In this critical episode, geopolitical expert Rick Petree helps us unpack the escalating Middle East crisis and its potential to spark a wider conflict.

Key points:

Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon marks a significant escalation, with tanks crossing the border and airstrikes hitting Beirut's suburbs.

The humanitarian toll is staggering: nearly a million Lebanese displaced and rising casualties. Syrian refugees are even returning to their war-torn homeland, deeming it safer than Lebanon.

Israel's recent intelligence coup - assassinating Hassan Nasrallah and eliminating Hezbollah's top brass - has reshaped the battlefield but risks severe retaliation.

Netanyahu's domestic support surges, but at what cost to democracy?

Iran issues threats but hesitates to engage directly. Reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's relocation underscore the regime's vulnerability.

Shifting regional alliances: Saudi Arabia and Jordan's evolving stances hint at a new geopolitical landscape.

The Palestinian question is being reimagined, with new visions for Gaza's future emerging.

Petree's key insight: "Events move fast in this part of the world," and "Israel has really scored a coup here."

As the Middle East teeters on the brink, stay tuned for our ongoing coverage of this rapidly evolving crisis. As we continue to track these rapidly unfolding events, the Middle East stands on a knife-edge, and we'll be here to guide you through every critical development.

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