As the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to unfold, one major question is whether Israel’s northern neighbour Lebanon will be dragged into the war by Hezbollah, the anti-Israel Islamic militant group that’s based there. So in this episode, we look at the history of Lebanon, and the role Hezbollah might play in the conflict.Squiz recommends:The Council on Foreign Relations and their explainer on HezbollahA piece from Dr Julie Norman on Hamas and HezbollahOther things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!