Does diplomacy stand a chance in the war on Gaza? | Inside Story

Israel is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah, the last place of relative safety in southern Gaza. Humanitarian organisations have warned of a catastrophe if it goes ahead. Behind the scenes, mediators are still trying to broker a ceasefire deal. The possible ground offensive into Rafah has raised the stakes at the negotiations, which resumed this week. What it would take for Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer on Peace and Security at Durham University with special expertise on the Israeli military. Hafsa Halawa, independent political consultant who focuses on the Middle East, North Africa and the Horn of Africa. Omar Rahman, Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Palestine #Gaza #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaHospitals #GazaBombardment #GazaRefugeeCamps