What if there’s no ceasefire? Manveen Rana reports from Jerusalem

We report from Israel during a critical week which might mark a tipping point in the Gaza war. If there isn't a ceasefire by the start of Ramadan this weekend, could violence erupt far beyond Gaza? 

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Guests:

- Tamir Hayman, managing director of Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies.

- Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel.

- Samer Sinijlawi, chairman of the Jerusalem Development Fund.

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