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

Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.

Israel intensifies its military action in Lebanon, killing and injuring dozens of people, despite a US-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?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Najat Aoun Saliba – Independent member of the Lebanese Parliament

Rami Khouri – Distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut

Michael Mulroy – Former US deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East

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