The ceasefire debate

Published: Nov. 14, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

Demonstrators around the world are calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, as the destruction and death toll in Gaza continues to climb. Meanwhile, some of Israel\u2019s allies, including the United States and Canada, want \u2018humanitarian pauses\u2019 in the fighting.\n\nJonathan Guyer, senior foreign policy writer at Vox, explains the difference, and why the calls for a ceasefire are being rejected.\n\nFor transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts\n\nTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.