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Oct 2023
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Israel’s war is a risk and opportunity f...

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Hamas’s attacks complicate Mohammed bin Salman’s aim to build relations with the Israeli state, Gulf expert Kristian Coates Ulrichsen says in this Exchange podcast. But if the Saudi crown prince can use his leverage to help Palestinians, it may help his image at home and abroad. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and d ... Show More
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