Listen Live
Donate
 on air
Schedule

KCRW

Read & Explore

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Events

Listen

  • Live Radio
  • Music
  • Podcasts
  • Full Schedule

Information

  • About
  • Careers
  • Help / FAQ
  • Newsletters
  • Contact

Support

  • Become a Member
  • Become a VIP
  • Ways to Give
  • Shop
  • Member Perks

Become a Member

Donate to KCRW to support this cultural hub for music discovery, in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free events. You'll become a KCRW Member and get a year of exclusive benefits.

DonateGive Monthly

Copyright 2026 KCRW. All rights reserved.

Report a Bug|Privacy Policy|Terms of Service|
Cookie Policy|FCC Public Files|

Back to To the Point

To the Point

How Long Can the Cease-fire in Lebanon Last?

It’s been less than a day, but the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah seems to be holding. Also, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits an ailing Fidel Castro.

  • rss
  • Share
By Warren Olney • Aug 14, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

It's been less than a day, but the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah seems to be holding.Refugees are streaming back to southern Lebanon as the United Nations tries to assemble 15,000 peacekeepers. Plus, some thoughts on the what Hugo Chavez's visit to an ailing Fidel Castro says about the state of Latin American leadership today.

  • https://images.ctfassets.net/2658fe8gbo8o/AvYox6VuEgcxpd20Xo9d3/769bca4fbf97bf022190f4813812c1e2/new-default.jpg?h=250

    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

    NewsNationalPolitics
Back to To the Point