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Mar 2023
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Israel's Government Seeks to Limit the P...

The Institute for Middle East Understanding
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In this episode, host Diana Buttu discusses Israel's extremist government and its efforts to weaken its Supreme Court. We explore the impact of this move on Palestinians, and the broader political landscape in Israel. 
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