The Conflict

Oct 30 2024 40 ep. 25 mins 415

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The BBC's podcast on the Middle East. Hosted by Jonny Dymond.

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The Iranian Revolution (1979)

Oct 30 2024 27 mins

What can history teach us about the conflict in the Middle East? Jonny Dymond brings together a carefully curated panel of experts, academics and journalists to talk about the conflict in the region. This week’s panel includes Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi, a lecturer at the University of St Andrews, and Dr Roham Alvandi, expert in Iran and modern Middle East history. They revi

Israel Strikes Iran

Oct 26 2024 15 mins

Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg talk to the BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent Paul Adams.

The 1972 Munich Massacre

Oct 24 2024 27 mins

What can history teach us about the conflict in the Middle East? Jonny Dymond brings together a carefully assembled panel of experts, academics and journalists to talk about the conflict in the region. This week, Jonny's joined by Nomi Bar Yaacov, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and Dr Aviva Guttman, a lecturer in Strategy and Intelligence. Plus, Ronen Bergman, an Israeli inv

Israel Kills Hamas Leader

Oct 17 2024 11 mins

Today, Israel confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza.For this extra episode, Newscast's Adam Fleming speaks with the BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen about his death and what it might mean for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Israel-Lebanon (1982)

Oct 16 2024 27 mins

What can history teach us about the conflict in the Middle East?Jonny Dymond brings together a carefully assembled panel of experts, academics and journalists to talk about the conflict in the region.What has happened in history to lead us to this point? And, what can history teach us about what might happen next?This week, Jonny is joined by Dr Burcu Ozcelik, a senior research fel

One Year On

Oct 06 2024 27 mins

Journalists from across the BBC reflect on the war in the Middle East.Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is joined by International editor, Jeremy Bowen, Middle East correspondent, Anna Foster, and Gaza reporter, Rushdi Abualouf.Please note, both Hamas and Hezbollah have been designated terrorist organisations by Western states, Israel and some Arab countries.This episod

Is The Iran-Israel Attack A Turning Point For The Middle East?

Apr 14 2024 25 mins

After an extraordinary weekend in the Middle East we are bringing you a special episode of The Global Story, where Lyse Doucet shares her reflections on the significance of Iran's first ever direct attack on Israel.Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones fired by Iran on Saturday night were intercepted without hitting their targets. Iran said the assault was in response to a dea

Ten Weeks Of War

Dec 20 2023 30 mins

The Conflict’s Lyse Doucet and Newscast’s Adam Fleming look back at the past 10 weeks of the Israel-Gaza conflict and discuss the challenges and considerations facing BBC journalists while they report on the war. Revisiting powerful moments from interviews with the BBC’s Gaza Correspondent, Rushdi Abualouf, Anna Foster, Middle East Correspondent and International Editor, Jere

Is Israel Losing International Support?

Dec 13 2023 31 mins

We speak to the BBC’s North America Correspondent, Anthony Zurcher about the UN General Assembly vote on a ceasefire in Gaza. As America warns Israel that the continuous attacks on Gaza are alienating allies, we look at what diplomatic solutions are being discussed. Today’s episode is hosted by Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent Guest: Anthony Zurcher, North

War Intensifies

Dec 06 2023 33 mins

We speak to the BBC’s International Editor, Jeremy Bowen as he returns to Israel to report on the war. With the humanitarian crisis worsening, he discusses what is happening on the ground in Gaza. Today’s episode is hosted by Lyse Doucet GUEST: Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Ema