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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Despite global criticism, Israeli public supports military action in Gaza

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not popular. But since October 7, his government’s military action in Gaza has enjoyed wide support, even among the left.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 19, 2023 • 1 min read

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not popular. But since October 7, his government’s military action in Gaza has enjoyed wide support, even among the left.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Iceland volcanic eruption: Just as shocking now as 1000 years ago
    1. 0:00Despite global criticism, Israeli public supports military action in GazaYou’re reading this
    2. 12:51‘Detransitioners’ wield influence as conservatives limit trans rights
    3. 27:56What’s the year-end bottom line for Hollywood after dual strikes?
    4. 39:18Iceland’s norse mythology is grounded in volcanic history
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