Lebanon says any Israeli presence on its soil is now an 'occupation'. The deadline for a complete Israeli withdrawal has come and gone. So how long will Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon? And can Lebanon assert its sovereignty?

In this Episode:  

• Ali Rizk, Political and Security Affairs Analyst in Beirut.
• Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York.
• Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut.

Host: Bernard Smith

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