Peter Hartcher on why Israel needs to show restraint, and what happens if it doesn't

Published: Oct. 17, 2023, 6:01 p.m.

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It\\u2019s now 11 days since Israel began bombing Gaza, in retaliation for the gruesome attack on Israel by Hamas.

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Until recently, Israel\\u2019s allies have been reluctant to call on the country to temper its response to the militant group. But now that appears to be changing.\\xa0

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The world\\u2019s lens is starting to shift away from the atrocities suffered by Israel. And towards Gaza, where the number of innocent civilians dying increases with every passing day.

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Today, political and international editor Peter Hartcher joins me to discuss why now is the time for Israel to begin showing restraint. And where this conflict could move to next.\\xa0

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