Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli ministers have lashed out against reported plans by the United States to sanction an Israeli military unit for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The uproar comes amidst an uptick in violence against Palestinians in the territory. In this episode, CNN's Nada Bashir examines why the reported plans have struck a nerve and gives us an update on the dire situation inside Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

A US official tells CNN that Israel carried out a military strike inside Iran on Thursday night, the latest dangerous escalation between the two countries. Israel has not commented and Iran has not yet identified the source of the attack. In this episode, CNN's Jeremy Diamond examines what we know and whether this latest round of back-and-forth is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

While Iran’s air attack on Israel over the weekend was uniquely brazen, experts say the two nations have been engaged in a ‘shadow war’ through proxies and covert actions for decades. In this episode, CNN's Nic Robertson looks at what two past Israeli attacks can tell us about how they may respond in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, Israeli officials have been debating how to respond. Meanwhile, members of the Biden administration have told Israel that the US will not participate in any offensive action against Iran, according to US officials familiar with the matter. In this episode, CNN’s Jeremy Diamond tells us how the Israeli war cabinet is thinking about this perilous moment. --  Tug of War has been nominated for a Webby Award in the News & Politics category. Please click on the link and vote for us. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choice ..read more

While Israel has recently made efforts to allow more aid trucks into Gaza, humanitarian groups say the need is still extremely far from being met. Hunger is widespread, and medical facilities continue to operate without basic supplies. In this episode, Arwa Damon, the President & Founder of International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance tells us about her recent trip inside Gaza to help children impacted by the war.  --  Tug of War has been nominated for a Webby Award in the News & Politics category. Please click on the link and vote for us. Thank you! Learn more about ..read more

After months of fighting, the Israeli military said it has withdrawn its ground forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The move follows a frank phone call between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where Biden told Netanyahu he needed to take meaningful action to address the humanitarian crisis or face consequences. In this episode, CNN’s Nic Robertson examines what the military move could signal for the future of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

As Israel’s brutal onslaught of Gaza continues, millions of Palestinians are caught in the conflict, left desperately looking for reliable shelter, food and medical care. In this episode, we hear directly from students, teachers, and journalists about what their lives look like and what they want the world to know about what they’re experiencing.  Read and see more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Iran is vowing revenge on Israel after an airstrike on its embassy complex in Syria killed several high-ranking Iranian officials. While Israel is not confirming or denying responsibility, a military spokesperson said Israel believes the building struck is associated with the Iranian military. In this episode, CNN’s Natasha Bertrand examines what the retaliation could look like and tells us why the Biden administration is close to greenlighting a sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel, according to three people familiar with the matter, despite concerns over how it is conducting its military ..read more

The rift between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to grow again this week after Netanyahu decided to cancel a planned delegation to Washington, before reversing course a few days later. Meanwhile, tensions between Israeli war cabinet ministers seem to be deepening as well while the brutal war in Gaza continues. In this episode, CNN’s Mick Krever examines plans for a key piece of legislation concerning ultra-Orthodox conscription that is dividing lawmakers in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

A recent UN-backed report found that all 2.2 million people in Gaza do not have enough food to eat, with famine expected to arrive in the north any time between now and May 2024. The European Union’s foreign policy chief has accused Israel of using starvation of a weapon of war as it continues to throttle aid deliveries into the enclave. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country’s policy is to let as much humanitarian aid into Gaza as is necessary, aid groups say the evidence on the ground points to the contrary. In this episode, CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh explains ..read more