2006-08-12 09:34:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
There are only a few passes through the mountains that you can mount an attack on Syria through, The passes at the Litani are one set.
Also the fact that it is a reliable water source, water is a scarce and precious commodity in that area and access and the ability to deny access to water is a vital key. This area is also one of the better agricultural zones in the middle east, an area that produces food and income.
Rivers are almost universally recognized as natural borders, the Litani crosses Lebanon from east to west and if Israel could establish it as its new border that would be one of the smoothest land grabs in the past 100 years. It would be much smoother than the seizure of the west bank of the Jordan River
2006-08-12 10:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they feel like Christopher Columbus. They are going to try to 'claim' the water for Israel, as if there are no people or country there.
However, they are going to be unceremoniously sent back to Israel, so that the UN peacekeeping troops can take up positions to keep them in their own country.
Why did anyone (including the UN in 1948) think that it made sense to carve out a new country in the Old World? Can't everyone just admit that this was a big mistake?
2006-08-12 09:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has no significant what so ever its only for Israeli internal politics which will never work Israel have lost this round
2006-08-12 09:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it would create a bummer zone for safety
2006-08-12 09:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by sam s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chance to water ski?
2006-08-12 09:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I understand.
Do you mean that they are now occupying 1 third of Lebanon.
2006-08-12 09:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by profile image 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋