Economist Podcasts Break camp: Israel’s West Bank raids
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Jul 4, 2023 
Anshul Pfeffer, The Economist's Israel correspondent, discusses the intense military operations in Jenin and the ramifications for the Palestinian population. Ana Lankes, the Latin America correspondent, examines the fallout of Jair Bolsonaro's political disqualification and the future of right-wing politics in Brazil. Henry Tricks delves into Modelo's rise as America’s top beer, highlighting the cultural shifts and the brand's successful marketing strategies that led to Bud Light's decline.
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Jenin Raid
- Israeli troops, backed by drones and bulldozers, launched an assault in Jenin, prompting 3,000 Palestinians to flee.
- The so-called refugee camp is a city neighborhood where Palestinians displaced in 1948 ended up.
Jenin's History
- In 2002, Israeli forces battled in Jenin, citing it as a terrorist base, a claim seemingly true then and now.
- The Palestinian leadership and the targeted militants have changed since then.
Current Operation
- The Palestinian Authority's abandonment of Jenin, coupled with increased militant activity, prompted the Israeli operation.
- The operation, while significant, is smaller in scale than the 2002 battle.