Biden’s gaffes are becoming more common
In the weeks and even months before last week’s poor debate performance, President Biden had seemed confused or listless, according to many people who have interacted with him.
People who have worked with him — including current and former White House aides, political advisers, foreign diplomats and financial donors — say Mistakes seem to be becoming more frequent, more obvious, and more worrying..
Biden has clearly not always been this way: Since the debate, many of his supporters have described him as sharp, articulate and competent. But many believe Biden is a very different person today than when he took office three and a half years ago.
Donald Trump, 78, has also shown signs of decline over the years, often making incoherent remarks. Although voters also expressed concerns about his age, they were not as concerned about him as they were about Biden.
Israeli generals hope for truce
Israel’s top military leader Hope for a ceasefire in GazaAccording to interviews with several security officials, they are willing to take peaceful measures even if Hamas temporarily takes power, a stance that puts them at odds with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes a ceasefire that would allow Hamas to survive the war.
The generals believe a ceasefire is the best way to allow the return of about 120 Israelis held by Hamas, alive or dead. Israel is running low on munitions after its longest war in decades, and the generals believe their forces need time to recuperate if a ground war breaks out with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
As it became increasingly clear that Netanyahu was refusing to commit to a post-war plan, the military’s attitude toward a potential ceasefire shifted, fearing that the war would drag on and its capabilities would erode even as hostages remained captured and Hamas leaders remained at large.
In Gaza, Large numbers of Palestinians flee in response to new evacuation orders The United Nations estimates that the withdrawal of Israeli troops could displace around 250,000 people in southern Gaza.
More than 100 killed in religious event in India
A stampede at a Hindu prayer meeting in Uttar Pradesh yesterday left one person dead More than 100 people And caused many injuries.
Local officials said high temperatures and overcrowding sparked panic at the event, which appeared to have attracted far more than the 5,000 people allowed by its permit.
Most of the dead and injured were women and children, who appeared to have been suffocated by the crowd as they fled the venue. Witnesses told local media that some victims fell into the gutter one by one.
context: Stampedes are common during religious pilgrimages in India, often because of poor public safety measures, and authorities have recently increased police presence and drone surveillance.
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