Global News Podcast Gaza Conflict: Two years on
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Sep 30, 2025 
Rushdi Abualouf, an experienced BBC Gaza correspondent, shares gripping personal stories about the war's impact on his family and the relentless hardships faced by Gazans. Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor, delves into the historical roots of the conflict, tracing it back over a century and discussing its regional ramifications involving groups like Hezbollah. They dissect the evolving sentiments in Israel, ponder the future of potential peace solutions, and navigate the complexities of language used in reporting on such sensitive issues.
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Jerusalem Sirens And Immediate Shock
- Yolande Knell described rushing to the office and shelter in Jerusalem as sirens sounded and rockets were headed for the city.
- She said immediate disbelief and fear made that day feel unlike any other she had covered.
Firsthand Morning Of October 7
- Rushdi Abualouf recalled driving his children and seeing rockets fill the sky before realizing Hamas had crossed into Israel.
- He raced to his Gaza office and watched attacks from a rooftop vantage point he says he'll never forget.
Personal Cost: A Father's Displacement
- Rushdi recounted his father's 22-hour, 20-kilometre displacement to a partly destroyed building in Khan Yunis.
- He said many Palestinians have been displaced repeatedly, living in tents or dying en route to safety.