The escalating war between Israel and Hamas in
Gaza will likely take center stage in this week’s Sunday news shows, as Israel early Saturday. The
Israeli MILITARY had hinted at the expected ground invasion for days, including sending into Gaza. Airstrikes also continued to escalate and the Israeli military cut off all internet and phone communication in the territory, what is already considered a . The war began early this month after Hamas militants killed over 1,400 Israelis, mostly civilians, in a surprise attack and took about 200 people hostage. Responding airstrikes have killed over 7,300
Palestinians as of Friday, including at least 3,000 children. The U.S. military has reportedly advised the Israelis , citing concerns about wider conflict in the Middle East. The conflict caused hundreds of thousands of people to protest the Israeli air and ground campaign in , and on Saturday, among other cities around the world. Jake Sullivan, the
White House national security advisor, will be the only guest on ABC’s “This Week” and will also feature on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Much of the international focus will be on how foreign powers and militant groups around the
Middle East react to a ground invasion.
Iran has the U.S. against supporting further Israeli military action, threatening consequences. The U.S. in
Syria on Thursday in retaliation for attacks believed to be directed by Iran. Retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S. Central Command, will be on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” International aid groups are also continuing their efforts to get aid into Gaza, though are facing fuel shortages, and now, communications outages. The
United Nations this week, as the ground invasion neared. While Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was hopeful for a consensus on a cease-fire, he instead saw military escalation. “Regrettably, instead I was surprised by an unprecedented escalation of bombardments, undermining humanitarian objectives,” , formerly
Twitter, on Saturday. “This situation must be reversed.” The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Robert Mardini, will be on “Face the Nation.” In
Congress, the House finally after three weeks of leaderless chaos. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) took the
Job, the fourth GOP candidate to attempt a bid. Johnson will feature on
Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” alongside one of the candidates he bested for the position, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.). The 2023
election is also right around the corner, with in
Virginia that will decide the entire state legislature and in Ohio. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.) will also be on “Sunday Morning Futures.” The presidential race also rages on, with a shrinking field after former Vice President
Mike Pence on Saturday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) will be on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.); Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio); Robert Mardini, director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross; retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel Sullivan; Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Mayor Eric Johnson of Dallas. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.); Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.); Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.);
Jared Kushner, former senior adviser to former President Trump; Jonathan Turley, GWU law professor.