The East is a Podcast Chaos in the Levant: Fake ceasefire in Lebanon; hot war in Syria w/ Adnan Husain
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Dec 3, 2024 Adnan Husain, a Medieval European and Middle Eastern historian from Queen's University and co-host of Guerilla History, dives into the chaotic geopolitical landscape of the Levant. He reveals the recent ceasefire in Lebanon as a strategic illusion, critiques the Israeli military's failings, and highlights the humanitarian crisis affecting civilians. Husain also discusses the complex dynamics of regional players like Hezbollah and Iran and underscores the urgent need for reevaluating international alliances amidst ongoing conflict.
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Zionist Goals in Lebanon
- The Zionists' goals in Lebanon were to push to the Litani River, disarm Hezbollah, and create a buffer zone.
- They failed to achieve these objectives, only inflicting damage on civilian areas.
Hezbollah as Lebanon's Shield
- Hezbollah effectively serves as Lebanon's shield, deterring Zionist military advances.
- The destruction inflicted on Lebanese civilians was a punitive measure for resistance victories.