2006-07-27 18:37:33 · 11 answers · asked by big joe 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Israel striked Lebanon supposedly because Hezbollah killed 8 (or 6?) Israeli soldiers and kidnapped 2. Hezbollah hoped that the kidnap of 2 soldiers may enable a prisoner swap.
2006-07-27 18:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Elvensong 2 · 4⤊ 6⤋
First Lebanon is not Hezbollah. Hezbollah is a militia group that occupies Lebanons border with Israel. Israel had two soldiers kidnapped by the Hezzbolah and when they retaliated in searching for these soldiers the Hezzbolah started firing rockets into the civilian areas of Israel. This caused Israel to take a massive invasion of the Lebanonese area controlled by Hezbollah.
2006-07-27 18:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by netjr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Israel does not appreciate having terrorists invade, kill soldiers and kidnap others for the express purpose of holding them for ransom. They also have a dislike of having random rockets raining down on civilian targets.
Also, Lebanon has failed to obey UN Resolutions that require it to move its regular army into the border area and disarm Hezbollah. Lebanon has also refused to accept the UN Resolution that found that Israel had withdrawn from all Lebanese soil.
Instead of disarming Hezbollah, Lebanon has made Hezbollah part of the government.
2006-07-27 18:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by shoshidad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first, Israel actually created hezbollah by disbanding the PLO many years ago. Hezbollah formed in its absence. Second, Israel enjoys throwing its weight around--they are a large reason why the Middle East isn't fond of the U.S, because we not only fund Israel, we give them high-quality weapons which many countries over there don't have. Israel is merely displaying power, like we did in Iraq (the destruction they've caused is in no way justified by the Israeli soldiers who were taken hostage--they've killed hundreds of civilians at this point). Furthermore, if you'd like to speculate, Syria will defend Lebanon. Iran will defend Syria. We will defend Israel. This will give plenty of excuses for the U.S. to invade Iran, as Bush has been eagerly awaiting for quite a while now.
2006-07-27 18:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by hailtothethief_orwellwasright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Hizbollah kidnapped some of their soldiers from within Israel and ran back to Lebanon. Lebanon for harboring terrorists just as Afganistan did woth Al-Quada.
Israel wants peace, the muslims hate Israel and will not rest until the destroy her. Israel must defend herself!
2006-07-27 18:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Israel waiting so long for this chance. Hezbollah is stick inside the heart of Israel. They try to find reason to removing it. Now you can see they lost many Israels life for save three.
You are very lucky because I am so free in this time.
2006-07-27 18:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by PiPi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they attacked an Israeli military outpost, killed 8 Israeli soldiers, kidnapped two others and started firing rockets into Israel.
2006-07-27 18:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because isreal is a big bully and wanted lebanons lunch money.
2006-07-27 18:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you posted that question, why didn't you pay attention to the legion of other ones displayed, that are identical to yours?
2006-07-27 18:40:33 · answer #9 · answered by Tired S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't ask why they did it just wonder what else is going to go on
2006-07-27 18:51:54 · answer #10 · answered by da skoolar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋