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Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy

Jan 9, 2024

Gideon Levy, Haaretz columnist, discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the lack of media coverage. The chapter also touches on the risks journalists face in Gaza, escalating tensions in the Middle East, potential impact on UK politics and climate change initiatives, and the impact of unconditional cash in international development. Gideon also reflects on a traumatic event from their childhood.

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Over the past three months, more than 23,000 people have been killed in Gaza, with nearly two-thirds being women and children.

The Israeli government is facing scrutiny for its conduct in Gaza, and its long-term goals are being questioned as unachievable.

There are growing concerns of the conflict in Gaza spreading into Lebanon, with recent assassinations raising tensions and fears of a wider conflict.

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Gaza's death toll and concerns of a wider war

The death toll in Gaza has reached a staggering number, with more than 23,000 people killed over the past three months, and nearly two-thirds of them being women and children. Western officials are expressing increasing concern and visiting the region to address the situation. Efforts are being made to prevent a wider war that could potentially spread into Lebanon. The Israeli government is under scrutiny as its conduct in Gaza is questioned and its long-term goals are deemed unachievable.

Government's Pragmatic Approach on Climate Change and Its Impact on Investment

01:43

Impact of Israel-Gaza conflict on UK politics

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Introduction

3min

The Ongoing Conflict and Lack of Media Coverage

11min

Dangers for journalists in Gaza and interviews with the cast of 'The Call of Purple'

3min

Escalating Tensions in the Middle East: Risks of a Wider War

16min

Potential Impact on UK Politics and Climate Change Initiatives

4min

Unconditional Cash in International Development and Exploring Tarik Trotta's Memoir

3min

A Traumatic Event

17min

Palestinian authorities say one in every 100 people have been killed in Gaza over the past three months. That’s more than 23,000, and nearly two-thirds are women and children. That human toll is front and center as Western officials visit the region expressing increasing concern about the situation. But is the Israeli government listening to its strongest allies? And what are the long-term consequences of such destruction? Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy says there’s no way to explain Israel’s conduct in Gaza. He joined the program from Tel Aviv.

Also on today's show: Sanam Vakil, Director of Middle East & North Africa Program at Chatham House; former British MP Rory Stewart; musician Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter

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Amanpour

Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Gaza's death toll and concerns of a wider war

The impact of violence in Gaza and the need for a ceasefire

The risk of regional conflict and the role of Israel's allies

Dealing with trauma and the pursuit of creative expression

Reflecting on the importance of David Bowie's legacy

Government's Pragmatic Approach on Climate Change and Its Impact on Investment

Impact of Israel-Gaza conflict on UK politics

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts