What will it take to end Syria's war?

We ask Staffan de Mistura, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, and speak to White Helmets spokesman Farouq al Habib.

As air strikes continue to bombard parts of Syria, what will bring an end to the war?

In this week's UpFront, Mehdi Hasan speaks to Staffan de Mistura, UN Special Envoy for Syria, about what it will take to bring peace to the country. We also speak to White Helmets spokesman Farouq al Habib about the award-winning challenges the aid group faces in warn-torn Syria.

And in the Reality Check, Mehdi Hasan debunks the myth that Islam and democracy are not compatible.

Has the UN failed in Syria?

Heavy air strikes hit parts of Aleppo on Thursday after the Russian-backed Syrian army announced an offensive to take full control over the largest city in the country.