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Hezbollah & Israel: Lebanon Stares into the Abyss

Season 1, Ep. 96

After an astonishing week in the Middle East, Tom and Helen delve into the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Why has Netanyahu chosen to intensify Israel's attacks on Hezbollah, and what happens to Lebanon now?

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