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Feb 2024
24m 51s

Does diplomacy stand a chance in Israel'...

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About this episode

Yet, another inconclusive meeting to reach a deal between Hamas and Israel. It comes as the Israeli military is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah, at the southern tip of Gaza. So, does diplomacy still stand a chance in this war? And why does Rafah matter?

In this episode:

  • Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University.

  • Hafsa Halawa, Independent Political Consultant, Middle East, North Africa and the Horn of Africa.

  • Omar Rahman, Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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