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Israel-Hamas War

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Make Me Smart | Episode 1050

Grief and work in the time of war

Nov 17, 2023
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Israel-Hamas War

With a government shutdown averted, funding for Israel and Ukraine remains in the air

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Nov 17, 2023
A bipartisan group of Senators is working on a compromise on immigration that would be included in a broader package of aid for Ukraine and Israel.
Earlier this month, the House of Representatives also passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, with no funding for Ukraine.
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Israel-Hamas War

How one bakery in Gaza is grappling with sparse resources and mounting demand

by James Graham
Nov 9, 2023
Local reports say Israeli airstrikes have destroyed bakeries across the strip, while many of those that remain are struggling to operate due to lack of fuel and flour.
A Palestinian woman makes bread over a fire in Khan Yunis, Gaza on Nov. 6. A lack of fuel and flour has made bread scarce in Gaza.
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Marketplace Tech

Social media and “eSIMs” help Gazans stay connected amid war and blackouts

Nov 7, 2023
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Marketplace Morning Report

The humanitarian and economic toll of war in Gaza

Nov 2, 2023
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What the Israel-Hamas war means for Gaza's already suffering economy

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Nov 2, 2023
The economic toll of Israel's total blockade has humanitarian repercussions.
The aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip. Prior to the war, Gaza's economic development was already restricted by Israeli security measures.
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1036

Who profits from war?

Oct 30, 2023
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For public good, not for profit.

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Israel-Hamas War

A look at the history of U.S. aid to Israel

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Oct 23, 2023
The U.S. has given Israel $158 billion since Israel was founded, not adjusting for inflation, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Above, President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the war between Israel and Gaza on Oct. 19. Biden's request for $14 billion in aid for Israel has yet to come before the speaker-less House.
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Israel-Hamas War

How humanitarian aid is being distributed in Gaza

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Oct 23, 2023
Here's how it's distributed, and a look at why direct cash transfers are simply not sufficient given the state of Gaza's economy.
A convoy of trucks carry humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Oct. 22.
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1030

Thoughts on Gaza

Oct 20, 2023
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