The Wire - October 18, 2023

RR The Wire 2330Z October 18, 2023 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 233018Z OCT 23 ICOD: 230018Z OCT 23 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH FOLLOWING GAZA HOSPITAL INCIDENT. RUSSIA INCREASES PRESENSE PATROLS IN BLACK SEA. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Israeli state media announces that all preparations for the ground invasion of Gaza are complete. Situation regarding the Gaza Hospital strike remains unclear as information warfare takes center st...