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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2024 · 24 MIN

Israel-Hezbollah: Averting war? Or closer to it?

from The Global Story · host BBC World Service

Israel and Hezbollah say they don't want war - but they are both ready for it. In the early hours of Sunday morning, they exchanged heavy fire across the border with Lebanon. It’s an escalation that had been brewing for weeks, and some feared it could spark a wider, all-out conflict in the region. So, have we managed to avoid that? Or does the threat of war still loom?Sumi Somaskanda speaks to our correspondent in Jerusalem, Jon Donnison about how the violence unfolded and where it might lead next.Our previous episode with all the background on Hezbollah: https://link.chtbl.com/-cXmyJAgThe Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Richard Moran, Alix Pickles and Tse Yin Lee.Sound Engineer: Mike Regaard.Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.

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