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Where Arab States Stand on the Israel-Hamas War

WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

News, Daily News

4.14.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2023

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

A.M. Edition for Oct. 20. President Biden addressed the nation last night, calling for urgent funding for Ukraine and Israel. Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil explains how Arab states are weighing further U.S. involvement in the Middle East and reacting to public demonstrations in support of the Palestinians. Plus, Russia detains another American journalist. And Apple’s Tim Cook makes a surprise visit to China to boost flagging iPhone sales. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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President Biden addresses the nation calling for urgent funding for Ukraine and Israel.

0:32.2

We'll look at how Arab states see further U.S. involvement in the Middle East.

0:37.2

There is a real sense of doubt in the Middle East about U.S. investments here.

0:42.6

The region is feeling vulnerable about U.S. commitments and priorities

0:47.0

and the doubling down of support solely for Israel.

0:51.6

And Russia detains another American journalist.

0:55.6

It's Friday, October 20th.

0:57.4

I'm Luke Vargas for the Wall Street Journal and here is the AM edition of What's News,

1:02.2

the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.

1:10.6

President Biden has used a rare Oval Office address to stress the need for urgent funding

1:15.4

for Ukraine and Israel.

1:17.0

We're facing an inflection point in history.

1:19.8

One of those moments where the decisions we make today are going to determine the future

1:24.2

for decades to come.

1:25.6

The president is expected to send a wide ranging funding request for roughly $100 billion

1:31.2

to Congress today, though the Republican-led House remains without a speaker to shepherd

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