This chapter explores the explosion at a hospital in Gaza, which resulted in a high number of casualties. There is a dispute between Israel and Hamas regarding the cause of the explosion, leading to increased tension in the region and impacting President Joe Biden's visit.
A fatal explosion at a hospital-cum-shelter has led to outrage and the canceling of the very summit that the US president had flown in for. America’s support for Israel is unwavering but could this escalation prompt the involvement of regional neighbours? Modi’s meddling in India’s cricket is bad for the game (10:53). And mourning dead artists (19:19).
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