Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah

Today we look at Israeli warnings that it’s preparing for the possible entry of troops into Lebanon, after extensive air strikes. International editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to Adam from Jerusalem.

And Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister warned British citizens in Lebanon to “leave now”.

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