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Diplomacy up in smoke: Biden visits Israel
Oct 18, 2023
Greg Karlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, discusses the aftermath of a tragic hospital explosion in Gaza during President Biden's visit, raising questions about U.S. backed support for Israel amid escalating tensions. James Astor, Asia editor and cricket expert, shares insights into how Modi's influence is reshaping cricket in India and its implications for national identity. Andrew Miller delves into the cultural weight of mourning celebrity deaths, exploring the shared emotional connections formed in today's digital age.
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- The explosion at a hospital-cum-shelter during President Biden's visit to Israel has escalated tensions in the region and overshadowed his original goals.
- The politicization of cricket in India has raised concerns about global governance and the dominance of Indian cricket.
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Biden's Visit and the Escalating Tensions
President Joe Biden's visit to Israel was disrupted by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza, precipitating blame on both Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Biden's original goals of humanitarian access and discussing Israel's military strategy were overshadowed by the escalating tensions in the region.
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