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Patrick Henningsen: Hezbollah Just Drew the Line: 'Israel Out of Lebanon Completely

In this episode, we break down the recent US-brokered Lebanon-Israel agreement, exposing it as a dictated deal designed to disarm Hezbollah and advance Israel's "Greater Israel" project by annexing South Lebanon's water and gas resources. We also analyze the escalating US-Iran tensions in the Persian Gulf, highlighting Iran's growing deterrence and US military vulnerabilities. Finally, we discuss Donald Trump's declining poll numbers ahead of the midterms, the War Powers Resolution, and the pervasive influence of the Israel lobby on US politics. Tune in for a deep dive into the geopolitical realities shaping the Middle East!

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