Gaza’s Troubled Cease-Fire Efforts, Harris and Trump Debate, Toronto International Film Fest, and More
Description
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar prepare another cease-fire proposal after Hamas killed six Israeli hostages and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu demanded control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border; Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hold their first presidential debate; the Toronto International Film Festival showcases independent films spanning from Hungary to Georgia and more; and the United States seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s plane.
What to Watch at Toronto International Film Festival
Edward Berger, Conclave
William Bridges, All of You
Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
Dea Kulumbegashvili, April
Mentioned on the Podcast
Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Shrinking
Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence, Ted Lasso
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/gazas-troubled-cease-fire-efforts-harris-and-trump-debate-toronto-international-film-fest
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