With millions trapped inside Gaza, under siege and under fire, the humanitarian situation spirals towards catastrophe. And the UN reports women and children make up the majority of fatalities. Philippe Lazzarini is commissioner general of UNRWA, the United Nations agency providing relief for Palestinian refugees. He spoke to Christiane in his first interview ... 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
Dec 2023
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas fighting continues
The United Nations’ top humanitarian relief coordinator says the situation in Gaza keeps getting “more apocalyptic” and “people are being ordered to move again, with little to survive on, forced to make one impossible choice after another.” According to a UN agency, more than 80% ... Show More
43m 50s
Dec 2023
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Cross-Border Fire; IDF ground strategy and civilian casualties in Gaza; Hamas' influence in Gaza; Life and Legacy of Henry Kissinger
This week, Fareed talks with CNN correspondent Ivan Watson from south-eastern Lebanon on recents exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel … and whether the tensions could escalate.
Next, Fareed speaks with retired Israeli Defense Forces Col. Miri Eisin about IDF's ground ... Show More
42m 7s