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Is Israel on the brink of a fourth Lebanon war?

WATCH: “True East,” with Doron Spielman and guest Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zahavi, Ep. 3

Welcome to “True East,” JNS’s weekly deep dive into Israel’s security and geopolitical realities, hosted by Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman. This episode features Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zahavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center, for an expert analysis of Hezbollah, Iran and the ongoing battle for Israel’s northern security.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Hezbollah’s Future: How Israel is dismantling Hezbollah’s military power
  • Iran’s Role in Lebanon: IRGC operatives on the ground and Tehran’s deep involvement
  • The Next Lebanon War: Could Hezbollah escalate into a full-scale conflict?
  • Israel’s Border Dilemma: Can Israelis safely return to northern communities?
  • The Battle for Syria: Al-Qaeda-linked factions vs. Iranian-backed militias
  • U.S. Influence in Lebanon: How America’s pressure could reshape the region

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Doron Spielman is a New York Times bestselling author of When the Stones Speak and a Major in the IDF Reserves, where he serves as an international military spokesman. He is also the founder and CEO of Spielman Dynamics and was Vice President of the City of David Foundation. Spielman is a Senior Fellow at the Herut Center and hosts “True East” on JNS TV.
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