As the war in Gaza continues, independent media outlets remain barred from entering the enclave without IDF escort, complicating efforts to paint a full picture of the reality on the ground. In this episode, CNN’s Nada Bashir explains how she and her colleagues have been covering the war from afar and the role brave Palestinian journalists on the ground play ... Show More
Jan 2025
How Long Will the Gaza Deal Stop the Fighting?
Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, providing hope to war-weary Palestinians and family members of Israeli hostages. However, implementation could prove challenging and grim. Guest: Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem Correspondent Follow ... Show More
22m 21s
May 2024
One War, Two Stories of Pain & Frustration
Israel’s seven-month war against Hamas in Gaza has killed more than 36,000 Palestinians while reducing much of the enclave to rubble. Meanwhile, Israel believes about 125 hostages remain in Gaza after being captured on October 7th. In this episode, we hear from two people dealing ... Show More
24m 44s
May 2024
Why the ICC Wants to Arrest Netanyahu and Sinwar
On Monday, the International Criminal Court announced it was seeking arrest warrants against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among other figures, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In this episode, CNN’s Christiane Amanp ... Show More
18m 51s
Oct 2024
How we got to October 7: Amir Tibon on Netanyahu, Gaza, and the day that shattered Israel
Amir Tibon will never forget what it felt like to be hunkered down in his safe room with his wife and two young daughters for hours on end, listening to the sound of Hamas terrorists on a murderous rampage in his neighborhood, Kibbutz Nahal Oz on the Gaza border, on October 7. "Y ... Show More
36m 53s
Aug 11
Bibi Doubles Down on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doubling down on his threat to capture Gaza City, despite a growing chorus of condemnation. This comes as Gaza faces heavy bombardment, with targeted Israeli strikes on Sunday killing several journalists, including one of Al Jazeera's ... Show More
56m 10s
Oct 2024
Why, after Yahya Sinwar’s death, is Israel bombarding northern Gaza?
For weeks, the Israeli military has isolated the north of Gaza, conducting air strikes and ground attacks, including on residential areas and hospitals.
In back-to-back attacks on Beit Lahia and the nearby Jabalia refugee camp last Friday and Saturday, more than 100 people were k ... Show More
21m 55s
Jan 2025
Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire in Gaza
Following intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have arrived at a ceasefire deal to end more than 15 months of war in Gaza. All Israeli hostages being held by Hamas will be released, while Israel’s soldiers will withdraw fully from Gaza, and allow 600 aid trucks per day to enter ... Show More
27m 51s
Jul 11
What is the cost of ending the war in Gaza?
The toll of war is often measured in figures: the number of people killed, injured or displaced. But how do we calculate the cost of ending a war? In the case of Gaza, where Israel continues to pursue a 20-month military offensive, the sacrifices will be difficult to quantify. US ... Show More
23m 20s