Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Donald Trump has announced a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Anshel Pfeffer, The Economist’s Israel correspondent, joins Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, to discuss Israel’s strategy in Lebanon, the significance of the ceasefire and what the coming weeks might bring.

00:00 - What is Israel trying to achieve in Lebanon?
01:45 - Are there competing strategies inside Israel?
02:41 - Can Lebanon disarm Hezbollah?
03:15 - What role is America playing in the conflict?
04:15 - What might the coming weeks bring?

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