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The National
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Israeli settlement plan threatens Palestinian statehood, and Lebanon inches towards disarming Hezbollah
New settlements in East Jerusalem could further threaten prospects of a Palestinian state. Lebanon is on the cusp of a move to disarm Hezbollah. At least five people were killed by Israeli troops while waiting for aid in Gaza on Wednesday. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Lebanon approaches critical juncture in push for Hezbollah disarmament Hunger and heartbreak as families struggle to survive war in Gaza This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
4 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Dropping aid into Gaza and the fate of a ceasefire
Israel has begun allowing aid to be dropped into Gaza by parachute. In Israel, far-right figures are objecting to permitting aid into Gaza. Syria, France and the US have agreed to meet on Kurdish integration. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: UAE and Jordan planes drop food and humanitarian aid into Gaza Israel claims aid trickling in after widespread condemnation of blockade Paris to host Syria talks on integrating Kurds This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent, and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
24-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Syria investigates Sweida violence, and Huckabee in Ramallah
Syria is investigating violence that erupted in Sweida this month. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia invests in Syria. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: US ambassador meets Palestinian official on first Ramallah visit Syria's Defence Ministry to investigate claims of 'shocking violations' in Sweida Saudi Arabia expected to sign $4bn worth of deals as it holds investment forum in Syria This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent; Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and Dana Alomar, Future Editor. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israel's new ground offensive and Hamas's ceasefire ultimatum
Israel has launched a new ground operation in Gaza. Hamas has given an ultimatum for ceasefire talks. Iran has agreed to hold nuclear talks with Europe's big three. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Israel launches Deir Al Balah ground operation and attacks areas of Gaza for first time Hamas considering quitting Gaza ceasefire talks unless deal reached by end of week, sources say Iran agrees to hold nuclear talks with Europe's big three This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
RNZ News
20-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
More than 60 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza
More than 60 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza - according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The National News Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
