This chapter delves into the heightened conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, emphasizing the tragic July 27th incident where a misfired rocket hit a football ground in the Golan Heights, leading to the death of children. It also explores the international community's reaction, as many nations urge evacuation amidst the rising violence.
Tim Walz, a folksy Midwesterner who came late to politics, is on the Democratic ticket. We ask how he got there and whether he was the best tactical pick. A visit to Lebanon reveals a sense of foreboding, as a sharper war between Israel and Hizbullah seems inevitable (11:04). And the executives who just don’t know when to quit (19:53).
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