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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3874
  • 03 Aug 2026
  • 35 min

Why is Israeli withdrawal such a key issue for Gaza and Lebanon?

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3874
  • 35 min

In both the Hamas disarmament deal and upcoming talks with Lebanon in Rome, Israel refuses to withdraw. We discuss what that says about regional dynamics. Then: ‘The Foreign Desk’ explores the “Nerd Reich”; RFK Jr’s new cooking show; and local fashion becomes political. 

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  • Chris Cermak

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