Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up his attacks on the media. So, what's behind this hostility towards journalists? and are there global implications?

In this episode:

• Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut.
• Jodie Ginsberg - CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
• Rick Perlstein - Journalist and Historian, specialising in the roots and rise of American conservatism.

Host: James Bays

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Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its work. So, what does this mean for securing justice and holding Israel to account?

In this episode:

• Andrew Gilmour, Former UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights.
• Sari Bashi, Human Rights Lawyer and Founder of Gisha, an Israeli human rights organisation.
• William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University.

Host: James Bays

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Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hosting, and is now calling for their safe return to Myanmar. But given the situation there, is that possible?

In this episode:

• Yasmin Ullah, Executive Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network.
• Farah Kabir, Action Aid Bangladesh Country Director.
• Abbas Faiz, Independent South Asia Researcher.

Host: James Bays

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Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about famine in Gaza? He publicly acknowledged last month that 'children looked very hungry' there. What's behind his silence now? And is it a green light for Israel to continue its genocide by starvation?

In this episode:

• Jeremy Konyndyk, President, Refugees International.
• Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative.
• Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe? The Dutch foreign minister has resigned after failing to secure sanctions against Israel. Many European countries have broken their silence about the war on Gaza, but can they make a difference on the ground?

In this episode:

• Mpanzu Bamenga, Member, Dutch Parliament.
• Ori Goldberg, Political Commentator and Author.
• Rene Wildangel, Middle East Analyst.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Famine in Gaza from Israel's deliberate starvation policy, more than half a million people in immediate danger. Yet, Israel intensifies its war backed by the US and Western allies. How can an engineered famine be allowed happen in the 21st century?

In this episode:

• Dr Tarek Loubani, Medical Director, Glia Project.
• Tess Ingram, Spokesperson, UNICEF.
• Michael Fakhri, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians, not fighters. It's one of the highest death rates recorded in modern wars. What more do these figures tell us?

In this episode:

• Gideon Levy - Columnist at Israeli newspaper Haaretz
• Francesca Albanese - UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Omar Shakir - Director of Israel and Palestine at Human Rights Watch

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City - while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel has yet to respond. So, as international pressure mounts, can a ceasefire be reached?

In this episode:

• Mark Storella, Former U.S. Ambassador.
• Jessica Berlin, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis.
• Eldar Mamedov, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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