Independent Thinking Why is Israel striking Hezbollah now?
Sep 27, 2024
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, joins Lina Khatib and Yossi Mekelberg, both associate fellows at Chatham House, to delve into Israel's recent military escalation against Hezbollah. They discuss the political and historical context behind these strikes, examining the psychological toll on both soldiers and the Lebanese population. The impact on Hezbollah's morale is analyzed, alongside broader implications for U.S.-Israel relations, Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the overall dynamics of the Middle East conflict.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Israel's Strikes: The Hezbollah Factor
02:13 • 15min
Strains of Sustained Conflict: The Impact on Soldiers and Society
17:12 • 2min
Israel's Military Strategy and Regional Dynamics
19:12 • 6min
Israeli Ground Invasion: Readiness and Regional Dynamics
25:18 • 6min
Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Aspirations in a Tense Middle East
31:48 • 2min
Israel's Military Motives and Iran's Nuclear Landscape
33:44 • 2min