Israel's Prime Minister has publicly defended his strategy to seize Gaza City, a move that has sparked controversy and concern. While he maintains that the plan is necessary, critics, including the relative of an Israeli hostage, argue that it could worsen the situation and have called for a general strike in protest. The programme also explores Russian perspectives ahead of a high-profile summit between the leaders of Russia and the United States focused on Ukraine. In Paris, the last traditional news hawker is set to be honoured by the French President, marking the end of an era for the city's street news vendors.