S8 Ep1149: David Daoud. Israel has begun a phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, testing whether the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can effectively disarm Hezbollah in "pilot zones." David Daoud expresses skepticism, noting Lebanon is already attempting to backtr
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David Daoud discusses Israel's phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the challenges facing the Lebanese Armed Forces in disarming Hezbollah.
David Daoud . Israel has begun a phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon , testing whether the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can effectively disarm Hezbollah in "pilot zones." David Daoud expresses skepticism, noting Lebanon is already attempting to backtrack on its legal commitments and reverse agreed-upon sequences. Success depends on whether the U.S. will hold Lebanon 's feet to the fire or permit Israel to retake territory if the LAF fails. (16) 2012
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