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Source: Deep Dive youtube, Free Palestine TV youtube

Description:

The conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and Iran continues to raise questions about the possibility of a wider regional confrontation.

In this episode of Deep Dive Perspective, journalist and media analyst Laith Marouf joins us to discuss developments on the Israel–Lebanon front, the role of Hezbollah, the strategic calculations of Iran, and the broader implications for regional stability.

We explore military developments, political narratives, international diplomacy, the role of the United States, and what a prolonged conflict could mean for the future of the Middle East.

Whether you agree or disagree with the perspectives discussed, this conversation aims to examine the forces shaping one of the most consequential geopolitical crises of our time.

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Why Israel Keeps Returning to Lebanon
01:59 Battlefield Reality vs Political Narrative
04:43 The Israeli Military and the Question of Morale
09:52 Escalation and Civilian Displacement
11:42 The Wider Regional Stakes
18:11 Iran, Hezbollah and Ceasefire Dynamics
23:59 Global Power and Political Influence
28:32 The Future Beyond the Conflict
32:29 Democracy, Power and Political Systems
38:32 The Future of the Resistance Axis
46:20 Closing Thoughts

About the Guest:
Laith Marouf is a Canadian journalist, media consultant and political commentator. He founded Free Palestine TV in 2023 and has worked extensively in community media, communications strategy and international affairs. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at the Community Media Advocacy Centre and regularly provides analysis on Middle East politics, media narratives and geopolitical developments.

Source: India & Global Left youtube, Free Palestine TV youtube

Description:

What really changed after March 2 in Lebanon—and why does it matter globally?
Laith Marouf breaks down the shifting balance of power after Iran’s resistance against US and Israeli aggression.

In this in-depth conversation, Laith Marouf unpacks the rapidly evolving situation in Lebanon, the role of Hezbollah, and the broader geopolitical implications of the US-Iran confrontation.

We explore:
What has unfolded in Lebanon since March 2
The reality of Israeli occupation and continued aggression
The complex relationship between the Beirut government and Hezbollah
How Iran’s resistance is reshaping the Axis of Resistance
What this means for Palestine and regional liberation movements
The future of US-backed regimes in West Asia
The emerging political and media order in a post-unipolar world