Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?

May 27
24 mins

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Episode Description

Israel intensifies its military action in Lebanon, killing and injuring dozens of people, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Iran insists those attacks must also end as part of any deal with the United States. So, why is Israel ramping up its strikes?

In this episode: 

  • Najat Aoun Saliba, Independent Member of the Lebanese Parliament
  • Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
  • Michael Mulroy, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East 

Host: James Bays

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