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Middle East tensions are rising as Israel and the U.S. discuss Iran and possible military action, while Israeli forces stop a Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus. The UAE investigates a drone strike near its Barakah nuclear plant amid growing regional threats and cooperation with Israel. In Lebanon, Israel reportedly killed a senior Islamic Jihad commander in the Bekaa Valley, continuing strikes on Iranian-backed groups. Meanwhile, Netanyahu says Israel has expanded security control in Gaza to stop Hamas from rebuilding, as Israel’s new death penalty law for convicted Palestinian terrorists sparks international debate. Guests:
- COL. (Ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah – Special Analyst for the Middle East, JCFA; Former Chief Analyst, Israeli Military Intelligence
- Thamar Gindin – Iran Expert, Ezri Center, Haifa University
