Two weeks ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his plans to step up his country’s attacks on Gaza, with “extensive ground operations”. Israeli officials have described the strategy as “conquering” and occupying the strip.

That plan is now underway, with ground operations in the north and in the south.

In the past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed, making it one of the deadliest periods in Gaza since ceasefire negotiations broke down in March.

Last week, Donald Trump visited the Middle East – but didn’t go to Israel.

Today, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, Gregg Carlstrom, on Trump’s role in the conflict – and what it would take for the war to end.

 

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Guest: Middle East correspondent for The Economist Gregg Carlstrom

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