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Oct 28, 2023 • 14min
What Israel faces in Hamas’ tunnels
Correspondent Jonathan Saul and host Kim Vinnell discuss Hamas' extensive tunnel network under Gaza, exploring Israel's strategy to combat it, the challenges faced by Israeli forces, and the lack of comprehensive action to eliminate the tunnels. They also explore lessons from past tunnel warfare and raise questions about Israel's ability to disrupt Hamas' efficient tunnel systems.
Oct 27, 2023 • 12min
US responds to Iran-backed militia, Israel poll on ground invasion and Ukraine aid fight
US airstrikes in Syria, concerns about Israel-Hamas conflict spreading, Speaker's stance on funding for Ukraine and Israel, manhunt for Maine mass shooter, easing of ban on low-riding cars in California.

Oct 26, 2023 • 13min
Gaza ground incursion, Maine shooting, SBF to testify and US-China talks
Israel's ground incursion in Gaza and subsequent withdrawal, fears of escalating conflict in Southern Lebanon, high-level US-China talks addressing the conflict, and the risks faced by Sam Bankman-Fried as he prepares to testify in his defense.

Oct 25, 2023 • 13min
Death, displacement and diplomacy in Gaza, Ozempic counterfeits and Trump flippers
Senior correspondent reports on mass displacement in Gaza despite international efforts, Trump's legal troubles with Cohen flipping, and the dangers of counterfeit Ozempic. Also, highlights the House Speaker nomination and the challenges in regulating online drug sales.
Oct 24, 2023 • 10min
Freed grandma on Hamas' tunnels, Texas' biggest abortion travel ban and Venezuela's opposition
An 85-year-old grandmother shares her experience of being taken into Hamas' tunnels in Gaza. Texas implements a significant travel ban for abortions. Venezuela's opposition chooses a candidate, raising questions about her eligibility to run.

Oct 23, 2023 • 12min
Tehran's tightrope, new war fronts and Argentina's surprise
The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, including airstrikes, ground clashes, and the need for aid. It also explores Iran's foreign policy dilemma and highlights Argentina's surprise in the general election. Other topics include the Venezuelan primary, tensions in the South China Sea, Iranian hijab law incident, and Russian shelling in Ukraine.
Oct 21, 2023 • 23min
The hostages and the grassroots diplomacy to free them
Explore the challenges of freeing hostages held in Gaza and the grassroots campaign to bring them home. Discuss the release of American hostages and Qatar's role in hoping for dialogue. Discover the use of technology to locate missing Israelis and the emotional toll on volunteers. Learn about Qatar's significance as a mediator in international conflicts.
Oct 20, 2023 • 13min
Israel's Gaza endgame, Venezuela in from the cold and Hollywood's holiday drama
Israel's upcoming ground invasion of Gaza and the uncertainty of the post-war situation. President Joe Biden's rare prime-time address relating Israel to Ukraine. The United States easing Trump-era sanctions on Venezuela. The Hollywood strike scrambles the holiday lineup, impacting the Thanksgiving cinema trip.
Oct 19, 2023 • 12min
What it takes to prosecute a war crime, the day after Biden's mission and worldwide protests
The podcast discusses the investigation into the Al-Ahli Arab hospital bombing in Gaza, Biden's return from his diplomatic mission amidst worldwide protests, and the challenges of prosecuting war crimes. It also explores the international outcry, ICC jurisdiction, and the use of video imagery in investigations.
Oct 18, 2023 • 13min
Biden's Israel stand. Plus, the blame game and fury over hospital blast
President Biden's visit to Israel amidst a hospital blast controversy, Arab leaders cancel summit, potential implications for diplomacy and security dynamics, market repercussions, Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker and China's Belt and Road project discussed.


