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Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Grad Garrett opens the show talking about South American gangs being linked to high-tech robberies in Los Angeles and other cities. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel’s military telling residents across Southern Lebanon to leave as fighting with Hezbollah intensifies. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaking on NASA charting an ambitious moon mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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An interview with independent reporter Courtney Bonneau about the war in Southern Lebanon, and the death of her friend and colleague Amal Khalil.
The IDF just made a surprise dash across the Litany river catching Hezbollah completely off guard. This operation was strategically very important, not just in silencing the new, very deadly Hezbollah attacks on Israel by fiber optic FPV drones, but also for the coming negotiations in Washington. The repercussions of this are much broader than you might think. Also, Hamas has been smuggling massive amounts of military equipment over the border into Gaza, from Egypt. It's looking like they are not nearly as defeated or subdued as the public have been made to believe. Ben Hilton breaks it down for you. Join us for a Heartland Experience trip: https://israelguys.link/israel-trip-86exhtnj4 Sign up for The Israel Guys Show Notes: https://theisraelguys.com/subscribe/ Follow The Israel Guys on X: https://x.com/theisraelguys Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/theisraelguys Source Links: Hamas rearming in Gaza https://www.jns.org/analysis/from-air-and-sea-hamas-is-rebuilding Israel's lack of interest in Ukrainian drone-defense experience https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraines-envoy-laments-israels-lack-of-interest-in-kyiv-drone-expertise/ Lebanon situation - diplomacy - ceasefire - death toll etc. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-895807 IDF Operation beyond Litani - videos and photos https://jewishbreakingnews.com/idf-wipes-out-100-hezbollah-targets-in-blitz-across-litani-region/ More on the IDF Operation beyond Litani https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-idf-crosses-litani-river-and-reaches-one-of-deepest-points-in-southern-lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-carried-out-weeklong-raid-on-hezbollah-sites-beyond-lebanons-litani-river/ https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/426947 Hezbollah returning to guerrilla warfare https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-895749 Hezbollah and their political goals in Lebanon https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-895968 #Israelnews #Hezbollah #Iranwar #Trump #Bibi #Ceasefire #Trump #Hamas
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Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel conducting several strikes in Southern Lebanon. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan speaks on passengers, crew finally disembarking from the Hantavirus ship. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the author of the ‘Divergent’ series Veronica Roth. Divergent series will return in new duology ‘The Sixth Faction.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thousands of years of wine history and culture, covering everything from boiled sea snails to Roman Temples, religious influence to vineyard bombings, we arrive at one of the most emotionally resonant wines on the planet that embody courage and the resiliance of the human spirit. Resources from this episode: Books: Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon, Academie du Vin Library, Keevil, S. (2020) The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Agenda Culturel: Lebanon Wine Map (2020) https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/213dd374/files/uploaded/wineries-map-web.pdf Britannica: Baalbek https://www.britannica.com/place/Baalbeck Britannica: Lebanon https://www.britannica.com/place/Lebanon/Lebanon-in-the-Middle-Ages Britannica: Tyre https://www.britannica.com/place/Tyre Chateau Kefraya: https://chateaukefraya.com/en/kefraya Chateau Ksara: Merwah https://shop.chateauksara.com/product/merwah/ Chateau Musar: https://chateaumusar.com/ Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon https://chateaumusar.com/chateau-musar-the-story-of-a-wine-icon/ Coteaux du Liban: Obeideh https://www.coteauxduliban.com/wines/obeideh Decanter: Torrid times for winemakers in the Middle East - Decanter speaks to producers in Lebanon and Israel about how their day-to-day life and work has been affected by conflict in the region, Kochan, N. (Updated 9 October 2024) https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/torrid-times-for-winemakers-in-the-middle-east-540466/ Domaine des Tourelles: About the Winery https://www.domainedestourelles.com/pages/a-love-story-since-1868 Eater: We Should All Be Drinking More Lebanese Wine - How an why we tali about it, though needs to change, Berrou, F. (27 April 2021) https://www.eater.com/22369382/lebanese-wine-history-drinking Executive Magazine; Lebanon must learn from New World wines' successes, Kahale, H. (10 October 2019) https://www.executive-magazine.com/special-report/lebanon-must-learn-from-new-world-wines-successes Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Lebanon: Agricultural damage and loss assessment on the impact of conflict (2025) https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8cc256b6-f2c9-4667-8c5d-f66102ddd6d9/content Food Republic: What is Arak, The Trendy Middle Eastern Liquor? Sands, C. (1 August 2023) https://www.foodrepublic.com/1352851/what-is-arak-trendy-middle-eastern-liquor/ Institut National de la Vigne et du Vin (INVV): http://invv-lb.org/ Lamma: Guide to Lebanese Arak https://www.bylamma.com/arak-guide Libanon Weine: Lebanese Wine Regions Map https://libanonweine.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lebanon-Wine-Regions.jpg L'Orient-LeJour: Les années libanaises de Charles de Gaulle, Goursaud, L. (18 June 2024) https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1417567/les-annees-libanaises-de-charles-de-gaulle.html L'Orient Today: In the Vineyards of Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa, 'War is not over,' Gemayel, F. & Goursoud, L. (8 September 2025) https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1476530/in-the-vineyards-of-southern-lebanon-and-the-bekaa-war-is-not-over.html The New Arab: 'Our Identity, Heritage, and History': The Damaged Lebanese wineries reclaiming their legacy after Israel's war, Rayday, R. (4 December 2024) https://www.newarab.com/features/damaged-lebanese-wineries-reclaiming-their-legacy-after-war Organisation International de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV) Lebanon's viniviticultural sector in the spotlight (28 September 2018) https://www.oiv.int/lebanons-vitivinicultural-sector-in-the-spotlight Roman Empire Times: Born in the Purple: The Imperial Color of the Roman Empire, Athanasiou, C. (17 September 2024) https://romanempiretimes.com/born-in-the-purple-imperial-color-roman-empire/ Seven Fifty Daily: Exploring the World of Lebanese Wine - Beyond Chageau Musar, Magrini, C.S. (28 February 2022) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-the-world-of-lebanese-wine-beyond-chateau-musar/ Union Vinicole du Liban https://www.lebanonwines.com/ World Atlas: All 195 Countries Ranked By Total Area (Smallest To Largest) https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/the-smallest-countries-in-the-world.html#h_3361032045781699280567109 Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode: S12E2: Algerian Wine Then and Now https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/algerian-wine-then-now-s12e2 S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets S8E5: Wines of Cyprus, Kings, and Commandaria https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e5-wines-of-cyprus-kings-and-commandaria S8E4: Let's Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe S5E6: Wines of Israel and Giving Thanks https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e6-wines-of-israel-and-giving-thanks Link to my new audiobook narration on audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GZ89935Y/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-509956&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_509956_pd_us Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
What began, officially, as a mission to attack Hezbollah leadership and military strongholds is now indisputably much larger and, by all indications, more imperial. Israel is applying what it terms a “Gaza model” to the region south of Lebanon's Litani River–meaning the leveling of buildings and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Its finance minister explicitly revealed plans to annex the territory, decreeing that “The Litani must become [Israel's] new border with the state of Lebanon.” The codename of the operation–Eternal Darkness–does not suggest that this is going to end any time soon. On today's PREVAIL podcast, Greg Olear speaks with the Middle East-based photojournalist Courtney Bonneau, who has been reporting live from the war zone of southern Lebanon, about the devastation she's seeing on the ground. Follow Courtney: https://x.com/cbonneauimages https://www.instagram.com/courtneybonneauphotography/ Her website: https://courtneybonneau.com/ Support her work: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/courtneybonneau Make America Great Gatsby Again!https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-great-gatsby-four-sticks-press-centennial-edition/e701221776c88f86?ean=9798985931976&next=tSubscribe to The Five 8:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhACheck out ROUGH BEAST, Greg's new book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47CMX17ROUGH BEAST is now available as an audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Rough-Beast-Audiobook/B0D8K41S3T Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Groong Week in Review - May 3, 2026This Groong Week in Review examines a volatile week across Armenia and the region. Asbed and Hovik discuss Trump's declared ceasefire with Iran, the failed US-Iran talks in Islamabad, the continuing naval blockade, and the wider political pressure shaping Washington's war posture. The episode also covers “Operation Kochari,” the secret visit of Azerbaijani deputy prime minister Shahin Mustafayev to Armenia, border demarcation, TRIPP, and the political theater around trade with Azerbaijan. The discussion turns to Azerbaijan's destruction of the Stepanakert cathedral, the muted international response, and Pashinyan's comments on the issue. The hosts also analyze the latest MPG poll, opposition coalition math, election fraud concerns, the EPC meeting, legal pressure on the opposition, mass surveillance, and Armenia's falling press freedom ranking.Topics:Iran WarMustafayev in ArmeniaDestruction of the Stepanakert cathedral by AzerbaijanElection politicsHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 539 | Recorded: May 2, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/539VIDEO: https://youtu.be/eIIg1IWYm1w#Armenia #Azerbaijan #IranWar #TRIPP #Artsakh #Stepanakert #ArmenianElections #GroongSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Israel has issued new evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon, including areas outside its occupied zones.
Separatists claim a historic win as Alberta's independence petition closes, but legal threats and privacy scandals could block a fall referendum. Mark Carney joins European leaders in Armenia to talk trade and a massive military rearmament project. Donald Trump signals a return to bombing Iran as he slams Tehran's new peace proposal, while Israeli strikes intensify in Southern Lebanon. A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Morocco after two U.S. service members vanished during the "African Lion" joint military exercise. Press freedom hits a quarter-century low as World Press Freedom Day highlights a "dramatic" global decline and a dangerous surge in the online harassment of female journalists. Shakira draws two million fans to Rio's Copacabana Beach for a massive free concert that flooded the city's economy.
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AP correspondent Karen CHammas reports on protests in Beirut as Lebanese watch ISrael's military empty and destroy their homes in Southern Lebanon.
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Iran's supreme leader says Iran will protect its nuclear capabilities; Israeli evacuation orders creating panic in Southern Lebanon; NZ mosque gunman has request quashed ; a hero's welcome for Kenyan marathon runner.
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Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon during a press conference at the White House. He says he hopes more leadership-level talks will take place over coming weeks, as he seeks to bring the broader conflict with Iran to a close. - ዶናልድ ትራምፕ ኣብ ዋይት ሃውስ ኣብ ዝሃቦ ጋዜጣዊ መግለጺ ኣብ መንጎ እስራኤልን ሊባኖስን ዝተበጽሐ ስምምዕ ተኹሲ ደው ምባል ንሰለስተ ሰሙን ምንውሑ ኣፍሊጡ። ምስ ኢራን ዝካየድ ዘሎ ዝሰፍሐ ኲናት ክዛዘም ኣብ ዝጽዕረሉ ዘሎ እዋን፡ ኣብ ዝቕጽሉ ሰሙናት ብደረጃ መራሕቲ ዝያዳ ዝርርባት ክካየዱ ተስፋ ከምዘለዎ ይገልጽ።
During a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks. But on the ground, the truce has been unravelling, with multiple violations by both Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from southern Lebanon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon during a press conference at the White House. He says he hopes more leadership-level talks will take place over coming weeks, as he seeks to bring the broader conflict with Iran to a close.
Several days ago, two Israeli soldiers serving in Southern Lebanon committed a deeply offensive act - desecrating a Christian statue. There is no excuse, no justification, and no minimizing what they did. What followed matters just as much: swift, unequivocal condemnation from Israel's leadership, including the Prime Minister and the IDF. The soldiers were arrested, the statue was replaced by the IDF, and the IDF apologized in person to the local community. This is what accountability looks like. In this video, I also share highlights from yesterday's inspiring Israel rally in downtown Montreal, along with an unexpected and meaningful conversation I had with a pro-Palestinian protester. Because loving Israel means telling the truth about its failures - and taking pride in how it responds to them. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (michael@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.
Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a Lebanon village resident shows the AP how much of his village has been demolished by Israel since the Iran-US ceasefire was announced.
Buckley Carlson, son of Tucker Carlson, leaves as Deputy Press Secretary to J.D. Vance and plans to launch his own political consulting firm. Was this done as a favor by Trump to Tucker for 2028? Israel's Defense Force speaks out after a photo is posted of an Israeli soldier smashing the head of a Jesus statue in Southern Lebanon. Pope Leo clarifies his remarks and posts about President Trump. Rock band “The Strokes” used its final song at Coachella to protest the CIA's history of covert operations, as well as ongoing U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran and Gaza. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joins us to expose why the Senate is being so ineffective, the effects on Midterms, President Trump's recent actions in Iran and more. Plus, more commentary.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Fresh Pressed Olive Oilhttps://DanaLovesOliveOil.comTry it now and get a full-size $49 bottle of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil for FREE just $1 shipping with no commitment—Claim yours today.Pocket HoseText DANA to 64000For a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and thumb drive nozzle when you buy a new Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text DANA to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.PreBornhttps://www.PreBorn.com/Dana or #250 AND SAY “BABY”Help Preborn Fund 1,000 ultrasounds by Mother's Day, and protect mothers and babies in crisis. Give securely today.Laundry Saucehttps://LaundrySauce.com/DanaPremium, fine-fragrance laundry pods that make laundry day your favorite day of the week — find your favorite and save 20% with code DANA.Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for deep sleep use code DANA for the lowest prices of the season + an extra 10% off sitewide.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSupport your heart health with SuperBeets Heart Chews Zero Sugar now Buy 2 get 1 Free. Visit today to learn how to get a Free 30-day supply. Ask ChapterDial #250 and say “My Medicare” Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Relief Factorhttps://www.ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95. Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaSchedule a FREE gold strategy session now and stay ahead of the curve.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite
Iran threatens retaliation after accusing the United States of violating ceasefire agreement. Israel's military issues no-go orders for 50 towns and villages in Southern Lebanon, deepening its footprint. Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation jumped more than half a percentage point to 2.4 per cent in March. What you need to know about flooding in northeastern Ontario and Quebec. Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadian Armed Forces has reached highest recruitment intake in more than 30 years. Governor General Mary Simon to deliver keynote address at United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Car rental giant Enterprise accuses BC couple of filling tank with diesel instead of gas, send bill for almost $10,000.
UAE Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Troops in Southern LebanonOnline Classes Are To Continue At Select Dubai SchoolsNew wave of unstable weather in UAE to bring rain, dust and rising temperatures
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and white phosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. How do residents continue to cope with these challenges? In this episode: Sara Salman (@sara_salman), AJ+ Journalist Episode credits: This episode was updated by Chloe K. Li. The original production team was Tamara Khandaker, Ashish Malhotra, and Sonia Bhagat, with Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
US President Trump said they are making a lot of progress on Iran, and he is not sure the ceasefire needs to be extended, while he added that Iran is willing to do things today they previously weren't.US President Trump said he had excellent conversations with Lebanon's President Aoun and Israeli PM Netanyahu, while he announced that the leaders agreed to formally begin a 10-day ceasefire from 17:00EDT on Thursday.Israeli security official said the military has no plans to withdraw forces from Southern Lebanon during a ceasefire.A source told Al-Mayadeen that starting Friday, at noon (10:00BST) anyone wishing to cross Bab al-Mandab should be more vigilant than ever before in all six directions, while other reports noted that the warning was made by a resistance commander.APAC stocks were mostly lower; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2%.Looking ahead, highlights include Italian Balance of Trade (Feb), Canadian Housing Starts (Mar). Speakers include BoE's Breeden & Pill, Fed's Daly, Barkin & Waller. Earnings from State Street. Credit Reviews include Morningstar DBRS reviews credit rating on the EU and Italy.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Australia joins an international forum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Southern Lebanon residents returning home as a ceasefire comes into effect;Gout Gout prepares for a key race at the Australian Athletics Junior Championships.
Ghost returns with a deep dive into the Strait of Hormuz blockade drama, breaking down conflicting reports around a sanctioned Chinese tanker and what it reveals about global oil flows and enforcement power. He explores how Iranian oil moves through shadow networks, raising questions about what is real versus narrative in modern geopolitics. The episode expands into US–Iran negotiations, highlighting contradictions, strategic signaling, and the possibility of performative diplomacy. Ghost also examines Europe's declining military capability, growing fractures within NATO and the EU, and how shifting alliances are reshaping global power. Finally, he analyzes Israel's strategy in Southern Lebanon and what it could mean for regional escalation.
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Netanyahu Vows To Continue War As He Levels Christian Towns In Southern Lebanon! Experts Warn Israel Plotting Nuclear Attacks On Iran! Plus, Trump Pledges “No Nuclear Weapons” Will Be Used Against Iran!
A barely-existent ceasefire, and the paralysis of hundreds of ships. The state of the Iran - US Israel war remains muggy, even a day after the three agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after US President Trump threatened to wipe out 'an entire civilization' if the strait wasn't opened. And although things seemed to have reached a calming point, Iran once again closed the shipping passage after Israel reportedly fired strikes into Lebanon. Host Caryn Ceolin speak to Jack Cunningham, an expert in international relations at the University of Toronto to discuss how the US could initiate a substantive wrap-up of the conflict, how the conflict has only bolstered Iran's power, and how Trump's words have weakened global perception of the US. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
8. THE IDF CAMPAIGN TO DEFANG HEZBOLLAH. JONATHAN SCHANZER. Jonathan Schanzerreports on Israel's efforts to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to prevent rocket attacks. He reveals that the IDF has already destroyed roughly 80% of Hezbollah's arsenal. (8)1705 PERSIA
3. Israel's Military Objectives in Southern Lebanon Guest: David Daoud and Bill Roggio Summary:David Daoud explains the IDF's realistic military goals in Lebanon, focusing on a manageable activity zone to disarm Hezbollah. They discuss risks of overextension and the necessity of disproving Hezbollah's narrative of successful resistance.,, (3)1721 PERSIA
On Easter Sunday, Israel carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes on Lebanon. The city of Tyre, like much of Lebanon's south, has been placed under forced evacuation orders by the Israeli army. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick traveled to Tyre and report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Israeli Occupation Forces are attempting to annex Southern Lebanon. They are erasing towns from the map, blowing up bridges and roads, and telling the world they're about to redraw their borders...again.Previous guest, Mohamad, returns to the studio to talks about the current situation in Lebanon, what it was like being back home during the latest escalation of violence, and how it felt to leave family behind.Hosted by: Jessa McLeanRelated Episodes: Lebanon, Palestine and Resisting Colonialism (Jan 2024) Mohamad's first appearance - just before the 'ceasefire'.Right to Resist (Oct 2024) Journalist and human rights lawyer, Dimitri Lascaris on Lebanon, the resistance and bringing down an apartheid state.More Resources: Israel Attacked Lebanon 10000 Times During Ceasefire - New Arab.comBBC: Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's controlIG: What "How are you?" Costs the Diaspora (video)Al Jazeera - Lebanon daily updatesGet more of our content, including articles and resources for activists, on our SUBSTACK.All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky
3. Jonathan Schanzer explains Israel's military objectives against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. He details the threat of Iranian-backed Houthi attacks on maritime trade and Egypt's potential forced entry into the conflict. (3)1930 ARABIA
Israel's invasion in Lebanon is rapidly widening and could outlast the war in Iran.People in southern Lebanon are living through a war within a war.The war is of course the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran.The war within Lebanon started with a series of strikes from the militant group Hezbollah.They launched rockets and drones from Lebanon into Israel.Israel responded with strikes in Lebanon.And with that, a conflict that has flared on and off for decades reignited.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Alejandra Marquez Janse. It was edited by Gerry Holmes, James Hider and Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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There are more then 300 Irish soldiers serving with the UN mission in Lebanon are all said to be safe and well. For the latest there, UNIFIL spokesperson in Lebanon, Kandice Ardiel.
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Derek wore his Fitbit to a CIA black site, both exposing the security state and meeting his daily step goal. This week's news: in the Iran war, Israel assassinates Ali Larijani and other senior Iranian officials (1:15), U.S. allies refuse Trump's demand that they help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force (5:41), and the Pentagon seeks roughly $200 billion for the war (8:32) as it considers new deployments to the region (13:27); in southern Lebanon, the IDF begins its ground invasion (14:41); Israel continues killing people in Gaza during the supposed ceasefire while Rafah reopens for medical evacuations after pressure from Hamas (17:31); Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to a five-day Eid ceasefire (21:30) as the two countries dispute the circumstances Pakistani airstrike in Kabul (22:57); Trump postpones his planned trip to China as the Iran war consumes Washington's attention (25:22); in Sudan, the RSF retakes the strategic town of Bara (27:39); the Trump administration reportedly threatens to cut PEPFAR and other health aid to Zambia unless it gets favorable mineral concessions (29:37); Russia increases its support for Tehran with drone tactics, technology, and possible intelligence sharing (33:45); the United States reopens its embassy in Venezuela as normalization moves ahead (37:11), plus Delcy Rodríguez replaces Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino with intelligence chief Gustavo González López (38:21); and Trump pressures Cuba's leadership amid a grid collapse and reports of U.S. talks about political change (40:24).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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