A recent string of attacks across the Middle East has raised concerns that the war between Hamas and Israel is spreading, and might put pressure on other countries like Iran and the United States to get more involved.
Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The Times, discusses the risk that the conflict is becoming an even wider war, and explains th ... Show More
Nov 24
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
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Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
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51m 44s
Apr 2024
Can Israel and Iran Step Back From the Brink?
<p>On April 13, Iran did something it had never done before: it launched a direct attack on Israel from Iranian territory. As historic and spectacular as the attack was, Israel, the United States, and others managed to intercept a huge percentage of the drones and missiles fired, ... Show More
41m 1s
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
1h 6m
Jan 2024
Can a wider Middle East war be averted?
<p>As Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, more and more regional actors are being drawn in, from the Houthis in Yemen, to Isis in Iraq and Syria. Gideon discusses whether a widening regional war can be averted with Kim Ghattas, distinguished fello ... Show More
27m 11s