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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Lebanon says any Israeli presence on its soil is now an 'occupation'.&nbsp;The deadline for a complete Israeli withdrawal has come and gone.&nbsp;So how long will Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon?&nbsp;And can Lebanon assert its sovereignty?
In this Episode: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ali Rizk, Political and Security Affairs Analyst in Beirut.</li>
<li>Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York.</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut.</li>
</ul>
Host: Bernard Smith
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