This chapter examines a recent attack that has left many wounded and dead, analyzing its implications for both Hezbollah and Israel. It discusses the potential reasons behind the attack, including speculations on compromised communication technologies and their impact on military strategies. The conversation highlights the changing dynamics of the conflict, public sentiment in Lebanon, and the uncertainties surrounding future responses from both parties.
The explosion of thousands of pagers across Lebanon and Syria was an attack on Hizbullah, a Shia militant group which had been trying to evade Israeli surveillance by using these low-tech devices. What will such an escalated attack mean for the region? Why Americans’ obsession with big cars makes the country’s roads so deadly (9:25). And the thrill of fossil-hunting (16:31).
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