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Dec 2023
42m 7s

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Cross-Bord...

CNN
About this episode

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 strategy in Gaza following the collapse of the 7-day ceasefire. Will Israel seek to reduce civilian casualties, as the US has urged?


Then, Fareed speaks with British-Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah who worked inside Al-Shifa Hospital for more than 40 days of the war. He tells of the suffering inside Gaza.


Plus, Fareed sits down for an interview with Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Dean Amaney Jamal to discuss Hamas' influence on the Palestinian territories and their regional neighbors.


Finally, Niall Ferguson joins the show to discuss the heated controversies around the life and legacy of Henry Kissinger.

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