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| Hamas threatens to kill civilians ... |
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Posted by: Charon - 10-09-2023, 08:43 PM - Forum: World News
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Hamas threatens to kill a civilian hostage every time Israel hits Gaza civilians 'without warning'
Hamas threatens to kill a civilian hostage every time Israel hits Gaza civilians 'without warning'
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TEL AVIV — A spokesperson for the military wing of Hamas has said militants will kill one civilian hostage every time Israel targets civilians in their homes in Gaza "without warning."
In an audio statement released Monday, Abu Obeida, spokesman of the Qassam Brigades, said intense strikes had occurred in civilian areas in Gaza, a densely populated coastal enclave that has been blockaded in the years since Hamas took power there.
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“We announce that every targeting of our people who are safe in their homes without warning, we will regretfully meet with the execution of our enemy’s civilian hostages,” Obeida said. He said the executions would be broadcast “in audio and video.”
Obeida said the message was a "warning" after Israel issued a “full siege” of Gaza and pounded the area with airstrikes after Hamas launched its surprise attack on Saturday, shocking Israelis and many around the world.
More than 1,000 people died after Hamas militants broke through the border fence that separates Israel from the blockaded Gaza Strip and began killing and kidnapping Israelis. At least 700 people were killed in Israel, according to the military, and more than 570 people in Gaza and the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Around 100 people have been kidnapped.
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Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said a “full siege” of the Gaza Strip was being launched in the wake of the unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas.
“I ordered a full siege on the Gaza Strip. No power, no food, no gas, everything is closed. We are fighting human animals and we act accordingly,” said Gallant, a former Israel Defense Forces commander now serving in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply distressed" by the development.
Speaking with journalists after a meeting with senior leaders, he condemned the shelling of hospitals and shelters in the Gaza Strip and called for the U.N. to be able to deliver humanitarian aid.
He warned that Israel’s military operations “must be conducted in strict accordance with international humanitarian law.”
Guterres also condemned Hamas’ capture of hostages, both civilians and military members.
“It’s time to end this vicious circle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization,” he said.
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com
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| Powerball Jackpot Rises To $1.55 Billion—Here’s What .... |
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Posted by: IceWizard - 10-09-2023, 08:21 PM - Forum: World News
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Powerball Jackpot Rises To $1.55 Billion—
Here’s What The Winner Will Take Home After Taxes
The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.55 billion—the third largest in U.S. history—after no tickets matched
all six numbers drawn on Saturday night, although the winner will end up with a much smaller amount
after paying their tax bill.
KEY FACTS
If a winner emerges in the next draw, they can choose between a
$1.55 billion payout spread over 30 annual installments or a
lump sum of $679.8 million—usually the more popular choice.
The lump sum payout will drop to $516.6 million after a
mandatory federal tax withholding of 24%.
Depending on their taxable income for the year, the winner
could face a federal marginal rate of up to 37%,
further slashing the amount to $428.3 million.
Under the installment route, the winner will get annual payments of
around $51.67 million on average, which could drop to $32.6 million
if the 37% federal marginal rate is applied.
Depending on their state of residence, the winner could face further
taxes, as some states like New York levy a 10.9% tax on lottery winnings,
while others like Texas, Florida, and California don’t tax them at all.
The odds of winning any prize—including small-dollar prizes—are 1-in-24.9,
while the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1-in-292.2 million.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The next drawing will take place Monday night.
BIG NUMBER
12. That’s how many winning tickets took home at least $1 million in Saturday’s drawing,
according to Powerball. Ten tickets—one in California, one in Kansas, one in Louisiana,
two in Massachusetts, one in Michigan, one in Ohio, two in Texas and one in Wisconsin—took
home $1 million prizes, and two tickets—one in Iowa and one in Maine—each
took home $2 million prizes.
SURPRISING FACT
This is the first time in Powerball’s history that back-to-back jackpot cycles have generated
billion-dollar prizes, the company said. The last jackpot was won in July and was worth $1.08 billion.
The Powerball and Mega Millions have worsened players’ odds in recent years by increasing the pool
of numbers that the lotteries can select, causing total jackpots to soar as it often takes weeks for
a winning ticket to be selected.
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