Global National: April 24, 2024 | Israel prepares to launch operations in Rafah, IDF says

Editor’s note: There is a typo in the name ‘Chief Stan Bird.’ We regret the error Israel's army says it is now fully prepared to launch a ground operation into Rafah, the only city in the Gaza Strip that Israel has not yet raided. As Mike Armstrong reports, with ongoing famine and increasing heat, just trying to survive in Gaza is a continuing struggle. Demands for a ceasefire in Gaza continue to get louder at university campuses across the United States, where officials are scrambling to defuse tensions amid claims of antisemitism and an unsafe environment for students. Neetu Garcha reports from New York City and speaks with post-secondary students about why they support those demonstrations. U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a bill which could see TikTok banned by January if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell the social media company within nine months. Mackenzie Gray explains why American lawmakers pushed for this crackdown, how Canada could respond and why some of TikTok's users are not ready to log out of the app yet. Wildfire season has already roared to life in parts of B.C. and Alberta, where an out-of-control blaze is burning just southwest of the town of Peace River. Kabi Moulitharan reports on the threat that firefighters say is being fueled by carelessness. Several military horses broke loose during a routine training exercise in London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles in the city's downtown area. Redmond Shannon explains how it all unfolded, why the breakout was so unusual and the health of both the horses and those injured in the stampede. Plus, a tourist hotspot in Alberta is hoping its new eco-friendly program will catch on across Canada, with the goal of curbing the town's use of single-use plastics. Heather Yourex-West explains how 'Banff Borrows' works and how its organizers hope it can create meaningful change to consumer habits. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews