Jul 3

Why are ceasefires not ceasing the fire?

The Middle East has been grappling with one conflict after another, leading to countless rounds of negotiations to end fighting. But even when ceasefires are agreed to, the violence seems to continue, prompting many to question what a ceasefire even means. The US signed two agree ... Show More

24m 29s

Jun 26

What's driving Iraq’s anti-corruption crackdown?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has conducted a bold anti-corruption campaign since taking office in May. One of his first moves was to arrest the deputy oil minister for alleged embezzlement, and to seize millions of dollars in cash as part of the investigation. Iraq’s politic ... Show More

18m 17s

Jun 19

The wins and losses of the Iran war

The US and Iran have signed their framework agreement to end the war. It comes after more than 100 days of fighting, economic and political warfare, and a death toll in the thousands. The two countries will now have only 60 days to negotiate a final peace agreement. During that t ... Show More

21m 53s

Oct 2025

Will the War in Gaza Really End?

<p>The world has watched as a cease-fire has tentatively taken effect in Gaza. All the surviving Israeli hostages are home and many Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been released. Israeli forces have pulled back within Gaza, and much-needed humanitarian aid is rushing in. ... Show More

58m 15s

Oct 2025

How Trump's Gaza deal could still unravel

There was a sense of euphoria in Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, yesterday, as all of the living hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attacks were released. But while Trump told the Israeli parliament the peace plan he brokered was a miracle, cracks have already begun to emerge ... Show More

28m 36s

Jan 2025

What does the Gaza ceasefire mean?

Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire set to start on Sunday. The deal includes humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israel’s gradual withdrawal, the release of Israeli captives, and a Palestinian prisoner release. As Palestinians in Gaza hope to leave 15 months of devastation behind, ... Show More

24m 47s

Oct 2025

What's Next For Gaza?, Trump Return From Middle East Trip, ICE Tactics

A fragile ceasefire is holding in Gaza as Hamas fighters return to the streets and freed detainees cross back into the strip. President Trump returns from a Middle East trip celebrating the deal that ended the war, even as questions remain about how long it will last. And Immigra ... Show More

14m 6s

Oct 2025

A breakthrough in Gaza

President Trump hails 'everlasting peace' in Gaza and promises hostages will be released as early as Monday. But will a ceasefire hold? What changed to allow this breakthrough? And should Trump now win the Nobel peace prize? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support o ... Show More

23m 46s

Jan 2025

The difficult path ahead for peace in Gaza

<p>The mood in Israel and Gaza turned from celebratory to uncertain in the hours after <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-gaza-ceasefire-still-elusive-as-negotiators-try-to-hammer-out-deal/">a ceasefire deal was announced</a>. The day after the deal was made p ... Show More

26m 8s

Jan 2025

Hamas And Israel Agree To Ceasefire-Hostage Deal

Israel and Hamas have reached phase one of a hostage and ceasefire deal. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Gaza and at gatherings at hostage square in Tel Aviv. President Biden confirmed the deal this afternoon noting that it was made possible by negotiators from Qatar ... Show More

1h 21m

Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about the Gaza ceasefire deal

After 15 months of violence and bloodshed, a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel has finally been reached. While there have been celebrations in the streets of both Gaza and Tel Aviv, the road to peace in the region will be long and is far from guaranteed. So, what happens no ... Show More

15m 9s

What we know so far about the Gaza cease...