FT News Briefing

The man behind the Hamas attack

Oct 13, 2023

08:43

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Mehul Srivastava, FT's journalist covering the Hamas military commander behind the deadly Israel incursion, discusses US inflation and the EU investigation into a social media platform accused of spreading disinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The podcast also reveals the elusive leader of Hamas' military wing, Mumad Dave, and explores his role as the mastermind behind past assaults, as well as the rise of proteges within Hamas.

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Quick takeaways

US inflation in September serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against inflation and the uncertainty of monetary policy.

The European Union's investigation into social media site X highlights efforts to regulate big tech and ensure online safety in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Deep dives

US inflation remains stagnant

US headline inflation remained at 3.7% year-on-year in September, the same pace as August, which was higher than analysts' expectations. Although it is just one month of data, it serves as a reminder that the fight against inflation is not over, and there is still uncertainty about the future impact of monetary policy. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady in its next meeting in November, but there is uncertainty about the December meeting.

Introduction

5min

The Elusive Leader of Hamas' Military Wing

2min

Dave and the Rise of Proteges in Hamas

3min

US inflation was higher than forecast in September, the EU has opened an investigation into X over the way disinformation is spreading on its platform after the attacks by Hamas against Israel, and FT’s Mehul Srivastava tells us about the Hamas military commander behind the deadly Israel incursion.

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US inflation higher than expected in September

EU opens probe into X over Israel-Hamas war misinformation

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, Sam Giovinco, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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