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One Thing: How October 7th Paved the Way for a Widening War
CNN 5 Things
Oct 6, 2024

In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran fired a barrage of missiles into Israel. The tense moment comes nearly one year after the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the devastation of Gaza that followed. In this episode, we examine how the last year has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East and whether any kind of peace is possible going forward.?

Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor