The Conflict

Lyse unpicks what we know about Israel’s ground operation in Gaza with Newsnight’s diplomatic editor Mark Urban, who’s monitoring the military manoeuvres. They also reflect on the rescue of a female soldier in Gaza who was taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October.PRESENTERS:- Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - Mark Urban, Newsnight’s diplomatic editorGET IN TOUCH:- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.ukTEAM:This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The studio manager was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Lyse speaks to Newscast host Paddy O’Connell and special correspondent Fergal Keane as Israel says it has started its ground operation in Gaza. PRESENTERS: - Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - Paddy O’Connell, BBC Newscast host - Fergal Keane, BBC special correspondentGET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk TEAM: This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Lyse and Frank answer your questions about the Israel-Gaza conflict, with analysis on the responses of Iran, Russia, and the rest of Europe.FEATURING: - Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent - Jackie Leonard, presenter of the BBC’s Global News PodcastGET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Email theconflict@bbc.co.ukTEAM: This episode was made by Chris Flynn and Anna Murphy in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Karen Martin and Neal Razzell.

Lyse speaks to veteran correspondent John Simpson about lessons from the past and about the role of the US and Iran in the current conflict.John reflects on the pressure Israel is under from its allies, how the presence of hostages could impact military decisions and the dangers Israeli troops face going into Gaza.PRESENTERS: - Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - John Simpson, BBC world affairs editorGET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.ukTEAM: This episode was made by Joe Kent with Clare Williamson in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The studio manager was Gareth Jones and the assistant editor Neal Razzell. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Marianna Spring, BBC disinformation correspondent, investigates the false claims on social media surrounding the deaths of two young boys, one Israeli and one Palestinian, during the Israel-Gaza conflict. The podcast explores the challenges of identifying false claims, the power of emotive information, and the impact of social media on the conflict.

Lyse speaks to Rushdi Abualouf, the BBC’s reporter in Gaza.He tells us what it’s like trying to get to the truth while keeping his family safe, as well as what living conditions are like as water, food and electricity supplies run increasingly low.And - a released Israeli hostage speaks about her experience in captivity.REPORTERS: - Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - Rushdi Abualouf, BBC Gaza reporterGET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or email theconflict@bbc.co.ukThis episode was made by Chris Flynn, with Hayley Clarke in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The studio manager was Phil Bull. The assistant editor was Neal Razzell.One answer has been re-edited in this podcast to include the full answer.

Another two hostages have been released by Hamas, more than two weeks after they were taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz, less than a mile from the Gaza border.Lyse speaks to the BBC’s Anna Foster in northern Israel from her current base in the south of the country to discuss the hostage situation. We hear from the family of a hostage still being held and the anguish felt by his family.Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, even though aid is slowly starting to trickle in.REPORTERS: • Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent • Anna Foster, BBC correspondentGET IN TOUCH: • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Or email theconflict@bbc.co.ukThis episode was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Clare Williamson in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The studio manager was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor was Neal Razzell.

Lyse and Jeremy answer your questions about the Israel-Gaza conflict – including its history, potential solutions and what we know about the first hostages released by Hamas. FEATURING: - Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent - Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor - Jackie Leonard, presenter of the BBC’s Global News Podcast GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk TEAM: This episode was made by Madeleine Drury, Anna Murphy, Judy Frankl and Joe Kent in London and Alex Lederman and Kathy Long in Israel. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Karen Martin, Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

In collaboration with Newscast, Lyse is joined by Chris Mason and Jeremy Bowen, to discuss the aid trucks waiting to cross into Gaza, and the West’s response to the crisis.Plus Lyse shares what it’s like living through several air raid sirens a day.PRESENTERS:- Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - Jeremy Bowen, BBC international editor - Chris Mason, BBC Political EditorGET IN TOUCH:- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.ukTEAM:This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Hayley Clarke in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Explore conflicting narratives and viral videos surrounding the Gaza hospital explosion. Hear about the challenges faced by reporters in Gaza and the responsibilities of the BBC Middle East Bureau chief. Discover the absence of censorship in Israeli media and discuss Joe Biden's visit to Israel and its achievements.