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Tug of War CNN
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CNN reporters take us on-the-ground in Israel to document the escalating conflict and what it means for the rest of the world.
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Will a Ceasefire Deal Stop the Rafah Incursion?
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.
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A Hostage Family Gets Proof of Life
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.
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Why Sanctions May Not Stop the Violence in the West Bank
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.
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Israel Strikes Inside Iran. Is the Tit-for-Tat Over?
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.
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How Israel-Iran Tensions Moved Out of the Shadows
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.
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Israel Tries to Thread the Needle
After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, Israeli officials have been debating how to respond. Meanwhile, members of the Biden administration have told Israel that the US will not participate in any offensive action against Iran, according to US officials familiar with the matter. In this episode, CNN’s Jeremy Diamond tells us how the Israeli war cabinet is thinking about this perilous moment.
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Customer Reviews
Honorable and disturbing
I want to thank the producers of this show for presenting facts that speak for themselves, particularly in a climate where mainstream outlets like CNN routinely (in fact, necessarily) obfuscate the truth to defend the Israeli state.
While I’m grateful, I have to admit I struggle to listen to the things I hear. I wonder how the hosts and their guests can maintain such composure, but admire their strength to carry on for the sake of the truth.
Phenomenal reporting!
@clarissawardcnn reports in a way that makes you feel like you’re right there- seeing the scenes unfold. Thank you, CNN! Please keep the episodes coming!!
Propaganda or fact?
Regarding your most recent episode, talking about rape accusations on Oct 7 - has CNN independently verified the claims or evidence? Or is this just a rebroadcast of statements from those within Israel?