Israel Removes Senior Hamas Figure From Lebanon…Trump Slams Harris Over Illegal Immigrants

This is ‘Global Village Today’, which brings you important news from different countries around the world.

Host) What’s the news today?

Reporter) Israel removed senior Hamas figure from Lebanon after removing Hezbollah chief. Former US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris over the issue of illegal immigration at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Host) Global Village Today, first, news from the Middle East. The senior leader of Hamas in Lebanon was killed in an Israeli attack?

Narrator) Yes. Hamas announced that its Lebanese leader, Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amin, was killed along with his family in an Israeli airstrike on the 30th at the Al-Bas refugee camp in Tire, southern Lebanon. Hamas, a Palestinian armed group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, is based in the Gaza Strip but also has members in Lebanon.

Host) Is there also news that leaders of other Palestinian groups besides Hamas have been killed in Israeli attacks?

Narrator) That’s right. The Palestinian People’s Liberation Front (PFLP) announced that three of its leaders were killed in an Israeli attack on the 30th in the Kola area of ​​Beirut, Lebanon. Citing local witnesses, Reuters said the victims were attacked while on the upper floors of an apartment building. The Associated Press explained that the PFLP did not play a major role in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. At the same time, the Associated Press reported that this is the first Israeli attack on the center of Beirut since the beginning of the Palestinian conflict last October.

Host) Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on the 27th, and besides Nasrallah, many high-ranking Hezbollah people were killed, right?

Narrator) Yes. Senior commander Ali Karaqi was killed in the attack that claimed Nasrallah’s life. Additionally, Hezbollah Central Committee member Nabil Kauk died on the 28th. As a result, seven high-ranking Hezbollah figures, including Nasrallah, lost their lives. Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli airstrike on the night of the 27th in an underground compound in Lahiyeh, a southern suburb of Lebanon. At that time, it was reported that the Israeli military had poured in 100 large bombs.

Host) What did the international community think of Nasrallah’s death?

Narrator) Yes. US President Joe Biden said it was a fair measure of the many people Hezbollah sacrificed, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said he was very concerned about the sharp increase in tension in Lebanon.

Host) Meanwhile, Hezbollah’s second in command, Naim Kassem, released a video message on the 30th?

Narrator) That’s right. In his speech, Naim Kasem said he was ready for an Israeli ground attack and promised to continue fighting Israel. He said that the work was continuing and that the fight could be long.

Host) Did the United States say anything over the weekend about Israel’s continued attacks on Hezbollah?

Narrator) Yes. Reporters asked President Joe Biden on the 29th if an open war between Hezbollah and Israel could be avoided. President Biden emphasized that external war must be avoided.

Host) As the situation in Lebanon worsened, it was announced to strengthen US military forces in the Middle East?

Narrator) That’s right. The US Department of Defense announced on the 29th that they are increasing air support capabilities and strengthening military readiness in the Middle East. Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder confirmed in a statement on the 29th, “The United States will prevent Iran and its collaborators or proxies from taking advantage of the current situation or being escalating the conflict.” White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby expressed the same position during a conference call with ABC on the 29th. Let’s hear what Assistant Kirby has to say.

[녹취: 커비 보좌관] “We have to be ready for some kind of response. We need to make sure we are ready. And we and we. We believe that the force capacity we need is in the area.”

Narrator) Yes. You have to be ready for some kind of response. “We’ve got to make sure we’re ready, and we’re ready,” Kirby said.

Host) Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech at the United Nations last week, right?

Narrator) Yes. Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the weekly high-level general debate at the United Nations General Assembly on the 27th. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned in his speech, “If Iran attacks us, we will attack Iran.” He also said, “There is no place in Iran that the long arm of Israel cannot reach. He also said that Iran is a real threat to the world and urged people to stand against Iran and support changes in the Iranian regime.

Host) There is talk that Iran could send troops in response to this incident. The Iranian government has announced its position on these voices?

Narrator) Yes. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Khanani said on the 30th that Iran does not need to send additional troops or volunteers. He emphasized that fighters in Lebanon or the Palestinian territories have the ability and strength to defend themselves from aggression. ”

Host) This time, it’s news about the US presidential election. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, strongly criticized the Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris on the issue of illegal immigration.

Narrator) That’s right. Candidate Trump campaigned in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the 29th. In his speech, he said that candidate Harris was responsible for the attack on the US-Mexico border and that candidate Harris should be impeached and punished. They also accused many criminals of coming to the United States because of the Harris candidate. Let’s listen to candidate Trump.

[녹취: 트럼프 후보] “She let in 13,099 convicted murderers. Some of them had murdered ten people. Some killed seven, one killed six. I’m looking at these. These are stone cold killers.”

Narrator) Yes. Candidate Harris accepted about 13,000 convicted murderers, some of whom killed 10 or 7 people, and others who killed 6 people. Candidate Trump accused them of being cold-blooded killers. However, some media pointed out that the numbers announced by candidate Trump at the rally on the 30th could not be verified or did not have a proper basis. The Associated Press, citing the Department of Homeland Security, said that these numbers include migrants who have been in the US for more than 40 years, with most incidents occurring before the Biden administration.

Host) Candidate Trump has often mentioned crimes committed by some immigrants in relation to the issue of illegal immigration during his campaign rallies, correct?

Narrator) That’s right. At his campaign rally on the 29th, candidate Trump pointed out that immigrants who have committed violent crimes were accused or convicted of heinous crimes such as drug dealers, violent gang members, and human traffickers.

Host) What kind of schedule did Democratic candidate Harris spend the weekend?

Narrator) Yes. I campaigned in Nevada, one of the battle states, on the 29th. In his speech, he made special reference to jobs in the United States. Let’s listen to candidate Harris.

[녹취: 해리스 후보] “I will also ensure that good-paying jobs are available to all Americans, not just those with college degrees.” Because we need to recognize the value of additional pathways such as apprenticeships and technical programmes. And so, as president, part of how I’m going to push this forward is to get rid of unnecessary executive order requirements for federal jobs. ”

Narrator) Yes. The goal is to ensure that every American has a good-paying job, not just those with a college degree. Candidate Harris emphasized that this is because we need to recognize the value of additional pathways, such as apprenticeships and technical programs. He has promised that if he becomes president, he will eliminate unnecessary legal requirements for federal government jobs as part of his way to follow through.

Host) Candidate Harris visited the Arizona border last week, right?

Narrator) Yes. Candidate Harris visited the Arizona border on the 27th for the first time since entering the presidential race. He called for stronger asylum restrictions and said curbing access to the narcotic painkiller fentanyl was a top priority.

Host) Like Nevada, Arizona is also a swing state, and the issue of illegal entry is a very important issue here in this presidential election, right?

Narrator) That’s right. Arizona is next to the Mexican border, and many people cross the border into Arizona illegally every year. Candidate Harris said she rejected the false choice between strengthening our borders and establishing a safe, orderly and humane immigration system, stressing that we can and must do both.

Host) Candidate Trump’s camp sees the issue of illegal immigration as candidate Harris’ weak link, right?

Narrator) That’s right. That is why I am taking this issue seriously. Polls show that voters generally believe that candidate Trump is stronger on this issue than candidate Harris.

Host) It was today in the global city.