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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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CNN reporters take us on-the-ground in Israel to document the escalating conflict and what it means for the rest of the world.

    Why Sanctions May Not Stop the Violence in the West Bank

    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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    • 16 min
    Israel Strikes Inside Iran. Is the Tit-for-Tat Over?

    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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    • 12 min
    How Israel-Iran Tensions Moved Out of the Shadows

    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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    • 16 min
    Israel Tries to Thread the Needle

    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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    • 13 min
    Iran Strikes Israel. Will Israel Return Fire?

    Iran Strikes Israel. Will Israel Return Fire?

    On Saturday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel from Iranian territory in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier this month. US air defenses jumped in to intercept some Iranian drones in defense of Israel. In this episode, CNN’s Clarissa Ward examines what the dramatic escalation could mean for the region and ongoing war in Gaza. 
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    • 13 min
    How An Aid Group in Gaza Works Around Israel’s Restrictions

    How An Aid Group in Gaza Works Around Israel’s Restrictions

    While Israel has recently made efforts to allow more aid trucks into Gaza, humanitarian groups say the need is still extremely far from being met. Hunger is widespread, and medical facilities continue to operate without basic supplies. In this episode, Arwa Damon, the President & Founder of International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance tells us about her recent trip inside Gaza to help children impacted by the war. 
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    • 19 min

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