Good Evening,
It's Tuesday, October 24th. |
Israeli Hostages Released
85-year-old and 79-year-old Israeli women who were held hostage by Hamas spoke of the terror they experienced Tuesday upon their release, as the NYT reports. |
Israel Intensifies Strikes
The Israeli military intensified airstrikes on Gaza, saying Tuesday that it hit hundreds of targets in the besieged Palestinian territory, as The Washington Post reports. |
Iranian-Backed Militias Mount New Wave of Attacks as U.S. Supports Israel
Iran in recent days has unleashed the regional militias it has spent years arming, raising the risks of larger conflict in the region, as the WSJ reports. |
Executive Education
Ready to take the next step towards policy success in Washington? Join CSIS experts November 13-16, 2023, at CSIS Headquarters for "Decoding D.C.: Policy, Power, and People," to unlock the secrets to thriving in the capital's unique policy landscape. Register by November 1 to gain access to interactive seminars and practical tools for success. |
Audio Briefs
CSIS experts give short, spoken-word summaries on the biggest takeaways from their latest reports, white papers, and commentaries—in their own words.
Listen here: "The Hydrogen Hubs Selection Sets Off the Dawn of U.S. Hydrogen Economy" with CSIS's Jane Nakano. |
In That Number
7,000
Since the beginning of the conflict, Hamas has fired 7,000 rockets toward Israel, according to the Israeli military.
Source: AP |
Critical Quote
“I went through a hell I could never imagine."
—Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, freed Hamas hostage |
iDeas Lab
CSIS launched the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program, which will provide visionary leadership on the most difficult issues in the field of intelligence. The new program, led by CSIS’s Emily Harding, will examine how technology will shape the future of national security and provide insights and actionable recommendations to government and industry leaders confronting these trends.
The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab at CSIS enhances our research with the latest in cutting-edge web technologies, design, and multimedia.![]() ![]() ![]() |
Optics
(Photo credit: Gideon Markowicz/Anadolu/Getty Images.) 85-year-old Israeli Yochaved Lifshitz, taken hostage in the cross-border attack by Hamas, gives a press conference at Ichilov Hospital following her release, in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 24, 2023. |
Recommended Reading
"The Outlook for Israel’s Military Campaign against Hamas" by CSIS's Seth G. Jones, Jon B. Alterman, Emily Harding, and Daniel Byman. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 10:00 a.m., the CSIS Middle East Program hosts a conversation with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on the ongoing Israel-Hamas crisis and potential avenues for peace.
Then, at 2:00 p.m., the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development examines the potential of blockchain technology to prevent disinformation and combat corruption.
Later, at 3:00 p.m., AEI holds a discussion on the potential federal legalization of cannabis. |
Video
Yesterday, the CSIS International Security Program and Middle East Program hosted a virtual discussion on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas War. Watch the full event here. |
Podcasts
CSIS’s Emily Harding joins the podcast to discuss Israel’s tragic intelligence failure and its efforts to regroup against an unseen enemy. Plus, a discussion of Egypt’s role going forward.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
This clip of Jimmy Fallon a couple of nights ago with Kieth Richards really, really made me smile. |
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