The United States and its allies have declared unwavering support for Israel after Hamas launched a surprise assault from Gaza on Saturday that killed more than 700 people, took dozens hostage and left thousands more injured. These numbers are expected to rise. Gaza is being hit with near-continuous airstrikes as Israel has declared war. So far, more than 550 Palestinians have died, with thousands more injured according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza. And there are concerns of broader conflict as the Israeli Defense Forces reveals it is also striking within Lebanese territory. Christiane presents special coverage of these unprecedented events.
Joining this show: Alexandra Ariev, whose sister was kidnapped near Gaza; Amit Ganish, who survived attack at Israeli festival; IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus; former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni; former Mossad Director Efraim Halevy; Oxfam humanitarian worker Omar Ghraieb; Norwegian Refugee Council Secretary General Jan Egeland
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