logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
35m 39s

Human catastrophe unfolds in Israel and ...

The Guardian
About this episode
Deadly assault by Hamas militants across southern Israel has been followed by devastating airstrikes on Gaza and threats of full-scale invasion by Israeli military. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Up next
Today
Is it time for a wealth tax on the super-rich?
After changes to the welfare reform bill failed to save money, the millionaire Dale Vince thinks it’s time for people like him to contribute more to the public finances. Arun Advani explains how a wealth tax could work and if it’s time for Labour to introduce one. Help support ou ... Show More
27 m
Yesterday
Can we trust nuclear power again?
Dr Tim Gregory argues that nuclear power is safe, relatively cheap and the only realistic route to achieving net zero targets. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 
26m 42s
Jul 8
Trump’s big beautiful betrayal
Ed Pilkington explains the president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and what it will mean for millions of poorer Americans who voted for him last November. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 
25m 33s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2023
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza intensify
Israel issues fresh warning as strikes on Gaza intensify ahead of an anticipated ground offensive in the next phase of the war against Hamas. We hear from the Israel Defence Forces, from a relative of an entire family taken hostage by Hamas, and from a Gaza resident about the dir ... Show More
46m 11s
Oct 2023
Israel launches air strikes in response to Hamas attack
Israel has responded to Hamas' unprecedented attacks by launching air strikes on Gaza. More than two hundred Palestinians and more than a hundred Israelis have so far been killed, and dozens are being held hostage. We hear from residents of Israeli towns and villages under attack ... Show More
48m 21s
Oct 2023
Israel Prepares for Massive Attack on Hamas in Gaza
P.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Israel is launching a powerful wave of attacks on Gaza, after Hamas’s invasion over the weekend. Hamas has threatened to execute hostages in response to the Israeli bombardment of civilians. Reporter Dion Nissenbaum reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn ... Show More
17m 8s
Oct 2023
Hamas attacks, Israel declares war
After Hamas launched thousands of rockets, broke through the Israeli border and took hostages in southern towns in a surprise attack on Saturday, Israel has retaliated with its own missile strikes and declared war. Now, Hamas has threatened to execute an Israeli captive for every ... Show More
20m 20s
Oct 2023
Israel reels: a bloody assault
Almost exactly 50 years on from the moment that launched the deadly Yom Kippur War, Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza strip, carried out a series of attacks. Hundreds have been killed, Israeli intelligence services were surprised and the retribution is bound to be ... Show More
21m 18s
Oct 2023
Intense bombardment, emotions across campuses, Northern Gaza evacuation
Gaza is under intense bombardment tonight as the Israeli Air Force pounds targets with punishing airstrikes ahead of a potential ground operation. Plus, CNN's Nick Watt reports on what college students in America from differing backgrounds say they feel about the conflict, as emo ... Show More
47m 32s
Oct 2023
Israel reels: a bloody assault
Almost exactly 50 years on from the moment that launched the deadly Yom Kippur War, Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza strip, carried out a series of attacks. Hundreds have been killed, Israeli intelligence services were surprised and the retribution is bound to be ... Show More
21m 18s
Oct 2023
Mideast Special: Major attack on Israel from Gaza
Hamas militants fire rocket barrage and launch assault using motorbikes, paragliders and boats. Dozens killed on both sides and a number of Israelis reportedly captured. Israeli PM says it's war and Israel will win. 
28m 44s