Tug of War

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How Hezbollah Could Shift the War Oct 17, 2023

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As fighting intensifies between Israel and Gaza, Hezbollah’s the third player on the sidelines that could shift how things turn out for Israel. What happens if they get involved? What would the cost be for Israel if another front opens on its border with Lebanon? CNN’s Ben Wedeman explains what a double-sided war could mean for Israel.

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Inside the Race for Relief in Gaza Oct 16, 2023

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Millions of Palestinians remain without basic supplies in Gaza ahead of a possible Israeli ground incursion. Meanwhile, those who want to evacuate find themselves with no way out while the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed. In today’s episode, we look at the diplomatic efforts to bring relief to those who need it as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise.

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Why One Man Says His Daughter’s Death is a Blessing Oct 13, 2023

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Warning: what you’ll hear in this episode is disturbing.

With each passing day, the true brutality of Hamas’ attack on Israel is coming into sharper focus. At the same time, Israel says its troops carried out local raids in the Gaza strip. In this episode, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward tells us stories of grief and strength out of the Be’eri kibbutz, which bore the brunt of Hamas’ attacks. One resident felt “relief,” after learning of his daughter’s death.

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What is Hamas’ Endgame? Oct 12, 2023

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Hamas’ latest attacks on Israel is once again making the international community pick sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But what is the militant organization’s end game? In this episode, CNN Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley breaks down the history of Hamas and the calculations that could be behind the attacks.

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Israel Sets Up a War Cabinet. Is a Ground Incursion Next? Oct 11, 2023

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Warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence. As the conflict enters the fifth day, Israel’s military continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, while Israel forms an emergency government and war cabinet. In this episode, CNN's Hadas Gold explains what this move says about Israel’s military strategy, as fears of a regional conflict rise.

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Is Enough Being Done to Help the Hostages? Oct 10, 2023

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As Israel and Hamas trade rocket fire over the skies of Israel, there is growing concern for the at least 100 hostages the terror group claims it has taken. In this episode, CNN International Anchor Becky Anderson tells us about the families of the missing she has met and what they are asking for from Israeli and US authorities.

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Israel at War Oct 10, 2023

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Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - the Palestinian militant group - setting the stage for a major military operation in Gaza as fighting continues to rage on Israeli soil. Tanks and personnel carriers have been seen on the move near the Israel-Gaza border after Hamas launched an unprecedented and highly coordinated surprise assault on Saturday. CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson brings us the latest on the conflict from his position just two miles from the Israeli border with Gaza.

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Introducing Season 3: Attack on Israel Oct 09, 2023

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In a new season, CNN reporters take us on-the-ground to cover this unprecedented moment in Israel and the repercussions in Gaza. We will unpack the escalating conflict and what it means for the rest of the world.

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100 Days Later, Ukraine’s Fight Continues Jun 08, 2022

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He was in Kyiv at the very start of the invasion - CNN Senior International correspondent Matthew Chance returns to find a city experiencing an uneasy calm. Meanwhile, brutal fighting continues in the South and East as the Ukrainians go on a counter-offensive, hoping to retake Russian-occupied territory. We examine what life is like for everyday Ukrainians who have returned to horror and look at what comes next as the conflict drags on.

Recorded on June 3, 2022.

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Inside the Race to Save Ukraine’s Greatest Treasures Jun 01, 2022

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Ukrainian officials claim Russia has targeted numerous cultural and historical sites during its assault on the country. In response, artists and historians have been racing to save key artifacts in an effort to preserve Ukrainian culture. CNN Style Global Editor Fiona Sinclair Scott has the story of one such artist and examines how some Ukrainian residents have returned to the ballet in hopes of a more normal night out.

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