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Skimm'd with a new book — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today October 23, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm Skimm'd with [a new book]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( “I've dressed the same since I was 17” — [Martha Stewart]( after being asked how she dresses for her age. Age is just a number. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Martha Stewart is happy with her style choices #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story Where Things Stand The Story There are concerns of further escalation in the [latest Israel-Hamas war.]( Tell me more. In response to the [October 7th terror attack](, Israel has launched [airstrikes]( in Gaza and the West Bank – thousands have been killed. The strike at a mosque in the West Bank is a rare move for Israel. The Israeli military claims the strike was designed to thwart an “imminent terror attack.” Palestinians worry it means [violence is spreading](. The US and European governments are reportedly pushing Israel to hold off on its ground invasion of Gaza, in an effort to secure the release of an estimated [200 hostages]( still being held by Hamas. So far, [two American hostages]( have been released: Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie. As the war rages on, the [humanitarian crisis]( in Gaza is worsening, even as [limited aid]( made its way through the Rafah crossing with Egypt. Doctors are reportedly performing [surgeries]( on the floor without enough anesthesia. Israel warned Palestinians in northern Gaza to [evacuate again]( but many are struggling to find anywhere safe to go. All of the tensions threaten to pull in other players in the Middle East. Who are we talking about? All eyes are on Iran and its proxy militant groups in Lebanon and Syria. In [Lebanon](: the Iran-backed Hezbollah group has continued to exchange fire with Israeli forces in the north, leading Israel to [evacuate]( tens of thousands of residents. In [Syria](, Israel reportedly fired missiles at the Damascus and Aleppo international airports — apparently taking them out of service. Meanwhile, [Iran]( continues to threaten Israel directly, saying “anything is possible at any given moment.” Through all of it, the delicate peace between Israel and neighboring Arab states, like Egypt, continues to be [tested](. Where does the US stand in all of this? President Biden has made his admin’s position clear, standing [firmly]( with Israel — and pushing for humanitarian aid to Gaza. The US has also sent [aircraft carriers]( to the region and warned that [American]([troops]( in the Middle East are facing an increasing risk of attack. At home, US public opinion polls show [broad]( [support]( for Israel in the wake of the deadly attacks — while rallies across NYC, LA, Chicago, and more drew [thousands of protesters]( in support of Palestinians. The tensions have spilled beyond [college campuses]( into [corporate boardrooms]( and the [entertainment industry](. theSkimm The latest Israel-Hamas war is now in its third week, with the death toll in the thousands — and the tensions threaten to inflame rifts in the Middle East and beyond. Developing - French and Canadian [intelligence]( have determined that last week's deadly hospital attack was due to a misfired rocket from Palestinian militants — mirroring assessments from the US, Israel, and media outlets, like the [Associated Press](. - The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with [hospitals]( running low on fuel, threatening those on incubators. Doctors say they have until tomorrow at the latest before the medical system collapses. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=The Israel-Hamas War is entering its third week #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This What’s giving ‘House of Mirrors’... [The House GOP](. Yesterday, after nearly three weeks without a House Speaker, nine Republicans decided it was the right time to throw their hats into the ring. That includes Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), GOP Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Reps. Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Gary Palmer (R-AL). Watching Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) lose a floor vote [three times]( and then a [secret vote]( amongst House GOP members hasn’t been enough to deter these Republicans from what seems to be the most wanted job on the Hill. Emmer appears to be one of the most viable candidates, but some Republicans believe he faces an “uphill battle,” especially without the support of former President Trump’s allies. Meanwhile, ousted speaker Rep. [Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)]( might be getting the last laugh, as he calls the whole situation “embarrassing for the Republican Party” and the US. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whose health has people’s attention… [Armita Geravand’s](. Yesterday, Iranian state media reported the 16-year-old is considered to be brain dead nearly a month after an alleged encounter with police. Earlier this month, human rights groups said Iran’s morality police allegedly assaulted Geravand for not wearing a headscarf at a subway station in Tehran. The government said Geravand fainted after a drop in her blood pressure, which caused her to hit her head. However, this story comes a little over a year after the death of 22-year-old [Mahsa Amini]( triggered nationwide protests in Iran. There are concerns that the parallel in the two stories could lead to another round of protests in Iran. --------------------------------------------------------------- Where people headed to the polls… [Argentina](. Yesterday, the South American country’s presidential election ended with no winner — setting the stage for a runoff next month. Predictions for yesterday’s election had far-right economist Javier “El Loco” Milei — also compared to former President Trump — coming out on top. But it was Economy Minister Sergio Massa of Argentina's ruling Peronist party who took the lead. Still, neither candidate got 45% of the votes needed to win the election. Now, voters will have to decide who can best tackle Argentina’s triple-digit inflation, plunging currency, and rising poverty. --------------------------------------------------------------- While [Emily Blunt]( takes back her words… Jon Stewart’s [cutting the cameras](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who had a fun otra noche en NYC… [Bad Bunny and Pedro Pascal](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who is writing checks... [Diddy](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=The race for House speaker is getting crowded. An Iranian teen’s hospitalization is raising questions. And Bad Bunny brought out Pedro Pascal #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm newsletter&body=Check it out . 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