
John Simpson on the escalation of the Middle Eastern conflict
3 October 2024 - 18 minsJohn Simpson, World Affair Editor of BBC News joined Pat on the show to discuss how Middle Eastern conflict is escalating as six people have been killed in an attack in Beirut, following Israel's first military fatality in southern Lebanon, as eight IDF soldiers have died.

The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
Joining Ivan for the Friday Forum today was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath. Gary Gannon TD, Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also on the panel was Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent, at the Journal.
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