Peace by piece: a ceasefire in Gaza is close
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4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 16 January 2025
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
After 15 months of fighting, a ceasefire in Gaza may soon be agreed. What does the deal entail – and could it last? Our correspondent has uncovered new information about Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her relationship with Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad. And why Gen-Z has gone mad for matcha.
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| 1:03.6 | The Economist. |
| 1:14.5 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:16.1 | I'm your host, Rosie Bloor. |
| 1:20.5 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the event shaping your world. |
| 1:31.1 | Donald Trump's pick for Tulsi Gabbard to be his director of national intelligence was already controversial. |
| 1:38.7 | Now our correspondent has uncovered some new information about her earlier dealings with the Assad regime in Syria. |
| 1:45.5 | And have you noticed that many people are walking around with lurid green drinks? |
| 1:48.6 | We look at how matcha became the flavour of choice and why Gen Z might be a little deluded about the health benefits of their favourite brew. |
| 2:03.6 | But first... After 15 months of fighting, a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Hamas. |
| 2:15.6 | Last night, President Biden said a deal had been reached. |
| 2:19.3 | More than 15 months of conflict, |
| 2:21.3 | it began with Hezbollah's brutal massacre on October 7th. |
| 2:25.3 | Fighting in Gaza will stop, |
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