Jerusalem Minute
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A Regional Shift: Can Lebanon Push Hezbollah Out of Southern Lebanon?
53 minutes Posted Jun 8, 2026 at 7:25 am.
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A dramatic shift may be unfolding on Israel's northern border and it could reshape the balance of power across the Middle East.
In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the unprecedented talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at pushing Hezbollah out of southern Lebanon for good, and examine whether Beirut is finally prepared to confront the Iranian-backed terror group. Viewers will learn what's really happening behind the proposed "pilot zones," why Iran is desperately trying to preserve Hezbollah's influence and how regional diplomacy, military pressure and American involvement are colliding in ways that could transform the future of Lebanon.
The episode also covers a deadly terrorist attack inside Israel, growing questions surrounding reported tensions between President Trump and PM Netanyahu, secret negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and the geopolitical maneuvering taking place behind the headlines. If these developments hold, the Middle East could be entering one of its most consequential turning points in decades.