This chapter delves into the current political situation in Israel amidst the ongoing war, discussing the potential implications for Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and the possibility of a wider regional conflict. It explores Israel's motivations, targets, and expectations for retaliation, as well as the political dynamics between Israel, the United States, Iran, and Hezbollah.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces trouble at home and abroad. AP correspondent Tia Goldenberg and scholar Hussein Ibish explain the significance of a high-profile killing in Lebanon.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Haleema Shah, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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