Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: Gaza’s ever-graver crisis
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Jan 17, 2024 
In this discussion, Greg Karlstrom, The Economist's Middle East correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv, unpacks the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. He highlights the urgent need for aid amid rising health crises, including hunger and disease. The conversation also delves into the socio-political implications of the ongoing conflict and the international community's role in addressing it. Additionally, the podcast explores how areas devastated by the opioid epidemic are experiencing a shift toward Republican voting, and it questions the future of Britain's census amidst changing data practices.
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Gaza Aid Deal
- A tentative aid deal allows medicine into Gaza for captive Israelis, and more aid into Gaza via Egypt.
- Gaza desperately needs this aid due to widespread hunger and desperation.
Gaza's Dire Humanitarian Crisis
- Hunger and disease may claim more Palestinian lives this year than the ongoing military campaign.
- Aid agencies emphasize the urgent need for a massive surge in humanitarian aid to prevent this catastrophe.
Aid Delivery Challenges in Gaza
- Getting aid into Gaza is challenging due to Israeli restrictions and logistical complexities.
- The convoluted inspection process and security concerns create major obstacles for aid delivery.