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What does Lebanon's new government mean for Hezbollah?
Lebanon's president has named a new administration sidelining Hezbollah for the first time in decades. But where does this leave the group and its allies who have long played a major political role? And will this move usher in what the Prime Minister calls a government of reform and salvation?
In this Episode:
- David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst, International Crisis Group.
- Lorenzo Trombetta, Senior Analyst, Italian News Agency ANSA.
- Elijah Magnier, Independent Military Analyst who specialises in the Middle East.
Host: Adrian Finighan
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