Economist Podcasts Break camp: Israel’s West Bank raids
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Jul 4, 2023 
Anshul Pfeffer, The Economist's Israel correspondent, discusses the intense military operations in Jenin and the ramifications for the Palestinian population. Ana Lankes, the Latin America correspondent, examines the fallout of Jair Bolsonaro's political disqualification and the future of right-wing politics in Brazil. Henry Tricks delves into Modelo's rise as America’s top beer, highlighting the cultural shifts and the brand's successful marketing strategies that led to Bud Light's decline.
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Janine Brigades
- The Janine Brigades, a new local militant group unaffiliated with major Palestinian movements, has emerged.
- This group carries out attacks on Israeli settlements, the army, and within Israel itself.
Israeli Occupation
- The West Bank has been under Israeli military occupation since 1967.
- The Oslo process established a semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority, but a two-state solution remains elusive.
Palestinian Disillusionment
- Young Palestinians are disillusioned with both the perceived corruption of the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli occupation.
- They view the Palestinian Authority as collaborators with Israel, contributing to a sense of hopelessness.