What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon? | Inside Story

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As Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire, the US has sanctioned nine people including two Lebanese military officers accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. So, why these sanctions now? Presenter: Scott McLean Guests: David Wood -- Senior Lebanon Analyst at the International Crisis Group Randa Slim -- Middle East Program Director at the US-based Stimson Center Elijah Magnier -- Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Lebanon #Hezbollah #IsraelLebanon #Ceasefire #USSanctions #MiddleEast #LebanonCrisis #Beirut #IsraelStrikes #USForeignPolicy #

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