Fareed Zakaria GPS The killing of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
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Sep 30, 2024 
Ronen Bergman, a New York Times Magazine staff writer specializing in Middle Eastern intelligence, discusses Israel's strategic assassination of Hezbollah's leader and its implications for regional stability. Newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shares his views on Iran's support for Hezbollah and pressing issues like women's rights. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair reflects on his new book about leadership, emphasizing the urgent need for democracies to navigate the challenges posed by rising populism and to cultivate effective governance.
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Nasrallah Assassination Attempt
- Israel planned Nasrallah's assassination for 15 years, deeply penetrating Hezbollah's inner circle.
- On October 10th, a plan was presented but not executed due to American pressure.
Hezbollah's Miscalculation
- Hezbollah miscalculated Israel's frustration with the low-grade war in the north and Gaza.
- Israel aimed to change the dynamic with aggressive action, using its intelligence.
Trigger and Miscalculation
- Hezbollah's discovery of booby-trapped pagers triggered Israel's offensive.
- Nasrallah repeated his 2006 miscalculation of underestimating Israel's response to provocations.
