More Explosions In Lebanon, Israeli Covert Operations, Teamsters Won't Endorse

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🗓️ 19 September 2024

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People in Lebanon are unplugging electronics and turning off their phones after a second day of exploding devices. Israel, which has not publicly acknowledged any responsibility for the attacks, has a long history of covert operations, and one of the largest unions in the United States is staying on the sidelines of this year's presidential election.

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0:00.0	People in Lebanon are unplugging electronics and turning off phones and fear after a second round of exploding devices.
0:09.6	Israel talks of a new phase in its war turning toward Hezbollah.
0:13.0	So where is this conflict heading?
0:15.0	I'm Leila Falden with Stephen Skeep,
0:17.0	and this is up first from NPR News.
0:21.0	Israel has a long history of covert operations detonating remote operated
0:26.2	weapons from Lebanon to Iran. The technical proficiency is stunning, but what is
0:31.5	the strategic goal?
0:33.4	We ask Greg Myri, who's followed the region for decades.
0:36.0	Also, one of the largest unions in the United States
0:38.3	is staying on the sidelines of this year's presidential election.
0:41.6	The Teamsters union will not
0:43.1	endorse any candidate what drove the decision not to decide.
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