What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon? | Inside Story
- Elijah Magnier
- Friday 22 May 26
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As Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire, the US has sanctioned nine people including two Lebanese military officers accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. So, why these sanctions now?
Presenter:
Scott McLean
Guests:
David Wood — Senior Lebanon Analyst at the International Crisis Group
Randa Slim — Middle East Program Director at the US-based Stimson Center
Elijah Magnier — Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics
Elijah Magnier
Elijah J. Magnier is a veteran war-zone correspondent and political analyst with over 38 years’ experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Extended field work in Lebanon, Bosnia, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya and Syria, created his extensive network of trusted military and political contacts. Magnier specialises in real-time reporting and in-depth analysis of political, strategic and military planning, terrorism and counter-terrorism.
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