Jacob Brown
Syria facing worst outbreak of violence since Assad fled
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Syria's new government facing a serious challenge by fighters loyal to the old leader who fled three months ago, Israel heading to Doha… Audio
Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza strip
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Leiataualesa Susana Lei'ataua about Israel blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza strip and why Israel is pushing for an extension of… Audio
Israel strikes on Syrian territory
Middle East correspondent spoke to Lisa Owen about what the situation is like in Syria, a week on from the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime, a number of Israeli strikes happening on Syrian territory… Audio
Celebrations in Damascus after Bashir al-Assad regime toppled
There have been scenes of celebration in the Syrian capital Damascus, a day after rebels toppled the 24-year regime of President Bashir al-Assad. Crowds of people also swarmed the Presidential palace… Audio
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown
Syria's war is back in the spotlight after a surprise lightning offensive by rebel groups saw them capture Aleppo over the weekend. Analysts and observers have been stunned by the opposition forces… Audio
Hezbollah launches one of it's largest attacks on Israel
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Hezbollah launching one of it's largest attacks on Israel, progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon and the impact of… Audio
At least 87 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Beit Laia
Israel has carried out more bombings across Gaza and Lebanon. In the city of Beit Lahia, buildings have been flattened and at least 87 people killed in air strikes as the Israeli military tightens its… Audio
Israel tanks forcibly enter UN base in southern Lebanon - UN
The United Nations has asked Israel for a "please explain," after it said Israeli tanks forcibly entered its base in southern Lebanon. The UN has reiterated that attacks against peacekeepers are in… Audio
Israel's third largest city becomes target of Hezbollah rockets
Israel's third largest city Haifa became the target of Hezbollah rockets. The group said it was targeting a military base south of the city. As Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown explains, there… Audio
Lebanon's border regions targeted by ground invasion
Lebanon's capital has been pummelled from the air by warplanes and now its border regions are being targeted by a ground invasion. Although it had been signalled, it is a major escalation. Middle East… Audio
Israel expanding its bombing campaign in Lebanon
Middle East Correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about the lastest on the ground 2 days on from the wave of Israeli attacks which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut and the… Audio
Fighting along border between Israel and Lebanon ramped up
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about fighting along the border between Israel and Lebanon ramping up, the attack in in Lebanon targeting pagers and walkie talkies and the the… Audio
Another round of ceasefire talks underway in Cairo
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about retaliation from the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah over the killing of one of its commanders and another round of ceasefire talks… Audio
Bodies of more Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about more bodies of Israeli hostages have been recovered from Gaza, Washington's top diplomat is back in the Middle East for an urgent push… Audio
Gaza death toll at 40,000
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Gaze ceasefire talks reaching a critical moment, discussions about Iran and threats of a retaliation against Israel for the… Audio
US to boost military presence in the Middle East
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Lebanese group Hezbollah unleashing a barrage of rockets in the past few hours, the U.S. saying its urgently boosting its military… Audio
Threat of retailation over killing of Hamas' political leader
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about the threat of massive retailation over the killing of Hamas' political leader last week and whether Israel's military operations have… Audio
Benjamin Netanyahu returns to Israel after strike on Golan Heights
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about all eyes being on Israel for a potential response to a deadly strike on the Golan Heights, the attack on the Golan Heights… Audio
Benjamin Netanyahu to visit US this week to meet with Joe Biden
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a major escalation involving Israel, and a rebel group in Yemen, the war in Gaza continuing to have a major impact on global… Audio
Gaza: Single biggest Israeli attack in recent months
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about one of the single biggest Israeli attacks seen in recent months occuring over the weekend and Turkey set to wind down a large… Audio