Overview of the Podcast Episode

In this podcast episode, Freddy Sayers interviews Zippy Hottovli, the Israeli ambassador to the UK, to discuss the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ambassador Hottovli emphasizes that Israel's goal is to eliminate Hamas capabilities and ensure the safety of its citizens. She highlights the underground city built by Hamas and the need to dismantle it to protect both Israelis and Palestinians. The ambassador addresses concerns about civilian casualties and emphasizes that Israel does not target civilians, but Hamas uses them as human shields. She criticizes media bias and calls for responsible reporting. The ambassador acknowledges failings in Israel's protection and states that investigations will be conducted to prevent such incidents in the future. She expresses gratitude for the UK's support and discusses the importance of countering anti-Semitism.