Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Israel vows to kill Hamas leaders after failed Qatar strike

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“If Israel didn’t succeed this time, it will next time.” Those were the chilling words from Israel’s ambassador to the US, after reports emerged of a failed strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The escalation has sparked fears that ceasefire talks in Gaza could collapse, while Israel has also launched an attack on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Phemelo unpacks the implications with international relations expert Ayesha Kajee.
10 Sep 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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