Episodes

  • Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?
    Jan 24 2026
    US President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza - after almost two years of Israel's war on the Strip. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the UN to address crises far beyond Gaza. Now, all eyes will be on what the Board achieves in Gaza before dealing with other conflicts. So, will it deliver?
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    29 mins
  • Why is Israel accused of being an apartheid state?
    Nov 26 2025
    In the past, apartheid was only associated with South Africa. Now, it’s a label that some attach to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. So what is apartheid? How did it work in South Africa? And why is it now being used in the context of Israel?
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    15 mins
  • The US-Israel relationship explained
    Nov 21 2025
    The US has always been Israel’s most important ally. What’s behind the relationship? What keeps it going? And why are some people questioning how it works?
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    12 mins
  • Is a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine possible?
    Nov 16 2025
    The Israel-Gaza war has got many people talking again about the need for a two-state solution. It’s often presented as the only option to bring lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. But what is the two-state solution? Is it actually possible? And why are some people talking about a “one-state solution” instead?
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    21 mins
  • Why Palestinians in East Jerusalem are losing their homes
    Nov 9 2025
    Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem are losing their homes to Israeli settlers. It’s happening through a process of evictions and demolitions.
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    18 mins
  • Recognising Palestine: why now and what does it mean?
    Sep 13 2025
    The UK, France, Canada and Australia are among a new wave of countries planning to recognise Palestine as a state at this year’s UN General Assembly meeting. What does this actually mean? And what, if anything, does it change?
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    14 mins
  • Why is Israel killing aid seekers in Gaza?
    Jul 1 2025
    Hundreds of people in Gaza have been shot dead while going to collect desperately-needed food from US-backed aid hubs in Gaza, according to officials in Gaza.
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    9 mins
  • Why Al-Aqsa is key to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
    May 17 2025
    The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem is one of the holiest sites in the world and one of the most contested. Why is it so significant?






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    10 mins