Peace broken: war returns to Gaza
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The Economist
4.4 • 4.9K Ratings
🗓️ 18 March 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
After Israel launched dozens of missiles into Gaza overnight, what does this mean for the prospect of a lasting ceasefire? As two stranded astronauts are rescued from the International Space Station, our correspondent explains how private investment has changed space exploration (9:10). And a cutesy animation wins plaudits from the Chinese Communist Party (18:09).
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| 0:00.0 | A remarkable new city is emerging from three centuries of history at Dirayya, birthplace of the modern Saudi state. |
| 0:08.9 | This $36 billion development combines traditional mud brick architecture with smart technology, creating a sustainable model for urban living. |
| 0:19.3 | Today, the city of Earth is inviting visionary global partners to become part of the story. |
| 0:26.0 | Learn more at deriyya company.sa. |
| 0:29.5 | The Economist |
| 0:36.6 | The Economist. |
| 0:46.2 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 0:47.3 | I'm Rosie Bloor. |
| 0:48.8 | And I'm Jason Palmer. |
| 0:53.7 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:02.1 | Two astronauts who've been stuck on the International Space Station for the past nine months are finally on their way home. But in the time they've been up there, there's been an awful |
| 1:07.0 | lot of change in the space industry. |
| 1:17.1 | And in China's cinemas, the blockbusters have long been big, loud, patriotic action flicks. |
| 1:24.5 | Not anymore. We examined the most successful animated film ever, with a cutesy protagonist from folklore that's nevertheless Communist Party approved. |
| 1:34.0 | Thank you. protagonist from folklore that's nevertheless Communist Party approved. First up, though. |
| 1:42.9 | For months, there's been an uneasy truce in Gaza. |
| 1:47.0 | In the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, |
| 1:50.0 | hostages and prisoners were exchanged, |
| 1:52.0 | Gazans returned to broken homes, and much-needed aid flowed. |
| 1:56.0 | Many hoped for further negotiations, a second step on the road to lasting peace. |
| 2:05.1 | But overnight, war returned. |
| 2:11.6 | Israel broke the stalemate with volley after volley of missiles into Gaza. |
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