Why is Israel targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

Condemnation from across the world after Israel attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon twice. The multi-nation UNIFIL force has been in southern Lebanon since 1978. So why is Israel targeting the mission? And can it remain in place?  

In this episode:

• Ali Riza, Political and Security Affairs Analyst.
• Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut.
• Raymond Murphy, Professor, Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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