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Podcast: Trending Middle East
Episode: Israel strikes Gaza city, and Syria's new election law
Description: Israel has begun its operation to take over Gaza city ahead of a full ground offensive. Syriaβs President approved a temporary electoral law. The Syrian government is preparing to reopen a route from Sweida to Damascus.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Gaza city assault is a pressure tactic with devastating results, warn ex-Israeli officials
Al Shara approves temporary electoral law ahead of Syrian parliament vote
Syrian authorities ease roadblocks near Sweida ahead of possible reopening of Damascus road
This episode features Nada AlTaher, senior foreign reporter; an...