Israel strikes Beirut despite new ceasefire. Will it jeopardise a wider peace deal?

Israel strikes Beirut despite new ceasefire. Will it jeopardise a wider peace deal?

May 7, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Israel's strikes on Beirut amidst a ceasefire and its potential impact on regional peace efforts.

Could Lebanon pose an obstacle to a regional peace deal at a time when the world is waiting for Iran’s response to a US proposal to end the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

Keywords

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US

Places: Israel, Beirut, Lebanon, Iran

More episodes of The Monocle Daily

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Monocle Daily podcast page.