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Oct 2024
22m 58s

Danny Danon: Can force alone deliver sec...

Bbc World Service
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Stephen Sackur speaks to Israel’s ambassador at the UN, Danny Danon. Israel is now fighting a multi-front war, intent on delivering its enemies in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran a series of crushing blows. But can force alone deliver Israel the security it craves?

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