Since fighting began almost two weeks ago, Israel has banned foreign journalists from working inside Gaza. Most international media are therefore reporting on the conflict from the Israel-Gaza border. The situation underlines that the war in Gaza is being fought on the battlefield as well as in the media. BBC Radio Four's Media Show invited the BBC's Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen and Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times to discuss whether journalists can do their job despite reporting restrictions.

The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines how Israel and Hamas are trying to win the propaganda war.

Gaza conflict

Today on The World: President-elect Barack Obama presses for swift US action to help the economy; Also, we hear two personal perspectives on the violence in Gaza -- two bloggers, one living in Gaza City, the other a resident of Sderot, the Israeli town often targeted by Hamas rockets; Plus an update on Europe's natural gas crisis.

President-elect Barack Obama today warned about the need for proper action in addressing the nation's economic troubles. Obama says that swift, bold, government action is the nation's best short-term hope to reverse the economic downturn. The World's Matthew Bell reports.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with BBC business correspondent Andrew Walker and Mauro Guillen, of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, about international reaction to President-elect Obama's speech on the economy today.

The World's Gerry Hadden reports on the continuing natural gas crisis in Europe. Several nations are facing heating problems because Russia's natural gas supplies to the continent have been shut down over a dispute with Ukraine.

The World's Lisa Mullins marks what would be Elvis Presley's 74th birthday with a look at how the King of Rock and Roll found inspiration...and an expanded vocal style...from listening to some well-known Italian ballads.

Rockets launched from southern Lebanon slammed into northern Israel this morning. Israeli forces replied with artillery fire. Both sides downplayed the incident. Correspondent Ben Gilbert reports.

The World's Quil Lawrence takes a look at how the conflict in Gaza is resonating in the West Bank town of Hebron. Palestinians there are increasingly angry over the violence in Gaza.

23-year-old blogger and Gaza City resident Sameh Habeeb describes living conditions under Israeli fire. He's been in Gaza City with his family since the beginning of Israel's military offensive.

Eric Yellin is an Israeli blogger who lives in Sderot close to the border with Gaza. The town is often the target of Hamas rockets. He describes his efforts to reach out to Palestinians on the other side of the border.