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Oct 2024
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Frankly Speaking | S11 E4 | Dr. Riyad Ma...

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On this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from Ambassador Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations. As the conflict intensifies, we ask – is the world turning its back on Gaza, much like it has forgotten Ukraine?

Can international courts ever hold Israel accountable? And what role does Saudi Arabia's bold new coalition play in the pursuit of a two-state solution?

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