It's one of the world’s most consequential diplomatic relationships. The U.S. and Israel have been steadfast allies for decades. Now that enduring relationship faces its greatest test. The horrific civilian death toll in Gaza - more than 25,000 Palestinians now dead - is fracturing relations. Both openly and behind-the-scenes, the Biden administration is asking Israel to use greater restraint in its assault in Gaza, while also pushing for a post-war peace plan. But it seems prime minister netanyahu is in no mood for listening, repeatedly rejecting calls for a Palestinian state. Daniel Levy - a former Israeli peace negotiator - says Biden’s handling of the Gaza crisis has done ‘tremendous self-harm’ to America’s global leadership image.
Then, filmmaker Ava DuVernay has made exploring racism in America her life’s work. Hits like ‘Selma’ and ‘When They See Us’ have earned her global acclaim. Now her new movie ‘Origin’ - based on Isabel Wilkerson’s groundbreaking book ‘Caste’ - takes things beyond the U.S., drawing parallels with Nazi Germany and India’s caste system. Duvernay discusses her new movie with Christiane, and reacts to the Barbie director Greta Gerwig's Oscar snub.
With the eyes of the world focused on Gaza, Ukraine is fighting for attention as supplies and ammunition run dangerously low in its fight against Putin’s Russian invaders. CNN Senior International Correspondent Fred Pleitgen shows us the situation on the ground.
Also in this episode, the U.S. made more than a hundred space launches last year, but the Artemis moon missions have suffered a string of setbacks and delays. Christiane asks NASA number two Pam Melroy, who is one of only two women to command a space shuttle, if America is falling behind its rivals in the race to return to the moon.
In the Amanpour Archive this week, we show you how Israeli settlements have long been problematic in the path to peace. And in Ask Amanpour, Christiane fields a question about the danger of the war in Ukraine losing the world’s attention.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to watch for at COP 28
Isaacson on Kissinger
Behind the Palestinians released by Israel
Investigating gender-based violence by Hamas
Israel-Hamas truce extended
Amanpour update for November 23, 2023
Behind the hostage deal
UN Under-Secretary General Martin Griffiths
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas
Mounting pressure on Israel to justify hospital raid
Raid on Al-Shifa hospital
Netanyahu Senior Adviser Mark Regev
The sounds of Gaza's collapsing health system
'A never-ending humanitarian nightmare'
Daughter of Israeli hostage speaks out
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Hamas released her mom but not her dad
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
Will the Middle East war expand?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Daily
Today in Focus
TIME
Serial
Best of Today