
Yolande Knell
BBC's Middle East correspondent based in Jerusalem, providing on-the-ground reporting and analysis of the conflict.
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May 15, 2025 • 28min
What is Israel's plan for Gaza?
Yolande Knell, BBC Middle East Correspondent; Anshel Pfeffer, Israel Correspondent at The Economist; and Shibley Telhami, Professor of Government at the University of Maryland, engage in a gripping discussion about the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They explore the alarming plans for Palestinian displacement and the prospects of a negotiated ceasefire. Recent developments like the release of hostages and the complexities of U.S. influence on Israeli politics are key topics, shedding light on the ongoing tensions and search for peace in the region.

Nov 25, 2025 • 27min
Can Trump’s Gaza plan turn a ceasefire into permanent peace?
Yolande Knell, a seasoned BBC Middle East correspondent, delves into the nuances of Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza. She discusses the UN's backing of the plan and its implications for a long-term ceasefire. The challenges facing aid access and Israel's territorial control are examined, along with concerns about Hamas's resilience and disarmament. Knell highlights the mixed outcomes of current negotiations and offers a glimpse of everyday life returning to Gaza, revealing both hope and risks in the search for lasting peace.

May 23, 2025 • 15min
The difficulties of getting aid into Gaza
Yolande Knell, the BBC's Middle East correspondent with over 15 years of experience, discusses the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza. Despite the recent allowance of aid trucks by Israeli officials, the United Nations highlights that the supplies are insufficient for the desperate needs of the population. Knell shares grim eyewitness accounts of food shortages and health crises faced by Gazans. Additionally, she sheds light on the logistical obstacles aid workers encounter on the ground, revealing the complexities of delivering essential support amid ongoing political tensions.


