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A brief history of Israel and Lebanon at war

Oct 16, 2024
Lina Khatib, an expert on Middle Eastern politics and director at the SOAS Middle East Institute, dives into the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. She discusses the devastating humanitarian impact, with thousands dead and millions displaced amid recent attacks. Khatib traces the complex history from the Israeli invasions of Lebanon to Hezbollah's rise as a political force. She also evaluates the ongoing conflict, the struggle of Lebanese civilians, and the implications for peace in the region.
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