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Will the Lebanon blasts lead to an escalation in the Middle East?

Amol and Nick discuss what Israel鈥檚 attack on Hezbollah means for tensions in the region with Sir Alex Younger, a former head of MI6.

Pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah have exploded across Lebanon killing several people and injuring thousands more.

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant says the country is "opening a new phase in the war" - and the "centre of gravity is shifting to the north through the diversion of resources and forces".

Sir Alex Younger, a former head of MI6, talks to Amol and Nick about the significance of the attacks, which were reportedly carried out by the Israeli spy agency Mossad.

They鈥檙e also joined by the presenter of Radio 4鈥檚 Kitchen Cabinet, Jay Rayner, for his moment of the week.

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The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson, both presenters of 大象传媒 Radio 4鈥檚 Today programme. Amol was the 大象传媒鈥檚 media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he鈥檚 also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick was the 大象传媒鈥檚 political editor for ten years before and was also ITV鈥檚 political editor.

The senior producers are Tom Smithard and Lewis Vickers, the producer is Joe Wilkinson, the editor is Louisa Lewis and the executive producer is Owenna Griffiths. Technical production from Hannah Montgomery and digital production from Charlie Henry and Joe Wilkinson.

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