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&lt;p&gt;They discuss life in Israel’s north, Hezbollah’s status in Lebanon, the limits of the Lebanese Armed Forces, and the risks of escalation. The conversation also explores new U.S.-backed diplomacy, and whether there’s a real path to long-term stability, or just a managed conflict.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;- Inside the IDF’s ongoing campaign in southern Lebanon&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Why the Lebanese Armed Forces haven’t fully disarmed Hezbollah&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Hezbollah’s role inside Lebanese politics and society today&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- The threat of Hezbollah’s Unit 121 and internal intimidation&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- New U.S.-led diplomacy and whether it can change the equation&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Whether Israel may need a long-term presence in southern Lebanon&lt;/p&gt;
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Dan Senor, Matt Levitt

Israel’s Northern Exposure - with Matt Levitt

APR 27, 202643 MIN
Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

Israel’s Northern Exposure - with Matt Levitt

APR 27, 202643 MIN

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Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Is Israel heading toward another war with Hezbollah, or is it already in one? Dan is joined by counterterrorism expert Matt Levitt to unpack the fragile reality between Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah. While Hezbollah was significantly degraded, the threat never disappeared. Even as diplomatic efforts try to stabilize the situation, Israel is now actively working to prevent the group from rebuilding.  They discuss life in Israel’s north, Hezbollah’s status in Lebanon, the limits of the Lebanese Armed Forces, and the risks of escalation. The conversation also explores new U.S.-backed diplomacy, and whether there’s a real path to long-term stability, or just a managed conflict. In this episode: - What the 2024 ceasefire was supposed to accomplish - How much of Hezbollah’s capabilities were actually degraded - Why life in northern Israel still hasn’t returned to normal - Inside the IDF’s ongoing campaign in southern Lebanon - Why the Lebanese Armed Forces haven’t fully disarmed Hezbollah - Hezbollah’s role inside Lebanese politics and society today - The threat of Hezbollah’s Unit 121 and internal intimidation - New U.S.-led diplomacy and whether it can change the equation - Whether Israel may need a long-term presence in southern Lebanon More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo