{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/602e602c1f4b4829e1b7fb10/60af73076e123a001477f651?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What’s happening with Palestine and Israel? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/602e602c1f4b4829e1b7fb10/1622110813294-cc5b00c4983b62d988c6fa279b198b8a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The 10th of May marked the beginning of 11 days of devastating fighting between Isreal and Hamas, a militant group in Gaza, in which 100’s of people, mostly Palestinians, lost their lives.</p><p><br></p><p>With a ceasefire currently in effect, we sit down to discuss the events that lead to the recent fighting. We give a brief history of Palestine and Israel, explore why this is such a polarising conflict for the international community and discuss why the current ceasefire doesn’t address the underlying tensions or human rights violations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to this week's episode of The Polling Station on Spotify and Apple Podcast. </p><p><br></p><p>Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week for your dose of political chats from your favourite political gals.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Niamh Dunne and Amy Gilligan"}