Today we have a fascinating interview where Patrick speaks to former Middle East correspondent Tim Butcher, who covered the 2006 Lebanon War. Tim provides some insightful analysis on the impact the 2006 War had on Israel and the IDF, and significantly how this has impacted on what is happening in Gaza today.
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Nov 21
344. Pokrovsk, Polish Sabotage, & the Secret Peace Plan
This week discussing the latest from Ukraine, Patrick Bishop and Saul David examine the ongoing, costly Battle for Pokrovsk, arguing that Russia's fixation on capturing cities continues to highlight strategic incompetence and desperation—a point underscored by the recent crackdow ... Show More
56m 56s
Nov 2023
A history of Gaza’s worst and best days
<p>On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea lies Gaza, a land that insists on living. Gaza is currently facing a war like nothing its people have seen before, but its history stretches far longer. Today, a brief history of Gaza and its people, on its worst and best days.</p> <p>For ... Show More
24m 16s
Nov 2023
Israel, Gaza and the West Bank: A History
<p>In light of the complex and tragic situation unfolding in Gaza and Israel, this episode looks at the past 100 years of the history of the region of Palestine. As well as explanation from Dan, we hear from experts who have been on the podcast before to explain the background to ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
Diaries of the war on Gaza
We’ve been receiving voice notes from our journalists in Gaza for just over a month, since Israel’s war on Gaza began following Hamas’s attack on October 7. They’ve endured a shortage of water, fuel, electricity, and food during constant Israeli bombardment. Today, what it means ... Show More
25m 12s
Oct 2023
« La seule solution, c’est la paix » : Ziad Medoukh, prof de français, témoigne depuis Gaza
<p>Ziad Medoukh, 57 ans, est né et a grandi dans la bande de Gaza. Il vit toujours sur ce territoire qui subit actuellement des bombardements intenses, ainsi qu’un <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/international/israel/bande-de-gaza-un-siege-total-et-la-crainte-dun-assaut-une-me ... Show More
12m 56s