Walz Makes His Debut, and Hamas Elevates...

<p>As the rubble in Gaza mounts and half a million lie dead or displaced, the global mask slips further. Israel’s so-called ceasefire proves threadbare as fresh airstrikes hit Syria and warplanes scream over Iran. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu stands trial for corruption — even a ... Show More

The fragile peace in Gaza is holding for now but the slow release of the bodies of hostages has prompted fury in Israel, leading to retaliation. The Rafah crossing is temporarily closed and aid into Gaza will be reduced. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas if they don’t give ... Show More

<p>Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the latest developments in the grinding Gaza war, including Israel&#39;s plans to attack Rafah, the incendiary protest at the Israeli embassy by one active duty US serviceman, and the deepening scandal at the New York Times over its discre ... Show More

To mark two years of the war in Gaza, our correspondents bring you this special episode of the Global News Podcast from the BBC Bureau in Jerusalem. Jon Donnison is joined by our Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abualouf, our International Editor Jeremy Bowen, and our Middle East corres ... Show More

“A New and Beautiful day is rising.” That’s what President Trump told a gathering of world leaders this week.He was speaking of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…meant to pave the way to a permanent end to the war that has left much of the Gaza strip in rubble. Now, Trump sa ... Show More

<p>Le 15 janvier, après de nombreux rebondissements, un accord est finalement signé par les représentants d’Israël et du Hamas pour une trêve dans la bande de Gaza, après quinze mois de guerre dans la foulée des massacres perpétrés par le Hamas le 7 octobre 2023.</p><br><p>L’acco ... Show More

Hamas has survived 500 days of relentless bombardment, defying Israel's repeated vows to destroy it. Despite its losses, including assassinations of prominent leaders, Hamas is intact, manning checkpoints, coordinating aid, and releasing Israeli captives. How does Hamas continue ... Show More

What happens next in Gaza now that a ceasefire has been reached and how the last two years might have taught the world the wrong lessons about war. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawa ... Show More

With Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners finally home, it does seem like the beginning of the end of the war in Gaza is possible at last - at least officially. However, the IDF launched airstrikes on southern Gaza just days into the truce after two of its soldiers were kil ... Show More