An Israeli tank strikes an extended the border as seen throughout an IDF embedded media tour to Southern Lebanon on October 13, 2024 close to Naqoura, Lebanon.
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An Israeli tank strikes an extended the border as seen throughout an IDF embedded media tour to Southern Lebanon on October 13, 2024 close to Naqoura, Lebanon.
Amir Levy/Getty Photographs
“Israel has a right to defend itself and its people.” It is a phrase that is been spoken by Israel’s allies – and American presidents – for many years, particularly within the days after Israel launched its conflict in Gaza after the October seventh assault by Hamas.
However what do these phrases really imply in a traditionally, politically and within the midst of Israel’s incursions into Gaza and Lebanon.
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This episode was produced by Marc Rivers.
It was edited by Courtney Dorning.
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