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Israel, the Gaza Strip and America's Role in the Middle East
Israel is taking a hard line on both its blockade of Gaza and its assault on a so-called "humanitarian" mission at sea. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, we get the latest on Monday's incident and the pros and cons of the blockade. Also, a pending ban on plastic grocery bags, and the US Supreme Court and "Miranda Rights."
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIsrael is taking a hard line on both its blockade of Gaza and its assault on a so-called "humanitarian" mission at sea. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we get the latest on Monday's incident and the pros and cons of the blockade. Also, the state legislature is poised to ban plastic grocery bags, and the US Supreme Court says suspects will have to speak up to maintain their right to be silent.
Banner image: Gaza aid flotilla activists gesture as they arrive at Ben Gurion Airport before flying back to Turkey today in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images
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3 storiesState Legislature Poised to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags
For six years, the environmental group Heal the Bay has been pushing for a ban on single-use plastic bags given away to customers, especially by grocery stores. Five cities have enacted bans and 20 more are poised to do so. Now it appears the legislature may get on board . Kirsten James is water quality director at Heal the Bay.
Read the story10 minIsrael Faces Flotilla Raid Fallout
Israel is issuing no apologies for the botched assault on the flotilla of ships trying to break its blockade of Gaza. The US is walking a familiar line between Israel's need for security and the Palestinians' need for both humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.
Read the story37 minCourt Says Speak Up if You Want to Remain Silent
Under Chief Justice Earl Warren, the US Supreme Court ruled that police must inform criminal suspects they have " the right to remain silent " until they talk to an attorney. Yesterday, in five-to-four ruling , the John Roberts court said suspects have to speak up and say they want to be silent.
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