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Starmer Brexits

Explore episode Jun 24, 2026
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Lebanon Is the Deal-Killer

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Netanyahu needs a war to stay in power. Israel is occupying southern Lebanon with no legal basis, killing 47 civilians in response to 4 soldier deaths, and outflanked to the right by rivals like Naftali Bennett. This gives Iran cover to withhold nuclear concessions — and could blow up the peace talks entirely.

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