Split ends: political in-fighting in Israel

This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the political factors influencing it, the changing landscape of college sports in America with the introduction of payments for athletes, and a remembrance of Sen Genshitsu, the 15th master of the Urasenke tea ceremony, and his efforts to spread peace through tea. The discussion on Gaza features an interview with an Israel correspondent, analyzing Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategies and the humanitarian crisis. The segment on college sports explores the implications of the new settlement allowing universities to pay athletes, and the obituary reflects on the life and philosophy of Sen Genshitsu. The episode concludes with a preview of the next show, which will focus on the legacy of Hurricane Katrina.