Netanyahu Faces Opposition, Russia Strikes Ukraine, Top New York Aide Spying

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Up First

2024-09-04

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A major government reshuffle is underway in Ukraine as intensifying Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities kills dozens and injures hundreds. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from protesters and political rivals accusing him of prioritizing his political survival over Israel's security. And, a longtime New York political aide is accused of secretly working for the Chinese government, sparking concerns over foreign influence in U.S. policymaking. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Carrie Kahn, Rebecca Rossman, Luis Clemens, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Jan Johnson.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lindsay Totty.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Missiles fell on the military academy in Ukraine.

  • Russia intensified attacks on ukrainian cities, including strikes on residential areas, as the government reshapes itself for a lengthening war.

  • I'm Michelle Martin.

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  • Israel's prime minister is facing increasingly pointed criticism over Gaza, both outside Israel and in as protests there continue for a third day.

  • Rivals accuse Benjamin Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over Israel's security.

  • Is he losing his grip on power?

  • Also, a longtime aide to New York state's governor is accused of secretly working for China.

  • I'm furious and I'm outraged and absolutely shocked at how brazen her behavior was.

  • It was a betrayal of trust.

  • How deep does China's influence go?

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