Yesterday it was reported that Britain had informed the Lebanese government that it should prepare for a full-scale Israeli war by mid-month. This report now appears to be confirmed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks up Israel’s readiness for such a war.
Following the war cabinet meeting, Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel is prepared for a “very intense” operation against Lebanon, asserting that he would restore calm to the north of Israel one way or another.
For eight months, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading near daily fire across the border, and Israeli politicians have demanded a resolution as tens of thousands of civilians are being displaced by this military action.
War has been anticipated all year, but the starting point has moved closer, with Israeli Army Chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi reiterating that Israel is ready for an offensive, and that a decision point is at hand.
Lebanese PM Nijab Mikati claims reports of an imminent war are baseless, and that repeated media reports of Britain warning of the war are untrue. He added that he’s never been given any such warning.
Israeli airstrikes today continued to target motorcyclists across southern Lebanon, killing two riders in Naqoura with a drone attack. The slain were reported as Hezbollah members. A separate attack wounded three people, who were also identified as Hezbollah.
The United States and France have spent months trying to negotiate a settlement to prevent the war. The hope has been for both sides to cease firing and that Hezbollah relocate further north, resolving Israeli complaints about that organization’s presence right on the border.
What's the common phrase? "Are we gonna do it or are we gonna talk about it?"
I'm really wanting to see this thing move along. C'mon, Israel, make your final mistake in Israel's history. The US isn't going to be able to save you.
Military round-up with Combat Footage from yesterday:
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/the-hezbollah-ambush-resistance-roundup-day-243/
rabid 'human' animals act like? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/fbae98bcdaaec9da902ce08eef87a5378d412dc63eb5b25ab7a6b9f185815d97.jpg
bibi should be renamed samson…This is his plan: https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/38de74b6c34ab9f17a21a841fcbdb30eb232809ca610d6e26957a8ef7d062b03.jpg
"The United States and France have spent months trying to negotiate a settlement to prevent the war." LOL. I don't read history, but I watched Yoda say: "Do… or do not. There is no try."
Of course, Israel wants a war against Lebanon – Lebanon has desirable land and water resources that the Israelis want – Are you not proud of our gallant ally?
I often wonder, during such tumultuous times, how Israel exists at all, given the inhumanity that seems pervasive in their nature…. The idea of choosiness, is lost on me. Indeed, it seems lost with them as well. They lack ant kind of consciousness at all………………………………………
Correction ant is meant to be any.
""Netanyahu: Israel Prepared for ‘Very Intense’ War With Lebanon""
of course. the war on Gaza was just the warm-up
it seems that now Israel is pouring white phosphorous munitions on Lebanese civilians = https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/06/05/lebanon-israels-white-phosphorous-use-risks-civilian-harm
that is pretty serious stuff to be dumping on simple 2nd worlders.
oh wait; everybody else is a terrorist when the "anti" terrorists deem them such.
I smell another round of American airstrikes coming. We will see if it escalates to another full blown American war.
Of course, this is all contingent on the US' willingness to fund multiple Israeli wars. /s
Oh, Wars, Uncle Sugar can’t say no … heck, they’re inviting a war criminal to the Congress.
Question: Would Israel be prepared for this 'intense war' with Lebanon without the unquestioned financing and military aid from the US? Or is this one war the Israelis can fight on their own for a change?
Hehe that's a good one. Although I am not sure financing and military aid will cut it; this might be one of those wars we have to fight for them.
Israel used to realize that short, sharp wars were its ticket to success. Long, drawn out affairs against foes that refuse to quit are a disaster for a small modern state.
The Gaza war is already a disaster … a Lebanon war would be a catastrophe.
Netanyahu is out of his mind. Hezbollah is only attacking because of his war in Gaza. He can 'restore peace' to the northern borders by agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. Hezbollah is doing token strikes against Israel. If the IDF attacks full force then Hezbollah will unleash the full power of their missile arsenal. Are the Israelis really unaware of this?
"The United States and France have spent months trying to negotiate a settlement to prevent the war. The hope has been for both sides to cease firing and that Hezbollah relocate further north, resolving Israeli complaints about that organization’s presence right on the border."
Gee, what is Israel going to do in Gaza?
Israel is not prepared for a very intense war with Hezbollah. They have been effectively blinded by missile strikes on their electronic posts. The north of Irael has been largely depopulated. They will be lucky just to hang on to Galilee.
https://www.greanvillepost.com/2024/06/05/how-israel-has-lost-the-north/
It is difficult to prepare for a war in a region where you are hated by all your neighbors.
Netanyahu is trying to keep the war going and expand it with the hope of getting the US and Iran involved. If the war stops, Bibi is facing jail time for past crimes and crimes that will be revealed in connection with the implementation of the so-called Hannibal Directive.
Biden wants this war to end in Gaza. It is costing him the election, but he cannot cut funding to Israel because it will cost him AIPAC and Jewish billionaire money. So it's Catch 22 for everyone. A runaway train wreck that hits a dumpster fire, and they're trying to put it out with gasoline and plutonium.