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Oct 2023
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Israel Palestine - War in Gaza

Bro History
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Today, we discuss the tragic terror attack in Israel by Hamas, along with a background of the origins of Hamas. 


We also discuss the larger geopolitical implications of the war and the fear of mass suffering of Palestnians.  


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