[지구촌 오늘] Hezbollah: “We are willing for a conditional ceasefire with Israel”… Trump vs Harris campaign battle

Host) This is ‘Global Village Today’, which brings you important news from various countries around the world. Let’s find out what’s happening at this moment with reporter Kim Hyun-sook.

Host) What news is there today?

Reporter) Yes. A ceasefire with Israel is possible under the right conditions, the new Hezbollah leader says. Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris had an exchange of words over President Joe Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks. Georgia election authorities confirmed that the ruling party won last week’s general election through a partial recount. The European Union (EU) has launched an investigation into violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against the Chinese online shopping site ‘Temu‘. We will continue to deliver this news.

Host) Global Village Today, first, news from the Middle East. The new head of the Lebanon-based Islamist militant organization Hezbollah spoke?

Reporter) Yes. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naeem Kassem’s TV speech was aired on the 30th. Secretary-General Kassem said in a pre-recorded speech that Hezbollah could continue to resist Israeli air and ground attacks in Lebanon for months. However, they showed an open attitude to ceasefire negotiations with Israel. This is the first time Secretary-General Kassem has spoken since becoming Hezbollah’s new leader.

Host) You are saying that we can continue to fight for the time being, but we can also agree to negotiations?

Reporter) That’s right. “If Israel decides to stop its aggression, we will accept a ceasefire under such conditions as we deem appropriate and appropriate,” said Secretary-General Kassem. However, it said it had not yet received a credible proposal from Israel. Secretary General Kassem also emphasized that “political efforts to reach an agreement have not yet yielded results” and that “we will not plead for a ceasefire.”

Host) What is the situation on the Israeli side regarding ceasefire negotiations?

Reporter) Yes. Citing Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, AFP reported on the 30th that the war cabinet discussed what Israel could propose for a ceasefire. Israel’s Channel 12 broadcast reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with cabinet members on the night of the 29th to discuss what to demand in return for a 60-day ceasefire.

Host) Under what conditions can Israel reach a ceasefire with Hezbollah?

Reporter) Yes. It includes conditions for Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and for Lebanese government forces to be deployed along the border, AFP reported. The Litani River is located approximately 30 kilometers from the border between Israel and Lebanon. The news agency also said that an international intervention mechanism will be created to implement the ceasefire, but that Israel will be required to ensure that it can act freely if there is a threat.

Host) In the midst of this, it was announced that a high-ranking U.S. government official went to Israel to negotiate a ceasefire?

Reporter) That’s right. The State Department announced that White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk and Special Envoy Amos Hochsteen traveled to Israel on the 30th to advance an agreement to end the war in Gaza and Lebanon. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller explained, “Coordinator McGurk and Special Envoy Hochsteen are traveling to Israel to engage with current issues, including ways to end the Gaza conflict as well as a diplomatic solution in Lebanon.”

Host) Currently, the Israeli military is continuing to attack not only Lebanon but also the Gaza Strip, right?

Reporter) Yes. On the 29th, Israeli troops attacked a five-story building housing refugees in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, killing at least 93 people. Meanwhile, at least 60 people were killed in an Israeli attack in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon.

Host) How many people have died so far in Lebanon and Gaza due to Israeli military attacks?

Reporter) Yes. The Gaza Strip’s Health Ministry announced that about 43,000 people have died in Gaza. Meanwhile, according to an AFP news agency tally, at least 1,700 people have died in Lebanon since September 23rd. Previously, on October 7 last year, Hamas, a Palestinian armed organization designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people.

Host) Meanwhile, the Israeli parliament recently approved a bill banning the establishment of new foreign consulates in Jerusalem?

Reporter) That’s right. The bill was passed on the 29th. The establishment of new consulates other than embassies in Jerusalem was prohibited. However, existing facilities in Jerusalem will not be affected.

Host) Why did the Israeli parliament create such a law?

Reporter) Yes. The Israel Times, a local media, pointed out that it appears that they are trying to block the establishment of a facility providing consular services to Palestinians in Jerusalem. Rep. Zeev Elkin, who introduced the bill, said foreign missions have “an obligation to provide services to the people of Israel” in “Jerusalem, the permanent capital of Israel.”

Host) There is controversy in the international community about Jerusalem being the capital of Israel, right?

Reporter) That’s right. Most countries do not recognize that the capital of Israel is Jerusalem. So these countries have embassies in Tel Aviv and often have small consulates in Jerusalem. According to the Times of Israel, there are currently embassies in Jerusalem from five countries, including the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, and Papua New Guinea.

Former Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential Candidate Vice President Kamala Harris

Host) Today in the global village, we continue with news on the US presidential election. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate former President Donald Trump were at loggerheads over President Joe Biden’s “garbage” remarks?

Reporter) That’s right. As President Biden’s words became controversial, both sides engaged in a sharp battle on the 30th. Previously, President Biden said on the 29th, “The only trash I can see in Puerto Rico are Trump supporters.” These words were aimed at what a supporting speaker said at a campaign rally for candidate Trump held at Madison Square Garden in New York on the 27th. At the time, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who was on the podium, caused great controversy when he described Puerto Rico, an American territory in the Caribbean, as a “floating island of garbage.”

Host) Those remarks put candidate Trump on the defensive, but when President Biden’s remarks came out, they launched a counterattack, right?

Reporter) That’s right. Candidate Trump’s side viewed President Biden’s words as good news to cover up Mr. Hinchcliffe’s controversial remarks and strongly criticized President Biden and candidate Harris. Meanwhile, candidate Trump created an eye-catching scene regarding this issue on the 30th. Candidate Trump arrived in Green Bay, Wisconsin on a private plane, got off the plane dressed as a janitor, and boarded a garbage truck with his name on it.

Host) Candidate Trump’s use of garbage trucks appears to be an intention to ridicule President Biden, right?

Reporter) That’s right. Candidate Trump again mentioned President Biden’s remarks at a rally in North Carolina on this day (30th). Let’s listen to candidate Trump.

“And now, speaking on a call for her campaign last night, Joe Biden finally said what he and Kamala really think of our supporters. He called them garbage. My response to Joe and Kamala is very simple: you can’t lead America if you don’t love Americans, you just can’t. And you can’t be president if you hate the American people. And there’s a lot of hatred there.”

Reporter) Yes. “On the night of the 29th, President Biden finally revealed what he and candidate Harris really think of our supporters.” They also claimed that President Biden called these supporters trash. He then pointed out that candidate Harris cannot lead the United States or become president if she does not love and hate Americans.

Host) Candidate Harris also campaigned on this day (30th). What did she say in her campaign speech?

Reporter) Yes. Previously, candidate Harris told reporters in front of a private plane on the 30th that she would become a president for all Americans, including those who do not support her. He also promised not to antagonize the opposing party during the Wisconsin campaign. Let’s listen to candidate Harris.

“And I pledge then to listen to experts, to those who will be impacted by the decisions I make and to people who disagree with me. Because, look, unlike Donald Trump, I don’t believe people who disagree with me are the enemy. He wants to put them in jail. I’ll give them a seat at my table.”

Reporter) Yes. You promise to listen to experts, people who will be affected by your decisions, and people who disagree with you. “Because, unlike Donald Trump, I don’t believe that anyone who disagrees with me is an enemy,” Harris said. “Trump wants to put anyone who disagrees with him in jail, but I will give them a seat at my table,” he said.

A rally was held in Tbilisi, Georgia on the 28th to protest the results of the recent parliamentary elections in which the ruling Georgian Dream party won.

host) global village today this time to Europe I’m going. recent in georgia general election It was opened the result It’s confirmed.?

Reporter) That’s right. Georgia election authorities announced on October 31 that the ruling party won the general election held last week through a partial recount. The opposition party claimed that the general election results were rigged and even called for an investigation by the United States and the European Union (EU), but the National Election Commission announced that the ruling party’s victory was ultimately confirmed.

host) Georgia general election the result Leave it controversial There were a lot?

Reporter) That’s right. In the general election held on the 26th, the pro-Russian ruling party defeated the pro-Western opposition coalition and succeeded in winning a majority of the votes. The Georgia National Election Commission announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party recorded about 54% of the vote. However, opposition parties and election monitoring groups raised suspicions that there were irregularities in the election process. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, an independent, also claimed that there were circumstances of Russian intervention in the general election and that the vote in this general election was conducted by “Russian special operations.” But Russia has denied these claims.

host) this controversy into partial Re-election progressed That’s it?

Reporter) Yes, the Georgia Election Commission told AFP on the 31st that a recount was conducted at approximately 12% of polling places across Georgia, which is a recount of 14% of the total votes. The National Election Commission went on to explain, “There were no significant changes from the official results announced earlier,” and “the final tally only slightly changed in about 9% of the polling places that were recounted.”

host) but general election in the results for Aftereffects It’s strong didn’t you?

Reporter) That’s right. On the 28th, tens of thousands of citizens took to the streets to protest against election fraud. International watchdogs, the EU and the US have criticized election fraud in Georgia and called for a full investigation.

host) negative in the election about substantial The investigation Wasn’t there?

Reporter) Georgia’s Department of the Interior announced that two people were arrested on charges of tampering with ballots at local polling places. Prosecutors said they were investigating 47 criminal cases for alleged election law violations. Additionally, prosecutors summoned President Zurabishvili for investigation on the 30th, saying they believed he had evidence of election fraud. But the president refused to be subpoenaed by prosecutors. President Zurabishvili said there was a lot of evidence of election fraud and that prosecutors should focus on the investigation and “stop political revenge against the president.”

host) injustice elections claiming The opposition party demanding case What is it?

Reporter) The opposition party is demanding re-election, saying it cannot enter the new “illegal parliament.” In a report released on the 31st, the International Association for Fair Elections and Democracy, a Georgian NGO, said, “Regardless of the results, (the results of this general election) cannot be seen as truly reflecting the preferences of Georgian voters,” adding, “Intimidation, ballot manipulation, It said there were “serious (election) violations,” including “duplicate voting, unprecedented levels of voter bribery, and expulsion of poll watchers.”

host) Georgia ancient bear It’s a country.?

Reporter) Yes, but the opposition party was pushing for EU membership, protesting against the pro-Russian ruling party’s authoritarian political line linked to Russia. On the 30th, the European Commission announced its position on the results of the Georgia general election. It said it could not recommend opening EU accession talks “unless Georgia changes its current course of action, which jeopardizes the EU’s path”.

A page from the e-commerce platform ‘Temu’ website.

host) global village today one egg plant tidings more Let’s see. chinese online mark online The shopping site in europe Do an investigation receive That’s it?

Reporter) That’s right. The European Union (EU) has launched an investigation into violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against the Chinese online shopping site ‘Temu’. The European Commission said in a press release on October 31 that products sold on Temu “will ensure that they meet EU standards and do not cause harm to consumers.”

host) It’s Temura underneath“like a billionaire Go shopping”Is advertisement The phrase It reminds me of. Even in America recently Temur using people very There were a lot?

Reporter) That’s right. Temu sells products that stimulate consumer sentiment by promoting cheap products. It was only two years ago that Temu began entering Western markets. However, it gained great popularity by offering a variety of inexpensive products, from clothing to household items, shipped from China. Temu, owned by Chinese e-commerce site Pinduoduo, currently has 92 million users in EU member states alone.

host) like this many person using Temuga why Do an investigation subject Are you afraid??

Reporter) Suspicions have been raised that there is a possibility of violating the law by selling illegal products and operating an addictive platform. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a law introduced to prevent the spread of false information and illegal products or content online. The EU Commission previously designated Temu as a ‘Very Large Online Platform (VLOP)’ subject to the strictest level of regulation under the DSA. The investigation will begin in 5 months. The European Commission explained that this investigation will ensure a fair competitive environment and ensure that all platforms, including Temu, respect regulatory laws in the European market.

host) EUgo Temuwa Regarding specifically which Do an investigation earn it Will it happen??

Reporter) The European Commission said it would look into whether Temu was properly cracking down on “rogue traders” selling “substandard products.” In addition, they said they would look into the risks of Temu’s “addictive design” and the risks of “game-like” reward programs, and investigate how researchers provide data accessibility and recommendation algorithm methods.

host) Temu The side EUof inspection in decision which reaction Did you see it??

Reporter) Temu released a statement saying, “We are continuously investing to strengthen our platform’s compliance systems and protect consumer interests,” and “We take our obligations under the DSA seriously.” “We will fully cooperate with regulators to support our shared goal of a safe and trustworthy marketplace for consumers.”

host) Temu is from now on which the procedure Step on it Will it happen??

Reporter) Temu will present a corrective plan in response to the EU’s criticism. If you can prove that the EU Commission’s suspicions are unfounded, you can avoid a large fine. The European Commission has been investigating several technology companies since the DSA came into effect last year. In addition to Temu, violations have also been investigated against Alibaba’s online shopping mall Ali Express and social media platforms TikTok and X.

host) global village today Finished. Hyunsook Kim I was a reporter.