US Secretary of State to meet Israeli Prime Minister for Monday talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in Israel on Sunday for continued ceasefire negotiations on the Gaza conflict, marking his tenth visit since the October 7th Hamas attacks. While Israel’s government remains cautiously optimistic about a potential agreement to end the war and secure hostage releases, Hamas dismisses this optimism as “selling illusions.”

Also in the programme: A London high school plans to use Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT to help students with exam preparation next year; and young Americans under 30 are rediscovering cassettes as a unique way to experience music—something many Gen-Zers missed in the early 2000s.

Joining presenter Paul Henley are Bonnie Greer, an author, playwright and columnist for the New European newspaper and the Byline Times; and Stefan Stern, a journalist and author specialising in leadership and management in the workplace.

( Picture: A handout photo made available by the Government Press Office (GPO) shows the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meeting with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel, 09 January 2024. Photo by GOVERNMENT PRESS OFFICE/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (14292186b) )