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World Service,14 Oct 2023,26 mins

Israel declares war on Hamas after deadly attack

Unspun World with John Simpson

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Israel starts 'a prolonged and powerful campaign' in Gaza. What might be the consequences? BBC World Affairs editor John Simpson analyses the fallout. Also in the programme: diplomatic correspondent James Landale examines why European leaders are changing the way they tackle mass migration; senior North America reporter Anthony Zurcher explores why the United States has become increasingly ungovernable; and a BBC Eye Investigations team uncovers deadly loan apps in India and beyond. Reporter Poonam Agarwal reveals the trap ensnaring some of the world's poorest people. Producer: Pandita Lorenz and Benedick Watt (Photo: Developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Sderot, Israel,13 Oct 2023. Credit: Manuel de Almeida/EPA)

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