Bronwen Maddox speaks with Reuters journalist Steve Farrell about the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the Israeli military response now underway in Gaza. Joining them also are Professor Yossi Mekelberg and Dr Elham Fakhor from our Middle East and North Africa programme. Don't miss our expertise: Why has Hamas taken hostages? MENA countries should lead the way de-escalating the Israel–Hamas war The Israel–Hamas war and its fallout Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Matthew Docherty.