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October 7, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2023 Episode 291 | 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, death and destruction in the Middle East as Hamas launches a surprise attack on Israel, drawing swift retaliation. Then, why medication to treat alcoholism has been underutilized for years. Plus, the aftermath of a chemical disaster in North Carolina, and how the government decides which chemicals to regulate.

Aired: 10/06/23 | Expires: 11/06/23
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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