Hezbollah is weighing its options after two days of remote attacks targeted its members and civilians. Israel has not commented on the explosions - but says it's opening a new phase in its war on Gaza. But can it fight on two fronts? And is there any hope of a diplomatic solution?

In this episode:

• Najat Aoun Saliba, Lebanese Member of Parliament with the non-sectarian party Taqqadum or Progress.
• Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer on Peace and Security at Durham University.
• Jamal Ghosn, Political commentator and former editor of Al Akhbar newspaper.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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A simultaneous, mass attack targets Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Devices used for communication explode injuring thousands and killing several people. Hezbollah is blaming Israel. So, is there a risk of a bigger conflict?

In this episode:

• Ayman Mhanna, Executive Director, Samir Kassir Foundation.
• Firas Maksad, Senior Director, Middle East Institute.
• Colin Clarke, Director, Research, Soufan Group.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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Hamas is able to keep fighting the Israeli army despite its losses, so say senior leaders after Israel announced the group no longer existed as a military force in Gaza. Hamas says it's recruiting a new generation. So, can Israel destroy Hamas?

In this episode:

• Azzam Tamimi, Political Activist.
• Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies.
• Paola Caridi, Veteran Middle East Journalist.

Host: Imran Khan

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Europe's migration dilemma. The deaths of people risking the dangerous Channel crossing from France to the UK puts more pressure on governments. Tough border controls are in place. So, how should countries tackle undocumented migration?

In this episode:

• Nando Sigona, Professor, International Migration and Forced Displacement, University of Birmingham.
• Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah, Communications Director, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.
• Yasha Maccanico, Co-president, Migreurop.

Host: James Bays

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Why does Israel get away with killing foreign activists in Palestine? American-Turkish dual citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is the latest example. Investigations into these killings rarely lead to prosecutions. So, who will hold Israel to account?

In this episode:

• Miko Peled, Founder and President, Palestine House of Freedom.
• Daniel Santiago, Peace Activist.
• Amir Oren, Senior Correspondent, Haaretz.

Host: James Bays

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No green light for Ukraine to use long-range Western-made missiles in Russian territory. Vladimir Putin says such a move would mean all-out war with NATO members. But how serious is this warning? And what difference could those weapons make on the battlefield?

In this episode:

• Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Russian Defence Analyst.
• Marina Miron, Post-Doctoral Researcher, War Studies Department, King's College London.
• Lawrence Korb, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Host: James Bays

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Donald Trump says no to another debate with Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. He claims he won their head-to-head on Tuesday. But fundraisers tell a different story - with a deluge of donations for Harris the next day. So what's next for both campaigns?

In this episode:

• John Malcolm, Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government at the Heritage Foundation.
• Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor of Government at Bowdoin College.
• Joi Chaney, political strategist and domestic legal policy expert

Host: James Bays

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An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza kills six people working for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has been repeatedly attacked by Israel during its war. So why is the agency so important to Palestinians - and why does Israel want to destroy it?

In this episode:

• Riham Jafari, Communication and Advocacy Coordinator at ActionAid Palestine and former staff member of UNRWA.
• Chris Gunness, former spokesman for UNRWA.
• Tamara Al-Rifai, current Spokesperson for UNRWA

Host: James Bays

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