Canadaland

In the aftermath of the stunning pager attacks in Lebanon and subsequent escalations in the Middle East, Canada’s former ambassador to Israel, Norman Spector, joins to unpack the narratives and larger geopolitical context of the current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus, why aren’t we talking about the 45 000 Canadians still in Lebanon?  Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Sam Konnert (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager)Guest: Norman Spector Further reading: Pager, Walkie-Talkie Attacks Are a Setback for Hezbollah but Raise Risks for IsraelIsrael’s pager attack an intelligence triumph, with uncertain ends - The Washington PostThe Brilliance of “Operation Grim Beeper” | Hudson InstituteEntre tyrannie et terrorisme | Le Devoir Opinion | Pierre Poilievre returns to a shaky Parliament with more flop than flex |Toronto StarSponsors: Douglas:  Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress