US: Divisions over Gaza as Palestinian students shot in Vermont

09:45 am on 28 November 2023

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This undated handout photo provided by the Institute for Middle East Understanding shows Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali, and Kenan Abdulhamid, who were shot on their way to a family dinner. Photo: HANDOUT (Institute for Middle East Understanding / AFP)

Ron joins Kathryn to talk about the Hamas-Israel conflict's continued impact in the US, including the weekend shooting in Vermont of three college students from Palestine.

Democrats are badly divided about Israel's response to October 7  - as well as that of President Joe Biden. And as lawmakers return to Congress after the Thanksgiving break - there's a lot to get through, as the latest financial numbers suggest the economy will end the year on a good note.

Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.