seats to Republicans, fueling gerrymandering charges as other states push similar maps.

The Digest, 8/20/2025 @830AM, CDT

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