S2|E1 - Is Lebanon READY FOR WAR? - Retired General Andre Bou Maachar

I am BACK with REEL TALK. After a one-year hiatus, I return to discuss one of the most pressing issues confronting the world - Will Israel and Hezbollah launch all-out war against one another and plunge Lebanon and the Middle East into a regional and global conflict that could devastate the world?In this episode, we discuss the following issues: ​ Is the Lebanese Army ready for full-scale war with Israel? ​ The history and impact of Hezbollah in and on Lebanon. ​ Is Israel the root cause of all the crises in the Middle East? ​ How Israel turned tactical victory into strategic failure in Gaza. ​ Should Lebanon unite against Israel or stop Hezbollah? ​ Will a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel mark the death knell for Netanyahu? ​ Does Lebanon need Hezbollah?These topics and more will be covered in this relaunch episode of REEL TALK.Join me.Timestamps⏱️0:00 Prelude2:07 Introduction4:39 Can Lebanon afford a war?11:09 Lebanon Army capabilities15:28 Defense budget deficit19:55 Hezbollah vs Israel24:55 Cause of crisis?30:24 A ceasefire & Lebanon37:49 Israel's strategic failure39:52 Unite with Hezbollah?43:33 Hezbollah retaliation45:51 Netanyahu's political career47:08 Does Lebanon need Hezbollah?50:31 Lebanon's president vacuum54:18 Final thoughts54:04 Outro__________________Subscribe so you DON'T miss a video!Support our work here⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TEAEE8YVEU996