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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence: embedded in Gaza

Nov 6, 2023
23:12
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Israeli troops prepare for urban warfare in Gaza City, while consumers continue to stay home and withdraw from social activities. The podcast also explores the impact of the pandemic on spending habits and the concept of 'quiet quitting' among different age groups.
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Quick takeaways

  • The ongoing conflict in Gaza has escalated with the Israeli Defense Forces encircling Gaza City and splitting the coastal enclave, creating a tense situation with no signs of a ceasefire.
  • Even as pandemic restrictions have eased, there has been a lasting shift in consumer behavior, with people continuing to prioritize goods over experiences outside their homes, influenced by factors such as fear of infection and changes in cultural attitudes towards solitude.

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Fighting in Gaza Continues

The American Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, has arrived in Turkey as part of a diplomatic tour calling for humanitarian pauses in the fighting in Gaza. An Economist journalist embedded with the Israel Defense Forces described the ongoing fighting, with claims that the IDF encircled Gaza City and split the coastal enclave in two. The situation remains tense, with no signs of a ceasefire.

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