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Jul 2024
1h 2m

Summer & War Part 3 with Georges Haddad ...

Ronnie Chatah
About this episode
Recorded Monday, 29 July. Reflecting on escalation between Hezbollah and Israel and deliberately staying in Beirut throughout the conflict. With predictions on post Majd Al Shams retaliation by Israel and a potential response by Hezbollah, along with thinking through worst case scenarios and red lines that have yet to be crossed. Also includes a look part ... Show More
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