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

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’re also joined by the presenter of Radio 4’s Kitchen Cabinet, Jay Rayner, for his moment of the week.

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