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Netanyahu Unwavering on Cease-Fire, and Putin Visits Mongolia

Sep 3, 2024

Tensions rise as Prime Minister Netanyahu stands firm against calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, despite growing protests. Families of hostages demand immediate action, revealing deep emotional strains. Meanwhile, Putin's visit to Mongolia defies international scrutiny, showcasing his diplomatic maneuvers. The podcast also sheds light on a severe mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing the heartbreak of families amidst a crumbling healthcare system, and warns of climate change causing infrastructure failures.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwavering military stance amid public pressure highlights the deepening political and emotional crisis surrounding Israeli hostages.

The impact of extreme weather linked to climate change is threatening U.S. infrastructure, necessitating immediate modernization efforts to prevent catastrophic failures.

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Hostage Crisis and Political Standoff

The ongoing hostage situation resulting from the conflict in Gaza has intensified political tensions in Israel, particularly surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on negotiations with Hamas. Despite mounting public protests and appeals from families of hostages, Netanyahu remains firm in his military strategy, emphasizing total victory over Hamas rather than concessions for a ceasefire. His refusal to change course has raised concerns that additional military pressure could exacerbate the situation and lead to more fatalities among hostages. Families have publicly criticized the government’s urgency, calling for immediate action to secure the release of their loved ones, highlighting the emotional toll of the crisis on victims' families.

Concessions Breed Violence

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Intro

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Hostage Crisis and Putin's Diplomatic Maneuvers

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International Defiance and Infrastructure Challenges Amid Climate Change

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Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The M-pox Outbreak

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Plus, battling mpox in Congo.

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On Today’s Episode:

As Many Israelis Push for an Immediate Hostage Deal, the Prime Minister Has Refused to Change Course, by Patrick Kingsley

Families of American Hostages Say a Deal ‘Has to Happen Right Now’, by Troy Closson, Campbell Robertson and Jay Root

Putin Begins Meetings in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant, by Valerie Hopkins and David Pierson

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say, by Coral Davenport

Battling Mpox in the Outbreak’s Epicenter in Congo, by Arlette Bashizi and Elian Peltier