Palestinian authorities say one in every 100 people have been killed in Gaza over the past three months. That’s more than 23,000, and nearly two-thirds are women and children. That human toll is front and center as Western officials visit the region expressing increasing concern about the situation. But is the Israeli government listening to its strongest allies? And what are the long-term consequences of such destruction? Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy says there’s no way to explain Israel’s conduct in Gaza. He joined the program from Tel Aviv.
Also on today's show: Sanam Vakil, Director of Middle East & North Africa Program at Chatham House; former British MP Rory Stewart; musician Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
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