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With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Mehdi Hasan cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.

  1. Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire? | UpFront

    3 DAGE SIDEN

    Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire? | UpFront

    With the world focused on the war on Iran, Israel’s genocide in Gaza has slipped from the headlines. But despite a ceasefire, Israel has continued to expand its military control inside the enclave, raising fears of a more permanent occupation or even a renewed incursion. Since the 2025 ceasefire, Israeli forces have pushed beyond the so-called 'Yellow Line -  the boundary meant to separate areas under Israeli control from the rest of Gaza. So what is actually happening on the ground? How far has Israel’s presence expanded? And what does it mean for Palestinians in Gaza? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Ray Adams Row Farr, editor at Forensic Architecture, about how the organisation is documenting Israel’s expanding presence and what it means for Gaza.

    10 min.
  2. The rise of political violence under Trump

    4 DAGE SIDEN

    The rise of political violence under Trump

    After the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has the US entered a new age of political violence? The third alleged attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump in recent years follows a series of politically motivated violent incidents last year, including the assassinations of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and Democratic state legislator Melissa Hortman. What is causing the increase in political violence in America? And how much is the Trump administration driving the politically divisive atmosphere with violent rhetoric and lethal foreign policy? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago and author of the upcoming book “Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism”.

    15 min.
  3. Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism | UpFront

    26. APR.

    Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism | UpFront

    Technology firm Palantir has sparked global outrage after publishing a 22-point manifesto envisioning a future of autonomous weapons and deep integration between big tech and government. The doctrine has intensified debate about the growing power of Silicon Valley and its ties to militaries accused of war crimes. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about what Palantir's manifesto really reveals, and why Varoufakis believes big tech is peddling an ideology he compares to the racial hierarchies of Nazism and apartheid.

    6 min.
  4. Iran War debate: Will the blockade bring Tehran to its knees? | UpFront

    25. APR.

    Iran War debate: Will the blockade bring Tehran to its knees? | UpFront

    US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Three ships have been attacked in the past week, and Tehran shows no sign of yielding. Trump has simultaneously issued shoot-to-kill orders against small Iranian boats, while Iran's chief negotiator's adviser declared the ceasefire extension "means nothing". This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with journalists Samira Mohyeddin and John Fredericks about who really holds the cards in this conflict and whether the US blockade will bring the Iranian regime to its knees, or entrench a deepening deadlock.

    18 min.
  5. Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic shock: Who pays the price? | UpFront

    18. APR.

    Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic shock: Who pays the price? | UpFront

    The world is reckoning with the biggest oil supply disruption in history, one that has sent energy prices soaring, rattled stock markets and exposed the deep vulnerabilities of economies still hooked on fossil fuels. While millions face higher fuel and energy bills, top oil and gas companies are reportedly profiting about $30m per hour since the war began. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with renowned economist Mariana Mazzucato about what a genuine green industrial strategy looks like, why the World Bank has fallen short, and how her concept of the "common good economy" offers a new compass for governments navigating crises.

    25 min.
  6. Speaking to the enemy: what to expect from US-Iran negotiations | UpFront

    10. APR.

    Speaking to the enemy: what to expect from US-Iran negotiations | UpFront

    As the US and Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, serious questions remain over whether peace is truly within reach. Iran’s 10-point proposal has put major substantive issues on the table, many of which could prove difficult to resolve. But with the alternative being a wider and more devastating conflict, can direct negotiations between the US and Iran shift the course towards peace? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iranian Ambassador to Germany Seyed Hossein Mousavian and former US 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiator, Alan Eyre. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

    25 min.
  7. Death by hanging: Israel law sparks global alarm | UpFront

    4. APR.

    Death by hanging: Israel law sparks global alarm | UpFront

    A controversial new law passed in Israel is drawing sharp international criticism, with rights groups warning it could deepen apartheid and fast-track executions of Palestinian detainees. The law introduces the death penalty by hanging for certain acts defined as “terrorism,” raising concerns about how it will be applied in a system critics say already treats Palestinians and Israelis differently. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with human rights lawyer Diana Buttu about what the law means in practice, how it could be enforced, and whether it can be challenged under international law. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

    9 min.
  8. Does Israel want to make Lebanon and Iran the next Gaza? | UpFront

    4. APR.

    Does Israel want to make Lebanon and Iran the next Gaza? | UpFront

    US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran is nearing an end, but threatens to escalate its bombing campaign and send Iran “back to the Stone Ages”. Meanwhile, Israel continues its attacks in Iran and its ground invasion of southern Lebanon. With civilian casualties mounting and the targeted destruction of key civilian infrastructure ramping up, is Israel applying the Gaza playbook to Lebanon and Iran? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Israel’s former deputy foreign minister, Danny Ayalon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

    15 min.
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With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Mehdi Hasan cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.

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