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Dr H.A. Hellyer’s interviews and appearances on BBC: 57 in all, newest first. Each link opens in a new tab.
Interviews online
- Escalation threats in the US/Israel-Iran war
- BBC Verify: why is Israel building these long earth barriers inside Gaza?
- BBC radio with Nihal Arthanayake on Israel and Gaza (interview at about 30 minutes)
- Newshour with Nomia Iqbal, alongside Bel Trew, on the Arab uprisings ten years on (about 30 minutes in)
Videos on Facebook
- Pleased to be a guest on Matthew Amroliwala to discuss the ramifications of the US elections on MENA, and on world order - also including Zongyuan Zoe Liu and Lord Kim Darroch
- BBC News with Lucy Hockings (BBC News) on what the Republican defeat means for President Trump's war with Iran and the US-Israel relationship, interviewing me on air. A loss on this scale would normally prompt a rethink on Iran.
- The Houthis don't need to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait. They just need everyone to believe it isn't safe. I unpacked why that distinction matters for BBC News, with Caitríona Perry.
- I joined Kasia Madera on BBC News to discuss the latest developments surrounding Oman, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospects for renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy. One point that deserves greater attention is Oman’s role.
- Just as word came through this afternoon that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz, I went live on BBC World with Mark Lowen to unpack what's actually driving it. The short version: this is serious, but it isn't surprising.
- I joined Matthew Amroliwala on BBC World News to discuss the Israel-Lebanon-Iran triangle and what the current trajectory tells us about the broader regional order.
- Good to discuss the current escalation threats in the US/Israel- Iran war on BBC earlier today
- Good to speak with Matthew Amroliwala about where the US-Israel war on Iran stands at present - and how US and Israeli interests are diverging
- Good to chat with Maryam Moshiri about how these strikes on Iran are perceived in the region, but also where Iranian reprisals are likely to go
- Good to have spoken with Kasia Madera yesterday about the UN Security Council meeting, in advance of today's 'Board of Peace'.
- As Trump lands in Sharm al-Sheikh, good to chat with BBC's Ben Brown about the circles that cannot be squared in Gaza.
- Some comments with the BBC as we wait for the next steps on this first phase of the deal. It's not a breakthrough deal that solves all the problems, but it is a deal that allows for relief and a possible beginning
- Good to have spoken with Matthew Amroliwala about the ceasefire proposal and deal in Gaza on BBC. It's a time to be hopeful - but not naive
- Good to have spoken with Matthew Amroliwala about the ceasefire proposal and deal in Gaza on BBC. It's a time to be hopeful - but not naive
- Good to speak with BBC World BBC News Kasia Madera about the negotiations between Israel and Hamas - a lot riding on these talks, and important to use pressure to ensure both Tel Aviv and Hamas hold to them
- Good to talk with BBC's clarereports last night about the obstacles facing the new Israel-Hamas talks, and how important it is that continued US pressure is brought to bear, especially on Netanyahu
- Good to speak with Matthew Amroliwala on BBC a little while ago about the prospective Trump plan for Gaza.
- My thoughts on BBC w/ Matthew Amroliwala on the Israeli attacks on Doha, and what ramifications this has for the future.
- Good to be on BBC earlier this morning to discuss the intensification of Tel Aviv's campaign in Gaza. It's been rather clear how this is meant to unfold but bears repeating
- 1/ I joined BBC to discuss Israel’s escalation in Gaza. Aid agencies warn of famine, starvation & destitution for over half a million people. The humanitarian crisis is undeniable.
- Good to speak with Matthew Amroliwala on BBC earlier today about Netanyahu, Gaza, the continuing hunger and famine crisis, along with some discussion around my recent FT piece on recognition of the State of Palestine.
- On BBC Verified Live, Matthew Amroliwala and I talk about Gaza’s dire humanitarian crisis, urgent policy change needed beyond symbolic gestures. Full interview. #Gaza #BBCNews
- Pleased to be on w/Kasia Madera on BBC to discuss the regional ramifications of Israel's militarism.
- As Trump continues his GCC tour in Doha, good to speak with Ben Brown about what the lifting of Syrian sanctions means for the region.
- Good to speak with BBC today vis-a-vis Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. There is little expectation for any ceasefire deal, because there is little desire to end the war from Tel Aviv's side, as Israeli politicians have repeatedly…
- Good to speak with BBC's Waihiga Mwaura on the challenges facing Egypt and the region as a result of the renewed crisis for maritime security, the Houthis, and Israeli actions in the region
- Following Israel's collapsing of the ceasefire framework early this morning, I discussed the early signs that pointed to how Israel had made clear it was going to return to war on Gaza, with Matthew Amroliwala on the BBC today
- Good to chat with Martine Croxall on the BBC earlier regarding the killing in Iraq of 'Abu Khadija', the senior ISIS leader.
- As the latest Palestinian & Israeli hostage/prisoner releases resume earlier today, I discuss the fate of the ceasefire with LTaylor TV on BBC World.
- Good to speak with Matthew Amroliwala about the likelihood of Egypt and Jordan accepting this 'Riviera plan', and also the possibility that the ceasefire outline falls apart
- It's rather bizarre to have to explain to a BBC reporter that the Gaza Strip is occupied and has been occupied, uninterrupted, since 1967.
- What sort of consequences does Trump's statement entail for the ceasefire deal? Reactions within the region, but also internationally? What about 'Israeli moderates' like Lapid and Gantz?
- BBC Interview with Dr H.A. Hellyer on the ceasefire
- Good to speak with Lucy Hockings on BBC earlier today about the situation in Syria today, against the backdrop of Iranian regime provocations and civil unrest in parts of the country
- Discussing with Matthew Amroliwala on BBC the latest negotiations. These are not ceasefire negotiations, let's be clear - they're hostage ones, and Netanyahu has scuttled similar ones multiple times over the past year.
- Discussed the challenges facing Syria on BBC just before the weekend - there are many indeed
- Good to talk with BBC about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal - and unfortunately my prediction that the Israeli army would pound Lebanon in the run up to the actual ceasefire deadline turned out to be true
- Spoke earlier with Matthew Amroliwala on BBC about the current situation in Lebanon following the beginning of the Israeli invasion
- Good to have been on BBC World with Matthew Amroliwala earlier to discuss Lebanon and Israel. Urgent need for de-escalation.
- Spoke with BBC World about the scale of what is happening with Israel/Lebanon. Netanyahu has made it clear for weeks he's looking to reset relations with a military strike, which we have to keep in mind in light of this morning.
- Good to talk with Helena Humphrey on BBC to discuss Israel's assassination of a Fatah leader in Lebanon; progress (or lack thereof) on negotiations; Israeli criticism of Netanyahu; and some other points here.
- Good to speak on BBC just now to discuss the ramifications of the Haniyeh assassination, and the consequences of escalation versus de-escalation in the region
- Good to chat on BBC World about the forthcoming escalation from Israel on Lebanon, following the Golan Heights attack
- Good to speak with BBC World earlier this afternoon about the latest state of play with the ceasefire negotiations.
- My comments to BBC earlier this evening to discuss Blinken's trip to Cairo. His remarks and message on blaming Hamas for the lack of progress, I suspect, will not go down well; Israel is identified widely in the region (and…
- Good to chat with Matthew Amroliwala on BBC to discuss Rafah and the Israeli campaign. Will Netanyahu take Biden's warning seriously, or disregard it as a bluff? And what will DC do if the latter?
- Pleased to discuss the Israel-Hamas negotiations on BBC with Lucy Hockings - clip below. There may be a generous deal on the table, but Israel's Netanyahu is still hostage to his own far-right partners in government
- On BBC recently to discuss the proposed (ultimately symbolic) seaport idea that the US is trying to push in order to get more aid into Gaza.
- For Farsi speakers, my comments to BBC Persian on Lebanon/Israel today
- Discussing the killing of Israeli hostages recently on BBC World News: this should speed calls for a ceasefire, in a conflict where the rules of engagement have been relaxed so much, we've not only seen this tragedy, but many…
- Good to talk about the UN Security Council resolution and possibility around a ceasefire, Gaza, Israel, and civilians with the BBC World Service.
- BBC Interview 26 May 2021
- My interview with BBC World earlier today on the 'cease-fire' between Israel and the Palestinians; we discussed the asymmetry of the conflict; the absence of this recent type of violence does not mean an end to violence or the…