Is Israel Using Human Shields in Gaza?
Amanpour24 Okt 2024

Is Israel Using Human Shields in Gaza?

A UN report warns Gaza is at "breaking point" and that Israel's relentless bombing has reduced life expectancy, education and standard of living back to 1955 levels. The IDF justifies its attacks, claiming Hamas and Hezbollah are deeply embedded among civilians. Which makes a new report particularly horrifying. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond investigates claims that Israel is forcing Palestinians to act as "human shields" in Gaza, to avoid putting its troops in harm's way. Also on today's show: Former US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland; voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge; Jason Furman, former Chair, Council of Economic Advisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Famine Unfolding in Gaza 

Famine Unfolding in Gaza 

A worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding in Gaza, where widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths. This announcement comes as international pressu...

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Palestinian Authority PM on the Hunger Crisis and Desperation in Gaza

Palestinian Authority PM on the Hunger Crisis and Desperation in Gaza

As appalling scenes of starvation and destruction out of Gaza continue, Christiane speaks exclusively with the Palestinian Authority Prime Minister. The two discuss the hunger crisis in the enclave, w...

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Former NIH Director Francis Collins 

Former NIH Director Francis Collins 

In the first six months of his second term, Donald Trump has set about changing the very fabric of America. And in the crosshairs: science. Unprecedented funding cuts and staff layoffs across universi...

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Dying for Aid in Gaza 

Dying for Aid in Gaza 

The World Health Organization assesses that Gaza is suffering from a man-made "mass starvation," as vital aid gets caught up in Israel's blockade. Gaza health officials say that 113 people have alread...

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More Than 100 Aid Organizations Warn of Famine in Gaza

More Than 100 Aid Organizations Warn of Famine in Gaza

More than 100 aid organizations warn, "famine" is knocking on the door in Gaza. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on the dire situation there. Then, as the International Court of Justice gives its ...

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How USAID's Demise Threatens Afghanistan 

How USAID's Demise Threatens Afghanistan 

USAID has officially closed its doors, but the devastating impact of its loss is echoing around the world. Among those worst hit is Afghanistan, which received over 40 percent of its humanitarian supp...

22 Jul 202555min

Gaza's Deepening Hunger Crisis 

Gaza's Deepening Hunger Crisis 

The people of Gaza are facing an impossible choice - try to survive starvation, or risk their lives to find food. 25 nations, including the UK, Canada and France, have united to condemn what they call...

21 Jul 202556min

Exclusive with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

Exclusive with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

First up this week is Christiane's exclusive interview with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and his response to President Trump threatening him with a 50% tariff and claims the Bol...

19 Jul 202540min

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