Israel Strikes Rafah Crossing After Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Negotiations

Ben Rhodes and guest host Ali Velshi discuss the latest developments on ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the beginning of a military offensive in Rafah, the shutdown of Al Jazeera in Israel, and plans to ban Tik Tok in the United States. They also discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Europe in 5 years, Putin’s inauguration and an alleged assignation plot against President Zelensky, and Canadian police bringing charges in the assassination of a Sikh separatist on their soil. Then, Ben speaks with Ali about his new book, “Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy”, and interviews Slovenian activist Nika Kovač about the “My Voice, My Choice” campaign to fight for abortion rights in Europe.

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
2:27 - Israel/Hamas updates
16:29 - American politicians on Israel and Hamas
33:56 - Xi visits Europe
39:32 - Zelensky assassination plot
43:30 - Indian assassination plot in Canada
46:50 - Ali Velshi's new book
1:01:21 - Nika Kovač interview

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