Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza now seems like it will last even longer, with the Israeli military saying it is prepared for a long conflict – one that could last all year.

But the longer the war continues, the more devastating the humanitarian situation in Gaza becomes, and the higher the chance of more war breaking out across the region.

Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper and Middle East correspondent for The Economist Gregg Carlstrom on the efforts to limit the conflict – and why so far it’s been failing.

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Guest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper and Middle East correspondent for The Economist, Gregg Carlstrom

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