Will Israel's Pager Attack Trigger a War or Political

DSR: Foreign Policy and National Security

Will Israel's Pager Attack Trigger a War or Political Consequences in the US?

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The pager explosions throughout Lebanon shocked the region and the world. As more details come to light, it’s clear that the attack was the result of an extensive and unprecedented Israeli intelligence operation. So how did they do it, and what comes next? Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and regional expert Kim Ghattas join Kori Schake, Ed Luce, and David Rothkopf to answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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