Tug of War

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How Palestinian Children are Paying the Price of War Nov 01, 2023

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Note: This episode contains graphic descriptions of war.

Around 3,300 children have been killed in Gaza as Israel continues to retaliate against Hamas for the brutal October 7 terror attack, according to the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Ramallah, which compiles figures from Gaza. And while the Israel Defense Forces has told civilians to leave northern Gaza, not everyone is able to leave. In this episode, CNN’s Ivana Kottasová tells us the story of one child living through this war and explains how the conflict could shape young people in the region for generations.

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The Gaza Ground Operation is Underway Oct 30, 2023

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Over the weekend, Israeli ground forces entered Gaza as part of the “second stage” of its war against the militant group Hamas in response to the October 7 attack. Meanwhile, the United Nations is warning that there are signs “civil order is starting to break down” in Gaza as water, food, and fuel shortages continue to grip the enclave. In this episode, CNN’s Jeremy Diamond breaks down what we know about the ground operation thus far and if growing international pressure for a ceasefire is being heard.

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The View from the West Bank Oct 27, 2023

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Tensions are mounting in the West Bank, where dozens of Palestinians have been killed in confrontations with both Israeli forces and settlers in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack. In this episode, we explore how the conflict has inflamed decades-old divisions in the occupied territory with CNN Anchor, Sara Sidner.

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The Fight Over Fuel in Gaza Oct 26, 2023

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Humanitarian aid operations and hospitals in Gaza are warning that conditions will further deteriorate without fuel deliveries, which Israel is refusing to send for fears it could end up in the hands of Hamas’ military operation. In this episode, we hear from CNN’s Clarissa Ward about how doctors in Gaza are coping and what it might take to free up further supplies.

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How Decades of Displacement and Discord Fueled This War Oct 25, 2023

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As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, more than a century of bitter history in the region is the backdrop for rising tensions between Jews, Palestinians, and Muslims around the world. In this episode, CNN’s Jerusalem-based correspondent Hadas Gold takes us through some of the milestones that led up to today’s conflict and the areas that could become key in the days ahead.

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Families Of Hostages Are Holding Out Hope Oct 24, 2023

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Note: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.

Four hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 have been freed and talks to secure the release of more are ongoing between the US, Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Hamas. In this episode, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins breaks down where things stand on the diplomatic front and shares her conversation with one Israeli family anxiously waiting to hear about their son.

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Will Israel Delay its Gaza Ground Assault? Oct 23, 2023

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As Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes as retaliation for the deadly Hamas terror attacks, many are wondering how soon it will launch a full ground offensive into the enclave. However, two sources briefed on the discussions tell CNN that the US is seeking to delay that operation in hopes of getting more hostages out and aid into Gaza. In this episode, we examine what a ground incursion could look like and its potential impact on civilians.

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What It’s Like Trying to Survive in Gaza Oct 20, 2023

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Conditions on the ground in Gaza continue to deteriorate as Israel repeatedly bombards the strip with airstrikes in retaliation for the brutal Hamas terror attack. As the situation worsens, aid agencies are warning that hospitals are almost out of fuel. In this episode, we hear from four people on the ground who are fighting to survive the war: an aid worker running low on food and water, a 13-year-old girl, a woman who is nine months pregnant with her first child, and a translator who is housing over 50 other people in his small home.

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How Hamas Shattered Israel’s Sense of Safety Oct 19, 2023

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When Hamas launched its attack on Israel, many military experts were surprised by how well-organized it seemed. Now, CNN has reviewed documents that Israeli officials say were Hamas attack plans revealing granular details on its targets. This episode examines the context of those documents and how a group of volunteer guards in one kibbutz were able to help fight off a group of militants.

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What Did Biden’s Trip to Israel Accomplish? Oct 18, 2023

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President Joe Biden’s trip to Tel Aviv was overshadowed by outrage over a devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza that is being highly contested in the region. In this episode, CNN’s International Diplomatic Editor, Nic Robertson explains how the US’ strong support for Israel could be tested, and what came out of this high stakes visit while the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens.

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