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Saving St. Louis & Terror in Israel
Oct 9, 2023
Rachel Ferguson, director of the Center for Free Enterprise and assistant dean at Concordia Uni, discusses saving St. Louis through neighborhood stabilization. They explore trust between citizens and law enforcement. They also discuss the recent Hamas attack in Israel and its impact on peace accords. Overall, they emphasize the importance of holistic approaches to poverty and the need for repentance in society.
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- Investing in single city blocks can be more effective than government-initiated anti-poverty programs for stabilizing disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- Differentiating between supporting the Palestinian people and condoning terrorism is crucial in seeking a resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Hamas launches deadly attacks on Israel
Hamas launched a surprise terrorist attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and sending fighters into cities and towns in southern Israel. The attack resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians, including women and children, and the kidnapping of over a hundred people. The United States has declared its support for Israel and is sending additional military assistance. The attack comes as Saudi Arabia and Israel were in talks to normalize relations, which may now be at risk. The situation highlights the complex and ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
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