Hope Amidst Conflict and Political Clashes

The United States, Egypt, and Qatar prepare another cease-fire proposal after Hamas killed six Israeli hostages and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu demanded control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border; Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hold their first presidential debate; the Toronto International Film Festival showcases independent films spanning from Hungary to Georgia and more; and the United States seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s plane.  

What to Watch at Toronto International Film Festival

Edward Berger, Conclave

William Bridges, All of You

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

Dea Kulumbegashvili, April

Mentioned on the Podcast

Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Shrinking

Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence, Ted Lasso

For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/gazas-troubled-cease-fire-efforts-harris-and-trump-debate-toronto-international-film-fest