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In 1996, Israel voted in prime minister Benjamin Netanyah as it battled Hamas and Hezbollahu. Nearly 30 years later, Netanyahu's own grip on power is threatened over fights with the same two groups.

NPR reports from Marjayoun, close to the front lines in Israel's war with Hezbollah fighters. It’s where the Israeli military is conducting what it says are limited raids backed by air strikes.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate reporter Rachel Waldholz about the ways in which climate change is supercharging hurricanes, including Helene and Milton.