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Will Israel launch a ground offensive into Lebanon?

As cross-border attacks continue to escalate between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah, The Times' Middle East Correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, discusses the likelihood of an IDF ground offensive into Lebanon. Plus, General Sir John McColl, the former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, explains why he believes Israel is doing all it can to save civilians in Gaza.


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