CNN journalists Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir discuss the political storm within Israel and the call for elections amidst the country's war in Gaza. Sebastien Lai, son of embattled Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, shares the situation of his father and the concern for his well-being. Wall Street Journal Chief Foreign Affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov talks about the early days of the war in Ukraine and Western support. Data scientist Hannah Ritchie highlights the work of Our World in Data and understanding global problems.
Growing tensions within the Israeli government call for new elections amid the war in Gaza.
Escalating conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia raises concerns about a wider conflict in the region.
Tensions between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have implications for future negotiations and peace efforts.
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Growing political tensions in Israel and calls for elections amid the war in Gaza
There are growing tensions within the war cabinet in Israel, with former chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot calling for new elections in the next few months due to a lack of trust in the government. Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak has also criticized current leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza. The possibility of a wider war in the Middle East is causing concern.
Regional concerns over the conflict between Houthis and Saudi Arabia
The conflict between Houthis and Saudi Arabia in Yemen continues to escalate, with more missile attacks being carried out. President Biden has admitted that the airstrikes on the Houthis have not been a deterrent, but they will continue. There are concerns over the potential for a wider conflict in the region. Lebanon, in particular, has stated that they cannot agree to a ceasefire until there is a lasting ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Growing tensions between the Biden administration and the Israeli Prime Minister
There are tensions between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over various issues, including the next phases of the war in Gaza and the idea of a Palestinian state. The recent phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu suggests a strained relationship, particularly after Netanyahu closed the door to a Palestinian state. This tension could have implications for future negotiations and peace efforts.
The case of Jimmy Lai and the fight for democracy in Hong Kong
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A political storm is brewing within Israel, as politicians past and present call for elections amid the country’s war in Gaza. As fears also continue to grow of a wider war in the Middle East, CNN's Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir join the show to discuss.
Also on today's show: Sebastien Lai, son of embattled Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai; Wall Street Journal Chief Foreign Affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov; data scientist Hannah Ritchie