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Israel-Gaza: Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen

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The Impact of World Leaders' Visits on Israeli Government's Decision-making

This chapter explores the significance of visits by world leaders, such as the British Prime Minister, to the region and how they influence the Israeli government's decision-making. It discusses the importance of substance and symbolism in politics and diplomacy, highlighting the varying levels of influence provided by leaders like Joe Biden compared to Rishi Sunak, with a focus on the urgency of the visits due to the involvement of their own nationals in the conflict.

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