Morning Joe 10/31/23

Authorities have confirmed at least 120 deaths across six counties, including those of 59 adults and 36 children in Kerr County. 

161 still missing as Texas officials give few answers about emergency flood response 

At least 104 people are dead across six counties. In Kerr County, officials reported 84 deaths — those of 56 adults and 28 children. 

Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, appeared to reject an American-backed proposal for a ceasefire with Hizbullah, saying that rumours of a truce were “not true”. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute changes to the agreement. 

Lebanon's foreign minister has given an impassioned speech at the United Nations, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 

Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza c ... Show More

U.S President Joe Biden meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to press for a Gaza ceasefire, while Hamas condemns the Israeli leader’s speech at Capitol Hill. The UN chief sounds the alarm over the extreme summer heat. Typhoon Gaemi pummels southeast China with high win ... Show More

President Trump says Israel should cancel the ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday. He threatens to stop aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse Palestinians. Also: Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI is rebuffed. 

Israelis and Gazans welcome the ceasefire but express concern it won't end the conflict. Also: Trump's secretary of state pick, Marco Rubio, stresses the US First agenda, and rethinking women's roles in ancient Britain. 

Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, defended his country’s war in Gaza, and his refusal to agree to a ceasefire, in a defiant press conference.