In arms’ way: Gaza-deal sticking points
Economist Podcasts

In arms’ way: Gaza-deal sticking points

Aug 4, 2026
21:22
-(0)

About this episode

President Donald Trump’s claim that Hamas had agreed to disarm in Gaza was, at best, premature. We examine the sticking points of a lasting deal. New-business applications are on a tear in America. We ask why so many people are working for themselves—but not doing much hiring. And the enduring popularity of radio in Africa, aided rather than degraded by social media. Guests and host: Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent Shera Avi-Yonah, business correspondent William Finlator, contributor to The Economist Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Board of Peace American business, entrepreneurship Africa, media, radio Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments

Rate this episode

Episode Details

Show Type
full
Audio Format
audio/mpeg

We use analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-friendly analytics tool, to understand how visitors use this site. No personal data is collected and no data leaves our EU servers. You can accept or decline below. Privacy Policy