Israel's strike in Qatar is condemned around the world. Benjamin Netanyahu says it targeted leaders of Hamas. It comes as he's expanding Israel's war on Gaza. So, how will this strike affect the conflict - and the talks to reach a deal?

In this episode:

• Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri, Political Commentator.
• Stephen Zunes, Professor, Politics and International Studies, University of San Francisco.
• H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Defence and Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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France's prime minister quits after losing a confidence vote in parliament. There's a sense of deja vu. The country is in deep financial crisis that a succession of prime ministers hasn't been able to resolve. But what's behind it all? And could the European Union step in?

In this episode:

• Jean-Christophe Gallien, Political analyst and Communications Strategist.
• Jonathan Portes, Professor, Economics and Public Policy, King's College London.
• Diane de Vignemont, Journalist and Historian.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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A gun attack at an illegal Israeli settlement in Occupied East Jerusalem. Settler and army violence against Palestinians there and elsewhere in the Occupied West Bank have intensified under the far-right Israeli government. How dangerous is the situation?

In this episode:

• Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.
• Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.
• Milena Ansari, Researcher, Human Rights Watch, Occupied East Jerusalem.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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