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Beyond the Headlines

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Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s foreign desk. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region’s shifting political and social landscape.

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Ehud Olmert
Former Prime Minister of Israel
Episode: Why Ehud Olmert wants an end to Israel’s war in Gaza
Rinna Ranem
Survivor and resident of Beirut
Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
Wael Abifare
Rinna Ranem's fiancé, also a survivor
Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
Sarah Copland
Worked for the UN in Beirut; lost her son in the blast.
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Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
Gheda Franjie
Lebanese lawyer and researcher with NGO Legal Agenda
Legal Agenda
Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
George Khoury
Lawyer for Customs Head Badry Deher
Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
Roger Sayegh
Lloyds agent in Beirut
Lloyds
Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
Christian Schaer
Member of the port authority board since 2002
Port Authority
Episode: The Blast Episode 4: Fallout (Re-run)
Tahani Mustafa
Senior Palestine Analyst at the Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: What is the cost of ending the war in Gaza?

Hosts

Nada AlTaher
Host of multiple episodes discussing significant events and their implications, often bringing in expert perspectives.
Neda
Co-host who brings unique insights and perspectives on various topics discussed.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great Mideast news podcast

    An informative and well produced podcast that explores the most important stories in the Middle East.

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    Canada6 years ago
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Well-produced and engaging content with deep dives into complex issues.
Informative insights into Middle Eastern affairs.
Listeners appreciate the thorough exploration of current news stories.

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#234
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#99
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#108
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#135
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#226
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Why Ehud Olmert wants an end to Israel’s war in Gaza
Q: What are your thoughts on the current state of Israel's global image?
Olmert points out that Israel is losing support due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, questioning the effectiveness of recognizing a nonexistent Palestinian state.
Why Ehud Olmert wants an end to Israel’s war in Gaza
Q: What do you think can change Netanyahu's position right now?
Olmert believes that President Trump could influence Netanyahu to change course if he recognizes that supporting him is counterproductive to peace.
Why Ehud Olmert wants an end to Israel’s war in Gaza
Q: If you were Prime Minister on October 7, 2023, what would you have done differently?
Olmert highlights that any judgment on past actions is speculative but emphasizes he would have proposed a limited military operation and a political resolution from the outset.
What guarantees does Lebanon have after Hezbollah disarms?
Q: What are the consequences for Hezbollah if it does disarm?
Disarming could dismantle not only its military arm but also collapse its social welfare systems, leaving many without jobs or support.
What guarantees does Lebanon have after Hezbollah disarms?
Q: What happens if disarmament fails?
If disarmament fails, Israel will likely continue its militaristic actions in Lebanon, escalating tensions further in the region.

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2. Rinna Ranem
3. Wael Abifare
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5. Gheda Franjie
6. George Khoury
7. Roger Sayegh
8. Christian Schaer

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