The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up? | Israel attacks Lebanon
The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up? | Israel attacks Lebanon
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This content discusses the efforts of Israel and the US to bring about significant political change in Lebanon, with the goal of marginalizing Hezbollah and Iran. Israeli forces have recently caused significant destruction in Lebanon, leading to casualties and displacement of a large portion of the population. The ultimate aim of the US and Israel is not only to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities but also to sideline the group and Iran in the region. Host Steve Clemons talks to analysts about the potential for a ceasefire and the implications for Iran, Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel.
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Israel and the US want deep political change in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah and Iran.
In the past few weeks, Israeli forces have killed thousands of Lebanese, obliterated the southern part of the country and displaced about one-fourth of the population.
The US and Israeli aims for the war are not only to diminish Hezbollah’s fighting capacity, but to sideline the group and Iran in the region.
Host Steve Clemons asks analysts Hassan Mneimneh (Middle East Alternatives) and Ken Katzman (Soufan Group) about the prospects for a ceasefire, and the stakes for Iran, Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel.
The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up? | Israel attacks Lebanon
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