2026-04-10
25 分钟The Economist.
Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.
I'm your host Jason Palmer.
Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.
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Our obituaries editor reflects on his life.
But first,
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has developed a fairly Trumpian ambiguity about his intentions in Lebanon.
Yesterday he said Israel would begin talks with the country to establish peaceful relations.
Hours later he said Israeli strikes against Hezbollah would continue until the Iran-backed militants disarm.
The campaign is extracting a heavy human toll.
On Wednesday airstrikes on Beirut resulted in an estimated 300 deaths.
The deadliest day in decades.
Soon after, the capital's streets were deserted.