Oliver Marsden
The Observer's Middle East correspondent who reported and narrated the episode, providing on-the-ground reporting from southern Israel near the Gaza border.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 8min
Why has the Middle East conflict spread to Lebanon?
Oliver Marsden, Middle East correspondent for The Observer, reports from Lebanon with on-the-ground analysis. He describes Hezbollah’s rocket strikes and Israeli responses. Civilians recount displacement, school closures and leaflets urging evacuation. Marsden explores Israel’s ground invasion aims, fears of occupation, shifting local support for Hezbollah, and everyday resilience amid conflict.
Oct 28, 2025 • 29min
Among the settlers on Gaza's border
Oliver Marsden, The Observer's Middle East correspondent, shares on-the-ground insights from southern Israel near Gaza. He introduces the Nahala movement, driven by settlers hopeful of returning to Gaza, revealing their influence within the Israeli government. Daniel Levy, a former Israeli negotiator, analyzes the ideological roots of the settlement policy and discusses how current political figures support annexation. They explore the complexities of security narratives, the optimism for resettlement, and the settlers' broader goals amidst shifting political landscapes.
