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Podcast: Trending Middle East
Episode: Israeli settlement plan threatens Palestinian statehood, and Lebanon inches towards disarming Hezbollah
Description: New settlements in East Jerusalem could further threaten prospects of a Palestinian state. Lebanon is on the cusp of a move to disarm Hezbollah. At least five people were killed by Israeli troops while waiting for aid in Gaza on Wednesday.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Lebanon approaches critical juncture in push for Hezbollah disarmament
Hunger and heartbreak as families struggle to survive war in Gaza
This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent.
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