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ARAD, ISRAEL – MARCH 22: An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man looks at destroyed buildings after an Iranian missile strike on March 22, 2026 in Arad, Israel.

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The Israeli government has said it has the ability to find and assassinate top leaders in the Iranian government. But that strategy may end up hurting any effort to actually end the war, says Yossi Melman, co-author of the book “Spies Against Armageddon.”

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This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Daniel Ofman. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas and Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.