7am Are Hezbollah and Israel gearing up for all out war?
Aug 26, 2024
Jonathan Pearlman, the world editor of The Saturday Paper and editor of Australian Foreign Affairs, dives into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the recent rocket attacks from Hezbollah and Israel's retaliatory strikes. He discusses the precarious balance between both parties, emphasizing their reluctance to plunge into full-scale war. The podcast also explores Hezbollah's substantial military presence in Lebanon, its ties to Iran, and the implications for regional alliances, including its support for Hamas amidst ongoing geopolitical complexities.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Hezbollah and Israel: A Tenuous Standoff
03:15 • 4min
The Might of Hezbollah: A Non-State Power in Lebanon
07:06 • 2min
Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Complexities of Middle Eastern Alliances
09:09 • 2min
Navigating Claims of Victory: Israel and Hezbollah's Standoff
11:35 • 4min