Fears Grow over Israeli Ground Invasion as Israel Orders 25 Lebanese Villages to Flee Homes

Lebanese Prime Minsiter Najib Mikati says Lebanon is now facing "one of the most dangerous phases of its history," as the Israeli military claims to have begun launching "limited and targeted raids" in southern Lebanon. However, Hezbollah has denied that Israeli soldiers have actually entered Lebanon. The possible Israeli ground operation comes after two weeks of Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed over 1,000 people and forced over a million Lebanese to evacuate. While Biden called for a ceasefire, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday and affirmed U.S. support for Israeli actions along Lebanon's border. "Israel is ultimately undermining U.S. interests in the Middle East," says Beirut-based political and security analyst Ali Rizk. "Benjamin Netanyahu … wants to go down in history as the person who was able to successfully defeat the major enemy of Israel."

[ITALJUTE]

I don't know, but I have a suspicion that if the Ashkenazi looked like the Falasha, Israel would not be getting the help they're getting from America.

In fact, I have an even stronger suspicion that it is precisely because the Ashkenazis are indistinguishable from why't Europeans that the West is so desperate to ensure their prosperity in the Holy Land regardless of the cost to the lives of people who do not look like Europeans.

[thomaswebb]

Bibi doesn't want a 2 State solution, but his actions might result in a No State solution.

[MrSevillian]

6:11 "in the context of ending the occupation" ... well that's it, no deal for Israel.

[martinpfefferle]

"targeted assassination" is a strange euphemism for bombing civilians

[oliveoil]

It’s hard to give those speaking much credit when they still believe the U.S. is manipulated by Israel. The U.S. and Israel are one and it is now obvious that the U.S. is now on board with the plan for Lebanon.

[T-rt]

I think the same way we should rename IDF as IGF or IOF, we shouldn't be talking about Israel anymore, we should be talking about the US-Israel coalition. No agression would have happened without the US participation.

[donnavorce]

This won't stop till it's actually stopped

[amazinghappsandevents]

War crimes against humanity in broad day light.. So unfair and biased approach to this selfish regime... When will USA or UN use force to stop this selfish ambitious natanyahoo...

[noorpath]

“As Israel’s economy struggles, leading economists say ending the war in Gaza would help” PBS.

[spazzpeddlerclosing]

this might be where it all goes left for isreal..

[zombiehampster]

What Safadi is saying is amazing and is in stark contrast to what Israel is doing. And Rizk is absolutely right about the relationship with Israel undermining the US's interest in the middle east. The US could stop this but it doesn't and the world is watching.

[pattit]

In 2022, the DOD purchased $44.5 billion from Lockheed Martin, $25.4 billion from Raytheon, and $21.5 billion from General Dynamics Corporation, according to the DOD website Who is benefiting from war...

[kneedeacon]

Well spoken Mr Alfada- May God bless ye.

[EliDahi]

Ayman Safari is a good Foreign Minister.

[denyamiga]

"هل تعتقد حقًا أن الله يريد من قادتنا أن يفضلوا الأسلحة والحرب والموت على الثقافة والعلم والسلام والفرح والطعام وأنظمة الصحة؟ دعونا نحارب من أجل حرية لبنان. زمن حزب الله قد انتهى. لقد أظهروا عدم كفاءتهم وعدم احترامهم لشعب لبنان."

[aburakadabura]

The day after Israel was established in accordance with a UN resolution, it suffered great damage when it was invaded by large armored forces from neighboring Arab countries chanting, "Drive the Jews out of Arabia!" For over 70 years since then, millions of Israelis have been forced to fight a lonely and harsh battle that they cannot afford to lose, in a sea of ​​hostility from Arabs estimated to number 100 to 200 million, and in the fear of the terrible calamity of genocide if they are defeated even once.

[JohnWaters-jm]

So, Joe Biden speaks out both sides of his mouth,
Nothing new with him,

[MrMaher]

Back in 1982, Sharon also used the term "Limited Operation in Lebanon for a couple of days" and then they withdraw after being defeated....

[MGold]

They have not yet. 😂😂😂
Lots of media reports say so. Lebanon is not like Gaza there international journalists there.

[mansonmydog]

Its not self defense when you are the occupier