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Oct 2023
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182. Palestine, Gaza, and Israel

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What's it like to live in Gaza? What are the key differences between the PLO, the PA, Fatah and Hamas? How far away are we from the diplomatic high point of the Oslo Accords? On today's episode of The Rest Is Politics, Rory and Alastair are joined by Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus ... Show More
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