About this episode

The episode discusses Hezbollah's rejection of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, featuring reports from Isobel Yeung and insights from immigration experts.

Just hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, the leaders of Hezbollah say they reject the deal. For more than four decades, Hezbollah has faced repeated attempts to weaken its power, yet it remains a potent force in the region. Correspondent Isobel Yeung reports from Lebanon. Also on today's show: Jasmine Garsd, NPR Immigration Correspondent & Aaron Reichlin-Melnic, Senior Fellow, American Immigration Council; Dr. Mark Goldsmith, CEO, Revolution Medicines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Isobel Yeung, Jasmine Garsd, Aaron Reichlin-Melnic, Dr. Mark Goldsmith

Topics covered

• Hezbollah
• Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
• Middle East politics
• immigration
• regional power dynamics

Keywords

• Hezbollah
• Israel
• Lebanon
• ceasefire
• immigration
• Middle East

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hezbollah, NPR, American Immigration Council, Revolution Medicines

Places: Israel, Lebanon

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