This chapter discusses the rejection by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of a ceasefire offer from Hamas, as well as Secretary Blinken's diplomatic tour in the Middle East. It covers the objectives of the Biden administration in achieving peace, the behind-the-scenes activities of American diplomats, and the challenges they face amidst the ongoing war.
Our correspondent is travelling with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on yet another gruelling tour of the Middle East trying to broker peace. What are the chances of a lasting deal? We examine the problems arising from Latin America’s falling fertility rate (11:06). And TikTok has become a destination for news; we meet some of its self-appointed news anchors (17:16).
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