Economist Podcasts Reunions and rubble: Gaza’s first moments of peace
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Jan 20, 2025 
Anshul Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on the recent Gaza ceasefire and the emotional reunions it inspired. He discusses the political hurdles facing Israel's leadership and the internal strife among Palestinian factions. The potential for lasting peace is examined amidst ongoing challenges. Additionally, Pfeffer explores Britain's minimum wage rise, its implications for wage dynamics, and the growing recognition of hypnosis in medicine, highlighting its therapeutic benefits and barriers to acceptance.
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Gaza's Dissonance
- In Gaza, Hamas fighters paraded, celebrating what they call a victory.
- Simultaneously, displaced Gazans returned to devastated homes, facing a grim reality.
Israeli Disunity
- Israelis feel relief about the hostage release.
- Netanyahu's right-wing government faces internal division over the ceasefire deal.
Wage Compression in the UK
- The UK's rising minimum wage is causing wage compression.
- Skilled workers' salaries are now closer to unskilled workers', leading to dissatisfaction.