Episodes

  • Biden’s Weapons Warning to Israel

    Biden’s Weapons Warning to Israel
    May 10 2024
    US President Joe Biden says Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if it launches a major invasion of Rafah. It comes as his administration is set to deliver a report to Congress on whether Israel has violated international humanitarian law during its war in Gaza. In this episode, CNN's Kylie Atwood explains how this moment could be a turning point for US-Israel relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Israel Enters Rafah. Is a Ceasefire Deal Off the Table?

    Israel Enters Rafah. Is a Ceasefire Deal Off the Table?
    May 8 2024
    On Tuesday, Israel's military seized the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, warning its military operation in the southern city would move forward, even as ceasefire talks continue. Airstrikes have rocked eastern Rafah, displacing many fearful Palestinians yet again. Israel meanwhile says the terms of a ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas were "far from" meeting its demands. In this episode, CNN's Jeremy Diamond explains how the military pressure is impacting the ongoing talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • A Rare Look Inside Iran

    A Rare Look Inside Iran
    May 3 2024
    Around the world, some students have staged protests in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protestors on US college campuses – including in Iran. Anger against Israel and the US is still simmering after an unprecedented aerial attack from Iran on Israel was foiled. In this episode, CNN's Fred Pleitgen joins us from Tehran and explains how Iranian military officials are evaluating the latest escalation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Will a Ceasefire Deal Stop the Rafah Incursion?

    Will a Ceasefire Deal Stop the Rafah Incursion?
    May 1 2024
    Hamas is considering a new framework for a hostage release and ceasefire proposal put forward by Egypt. It comes amid fears that Israel will launch a ground offensive into Rafah whether or not a deal is reached. In this episode, CNN's Becky Anderson tells us about the parameters and examines a longshot push to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • A Hostage Family Gets Proof of Life

    A Hostage Family Gets Proof of Life
    Apr 26 2024
    On Wednesday, Hamas released a video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, giving his family hope that he is still alive despite being badly wounded when he was abducted on October 7th. However, Israel’s government says at least 129 hostages remain in Gaza with dozens of those feared dead. In this episode, CNN's Jeremy Diamond examines why Hamas released this video now and looks at the state of negotiations over a hostage release and ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Why Sanctions May Not Stop the Violence in the West Bank

    Why Sanctions May Not Stop the Violence in the West Bank
    Apr 24 2024
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli ministers have lashed out against reported plans by the United States to sanction an Israeli military unit for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The uproar comes amidst an uptick in violence against Palestinians in the territory. In this episode, CNN's Nada Bashir examines why the reported plans have struck a nerve and gives us an update on the dire situation inside Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Israel Strikes Inside Iran. Is the Tit-for-Tat Over?

    Israel Strikes Inside Iran. Is the Tit-for-Tat Over?
    Apr 19 2024
    A US official tells CNN that Israel carried out a military strike inside Iran on Thursday night, the latest dangerous escalation between the two countries. Israel has not commented and Iran has not yet identified the source of the attack. In this episode, CNN's Jeremy Diamond examines what we know and whether this latest round of back-and-forth is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • How Israel-Iran Tensions Moved Out of the Shadows

    How Israel-Iran Tensions Moved Out of the Shadows
    Apr 18 2024
    While Iran’s air attack on Israel over the weekend was uniquely brazen, experts say the two nations have been engaged in a ‘shadow war’ through proxies and covert actions for decades. In this episode, CNN's Nic Robertson looks at what two past Israeli attacks can tell us about how they may respond in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins