Are (Even More Of) Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?

<p>Today, we discuss the new aid distrubition model in Gaza and why the EU’s top diplomat has gone further in criticising Israeli strikes and aid distribution.</p><p>The BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet joins Adam in the studio to discuss the video footage of chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in Rafah. They discuss the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and vice president of the European Commission Kaja Kallas’ criticism of Israel. </p><p>And there’s a fortnight to go until the spending review. Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, has been on the radio lobbying the Chancellor for more cash. BBC political correspondent Alex Forsyth is on the line with a politics wrap-up.</p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

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