Peace by piece: a ceasefire in Gaza is close
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The Economist
4.4 • 4.9K Ratings
🗓️ 16 January 2025
⏱️ 26 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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| 0:34.4 | Hello and I. The Economist. |
| 0:46.4 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. I'm your host, Rosie Bloor. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the event shaping your world. Donald Trump's pick for Tulsi Gabbard to be his director of national intelligence was already controversial. |
| 1:01.4 | Now our correspondent has uncovered some new information about her earlier dealings with the Assad regime in Syria. |
| 1:10.1 | And have you noticed that many people are walking around with lurid green drinks? |
| 1:15.5 | We look at how matcha became the flavour of choice and why Gen Z might be a little deluded |
| 1:20.5 | about the health benefits of their favourite brew. But first... |
| 1:37.3 | After 15 months of fighting, a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Hamas. |
| 1:45.1 | Last night, President Biden said a deal had been reached. |
| 1:49.0 | More than 15 months of conflict, it began with Hezbollah's brutal massacre on October 7th. |
| 1:55.4 | Fighting in Gaza will stop, and soon the hostage will return home to their families. |
| 2:04.7 | As news spread, so did celebrations in Gaza. |
| 2:09.2 | But those cries of joy and relief may have been premature. |
| 2:17.3 | A ceasefire hasn't come into effect yet, and bombing has continued in Gaza. |
| 2:23.6 | The deal also needs approval from the Israeli Parliament. |
| 2:27.2 | And this morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed a cabinet meeting to discuss it. |
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