Peace broken: war returns to Gaza

和平破裂:战争重返加沙

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2025-03-18

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After Israel launched dozens of missiles into Gaza overnight, what does this mean for the prospect of a lasting ceasefire? As two stranded astronauts are rescued from the International Space Station, our correspondent explains how private investment has changed space exploration (9:10). And a cutesy animation wins plaudits from the Chinese Communist Party (18:09). Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The Economist.

  • Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from the Economist.

  • I'm Rosie Blore.

  • And I'm Jason Palmer.

  • Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

  • Two astronauts who've been stuck on the International Space Station for the past nine months are finally on their way home.

  • But in the time they've been up there, there's been an awful lot of change in the space industry.

  • And in China's cinemas, the blockbusters have long been big, loud, patriotic action flicks.

  • Not anymore.

  • We examined the most successful animated film ever with a cutesy protagonist from folklore that's nevertheless Communist Party approved.

  • First up, though.

  • For months there's been an uneasy truce in Gaza.

  • In the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel,

  • hostages and prisoners were exchanged, Gazans returned to broken homes, and much needed aid flowed.

  • Many hoped for further negotiations, a second step on the road to lasting peace.

  • But overnight, war returned.

  • Israel broke the stalemate with volley after volley of missiles into Gaza.

  • Hundreds are reported to have been killed.

  • So has the chance of peace in Gaza just disappeared?

  • There have been dozens of Israeli airstrikes since 2:00am local time,