Slate News What Next: What Was The Point of Israel’s Pager Attack?
Sep 23, 2024
Shane Harris, an intelligence and national security reporter at the Washington Post, joins to discuss Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah. They dive into what Israel's blowing up of pagers and walkie-talkies really signifies in the geopolitical landscape. The conversation examines the moral implications of civilian safety amidst military strategies, and how these actions are perceived internationally. The evolution of Hezbollah from a militant group to a political entity also plays a key role in their analysis.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Explosive Escalations and Tactical Messages in Beirut
01:32 • 2min
Israel's Strategic Calculations in the Conflict with Hezbollah
03:20 • 4min
Hezbollah's Evolution and Israeli Tactics
06:57 • 10min
Promotional Break Featuring PBS and Environmental Initiatives
17:27 • 3min
Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah
20:08 • 9min
Closing Reflections and Podcast Insights
29:29 • 2min