Jon Donnison, a correspondent based in Jerusalem, offers crucial insights into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The discussion unveils the recent military exchanges and explores the complex history fueling these tensions. Donnison highlights the dual role of Hezbollah as a military and political entity, alongside the psychological impact on families at the border. He also addresses shifting U.S. politics and its implications for Israel’s strategy, raising critical questions about the looming threat of war and the possibilities for peace.

Lyse Doucet, Rushdi Abualouf, Anna Foster, and Jon Donnison discuss the intense night of Israeli bombardment in the Israel-Gaza War, US Secretary of State's diplomatic efforts, the dire conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza, the desperate search for a hostage family, and reflections on the intensification of the conflict and universal pain of war.

Lyse Doucet and Jon Donnison, BBC correspondents, discuss the encirclement of Gaza City by Israel and the potential consequences of this development. They explore the challenges of urban battles, the battle for Gaza City, tactics employed in the conflict, the emotional struggle of hostage families, and the beauty and challenges of life amidst the conflict.