Hezbollah attacks Israel after a massacre, as Netanyahu launches Operation Eternal Darkness killing 254 people.
The episode begins with a news update on the Middle East conflict, detailing Hezbollah's attack on northern Israel in response to a prior massacre in Lebanon. Israel retaliates with a massive bombing campaign, killing 254 people according to Lebanese officials, in what Netanyahu calls Operation Eternal Darkness. Hezbollah vows to continue missile attacks until Israel includes Lebanon in the ceasefire, but Netanyahu rejects this and threatens further military action. Iran enters the fray, with its parliamentary president denouncing three key violations of the ceasefire agreement, including Lebanon's exclusion and a drone incursion. Iran threatens a forceful response and does not rule out resuming attacks on Israel. The U.S. position is highlighted, with the White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt stating that Iran's 10-point proposal, which includes uranium enrichment rights, has been discarded. Vice President J.D. Vance travels to Pakistan for scheduled talks with Iran, amid domestic criticism from MAGA supporters questioning negotiations with Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hesed's claim of a historic victory is contrasted with Iran's denial of opening the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining its control. The episode shifts to a Spanish political trial, where former minister Ábalos faces allegations of favoritism involving Jessica Rodríguez, with testimony from Claudia Montesayer about reading train books during work hours. Finally, there is a brief mention of a literary prize debate questioning its impact on reading culture, before returning to scheduled programming.
