About this episode
The episode discusses Israel's military strikes on Beirut suburbs in response to Hezbollah attacks, alongside various other significant topics.
Israel has ordered attacks against Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut - prompting many residents to evacuate the Lebanese capital. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said the military would strike what he called 'terrorist targets' in the area, in response to attacks on Israeli civilians. Also in the programme: Grammy-winning director, Meji Alabi, explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war; woman with incurable cancer reaches Everest summit; and South Africa’s parliament is starting an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal involving the theft of more than half a million dollars from his farm.(Photo: People make their way as they flee the southern suburbs of Beirut, after Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs. Credit: EPA)
People in this episode
Host: Salai Dawtcemsang
Guest: Meji Alabi
Topics covered
- Israel military actions
- Hezbollah
- Lebanon evacuation
- Biafran war
- cancer summit
- impeachment inquiry
Keywords
- Israel
- Hezbollah
- Beirut
- Biafran war
- cancer
- Everest
- Cyril Ramaphosa
- impeachment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hezbollah
Places: Beirut, Lebanon
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