Bibi’s got backup: Israel’s right-wing government
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 6 January 2023
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
Israel’s new government is its most right-wing ever—but, in a break from the past, that may not derail deepening relations with neighbouring Arab countries. Thousands of Africans are killed each year after being accused of witchcraft—in many cases for more nefarious reasons than mere superstition. And the “cicerones” helping Americans navigate a vast and growing craft-beer scene.
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| 1:20.0 | From Kenya to Ghana to Congo, thousands of Africans die each year after being accused of witchcraft. |
| 1:29.1 | It's not all about superstition, though. After all, excommunicating or killing alleged witches is an easy way to get |
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