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Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds in Lebanon, and Biden to Address U.N.

Sep 24, 2024

Christina Goldbaum, a journalist covering Lebanon, and Hwaida Saad, a reporter on Middle Eastern conflicts, delve into the recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have left hundreds dead and sparked fears of escalating war. They discuss the chaotic backdrop surrounding the U.N. General Assembly, where global leaders gather amid these tensions. The conversation highlights the inadequacies of international responses to crises in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan, emphasizing the gap between discussions and real action in global governance.

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Hwaida Saad

Christina Goldbaum

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The podcast examines the urgent need for effective international mediation in escalating conflicts, particularly highlighted by the violence in Lebanon and Gaza.

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On Today’s Episode:

In Lebanon’s Capital, Israel’s Strikes Stoke Fears of a Full-On War, by Christina Goldbaum and Hwaida Saad

U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence, by Farnaz Fassihi

U.S. to Seek Attempted Assassination Charge for Trump Golf Course Suspect, by Patricia Mazzei, Adam Goldman and Glenn Thrush

Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports, by Tim Arango

The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the Rage and Obsession, by Alan Blinder