Up First briefing: Voices from the West Bank; Sam Bankman-Fried convicted

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, focusing on civilian protection, while FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is convicted on all counts, including fraud and money laundering.

Conflict Continuation: Secretary Blinken is working to protect civilians in Gaza as conflict continues.
* So far Israeli attacks in response to Hamas have led to over 9,000 deaths in roughly four weeks.
* Blinken is encouraging a “humanitarian pause” in the fighting, not a cease-fire, citing Israel’s right to defend themselves against continuous Hamas rocket fire.

Gaza Perspective: Various views on the conflict from Palestinians in West Bank, evacuating foreigners and an Israeli writer were captured.
* NPR’s Steve Inskeep discussed with a dozen Palestinians their perspective on Hamas and the conflict.
* Dual-Palestinian nationality holders and aid workers talk about the challenges of leaving family behind while evacuating through the Rafah crossing to Egypt.
* Yossi Klein-Halevi, an Israeli writer, expresses his belief in Jewish return to their ancient homeland and an independent home for Palestinians as well.

Bankman-Fried convicted: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud and money laundering.
* He is potentially facing up to 110 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March.
* US government wants to try Bankman-Fried for violating campaign laws, and his parents are also facing a lawsuit.

Note on drug shortages: There are 243 drug shortages in the U.S. as of Wednesday, putting pressure on healthcare providers.

Public speaking advice: UT Austin’s speech team assistant directors provide tips to improve public speaking, addressing common mistakes.

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