Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this episode of My Generation, host Samuel Miele sits down with Sarit Zehavi, Founder and President of the Alma Research and Education Center, to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Drawing on her experience living near the border and her background as a former IDF officer, Zehavi explains the current security situation, Israel's operations in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah's role within Lebanon, and the challenges facing efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement. The conversation explores the realities facing civilians living near the border, the debate surrounding military operations and civilian casualties, the role of international organizations, and what conditions would be necessary to achieve long-term stability and security in the region.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Current Situation on Israel's Northern Border
01:42 Why Ongoing Clashes Continue Despite a Ceasefire
02:18 Understanding Recent Israeli Strikes
03:35 Human Shields and Military Operations
05:26 Hezbollah Commanders and Civilian Casualties
06:13 Lebanese Reactions to Hezbollah's Actions
08:23 Weapons Hidden in Civilian Areas
09:10 Why Israel Entered Southern Lebanon
10:06 Hezbollah vs. The Lebanese Army
12:08 International Law and Military Operations
13:13 Why Israel Remains in Southern Lebanon
14:12 UNIFIL and Border Security Challenges
15:32 Why Hezbollah Continues to Operate in Lebanon
17:30 Growing Opposition to Hezbollah in Lebanon
18:05 Do Lebanese Critics Support Israel's Approach?
19:12 What Disarming Hezbollah Would Look Like
20:00 Prospects for Peace Between Israel and Lebanon
20:48 Final Thoughts
GUESTS
• Sarit Zehavi — Founder & President, Alma Research and Education Center
My Generation
Host: Samuel Miele
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TAGS
#MyGeneration #SamMiele #SaritZehavi #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #MiddleEast #NorthernBorder #Geopolitics #CurrentEvents #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelLebanon #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #Security #WorldNews #PoliticalAnalysis #AlmaResearchCenter #ConflictAnalysis #GlobalAffairs
In this episode of My Generation, host Samuel Miele sits down with Sarit Zehavi, Founder and President of the Alma Research and Education Center, to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Drawing on her experience living near the border and her background as a former IDF officer, Zehavi explains the current security situation, Israel's operations in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah's role within Lebanon, and the challenges facing efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement. The conversation explores the realities facing civilians living near the border, the debate surrounding military operations and civilian casualties, the role of international organizations, and what conditions would be necessary to achieve long-term stability and security in the region.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Current Situation on Israel's Northern Border
01:42 Why Ongoing Clashes Continue Despite a Ceasefire
02:18 Understanding Recent Israeli Strikes
03:35 Human Shields and Military Operations
05:26 Hezbollah Commanders and Civilian Casualties
06:13 Lebanese Reactions to Hezbollah's Actions
08:23 Weapons Hidden in Civilian Areas
09:10 Why Israel Entered Southern Lebanon
10:06 Hezbollah vs. The Lebanese Army
12:08 International Law and Military Operations
13:13 Why Israel Remains in Southern Lebanon
14:12 UNIFIL and Border Security Challenges
15:32 Why Hezbollah Continues to Operate in Lebanon
17:30 Growing Opposition to Hezbollah in Lebanon
18:05 Do Lebanese Critics Support Israel's Approach?
19:12 What Disarming Hezbollah Would Look Like
20:00 Prospects for Peace Between Israel and Lebanon
20:48 Final Thoughts
GUESTS
• Sarit Zehavi — Founder & President, Alma Research and Education Center
My Generation
Host: Samuel Miele
FOLLOW US
• Subscribe: youtube.com/@TheNewsForum
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/thenewsforum_
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-news-forum
TAGS
#MyGeneration #SamMiele #SaritZehavi #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #MiddleEast #NorthernBorder #Geopolitics #CurrentEvents #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelLebanon #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #Security #WorldNews #PoliticalAnalysis #AlmaResearchCenter #ConflictAnalysis #GlobalAffairs
