The Take: What’s next for the war in Lebanon?

After renewed Israeli strikes in Beirut, will the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel take a new turn?

Israel renewed and intensified its bombardment of Beirut’s suburbs this week, assassinating Mohamed Afif, Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, on Sunday. As ceasefire negotiations continue, is this an escalation in violence that might precede a diplomatic breakthrough – or just an escalation?

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This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K Li, with Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenburg and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.