Israel has escalated its offensive in Gaza– expanding its ground operation, unleashing more airstrikes, and knocking out communications in the regions. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with retired Maj.-Gen. Denis Thompson, the former force commander of the peacekeeping Multinational Force and Observers, about the operational considerations for the Israeli ground offensive and the presence of the Canadian Special Operations Forces in Israel.

Plus, Stephenson speaks with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak on the future of a two-state solution, concerns of a regional war, and more.

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