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Mar 2023
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220. Why are People Protesting in Israel...

Thomas Wilkinson
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  "The biggest crisis in the history of the country". This is how one key politician has described the massive wave of protests, unrest, and strikes currently affecting Israel. Let’s look at why people are taking to the streets and what is causing so much anger on today’s episode of ... Show More
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