UN Security Council calls emergency meeting on Gaza
Episode Date: August 9, 2025The UN Security Council is to meet on Sunday to discuss the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza Ci...
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806 episodes transcribedThe UN Security Council is to meet on Sunday to discuss the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza Ci...
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