Today eyes were on two men who have the power to shape what happens next - possibly how this might all end. Neither of them from Israel. Neither of them from Gaza. Lyse speaks to Paul Adams about what we learnt from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s latest visit to Israel and from Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s first public comments since the start of the conflict Paul also explains the history of Hezbollah and what the group, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation, by the UK, US and Israel, wants.  PRESENTERS: - Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent
- Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
- Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk TEAM: This episode was made by Joe Kent in London. The studio manager was Gareth Jones, the assistant editor Neal Razzell. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

What does Hezbollah want?

Lyse Doucet and BBC colleagues analyse what’s going on in Israel and Gaza.

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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 deadly attack on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria two weeks ago. Now all eyes are on how Israel will respond to Iran's unprecedented move. James Reynolds talks to the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet, who says the attack marks “a whole new chapter” in the relations between Iran and Israel. James is also joined by the BBC’s security correspondent Gordon Corera, and Siavash Ardalan from BBC Persian, to discuss how the players at the centre of this confrontation might decide their next move. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. The Global Story is produced by the same team that made The Conflict and it is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, then we think that you will enjoy some of our other podcasts too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app. This episode was made by Richard Moran. The technical producer was Annie Smith. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Read less

Special episode: Iran-Israel attack - A turning point for the Middle East?

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, Jeremy Bowen - they describe events as they unfolded.   PRESENTERS: - Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent
- Adam Fleming, Newscast Presenter  GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
- Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk TEAM: This episode was made by Lucy Boast with Bethan Ashmead Latham. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: Ten weeks of war

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 America Correspondent 
 
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- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
- Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk
 
TEAM:
This episode was made by Lucy Boast and Bethan Ashmead Latham. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Is Israel losing international support?

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
 
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- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
- Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk
The programme was made by Lucy Boast and Bethan Ashmead Latham. The technical producer was Chris Lovelock. The senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Israel-Gaza war intensifies

We speak with the BBC’s Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abu Alouf, who’s now in Istanbul. He reflects on his experiences reporting in Gaza, the Israel-Hamas truce, and the hostage deal.
 
HOST:
- Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent GUEST:
- Rushdi Abu Alouf, BBC Gaza correspondent
 
GET IN TOUCH:
- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
- Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk Today’s Conflict was made by Lucy Boast with Bella Saltiel and Karen Marshall in London. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

What does Hezbollah want?

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