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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence: Israel pushes south in Gaza

Dec 4, 2023
23:32
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Israeli offensive in Gaza, challenges in achieving goals, support and criticism for Israel's actions, fentanyl crisis in Europe, penguins' unique sleep patterns.
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  • Israel aims to achieve an impossible set of aims before international support runs out in their ground offensive in Gaza.
  • Europe is at risk of facing a surge in fentanyl-related deaths due to disrupted heroin supply lines, and authorities are taking measures to contain the potential crisis.

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Renewed Violence in Gaza Strip

Violence has erupted once again in the Gaza Strip following a week-long truce. Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of violating the truce, while Hamas accuses Israel of breaking its commitment to allow fuel trucks into Gaza. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, with thousands of casualties and a dire need for essentials like water and medicine. Negotiators are attempting to broker another pause in the fighting, but it remains uncertain.

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