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Israeli Job Cuts Hit West Bank Economy

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-12 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The impact of the Gaza war, including the termination of work permits, has left West Bank Palestinians in a dire financial situation as violence in the West Bank escalates. West Bank Palestinian Ibrahim al-Qiq lost his Israeli job permit after the Gaza war began, plunging him into despair and debt like thousands of others in the Palestinian ...

It’s the Politics, Stupid!

Nicolas Sbeih, 2023-12-05 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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This column is known for its scathing critiques but is not accustomed to delivering insults. Nevertheless, the expression in the title has a history: During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, his campaign strategist created three slogans, including "It’s the Economy, Stupid" (addressing his rivals), meaning that everything revolves ...