This chapter updates listeners on the rising military conflict in Lebanon, focusing on Israel's intensified airstrikes against Hezbollah and the group's retaliatory rocket fire. It also discusses the dire humanitarian impact on civilians, potential ground troop deployments, and the intricate international dynamics at play in seeking a ceasefire.
For now, Israel’s moves seem to be posturing, a means to intimidate Hizbullah into backing down. But there remains a prospect of a ground invasion—and another pointless war. Our swing-state series starts with a state that only recently became swing-y: North Carolina (10:08). And a look back at a year’s worth of Economist Podcasts+ audio journalism (19:15).
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