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The Israeli military says it has begun a new offensive aimed at taking control of areas of Gaza, with the ultimate goal of defeating Hamas. It said it had carried out extensive strikes and was mobilising forces. More than two hundred and fifty Palestinians are reported to have been killed in the last forty-eight hours.

Also in the programme: The world's leading heart doctors and surgeons are meeting in Geneva this weekend; and we discuss whether the appointment of the first female leader for Australia鈥檚 conservative party is an example of what鈥檚 known as the 鈥済lass cliff鈥� effect.

Joining Rebecca Kesby to discuss this and more are Jacquelin Magnay, Europe correspondent for The Australian newspaper, and Chris Michael, US editor for the Guardian newspaper.

(Photo: The tent of an internally displaced Palestinians located in the west of Gaza City on 16 May, 2025. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)