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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 37 MIN

What are Israel's goals in Lebanon?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

So far, more than a million people have been forcibly displaced by Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says eradicating Hezbollah is critical for Israeli security. But critics argue Israeli occupation will only reenergize the Iran-backed militia. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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