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Middle East War of Threats Escalates Oct 03, 2024

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The war of threats is escalating between Israel and Iran, with Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon warning that retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack "will be soon," and Tehran warning of broader bombardment if Israel responds. Meanwhile Israeli bombs struck central Beirut for the first time in 18 years, killing at least nine people. The IDF also says it struck Hezbollah's intelligence HQ in the south. In the past two weeks, more than a thousand people in Lebanon have been killed. Jomana Karadsheh joins Christiane from Beirut.

Also on today's show: Israeli journalist Ilana Dayan; Al Jazeera English correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum; author Ta-Nehisi Coates

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Oct 02, 2024

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is warning that Iran “will pay” after it fired about 200 ballistic missiles at military targets last night. When it comes to retaliation, the US President Joe Biden says he does not support an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. Meanwhile, on its northern front, Israel is sending in more forces to fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Almost swept from the headlines is Gaza, with little mention of the remaining Israeli hostages there or the nearly 90 Palestinians killed in the enclave just last night alone. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak joins Christiane on the show to discuss.

Also on today's show: Andrew P. Miller, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Israeli-Palestinian Affairs; Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; actor/activist John Leguizamo, host of “Voces American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos”

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What Will Israel Do Next? Sep 30, 2024

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The next stage of Israel's war against Hezbollah will start soon, according to the Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel is currently conducting reconnaissance and other ground raids inside Lebanon. According to the US, Washington says any ground invasion could be more limited than originally thought. Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy joins the show to discuss the latest developments and what this means for the region.

Also on today's show: Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project, International Crisis Group; director Farah Nabulsi and actor Saleh Bakri ("The Teacher"); author Sarah Smarsh ("Bone of the Bone")

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Inside Beirut Sep 27, 2024

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Israel targets Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in Southern Beirut. The attack occurred soon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly in New York. Jomana Karadsheh joins the show from Beirut and Jeremy Diamond joins from Haifa, Israel.

Also on today's show: Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Political Science, London School of Economics; Amir Tibon, Diplomatic Correspondent, Haaretz; Meryl Streep joins former Afghan MP/negotiator Fawzia Koofi and Afghanistan's first female Governor Habiba Sarabi; author Amanda Jones

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Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies Sep 26, 2024

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The Middle East is on edge as Israel prepares for a possible ground operation in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the US and France, among others, are working feverishly on a ceasefire plan between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address the UN General Assembly on Friday, and signals no such restraint. Correspondent Ben Wedeman joins Christiane from Tyre, Lebanon

Also on today's show: Kenyan President William Ruto; Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Javad Zarif; former NIH Director Francis Collins

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Sep 25, 2024

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As conflict in the Middle East spreads to Lebanon and hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza fade, Spain has taken a different approach to the Israel-Hamas War. In May, Spain recognized the state of Palestine and last week, welcomed the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Madrid. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez joins the show from the United Nations.

Also on today's show: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock; Dearborn Michigan Mayor Abdullah Hammoud

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Amanpour at the United Nations Sep 24, 2024

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Today's show comes to you from the United Nations, where the 79th General Assembly is taking place this week. Christiane's guests include Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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Former Iranian Captive Siamak Namazi Sep 23, 2024

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World leaders are meeting at the annual UN General Assembly against a grim backdrop of global conflict and deepening geopolitical divisions. But sometimes diplomacy can yield important results. This time last year, Siamak Namazi was released from Iran's notorious Evin Prison in a hostage-prisoner swap with the United States. He was the longest held American in Iran, a horrifying eight-year ordeal. Six months before his release, Namazi bravely called into this program from inside Evin, to make an emotional plea to President Biden. A year later, he is ready to talk for the first time, in an interview with Christiane in New York.

Also on today's show: Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris; historian Timothy Snyder on his new book "On Freedom"

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The Great Power Struggle Between China and the United States Sep 21, 2024

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This week on the show: an examination of power and how it changes lives.

With China and the U.S. vying for supremacy on the world stage, Christiane speaks to Nicholas Burns, veteran diplomat and now U.S. Ambassador to China, about where the relationship stands and what it means.

Also, this hour: 50 years of 'The Powerbroker'. Robert Caro joins Christiane to discuss the long legacy and newfound pop culture status of his book about Robert Moses, one of the most powerful, unelected officials in American history.

Then, correspondent David Culver reports from El Salvador on the power struggle between its president and criminal gangs which has transformed the country and why those who fled are now flocking back.

Plus, power, sex and an unseen kingmaker: the remarkable story of Pamela Churchill Harriman as told by author Sonia Purnell.

And from the Amanpour Archive: Billie Jean King reflects on beating Bobby Riggs 51 years ago in the most watched tennis match in history, dubbed 'the battle of the sexes'.

And finally, French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat on the beauty standards "building a jail" around women and her hit film starring Demi Moore, 'The Substance'.

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What's Next in Israel-Lebanon Escalation? Sep 20, 2024

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An Israeli strike targeting a high-ranking Hezbollah official named Ibrahim Aquil destroyed a building in a residential area in southern Beirut. Today's attack follows a night of strikes across Israel's northern border. This all comes after devastating pager and walkie-talkie explosions earlier this week. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins us from Tel Aviv to break down what's behind this apparent escalation and where it could lead.

Also on today's show: David Suzuki, scientist and environmental activist & Bodhi Patil, climate activist and Founder, InnerLight; Coralie Fargeat, Director, The Substance; Carme Artigas, Co-Chair, UN Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body

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