The fate of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza was raised at an emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly where Arab states have drafted a resolution calling for a ceasefire. We look at the role Qatar plays as a mediator in the conflict.
Also in the programme: a major police hunt is continuing in the US state of Maine for a gunman who killed ... Show More
Dec 2023
Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?
It’s been over two months since Hamas attacked Israel. The war between both sides has continued since then, with a temporary ceasefire and pauses in fighting in recent weeks. The BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen, who has been covering the Middle East for nearly 30 years, g ... Show More
16m 55s
Jan 2024
Brief: After 100 days of war in Gaza, eyes on the International Court of Justice
<p>We are coming to you on Sundays as Israel's war on Gaza continues. </p> <p>This week: As Gaza marks 100 days of war, Israeli bombing brought the death toll near 24,000 Palestinians. And there was another communications blackout. Demonstrators worldwide called again for a ... Show More
6m 10s
Jan 2024
Israel-Hamas War: 100 Days Later
Jan. 15 marks 100 days since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel, killing some 1,200 people. Israel then retaliated by launching a ground invasion of Gaza. More than 23,000 Palestinians have been killed, and numerous others face a dire humanitarian crisis.
After ... Show More
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