With the death toll now over 1,000 is less tan two weeks and with almost 1,000,000 people displaced, people in Lebanon are deeply concerned about the potential Gaza-fication of their country.

Rejoining us to talk about the situation is Beirut-based journalist with the Economist and regular tortoise shack contributor, Gareth Browne. Please make sure you listen to the end to hear Gareth's own feelings for Lebanon and it's people. I loved this chat.