Inside Story Does diplomacy stand a chance in Israel’s war on Gaza?
The Israeli military is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah at the southernmost tip of Gaza. Israel is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah, the last place of relative safety in southern Gaza. Humanitarian organisations have warned of a catastrophe if it goes ahead. Behind the scenes, mediators are still trying to broker a ceasefire. The possible ground offensive into Rafah has raised the stakes at the negotiations, which resumed this week. So what would it take for Hamas and Israel to reach a truce? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Robert Geist Pinfold – lecturer on peace and security at Durham University with expertise on the Israeli military Hafsa Halawa – independent political consultant who focuses on the Middle East, North Africa and the Horn of Africa Omar Rahman – fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs Published on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond. Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Primary Title
- Inside Story
Episode Title
- Does diplomacy stand a chance in Israel’s war on Gaza?
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 15 February 2024
Start Time
- 06 : 30
Finish Time
- 06 : 57
Duration
- 27:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond. Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Episode Description
- The Israeli military is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah at the southernmost tip of Gaza. Israel is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah, the last place of relative safety in southern Gaza. Humanitarian organisations have warned of a catastrophe if it goes ahead. Behind the scenes, mediators are still trying to broker a ceasefire. The possible ground offensive into Rafah has raised the stakes at the negotiations, which resumed this week. So what would it take for Hamas and Israel to reach a truce? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Robert Geist Pinfold – lecturer on peace and security at Durham University with expertise on the Israeli military Hafsa Halawa – independent political consultant who focuses on the Middle East, North Africa and the Horn of Africa Omar Rahman – fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs Published on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Commentary
- News
Hosts
- Hashem Ahelbarra (Presenter)