Agora in the News

Political analyst Khalil Sayegh joins "On Balance" to discuss his experiences with Hamas after growing up in Gaza, and how his current work documents their crimes against Gazans, as well as Israel's war crimes.

Khalil Sayegh is a Palestinian Christian from Gaza - and his story about his family, Israeli occupation, Hamas, and the current genocide is incredibly powerful, and must be heard.

A fresh UN report says Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide. The researchers found mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions were intentionally instigated on Palestinians. The damning report by the UN's Special Committee comes after nine-months of research into Israel's activities in Gaza and across the occupied territories. Political analyst and the president of the Agora Initiative Khalil Sayegh explains.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander has reunited with his family in Israel hours after he was released by Hamas. His release marks the first since Israel broke an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March - launching air strikes that have since killed hundreds more Palestinians. Political analyst Khalil Sayegh explains why Netanyahu is an obstacle to releasing other hostages.

A Conversation with Gaza-born political analyst Khalil Sayegh

Two Christian women – an elderly mother and her daughter – were shot dead by an Israeli soldier on the grounds of a Catholic church in Gaza City, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has said.