Today, Israel has paused what little aid it was allowing into Gaza - closing all aid distribution centres. It follows 3 deadly incidents at aid centres over the last 3 days, with at least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire on Tuesday. As tensions escalate and the roads leading to aid are becoming 'combat zones', the situation is increasingly desperate.
So, can the new aid system in Gaza work? Is there any evidence that the aid is being diverted to Hamas as Israel claims? And what will it take to open up the border crossings?
Meanwhile, Lewis takes trip up to Blackpool to visit The Talbot, Reform's latest offering - a pub. Speaking to punters, drinkers and owners alike, Lewis unpicks the forces at play which have seen Reform go from strength to strength.
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