Pressure on Israel to Scale Back on Gaza War and Balancing American Diplomacy

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Discussion of the international pressure faced by Israel to reduce the intensity of the war in Gaza due to the threat to international trade caused by Houthi attacks, and the balancing act the United States must perform between pressuring Israel and Iran.

In response to the war in Gaza, Iran-backed Houthi militants are attacking vessels along the key shipping route. If it continues, the consequences could upend global trade. Why do so many young Americans think that the Holocaust is a myth (09:51)? And, how museums are finding some value in NFTs (14:40).

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