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The Intelligence from The Economist

Shell shocked: Israel fights back

Oct 10, 2023
24:58
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Recent surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, launch of Economist Podcasts Plus offering exclusive content, shifting population trends in Brazil, differences in learning languages and advantages of learning different languages.
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  • Israel has cut off supplies to the Palestinian enclave and America is sending military support to Binyamin Netanyahu in response to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
  • Brazil's hinterland is experiencing significant growth and adopting a sepia-tinged Americanness, reshaping the country's political landscape and culture.

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Israel and Gaza Conflict

The podcast discusses the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza. Hamas carried out a surprise attack on Israel, leading to a siege on the Gaza Strip. Israel has launched airstrikes and cut off essential resources, while Hamas continues to send rockets. The situation remains tense, with fears of a ground invasion and wider regional conflict.

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