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Former Israeli Hostage Negotiator says Israel has gone too far

More than 100 organisations have signed a joint letter calling on Israel to stop the "weaponisati...

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12.41 14 Aug 2025


Former Israeli Hostage Negotiator says Israel has gone too far


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More than 100 organisations have signed a joint letter calling on Israel to stop the "weaponisation of aid" into Gaza, as "starvation deepens".

Humanitarian groups, including Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), say they are increasingly being told they are "not authorised" to deliver aid, unless they comply with the stricter Israeli regulations.

Joining Andrea to discuss this with his unique insight is former Israeli Hostage Negotiator, Gershon Baskin.

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