Massive Iran missile attack on Israel; Israel strikes Lebanon; Terror attack in Israel; VP debate; Longshoreman union boss
Ad Astra Podcast
October 02 2024
Good morning citizens of America. This is the Ad Astra Citizen Journal, daily brief for October 2nd, 2024 AD. I'm here to bring you the latest news headlines from around the world. Let's dive into today's top stories. Massive Iran missile attack on Israel, Israel strikes Lebanon, terror attack in Israel, the P debate, launch storming union boss. 1. Massive Iran missile attack on Israel, the long-feared wider war in the Middle East is here. For the last 360 days, since the images of the slaughter of about 1,200 people in Israel last October 7th flashed around the world, President Biden has warned at every turn against allowing a terrorist attack by Hamas to spread into a conflict with Iran's other proxy, Hezbollah, and ultimately with Iran itself. Now, after Israel assassinated the Hezbollah Chief, Hassan Nasrallah, and began a ground invasion of Lebanon, and after Iran retaliated on Tuesday by launching nearly 200 missiles at Israel, it has turned into one of the region's most dangerous moments since the Arab-Israeli War of 1967. The main questions now are how much the conflict might escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved. Article Source (NYT) 2. Israeli forces strike Lebanon, Netanyahu vows retaliation on Iran-Israeli forces bombarded Beirut and southern Lebanon overnight as the region braced for Israel's response to a missile attack by Iran, that intensified fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation against Tehran on Tuesday after dozens of missiles were fired into Israel. "Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it," he said. "Whoever attacks us, we will attack them." Article Source (FT) 3. Terror on Jaffa Streets as Palestinian gunmen kill six on a quiet Jaffa Backstreet, Israel's twin fears intersected on Tuesday, seemingly by pure chance, set in motion by the unnerving crackle of gunshots. "Hey, do you know what's going on?" "I think I hear a lot of shooting, the voice note, sent at 7.01 p.m. on Tuesday," said. Two Palestinian assailants had just stepped off the light rail on to a leafy boulevard in the tale of Eve neighborhood and opened fire. Exactly 30 minutes later, as police swarmed the scene and ambulances raced away with the wounded, the eerie sound of air raid sirens rang across Israel, Iranian missiles had pierced the airspace, streaking across the night sky, many detargets just a few kilometers north. In that coincidental but fateful moment, Israelis confronted the anxieties that have consumed them for most of their lives, a chance encounter with death from a determined gunman and an attack by a powerful enemy, aiming its resources at their territory. In the hours that followed, Israeli air defenses boomed as they fired interceptor after interceptor, chasing some 180 missiles and a spectacle broadcast live on television screens and social media feeds. Families huddled in their safe rooms, trying to keep their children's spirits up, the latest reminder of danger after nearly a year of war with Israel's neighbors to the south and the north. In the end, the Palestinian gunman caused more pain than the Iranian missiles, six civilians were killed and nine were injured before they were neutralized by bystanders in that south tale of Eve neighborhood. Article source F.T. For VP debate overshadowed by global chaos, US dock workers strike editor's note, the October surprise in this year's presidential election, at least so far, seems to be a world in chaos. Iran launched a massive missile strike on Israel. Meanwhile, dock workers from Maine to the Gulf Coast are on strike in the United States, threatening to cripple the US economy. This was the backdrop to the vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz last night. However, despite the magnitude of current events and the importance of knowing where our prospective leaders stand, I am skeptical that those who watched last night's debate were among the small group of undecided voters. Civility and perhaps the most civil debate in recent memory, vice presidential candidates send JD Vance and Gov Tim Walz frequently agreed on issues as they discussed policies ranging from immigration to abortion, foreign relations, and the economy. Both Vance and Walz saved their sharpest critiques in Tuesday night's debate for the candidates atop their respective tickets. Vance repeatedly criticized vice president Harris on immigration and the economy, while Walz attacked former president Trump's abortion stance and actions on January 6th. The debate lasted over 90 minutes and closed with Walz highlighting his tickets celebrity endorsements, while Vance focused on change and making the economy more affordable. The NYT praises Vance. The first half of the vice presidential debate has been the strongest illustration in this campaign so far of why it made sense for Donald Trump to pick JD Vance as his running mate. The Ohio Senator is delivering one of the best debating performances by a Republican nominee for president or vice president in recent memory and making a case for Trump's record, far more effectively than Trump has ever been capable of doing. Editors note, regardless of your political views, you must acknowledge that JD Vance is an effective debater, a top-notch intellect, and has an incredible backstory. I think we'll see a president Vance in the coming decades. Article Source Flyover NYT Opinion 5 International Longshoreman President explains how the will cripple U.S. economy if strike continues see video and text newsletter article source at Nick Gillespie. October 2nd 1965 Gatorade first tested in a college football game between the University of Florida Gators and number 5 Louisiana State University. UF upset LSU 14-7 when LSU wilted in the 102-degree heat during the fourth quarter. That's all for today's brief. Join us again tomorrow for more news and updates. This show was produced by Greg Loving, wishing you a great day ahead. Please follow and rate us on Apple podcasts or Spotify. It helps other listeners find us. Stay informed, and head astro-per-aspirate.