Main content

Why the West Bank is about to erupt

With Israel now fighting on two fronts - Gaza and Lebanon - could it cope with a third?

As Israel focuses on fighting Hamas in Gaza, tensions are rising in the other Palestinian territory, the occupied West Bank. Since October 7, violence between Palestinians and Israeli settlers has led to the death of over 180 people, mostly Palestinians. With Israel now fighting on two fronts - Gaza and Lebanon - could it cope with a third?

Guest: Catherine Philp, World Affairs Editor, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Reuters, Al jazeera, CBS News, France 24, DW News.

This podcast has been acquired by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ. It is not complied by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

Release date:

Available now

25 minutes