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Are (Even More Of) Israel鈥檚 Allies Turning Against Them?

EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza 'go beyond what is necessary' to fight Hamas

Today, we discuss the new aid distrubition model in Gaza and why the EU鈥檚 top diplomat has gone further in criticising Israeli strikes and aid distribution.

The 麻豆社鈥檚 chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet joins Adam in the studio to discuss the video footage of chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in Rafah. They discuss the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and vice president of the European Commission Kaja Kallas鈥 criticism of Israel.

And there鈥檚 a fortnight to go until the spending review. Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, has been on the radio lobbying the Chancellor for more cash. 麻豆社 political correspondent Alex Forsyth is on the line with a politics wrap-up.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 麻豆社. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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