Jon Donnison

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.

Jon Donnison, a BBC correspondent in Syria, provides a gripping look at the recent sectarian violence in Suweida, highlighting the struggles of the Druze community and the government's attempts to enforce peace. He notes the plight of Alawite Syrians fleeing to Lebanon, seeking safety and identity. Meanwhile, Robin Markwell takes us to Chukicamata, a ghost town in Chile, where former residents gather annually despite severe pollution, reflecting on the lasting impact of mining on their community.

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.